Dyson Car+Boat

Your machine will come with these tools.

Main body showing the handle and bin attached.

Vacuum cleaner

This tool has a combination of brush head and crevice tool together in one unit. The brush head slides down the crevice tool when needed.

A long tool with an angled end.

A small cleaner head with a body housing the motor and an electrical connector to attach directly to the machine.

Combination tool Two tools in one – wide nozzle and brush, for quick switching between cleaning and dusting tasks around your home or car.

Crevice tool Engineered for precise cleaning around tricky edges and into hard-to-reach narrow spaces.

Mini motorized tool Motorized brush bar, concentrated in a smaller head to remove stubborn dirt from mattresses, upholstery and stairs.

The charger is a one piece unit with the plug, connector end and cable.

Charger Charges your vacuum.

Pull trigger to start cleaning

The trigger is located at the top of the handle of the machine. Depress the trigger to activate the motor and start cleaning.

Toggle between Powerful mode – for longer suction – and MAX mode, for stronger suction. Just hold down the trigger and slide the control back and forth.

Connect your machine to the charger and fully charge before first use.

A full charge will take approximately 4.5 hours. While your battery is charging, the LEDs will flash with the current level of charge.clik These lights will turn off once your machine is fully charged.

Insert the charging cable into the charging point at the back of the vacuum, at the bottom of the handle. Plug the cable into a wall socket to begin charging.

During use, high charge.

All LEDs lit with a solid blue light

During use, medium charge.

Two LEDs lit with a solid blue light

The LED lights are located on the side of the battery unit.

During use, low charge.

Charging LEDs Charging, low charge.

One LED lit with a solid blue light

One blue LED flashing.

One flashing blue light on the side of the battery.

Fully charged.

Charging, medium charge.

Two flashing blue lights on the side of the battery.

Charging, nearly full.

Three flashing blue lights on the side of the battery.

No lights illuminated on the side of the battery.

Battery fault.

One flashing red LED.

Charger fault.

One light flashing alternately red and blue.

Empty as soon as the dirt reaches the MAX level – don’t overfill. Using your machine when the dirt is above the MAX line may affect the performance and require more frequent filter washing.

The MAX mark on the bin of the machine, showing that the dirt should not be filled over the Max mark when the machine is at the angle of normal use.

Hold your machine over the trash can and pull the bin release catch upwards. The cyclone will slide up and the bin base will open.

The bin release catch is located on the top of the cyclone where it joins the main body of your machine.

Push the bin base upwards until it closes securely.

Minimize dust contact

Cover your bin tightly in a dustproof bag while you empty. Remove the bin carefully, seal the bag tightly and dispose.

Push down on the cyclone until it slides into position.

Empty your bin as soon as the dirt reaches the MAX mark. You may need to clean the filter more often if you use your machine with a full bin.

The bin release catch is located on the top of the cyclone where it joins the main body of your machine.

Remove any tools from your machine.

Hold your machine over a trash can and pull the bin release catch upwards. The cyclone will slide up and the bin base will open.

Pull the bin release catch upwards. The cyclone will slide up and the bin base will open.

Locate the cyclone release button behind the cyclone and push to remove the cyclone from your machine.

Pull back on the red catch located on the base, slide the bin down and pull it off your machine.

Wipe your bin with a damp, lint-free cloth. Don’t put the bin in a dishwasher or use detergents, polishes or air fresheners.

Make sure the bin is completely dry before replacing.

Replace the bin

Align the tabs on the bin with the grooves on the main body and slide it upwards until it clicks into place.

The button to remove the bin is located on the bottom of the handle.

Slide the cyclone into the grooves of the main body and push down until it is in position.

Push the bin base up until it clicks firmly shut.

Your machine is fitted with an automatic cut-out. If any part of it is blocked, your machine’s motor will pulse and won’t function until the blockage has been cleared.

Disconnect your machine from the charger before looking for blockages. Be careful not to touch the trigger and be aware of sharp objects.

Leave your machine to cool down before looking for blockages.

Don’t use your machine when looking for blockages as this could cause injury.

Lift the filter out of the top of the cyclone.

Tap to remove excess dust and debris.

The filter has a top with five arms that fit onto the cyclone body

Hold the filter under a running tap, until the water runs clear.

Tap the filter to remove excess water.

Squeeze and twist with both hands to make sure the excess water is removed.

Dry your filter

Leave your filter to dry completely, for at least 24 hours in a well-ventilated, warm place.

Do not dry your filter in a tumble-dryer or near a naked flame.

Important: your filter must be completely dry before you put it back into the machine. Your machine could be damaged if used with a damp filter.

Align the arrow on the top of the filter with the bin release button.

Push down to fit securely in place.

The filter will only fit correctly if the arms are aligned and the arrow on the top is pointing towards the main body of the machine.

Twist off your filter Twist your filter counterclockwise and pull it away from your machine.

Filter B is located at the rear of the machine and

Wash the inside of the filter under cold, running water, rotating the filter to make sure all the inside is clean.

Repeat until the water runs clear.

Empty the filter and shake firmly to remove excess water.

Keep shaking it until there’s no water coming from the filter.

Place your filter, with the open end facing up, to dry.

Leave your filter to dry completely, for at least 24 hours in a well-ventilated, warm place.

Do not dry your filter in a tumble-dryer or near a naked flame.

Important: your filter must be completely dry before you put it back into the machine. Your machine could be damaged if used with a damp filter.

Place your filter on your machine, aligned in the open position. Twist clockwise until it clicks securely into position.

1 Your Mini motorized tool doesn’t have a washable brush bar. To maintain optimum performance, check your brush bar regularly and clear any obstructions.

Make sure your machine is disconnected from the charger and take care not to touch the trigger.

Don’t put any part of your machine in a dishwasher or use detergents, polishes or air fresheners.

Use a coin to unlock the end cap.

Twist the end cap and remove it from your brush bar. Don’t wash the end cap.

Slide your brush bar out of the cleaner head.

Clear any debris from your brush bar.

Check inside the cleaner head and remove any debris or blockages.

Your Mini motorized tool and brush bar aren’t washable. Wipe over with a damp lint-free cloth and ensure completely dry before refitting.

Push the end cap back on to your brush bar and slide it back into the cleaner head.

Turn the end cap into the locked position.

Your cleaner head isn’t washable and should only be wiped over with a damp lint-free cloth.

The removal of the brush bars showing the lock in a horizontal position and the unlock symbol at 90° counterclockwise and lock symbol at 90° clockwise.

Remove any hair or fibers that have been wrapped around the brush bar.

The brush bar reinserted into the cleaner head and the end cap rotated to the locked position.

Don’t put any part of your machine in a dishwasher or use detergents, polishes or air fresheners.

Wipe with a damp, lint-free cloth, without touching the connector end.

Make sure your tools are completely dry before using.

Combination tool

Crevice tool

Mini motorized tool

To always get the best performance from your machine, it’s important to clean it regularly and check for blockages.

If your machine is dusty, wipe with a damp lint-free cloth.

Check for blockages in the cleaner head, tools and main body of your machine.

Wash your filter regularly and leave to dry completely.

Don’t use detergents or polishes to clean your machine.

Look after your battery

To get the best performance and life from your battery, use Powerful suction mode.

Your machine won’t operate or charge if the ambient temperature is below 5° C (47° F ) . This is designed to protect both the motor and battery.

Your serial numbers

You can register your machine using the serial number found on the bottom of your machine.

You can find your serial numbers on your machine, battery and charger. Use your serial number to register.