BYD SEALION 5 DM-i maintenance and service intervals
Real handbook maintenance schedule with market scope.
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What is confirmed
The extracted handbook gives a real first service at 6 months or 3,500 km HEV mileage, then many vehicle checks every 12 months or 20,000 km, brake-fluid replacement every 2 years or 40,000 km, engine coolant and drive-motor coolant every 4 years or 100,000 km, engine oil/oil filter every 12 months or 10,000 km after first service, spark plug timing and fuel/air filter timing.
Scope and safety boundaries
Intervals are NZ/Australia RHD handbook-scoped. EU/UK/local schedules and warranty conditions must be confirmed by VIN or local BYD service.
| Topic | Status |
|---|---|
| Official model pages | Published with citations |
| NZ owner handbook | Extracted and summarized |
| EU/UK/Romania manuals | Discovery/review |
| DTC codes | Not published without official diagnostic source |
| Repair/HV/ADAS procedures | Service-only review |
Check market, VIN, trim, battery, software and official BYD/dealer confirmation. Safety-critical topics stay service-only.
Frequently asked questions
Is this official BYD content?
No. It is an AutoTechHelp source-backed owner help page. Official BYD sources are cited and scoped by market.
Which public slug is used?
AutoTechHelp keeps the existing public URL slug byd-sealion-5-dmi. The prompt spelling byd-sealion-5-dm-i is treated as an alias.
Does this apply to SEALION 6 DM-i, SEAL U DM-i or Song Plus DM-i?
No. SEALION 5 DM-i facts are not merged with related BYD models unless an official source proves exact compatibility.
Was an owner handbook found?
Yes. A BYD New Zealand owners-manual page provides a direct SEALION 5 owner handbook PDF, extracted for owner-safe chapters, maintenance and warning lights.
Are EU and UK manuals complete?
Not yet. EU, UK and Romania owner-manual hubs are stored as official discovery sources while direct regional manual assets still need extraction.
Are DTC codes published?
No. Model-specific DTC/error-code pages remain blocked until an official diagnostic or service source confirms exact codes.
Can I use the maintenance schedule globally?
Use it as a source-scoped New Zealand/Australia RHD handbook schedule and confirm your own market by VIN, local manual or BYD service.
Is this a repair guide?
No. HV battery, hybrid system, brakes, steering, airbags, ADAS, fuel system, wiring, towing/recovery and repair procedures remain service-only.
Can imported-car owners use this?
Use it as a source map. Before applying any fact, confirm market, VIN, trim, battery, software and dealer support.
How often should sources be rechecked?
This seed stores checked dates and review tasks. Dynamic manuals, warranty pages and recall sources should be rechecked as BYD publishes updates.
Sources for this guide
This guide is for informational purposes only. Always consult an authorised service centre for safety-critical repairs. AutoTechHelp is not liable for any damage resulting from the use of this information.