THE ANSWER STANDARD · UK GUIDANCE
Useful steps.
Honest evidence.
Match the exact UK model, handbook edition and software before following a procedure.
A good answer should help you make progress before asking for assistance. We distinguish a documented procedure, a diagnostic comparison and a confirmed repair. We do not promise a fix that the evidence cannot support.
What an answer needs
- A real question and exact scope. The symptom, UK model/generation or contract, relevant handbook/software edition and what has not been verified.
- A useful first check. Clear prerequisites and a safe order. Change one thing at a time; avoid resets, purchases and dismantling without a documented reason.
- An observable result. What success looks like, what another result means and which branch to follow next. A test that narrows a problem is labelled as a test.
- Evidence you can inspect. Primary documents, named edition/section where relevant and a genuine check date. Owner discussions identify questions and experiences; repeated posts are not proof of a universal fault or cure.
- A proper unresolved path. State when to stop, what to record and what specific check to request. “Contact a dealer” alone is not a complete troubleshooting answer.
- A connected next step. Links must match the actual outcome and vehicle, with free guidance kept separate from affiliate and sponsored placements.
Owner-confirmed experience matters
A procedure or workaround personally confirmed by our editor or independently confirmed by multiple owners is useful first-hand evidence. We keep that experience, identify the model/software and conditions where known, and distinguish it from a manufacturer-documented procedure. Absence from a handbook alone does not disprove an observed fix. A specific safety conflict or model mismatch needs explanation, not silent removal. Confirmation on matching cars still does not promise the same result on every vehicle.
What a review date means
An evidence-check date records editorial review of the cited material. It does not mean we physically tested your vehicle. Software, tariffs and service arrangements can change earlier than the planned review. A correction or credible new evidence triggers review without waiting for the date.
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Recently connected owner journeys
- Climate: While parked, compare Front demist with the ordinary climate setting described above.
- Screen: Compare the same station on DAB and FM, while parked, then refresh the station list using your radio instructions.
- Software: While parked, distinguish easy-access movement, selecting a stored position and holding a control that can overwrite it.
- Access: Use the parked rear-door checks above to separate inside child-lock behaviour from a CPD alert.
- Charging: After the charger confirms the session has ended, unlock with the recognised key and remove the supported connector within 30 seconds. On DC, the handbook specifies two presses of the unlock button within three seconds.
- Charging: After the charger confirms the session has ended, unlock with the recognised key and remove the supported connector within 30 seconds. On DC, the handbook specifies two presses of the unlock button within three seconds.
- Charging: After the charger confirms the session has ended, unlock with the recognised key and remove the supported connector within 30 seconds. On DC, the handbook specifies two presses of the unlock button within three seconds.
- Charging: After the charger confirms the session has ended, use the recognised key to unlock and remove the supported connector within 30 seconds. Its DC instructions describe two unlock presses within three seconds to end charging; still verify the charger reports the session ended before pulling.
- Charging: After the charger confirms the session has ended, unlock with the recognised key and remove the supported connector within 30 seconds. On DC, the handbook specifies two presses of the unlock button within three seconds.
- Charging: After the charger confirms the session has ended, unlock with the recognised key and remove the supported connector within 30 seconds. On DC, the handbook specifies two presses of the unlock button within three seconds.
- Charging: Check the exact wallbox and provider-approved scheduling arrangement first. This handbook requires disabling the vehicle timer with non-BYD-certified slow AC equipment; do not enable it merely to test a third-party wallbox.
- Charging: Check the exact wallbox and provider-approved scheduling arrangement first. This handbook requires disabling the vehicle timer with non-BYD-certified slow AC equipment; do not enable it merely to test a third-party wallbox.
- Charging: Check the exact wallbox and provider-approved scheduling arrangement first. This handbook requires disabling the vehicle timer with non-BYD-certified slow AC equipment; do not enable it merely to test a third-party wallbox.
- Charging: Check the exact wallbox and provider-approved scheduling arrangement first. This handbook requires disabling the vehicle timer with non-BYD-certified slow AC equipment; do not enable it merely to test a third-party wallbox.
- Charging: Check the exact wallbox and provider-approved scheduling arrangement first. This handbook requires disabling the vehicle timer with non-BYD-certified slow AC equipment; do not enable it merely to test a third-party wallbox.
- Charging: Check the exact wallbox and provider-approved scheduling arrangement first. This handbook requires disabling the vehicle timer with non-BYD-certified slow AC equipment; do not enable it merely to test a third-party wallbox.
- Screen: While parked, select the documented CarPlay or Android Auto application and observe the exact prompt; distinguish a projection session from USB charging or Bluetooth calls.
- Screen: While parked, select the documented CarPlay or Android Auto application and observe the exact prompt; distinguish a projection session from USB charging or Bluetooth calls.
- Screen: While parked, select the documented CarPlay or Android Auto application and observe the exact prompt; distinguish a projection session from USB charging or Bluetooth calls.
- Screen: While parked, select the documented CarPlay or Android Auto application and observe the exact prompt; distinguish a projection session from USB charging or Bluetooth calls.
- Screen: While parked, select the documented CarPlay or Android Auto application and observe the exact prompt; distinguish a projection session from USB charging or Bluetooth calls.
- Screen: Record a known working owner-confirmed setup before changing anything; verify the selected projection mode on the actual car rather than inferring it from wireless phone charging.
- Screen: Record a known working owner-confirmed setup before changing anything; verify the selected projection mode on the actual car rather than inferring it from wireless phone charging.
- Screen: While parked, check the failed connection mode and the iPhone’s CarPlay/Siri permissions before removing a working pairing.
- Screen: Check current Google handset requirements and the actual supported BYD connection mode, then compare one direct data cable while parked.
- Screen: While parked, identify whether the full Android Auto interface drops or only one app/audio source stops; compare one supported connection component at a time.
- Access: Hold the recognised smart key close to the driver’s door and press that door’s microswitch for three seconds. Only attempt the normal handle check while safely parked without damage or an urgent warning.
- Access: Hold the recognised smart key close to the driver’s door and press the door microswitch as described in the wake-up section. This edition does not give the DOLPHIN’s three-second timing for that step. Only attempt the normal handle check while safely parked without damage or an urgent warning.
- Tyres: While safely parked, inspect all four physical tyres and compare gauge measurements with the exact vehicle specification; record the complete warning, pressure/temperature values and whether it flashed.
- Tyres: While safely parked, inspect all four physical tyres and compare gauge measurements with the exact vehicle specification; record the complete warning, pressure/temperature values and whether it flashed.
- Tyres: While safely parked, inspect all four physical tyres and compare gauge measurements with the exact vehicle specification; record the complete warning, pressure/temperature values and whether it flashed.
- Tyres: While safely parked, inspect all four physical tyres and compare gauge measurements with the exact vehicle specification; record the complete warning, pressure/temperature values and whether it flashed.
- Screen: While safely parked, identify whether the vehicle says installation is active, failed or complete; record the exact message and use the matching handbook/update notice before any retry.
- Screen: While safely parked, identify whether the vehicle says installation is active, failed or complete; record the exact message and use the matching handbook/update notice before any retry.
- Software: While parked, read the full version and model details shown by the car and compare them with this exact release. Install only an update offered through the normal vehicle route.
- Software: While parked, read the full version and model details shown by the car and compare them with this exact release. Install only an update offered through the normal vehicle route.
- Software: While parked, read the full version and model details shown by the car and compare them with this exact release. Install only an update offered through the normal vehicle route.
- Maintenance: Park securely, switch automatic wiping off, thaw frozen blades and compare the exact handbook maintenance control with the screen. Wait until movement stops before handling an arm.
- Maintenance: Park securely, switch automatic wiping off, thaw frozen blades and compare the exact handbook maintenance control with the screen. Wait until movement stops before handling an arm.
- Maintenance: Park securely, switch automatic wiping off, thaw frozen blades and compare the exact handbook maintenance control with the screen. Wait until movement stops before handling an arm.
- Charging: Compare actual car and charger status, battery target and timers while parked. Save original settings and check tariff/integration rules before one permitted short supervised comparison.
- Charging: Compare actual car and charger status, battery target and timers while parked. Save original settings and check tariff/integration rules before one permitted short supervised comparison.
- Charging: Compare actual car and charger status, battery target and timers while parked. Save original settings and check tariff/integration rules before one permitted short supervised comparison.
- Charging: Compare actual car and charger status, battery target and timers while parked. Save original settings and check tariff/integration rules before one permitted short supervised comparison.
- Charging: Compare actual car and charger status, battery target and timers while parked. Save original settings and check tariff/integration rules before one permitted short supervised comparison.
- Charging: Compare actual car and charger status, battery target and timers while parked. Save original settings and check tariff/integration rules before one permitted short supervised comparison.
- Ownership: Confirm original ATTO 3 versus EVO, model year and supplied handbook revision. Compare the linked 2024 RHD document before using a control instruction.
- Ownership: Park safely, let normal infotainment start-up finish, and distinguish individual views from the stitched image. Mirrors extended/doors closed; inspect and gently clean accessible fitted lenses.
- Ownership: Park safely, let normal infotainment start-up finish, and distinguish individual views from the stitched image. Mirrors extended/doors closed; inspect and gently clean accessible fitted lenses.
- Ownership: Park safely, let normal infotainment start-up finish, and distinguish individual views from the stitched image. Mirrors extended/doors closed; inspect and gently clean accessible fitted lenses.
- Ownership: Park safely, let normal infotainment start-up finish, and distinguish individual views from the stitched image. Mirrors extended/doors closed; inspect and gently clean accessible fitted lenses.
- Ownership: Park safely, let normal infotainment start-up finish, and distinguish individual views from the stitched image. Mirrors extended/doors closed; inspect and gently clean accessible fitted lenses.
- Ownership: Park safely, let normal infotainment start-up finish, and distinguish individual views from the stitched image. Mirrors extended/doors closed; inspect and gently clean accessible fitted lenses.
- Software: While parked, record exact model/trim and complete installed/offered multimedia version. Compare the linked official model release record and vehicle notification before installation.
- Software: While parked, record exact model/trim and complete installed/offered multimedia version. Compare the linked official model release record and vehicle notification before installation.
- Software: While parked, record exact model/trim and complete installed/offered multimedia version. Compare the linked official model release record and vehicle notification before installation.
- Software: While parked, record exact model/trim and complete installed/offered multimedia version. Compare the linked official model release record and vehicle notification before installation.
- Software: While parked, record exact model/trim and complete installed/offered multimedia version. Compare the linked official model release record and vehicle notification before installation.
- Software: While parked, record exact model/trim and complete installed/offered multimedia version. Compare the linked official model release record and vehicle notification before installation.
- Software: While parked, record exact model/trim and complete installed/offered multimedia version. Compare the linked official model release record and vehicle notification before installation.
- Software: While parked, record exact model/trim and complete installed/offered multimedia version. Compare the linked official model release record and vehicle notification before installation.
- Software: While parked, record exact model/trim and complete installed/offered multimedia version. Compare the linked official model release record and vehicle notification before installation.
- Ownership: Park safely, match the actual fitted hardware and handbook. Record whether motion is manual-only, one-touch, silent, reversed, skewed or obstructed; frozen port must thaw without force.
- Ownership: Park safely, match the actual fitted hardware and handbook. Record whether motion is manual-only, one-touch, silent, reversed, skewed or obstructed; frozen port must thaw without force.
- Ownership: Park safely, match the actual fitted hardware and handbook. Record whether motion is manual-only, one-touch, silent, reversed, skewed or obstructed; frozen port must thaw without force.
- Ownership: Park safely, match the actual fitted hardware and handbook. Record whether motion is manual-only, one-touch, silent, reversed, skewed or obstructed; frozen port must thaw without force.
- Ownership: Make the scene safe; inspect only if clear of traffic, read exact kit suitability/expiry/label before initial inflation. Initial1.8bar/10minutes is distinct from later1.3bar recheck.
- Ownership: Park safely and identify the actual symptom. Record current settings and conditions before changing anything; compare only the matching vehicle/equipment controls.
- Ownership: Park safely and identify the actual symptom. Record current settings and conditions before changing anything; compare only the matching vehicle/equipment controls.
- Ownership: Park safely and identify the actual symptom. Record current settings and conditions before changing anything; compare only the matching vehicle/equipment controls.
- Ownership: Park safely and identify the actual symptom. Record current settings and conditions before changing anything; compare only the matching vehicle/equipment controls.
- Software: Park and record complete installed/offered system identifier, exact model/trim and vehicle release notice. Match full identity rather than short marketing label alone.
- Software: Park and record complete installed/offered system identifier, exact model/trim and vehicle release notice. Match full identity rather than short marketing label alone.
- Software: Park and record complete installed/offered system identifier, exact model/trim and vehicle release notice. Match full identity rather than short marketing label alone.
- Software: Park and record complete installed/offered system identifier, exact model/trim and vehicle release notice. Match full identity rather than short marketing label alone.
- Connectivity: Park with physical key present; record error and last status, compare phone internet and correct owner/vehicle. Confirm no OTA installation is running before any normal screen restart.
- Ownership: Park safely, identify the actual symptom and match the exact vehicle handbook and equipment before using controls.
- Ownership: Park safely, identify the actual symptom and match the exact vehicle handbook and equipment before using controls.
- Ownership: Park safely, identify the actual symptom and match the exact vehicle handbook and equipment before using controls.
- Ownership: Park safely, record the exact symptom/settings and confirm installation has completed before any restart or connection change.
- Ownership: Park safely, record the exact symptom/settings and confirm installation has completed before any restart or connection change.
- Ownership: Park safely, record the exact symptom/settings and confirm installation has completed before any restart or connection change.
- Ownership: Park safely, record the exact symptom/settings and confirm installation has completed before any restart or connection change.
- Ownership: Park safely, record the exact symptom/settings and confirm installation has completed before any restart or connection change.
- Ownership: Park safely, record the exact symptom/settings and confirm installation has completed before any restart or connection change.
- Ownership: Protect occupants and identify the exact model/handbook/equipment before any movement or electrical connection.
- Ownership: Protect occupants and identify the exact model/handbook/equipment before any movement or electrical connection.
- Charging: Park, rule out warning/damage and record the exact car/charger session status and saved controls before any permitted comparison.
- Charging: Park, rule out warning/damage and record the exact car/charger session status and saved controls before any permitted comparison.
- Charging: Park, rule out warning/damage and record the exact car/charger session status and saved controls before any permitted comparison.
- Charging: Park, rule out warning/damage and record the exact car/charger session status and saved controls before any permitted comparison.
- Software: Record the exact model/generation/full version or dated vehicle/service documents while parked; identify no-offer, failed installation and unresolved fault separately.
- Software: Record the exact model/generation/full version or dated vehicle/service documents while parked; identify no-offer, failed installation and unresolved fault separately.
- Software: Record the exact model/generation/full version or dated vehicle/service documents while parked; identify no-offer, failed installation and unresolved fault separately.
- Software: Record the exact model/generation/full version or dated vehicle/service documents while parked; identify no-offer, failed installation and unresolved fault separately.
- Ownership: Record the exact model/generation/full version or dated vehicle/service documents while parked; identify no-offer, failed installation and unresolved fault separately.
- Ownership: Record the exact model/generation/full version or dated vehicle/service documents while parked; identify no-offer, failed installation and unresolved fault separately.
- Ownership: Record the exact model/generation/full version or dated vehicle/service documents while parked; identify no-offer, failed installation and unresolved fault separately.
- Visibility: While safely parked in suitable rain, confirm both the stalk Auto/intermittent position and screen Auto Wiper setting; compare one sensitivity level.
- Access: Safely stop, select P and press driver-door central unlock; for a delayed alarm separately check closures with ignition off and nobody inside.
- Controls: While parked enter Instrument cluster/Back menu mode, then compare roller scrolling with its ordinary media-volume behaviour.
- Alarm: Check nobody is inside, stop the alert using the valid physical key, then distinguish a single lock warning, named CPD alert and sustained anti-theft symptoms.
- Hold: While safely stopped, compare standby versus active AVH indication with belt/doors correct; record whether the symptom occurs stationary or already moving.