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O O W W N N E E R R ' ' S S M M A A N N U U A A L L O O p p e e r r a a t t i i o o n n M M a a i i n n t t e e n n a a n n c c e e S S p p e e c c i i f f i i c c a a t t i i o o n n s s All information in this Owner’ s Manual is up to date at the time of publication. Howe ver , HYUND AI reserves the rights to change the contents at an[...]

F2 CA UTION: MODIFICA TIONS T O Y OUR HYUND AI VEHI- CLE Y our vehicle should not be modified in any f orm. Such modifications ma y adversely aff ect the driving perform- ance, saf ety or durability of your v ehi- cle and ma y , in addition, violate con- ditions of your limited w arranty cov er- age. Cer tain modifications ma y also violate regulat[...]

F3 This manual includes inf or mation titled as D ANGER, W ARNING, CA U- TION and NO TICE. These titles indicate the f ollowing sit- uations: NO TICE indicates a situation, which, if not av oided, may result in vehicle dama ge . NO TICE W ARNING indicates a haz- ardous situation, which, if not av oided, may result in death or serious injury . W ARN[...]

F4 FOREWORD HYUND AI MO T OR AMERICA Note : When selling your used v ehi- cle in the used-auto market, please pass this Owner’ s Guide to the ne xt owner f or his or her use, because the ne xt owner will also need the inf or mation in this manual. Thank you. Thank you f or purchasing EQUUS. W e are pleased to welcome you to the gro wing number of[...]

F5 GUIDE T O HYUND AI GENUINE P ARTS 1. What are HYUND AI Genuine P arts? HYUND AI Genuine P ar ts are the same par ts used by HYUND AI Motor Company to manuf acture vehicles . They are designed and tested to optimize driving saf ety , perf or mance and reliability for our customers. 2. Why should y ou use g enuine parts? HYUND AI Genuine P ar ts a[...]

W e want you to get the greatest driv- ing pleasure from your v ehicle. This Owner’ s Manual will assist y ou in many w ays. We strongly recommend you to read the entire man ual. In order to minimize the chance of death or injur y , you must read the D ANGER, W ARNING, CA UTION, and NO TICE sections of this manual. Illustrations are supplementary[...]

NO TICE indicates a situation, which, if not av oided, ma y result in vehicle dama ge . Symbols used in illustrations Safety symbol The symbol means to "A void" or "Do not do anything". Arro ws Indicates the location. Indicates the action (pressing, turning, etc.) or outcome of an operation. NO TICE F7 Introduction CA UTION indi[...]

Y our v ehicle is designed to maximize its driving performance as well as to minimize e xhaust emissions and spark plug fouling, when being refu- eled with UNLEADED FUEL. Y our v ehicle is designed to use only the unleaded fuel having a Pump Octane number ((R+M)/2) of 87 (Research Octane Number 91) or higher . T o fur ther improv e your vehicle per[...]

"E85" fuel is an alternative fuel com- prised of 85% of ethanol and 15% of gasoline, and is e xclusively man uf ac- tured f or Flexible Fuel V ehicles. "E85" cannot be refueled in your v ehicle. Refueling with "E85" will result in poor engine perf ormance and dam- age to your v ehicle’ s engine and fuel system. HYUND[...]

Gasoline containing MMT Some gasoline contains harmful manganese-based fuel additives such as MMT (Meth ylcyclopentadienyl Manganese T r icarbonyl). HYUND AI does not rec- ommend to use gasoline containing MMT . This type of fuel ma y reduce vehicle perf or mance and aff ect your emission control system. The malfunction indicator lamp on the cluste[...]

No special break-in period is needed. By f ollowing a fe w simple steps for the first 600 miles (1,000 km), you ma y enhance the performance, fuel economy and lif e of your v ehicle. • Do not race the engine. • While dr iving, keep y our engine speed between 2,000 rpm (rev olu- tions per minute) and 4,000 rpm. • Do not maintain the same speed[...]

Introduction V V E E H H I I C C L L E E D D A A T T A A C C O O L L L L E E C C T T I I O O N N A A N N D D E E V V E E N N T T D D A A T T A A R R E E C C O O R R D D E E R R S S This vehicle is equipped with an event data recor der (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in cer tain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air bag[...]

Y our vehicle at a glance Saf ety system of your vehicle Convenient f eatures of your vehicle Multimedia system Driving your v ehicle What to do in an emer gency Maintenance Specifications , Consumer information and Reporting saf ety defects Inde x T ABLE OF CONTENTS F13[...]

F14 Exterior overview (fr ont) ...1-2 Exterior overview (r ear) .....1-3 Interior overview..................1-4 Instrument panel overview .. 1- 5 Engine compartment ...........1-6 Seats ......................................2-2 Front seat adjustment.............2-4 Rear seat adjustment ............2-11 Seat belts ............................2-21 Se[...]

Smart key ..............................3-6 Locking ........................................3-7 Unlocking ....................................3-7 T runk Unlocking ........................3-8 P anic Button ..............................3-8 Start-Up ......................................3-8 Mechanical Key.........................3-9 Loss of a Smart K[...]

F16 LCD display .........................3-69 LCD Modes ...............................3-69 T rip Computer Mode ..............3-70 ASCC/LDWS Mode .................3-70 A/V Mode .................................3-70 T urn By T urn (TBT) Mode....3-70 Inf ormation Mode ..................3-71 User Settings Mode ...............3-72 W arning Messages ...[...]

Interior f eatures...............3-145 Ashtray ...................................3-145 Cup holder..............................3-146 Sunvisor ..................................3-147 Rear vanity mir ror ...............3-147 Pow er outlet ..........................3-148 Clock ........................................3-149 Clothes hanger..............[...]

F18 Adv anced smart cruise control system....................5-38 Smart cruise control speed ..5-39 Smart cruise control vehicle- to-vehicle distance ................5-43 V ehicle-to-vehicle distance sensor........................................5-45 T o convert to the cruise control mode ...........................5-46 Limitations of the system ..[...]

Road warning........................6-2 Hazard warning f lasher ..........6-2 In case of an emergency while driving .........................6-2 If the engine stalls at a crossroad or a r ailroad crossing .......................................6-2 If you have a f lat tire while driving..........................................6-2 If engine stalls w[...]

F20 Climate control air filter ...7-35 Filter inspection ......................7-35 Filter replacement ..................7-35 Wiper blades .......................7-36 Blade inspection .....................7-36 Blade replacement .................7-36 Battery.................................7-39 For best battery service.......7-39 Battery recharging [...]

Dimensions ............................8-2 Bulb watta ge .........................8-2 Tires and wheels ..................8-3 Recommended lubricants and capacities.......................8-4 Recommended SAE viscosity number ........................................8-5 V ehicle identification number (VIN) .......................................8-6 V eh[...]

Y our vehicle at a glance Exterior overview (fr ont) .....................................1-2 : T owing hook, Hood, Front windshield wiper blades , Sunroof , Outside rearview mirror , Door locks, Tires and wheels , Headlamps, Front f og light Exterior overview (r ear) .......................................1-3 : Glass antenna and Defroster , High m[...]

1. T owing hook .........................................6-22 2. Hood.....................................................3-33 3. Front windshield wiper b lades ....3-115, 7-36 4. Sunroof.................................................3-37 5. Outside rear view mirror .......................3-58 6. Door locks .......................................[...]

1. Glass antenna and Defroster . . . 4-2, 3-122 2. High mounted stop light . . . . . . . . . . . 7-75 3. T runk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18 4. Rear combination light . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-75 5. Rear view camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-107 6. P arking assist system . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-102 7. T owing hoo[...]

1. Inside door handle ..................................3-15 2. Dr iver’ s seat control ..................................2-5 3. Driver position memor y system button ..3-40 4. Po wer window s witch .............................3-28 5. Outside rear view mirror control ..............3-58 6. Fuel-filler lid opener ................................3-[...]

1. Instrument cluster ................................3-62 2. Lighting control lev er ..........................3-110 3. Wiper and washer control le ver..........3-115 4. Horn .....................................................3-43 5. Driver’ s front air bag .............................2-54 6. Engine Star t/Stop Button .......................5[...]

1. Engine coolant reser voir ......................7-27 2. Radiator cap .........................................7-29 3. Brake fluid reservoir .............................7-30 4. Air cleaner ............................................7-33 5. Engine oil dipstick ................................7-25 6. Engine oil filler cap ........................[...]

Safety system of your vehicle Seats ........................................................................2-2 Front seat adjustment......................................................2-4 Rear seat adjustment .....................................................2-11 Seat belts ..............................................................2-21 Se[...]

Driver’ s seat (1) Seat sliding f orward or backw ard**/ Seat height and cushion tilting adjust- ment (2) Seat cushion length adjustment (3) Seatback angle adjustment (4) Head restraint height adjustment (5) Driver position memory system (6) Climate control system seat* (7) Lumbar suppor t adjustment Front passenger’ s seat (8) Seat sliding f o[...]

2-3 Saf ety system of your vehicle 02 - Loose objects Any objects in the driver’ s foot area may interf ere with pedal operation, possibly causing an accident. Do not place anything under the driver’ s seat. W ARNING - Driver’ s responsibility for pas- sengers Riding in a seatback-rec lined seat may lead to serious or fatal injury in an accid[...]

Front seat adjustment The front seat position can be adjust- ed by pressing the control s witches on the doors. Bef ore driving, adjust the seat position, as desired, so as to easily control the steering wheel, pedals and instrument-panel but- tons. • The power seat is operated b y electric motors. Pause the motor operation after each seat-positi[...]

2-5 Saf ety system of your vehicle 02 Forward and rearwar d Push the control buttons f orward or backw ards to adjust the seat to the desired position. Release the b utton, once the seat is adjusted as desired. The adjustment of the seat position simultaneously changes the head restraint to the proper position. Seat cushion height and tilt Pull up [...]

Lumbar support (for driver’ s seat) The lumbar suppor t can be adjusted by pressing the lumbar support switch on the side of the driver’ s seat. Press the front por tion of the switch (1) to increase suppor t, or press the rear por tion (2) to decrease suppor t. Mov e the lumbar-suppor t component up or down b y pressing either (3) or (4). Head[...]

Adjusting a head restraint forward and backwards A head restraint ma y be adjusted in a direction of arrows b y pulling the lower part of the head restraint either f orwards or backwards . Adjust a head restraint, so it properly sup- por ts the head and neck. Adjusting the head restraint up and down Pull up the control s witch to raise the head res[...]

Reinstall T o reinstall a head restraint: 1. Raise a head restraint to the high- est by pressing up the s witch (1). 2. Put the poles of the head restraint (2) into the holes. Then, pull down the s witch (3) until the head restraint low ers to the lowest. 3. T o securely install the head restraint, raise and lo wer the head restraint 2 or 3 times b[...]

Electronic active head r estraint The electronic active head restr aint is designed to automatically adjust its position f orwards and upwards, when a rear impact is detected. This helps to pre vent the driver’ s and front passenger’ s heads from moving backw ards and thus helps minimize neck injuries. The electronic active head restraint is a [...]

• The climate contr ol system seat is a supplementary cooling and warming system. Operate the climate contr ol system seat after turning ON the climate contr ol system. Operate the c limate control seat f or a prolonged period of time without turning ON the climate contr ol system may reduce perf ormance of the climate contr ol system seat. • W[...]

Rear seat adjustment The rear seat position can be adjust- ed by pressing the control s witches on doors. • The power seat is operated b y electric motors. Pause the motor operation after each seat-posi- tion adjustment. Excessive motor operation may dama g e the electric equipment. • The operation of a power seat consumes a large amount of ele[...]

Forward, backwar d and seat- back angle Push the control s witch forward or backw ards to adjust the seat posi- tions to the desired position. Release the s witch, once the seat position is adjusted as desired. Easy access switc h Y our vehicle is equipped with the easy access system to enhance con- venience of rear seat occupants . When opening th[...]

Additional s witches f or adjust- ing the front passenger’ s seat (if equipped) T ype A By pressing the FRONT s witch, the front passenger's seat mov es for- ward and bac kwards (1), and the seatback reclines . T ype B, C Additional s witches are equipped to mov e the front passenger's seat for- ward and bac kwards (1) and recline the s[...]

Lumbar support (for rear seats) (if equipped) • F or right side : Press the R s witch. The lumbar suppor t can be adjusted by controlling the lumbar support s witch. Press the front por tion of the s witch (1) to increase suppor t or the rear por tion of the switch (2) to decrease suppor t. T o raise or lower the support posi- tion, press either [...]

VIP Con venience function (3 seat configuration) Occupants ma y use the switches to control the rear seats. Front passenger's walk-in seat Press the s witch (1): The seatback will be adjusted. Press the s witch (2): The seat will mov e forw ard or back- wards . Rear r elaxation seat system Press the s witch (3): The front passenger's seat[...]

VIP Con venience function (2 seat configuration) Occupants ma y use the switches to control the right rear seat or front passenger's seat. Front passenger's walk-in seat Press the s witch (1): The front passenger's seat will mov e f orward with the seatbac k folding. When you w ant the front passenger's seat, press the s witch ([...]

Head restraint A rear seat is equipped with a head restraint f or an occupant’ s safety and comf or t. The head restraint not only provides comf or t, but also helps to protect the head and neck in the e vent of a colli- sion. Adjusting the head restraint up and down T o r ise up a head restraint, pull up the head restraint to the desired height [...]

Forward and backward adjustment A head restraint can be adjusted f or- ward or bac kwards to the desired dent, by pulling f orward or pushing backw ards the lower par t of the head restraint in directions of the arrows . Adjust the head restraint, so it prop- erly suppor ts the head and neck. Wing-out F or an occupant's comf or t, the head res[...]

S torage compartment (if equipped) T o use the storage compar tment, press the button (2). Close the cov er after usage. Rear tower console stora ge (if equipped) These spaces are to store small items. T o open the upper console storage, press the button (2). T o open the lower console stor age, press the but- ton (1). Close the cov ers after usage[...]

While the engine is running, push the rear por tion of the button either to warm or to cool the rear seats. When the climate control system seat is not needed, press OFF the button. • Each time you press the b utton, the air flow changes as f ollows: • When pressing the button f or 1.5 seconds or ov er with the climate control system seat ON, t[...]

Seat belt restraint system S S E E A A T T B B E E L L T T S S 2-21 Saf ety system of your vehicle 02 • T o achieve the maxim um pro- tection of the restraint sys- tem, the seat belts must alwa ys be fastened whenever the vehicle is in motion. • A seat belt is most effective, when a seatback is in the upright position. • Children age 12 and u[...]

Seat belt warning (for driver’ s seat) The warning light and the chime will activate , as in the follo wing table , when the ignition s witch is ON. * 1 The flashing will repeat 11 times at an inter val of 24 seconds . Upon buc kling the dr iver's seat belt, the flashing will stop in 6 seconds, and chime will immediately stop . * 2 The flash[...]

Seat belt warning (for fr ont passenger's seat) T o remind the front passenger , the front passenger's seat belt warning light will flash, whene v er you turn ON the ignition s witch regardless of belt f astening. When the passenger's seat belt is unf astened, when the vehicle driv es over 6 mph (10 km/h), and when occupant presence [...]

Height adjustment The anchor height f or the shoulder por tion of the belt can be adjusted to one of the 4 positions f or your g reatest comf or t and safety . The anchor height should be adjusted, so the shoulder por tion is fastened ov er your chest and midwa y ov er the shoulder nearest the door , not ov er your nec k. T o adjust the anchor heig[...]

When f astening the seat belt of the rear center seat, an occupant should and AL W A YS use the buckle with the CENTER mark. T o release the seat belt: Press the release button (1) on a buc kle. When released, the belt will automatically retract. When it is not released, make sure that the belt is not twisted, and then tr y again. Pre-tensioner sea[...]

The seat belt pre-tensioner system mainly consists of the f ollowing com- ponents. Their locations are shown in the abov e illustration: 1.SRS air bag war ning light 2.Retractor pre-tensioner assembly 3.SRS control module 4.Anchor pre-tensioner assembly Information • Both the driver's and front passen- ger's pre-tensioner seat belts may[...]

Information The sensor , which triggers the SRS air bag activation, is connected with the pretensioner seat belt. The SRS air bag warning light on the instru- ment panel will illuminate for appr ox- imately 6 seconds, when the ignition switch is turned ON. This will be auto- matically turned OFF . Even when there is not malfunc- tion of the SRS air[...]

2-28 Saf ety system of your vehicle Pre-safe seat belt (PSB) (if equipped) The pur pose of the pre-saf e seat belt is to tighten the seat belt in an emer- gency braking or upon sensing a loss of control. The pre-safe seat belt activ ates, only when a seat belt is fastened. The pre-saf e seat belt war ning light will illuminate, when a malfunction o[...]

2-29 Saf ety system of your vehicle 02 A utomatic Seat Belt Retracting In order to pre vent a seat belt from being slack due to w eak f abr ic dura- bility , your seat belt assemb ly is equipped with the automatic retract- ing function. A motor automatically retracts the seat belt after appro xi- mately 3 seconds. Howe ver , this does not operate, [...]

2-30 Saf ety system of your vehicle Information Small children ar e best protected from injury in an accident when being properly r estrained in the rear seat by a child restraint system, which meets the requir ements of the Federal Motor V ehicle Safety S tandards. Before pur chasing any child restraint, make sur e that it has a label certifying t[...]

2-31 Saf ety system of your vehicle 02 Restraint of pregnant women Pregnant women should f asten a lap/shoulder belt whene ver possible as specifically recommended by their doctors. The lap por tion of the belt should be worn AS SNUGL Y AND LO W AS POSSIBLE on the hips, not across the abdomen. Injured person A seat belt should be used to trans- por[...]

Do not lie down T o reduce the chance of injur y in the e v ent of an accident and to achie ve maximum eff ects of the restraint sys- tem, all passengers should seat in an upright position in front and rear seats when the vehicle is in motion. Proper protection cannot be provid- ed, when an occupant lies on rear seats, or when a seat is reclined. C[...]

Children under age 13 must alwa ys ride in rear seats and be proper ly restrained to minimize the risk of injur y in an accident, a sudden stop or a sudden maneuver . According to the accident statistics, children are saf er when being properly restrained in rear seats than in the front pas- senger's seat. Even with adv anced air bag systems, [...]

2-34 Saf ety system of your vehicle T o reduce the chance of serious or fatal injuries: • Children of all ages are safer when being restrained in a rear seat. A child, seating in front, ma y be forcefull y struck with an inflating air bag. This may result in serious or fatal injury . • Always f ollow the instructions of the child restraint manu[...]

2-35 Saf ety system of your vehicle 02 Rear-F acing child restraint A rear-f acing child restraint utilizes the friction between the seating sur- f ace and a child's back. The har ness system holds the child in place, and keeps the child in position in an acci- dent, and reduces the stress to the fragile nec k and spinal cord. All children und[...]

Setting the automatic locking mode of a passenger seat belt The automatic locking mode restricts a child's mov ement, which compro- mises the eff ects of a seat belt and a child restraint. T o secure a child restraint, f ollow the below proce- dures. T o install a child restraint system in rear seats, f ollow the below instruc- tions: 1. Place[...]

2. F asten the lap/shoulder belt latch into the buc kle, until you hear a "clicking" sound. Make sure that the release b utton is easily accessible in case of an emer- gency . 3. Pull the entire shoulder por tion of the seat belt from the retractor . When the shoulder por tion of the seat belt is fully e xtended, the belt system will shif[...]

Once the seat belt is released after being fully retracted, the retractor will automatically s witch from the "A utomatic Locking" mode to the "Emergency Loc king" mode for normal usage. Securing a child restraint with "T ether Anchor" system Hooks f or a child restraint are locat- ed on the package tr a y . 2-38 Saf e[...]

1. Tie the child restraint seat tether strap ov er the seatback. F or a vehicle with an adjustable head restraint, tie the tether straps between the head restraint posts and under the head restraint. Otherwise, tie the tether str ap ov er the top of a seatback. 2. Connect the appropr iate child restraint hooks to the tether strap hooks, and securel[...]

Securing a child restraint to the lower anc hor Some manuf acturers produce child restraints, which are labeled as LA TCH or LA TCH-compatible . LA TCH stands for "Lo wer Anchors and T ethers for Children". These child restraints are equipped with two rigid or webbing-mounted attach- ments, which are to be connected to the two LA TCH anch[...]

Also , test the child restraint before seating your child. Slightly shake the restraint from side to side. Also tr y to tug the restraint f orward. Chec k whether the anchors securely hold the restraint in place . Do not scratch or pinch a rear seat belt webbing with a child restraint latch or a LA TCH anchor during the installation. The recommende[...]

(1) Driver’ s front air bag (2) P assenger’ s front air bag (3) Side air bag (4) Cur tain air bag (5) Driver’ s knee air bag A A I I R R B B A A G G - - A A D D V V A A N N C C E E D D S S U U P P P P L L E E M M E E N N T T A A L L R R E E S S T T R R A A I I N N T T S S Y Y S S T T E E M M 2-42 Saf ety system of your vehicle ❈ The actual [...]

How the air ba g system oper- ates • Air bags activate (ab le to inflate if necessar y) only when the Engine Star t/Stop Button is ON or in the ST ART position. • Air bags inflate in the ev ent of a se v ere frontal or side collision in order to protect occupants from serious physical injury . • There is no single speed, at which air bags inf[...]

Noise and smoke When the air bags inflate, the y pro- duce not only a loud noise, b ut also smoke and po wder inside the vehi- cle. This is nor mal and is a result of the ignition of the air bag inflator . After the air bag inflates, y ou may f eel substantial discomf or t, while breathing due to the contact of your chest with both the seat belt an[...]

SRS components and functions The SRS consists of the f ollowing components: 1. Driver's front air bag module 2. P assenger's front air bag module 3. Side air bag modules 4. Cur tain air bag modules 5. Retractor pre-tensioner assemb lies 6. Air bag w arning light 7. SRS control module (SRSCM) 8. F ront impact sensors 9. Side impact sensors[...]

The SRS air bag warning light " " on the instrument panel will illumi- nate f or approximately 6 seconds after the Engine Star t/Stop Button is turned ON. Soon, the SRS air bag warning light " " tur ns OFF . The front air bag modules are locat- ed inside the center of the steering wheel, the front passenger's panel abov e t[...]

A fully inflated air bag, in combina- tion with a properly fastened seat belt, slows the driv er's or the passen- ger's f orward motion, reducing the risk of head and chest injur y . After a complete inflation, an air bag immediately star ts deflating, enabling the driver to maintain f orward visibili- ty and the ability to steer and oper[...]

Occupant classification system Y our vehicle is equipped with an occupant classification system in the front passenger's seat. The occupant classification system is designed to detect the presence of a properly- seated front passenger and deter- mine whether to inflate the front pas- senger's air bag or not. The driver's front air ba[...]

Main components of occupant classification system • A detection device located under the front passenger's seat cushion. • Electronic system to determine whether to activate the front pas- senger's air bag (both front and side) or not. • A warning light on the instr ument panel, which displa ys the message of "P ASSENGER AIR BA[...]

2-50 Saf ety system of your vehicle * 1 : The system judges a person as an adult based on a body size . When a smaller adult sits in the front passenger seat, the system may recogniz e him/her as a child in accordance with a physique and posture . * 2 : Nev er install a child restraint in the front passenger's seat. * 3 : The P ASSENGER AIR BA[...]

2-51 Saf ety system of your vehicle 02 Riding in an improper position or slanting f orward in the front passen- ger's seat adversel y affects the occupant classification system (OCS). W ARNING • Never pile a heavy load on the front passenger's seat or in the seatback poc ket. • Never place f eet on the front passenger seatback. • Ne[...]

When the "P ASSENGER AIR BAG OFF" indicator is turned ON with an adult's occupation in the front pas- senger's seat, press OFF the Engine Star t/Stop Button and ask the occu- pant to sit properly (sitting in an upright position, and sitting on the center of the seat cushion with their seat belt f astened, legs comfor tably e xte[...]

2-53 Saf ety system of your vehicle 02 • Even though your vehic le is equipped with the occupant classification system, never install a child restraint system in the front passenger's seat. A deploying air ba g may for cefully strike a child, resulting in seri- ous injury or death. Any child age 12 and under should ride in a rear seat. Child[...]

Driver's and front passenger's air bag Y our v ehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Restraint System (Air Bag) and the seat belts in both the driver's and front passenger's seats. The presence of this system is indi- cated with the letters, "SRS AIR BA G," embossed on the air bag pad cov er on the steer ing wheel, th[...]

The pur pose of the SRS is to provide greater protection to the driver and the front passenger than being pro- tected only by the seat belt system in a frontal crash of a sufficient se verity . The SRS uses sensors to gather inf ormation about occupants' seat position, seat belt f astening and impact se v erity . The seat belt buc kle sensors [...]

Information • Must read the SRS information on the sun visor . • The combination of the advanced air bags and pr e-tensioner seat belts provides mor e enhanced protection in a frontal crash. Fr ont air bags are not designed to inflate in a minor collision in which enough protection can be provided by the pr e-tension- er seat belt. i 2-56 Saf e[...]

2-57 Saf ety system of your vehicle 02 (Continued) • No objects should be placed over or near the air ba g mod- ules on the steering wheel, instrument panel, and the front panel abo ve the glove bo x, because such an object may cause harm in a crash severe enough to cause the air bags to deplo y . • Never place co vers, blankets or seat warmers[...]

Side air bag Y our vehicle is equipped with the side air bags ne xt to each seat. The pur pose of these air bags is to pro- vide additional protection to the driv- er and all occupants than being pro- tected only by a seat belt. 2-58 Saf ety system of your vehicle (Continued) • Improper sitting ma y result in serious or fatal injury in a crash. A[...]

The side air bags are designed to deplo y only in a cer tain side-impact collision, depending on an impact se v erity , an angle, a speed and a direction. The side air bags are not designed to deplo y in all side-impact crashes. 2-59 Saf ety system of your vehicle 02 Do not allow occupants to lean their heads or bodies towar d doors, to put their a[...]

Curtain air bag Cur tain air bags are located along both sides of the roof rails abo ve the front and rear doors. They are designed to help protect the passengers' heads in the front and the rear seats (e xcluding the rear center seat) in a cer tain side impact collision. The cur tain air bags are designed to deplo y only in a cer tain side-im[...]

2-61 Saf ety system of your vehicle 02 O VI035044N/OVI035045N/O VI035046N/O VI035047N/O VI035048N (1) SRS control module (2) F ront impact sensor (3) Side impact sensor (front) (4) Side impact sensor (rear) Why is an air ba g not inflated in a collision? There are certain types of accidents in which the air bag would not pr o- vide additional pr ot[...]

Air bag inflation conditions Front air bags F ront air bags are designed to inflate in a frontal collision depending on impact intensity , a speed or an impact angle. 2-62 Saf ety system of your vehicle • Do not hit or allow any objects to strike the areas where the air bags or the sensors are installed. This may cause une xpected air bag deplo y[...]

Side and curtain air bags Side and cur tain air bags are designed to inflate, when a side impact is detected by the side impact sensors, depending on an impact intensity , a speed or angles. Although the front air bags are designed to inflate only in a frontal collision, they also ma y inflate in other types of collisions, when the front impact sen[...]

• F ront air bags may not inflate in a side impact collision, because occupants are f orced to mov e tow ards an impact direction. In this case, inflated front air bags would not provide additional protection. Howe ver , side impact and cur tain air bags ma y inflate depending on an impact intensity , a speed, angles and a direction. • In an an[...]

• Air bags may not inflate , when a vehicle collides with objects such as utility poles or trees, where the impact point is concentrated and the collision energy is absorbed by the vehicle . SRS Care The SRS is vir tually maintenance free and there are no par ts you can saf ely maintain by yourself . In case that the SRS air bag warning light &qu[...]

Additional safety precautions • All occupants should sit in an upright position, fully back in their seats with their seat belts f astened and their f eet rested on the floor. • Occupants should not take an inappropriate seating position, while the vehicle is mo ving. An unf astened occupant may strike against the vehicle interior , against oth[...]

• Do not modify the front seats. Modification of the front seats could interf ere with the operation of the SRS sensing components or side impact air bags. • Do not place items under the front seats. Items under the front seats could interf ere with the oper- ation of the SRS sensing compo- nents or wiring har nesses. • Never hold an infant o[...]

2-68 Saf ety system of your vehicle Air bag warning label Air bag warning labels, some required b y the U .S. National Highwa y T raffic Saf ety Administration (NHTSA), are attached to aler t the driver and passen- gers of potential risks of the air bag system. O VI035056N/OVI035057N/O VI035058N/O VI035059N[...]

Smart key ................................................................3-6 Locking .................................................................................3-7 Unlocking .............................................................................3-7 T runk Unlocking .................................................................3-8 P [...]

Hood .......................................................................3-33 Opening the Hood .........................................................3-33 Closing the Hood .............................................................3-33 Fuel filler lid .........................................................3-34 Opening the Fuel Filler Lid .[...]

Instrument cluster ................................................3-62 Instrument Cluster Control............................................3-64 LCD Display Control ........................................................3-64 Gauges ...............................................................................3-65 LCD display ...................[...]

Rearview camera................................................3-107 Multi-view camera system ...............................3-108 Lighting ................................................................3-109 Battery saver function ................................................3-109 Headlamp escort function ......................................[...]

Automatic climate control system ...................3-123 Automatic heating and air conditioning ..................3-124 Manual air heating and cooling ................................3-126 System operation ..........................................................3-135 Climate control air filter ..............................................3-136 [...]

Y our EQUUS is equipped with a Smar t K ey to loc k/unlock doors (and a trunk) and ev en star t the engine. 1. Door Loc k 2. Door Unloc k 3. T r unk Unlock 4. P anic S S M M A A R R T T K K E E Y Y 3-6 Convenient f eatures of your v ehicle O VI045601N ■ Conventional smart key O VI045001N ■ Card type smar t key - Smart key Leaving children unatt[...]

Locking T o lock : 1. Close all doors, engine hood and trunk. 2. Either press the door handle but- ton or press the Door Lock b utton on the Smar t K ey . 3. The hazard war ning lights will flash with a chime sound. Also the outside rear view mirror will f old. 4. Make sure the doors are lock ed. Information The door handle button will only operate[...]

(Continued) • Y ou can control the door unlock mode in the User Settings menu on the LCD display , such as unlocking all the doors by pressing the unlock button one time. T runk Unlocking T o unlock: 1. Carry the Smar t K ey . 2. Press either the tr unk handle but- ton or the T r unk Unlock b utton on the Smar t K ey f or one second or over . 3. [...]

Mechanical K ey When the Smar t K ey does not nor- mally operate , you can use the mechanical ke y to lock or unloc k the doors. Mechanical K ey inside the Con ventional-type Smar t Key Depress and hold the release button (1) and remov e the mechanical key . (2) Inser t the mechanical ke y into a ke y hole on a door . T o reinser t the mechanical k[...]

Loss of a Smart Key Three Smar t K eys can be registered at maximum to a single v ehicle, including a Card-type Smar t K ey . When you happen to lose y our Smar t K ey , you should immediately tak e the vehicle and the remaining k eys to your authorized EQ UUS dealer , or tow the v ehicle, if necessar y . Smart key precautions • The Smar t K ey w[...]

Do not attempt to modify this system or add other de vices. Other electr ic problems ma y result, making your vehicle inoper able. Information AL W A YS take the Smart Key with you, when leaving the vehicle. This device complies with P ar t 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the f ollowing two conditions: 1. This de vice may not cause har[...]

T o release: 1. Open the glov e box with the mechanical ke y . 2. Set the T r unk Lid Control button to the ON position (depressed). In this position, the trunk lid will open with the T r unk Lid button of the Smar t Key . Battery Replacement When the Smar t K ey does not prop- erly operate, replace the battery with a new one . Battery Replacement [...]

This system helps to protect your vehicle and v aluables . The hazard warning lights will continuously flash with a warning alar m, when any of the f ollowings occurs: - A door is opened without using the Smar t K ey . - The trunk is opened without using the Smar t K ey . - The engine hood is opened. The alarm continues for 30 seconds . This repeat[...]

Operating Door Locks Fr om Outside the V ehicle T o lock the doors, press the b utton on the outside door handle while car- r ying the Smar t Ke y with you or press the Door Lock b utton on the Smar t K ey . Grab the driver’ s outside door handle while carr ying the Smar t Ke y or press the Door Unlock b utton on the Smar t K ey to open the driv [...]

P ower Door Latch (if equipped) When a door is not completely closed, but is just slightly latched in the first detent position, the door will automatically close. T o reduce the risk of injury: • Before c losing a door , check there are no obstructions in the path of the door . • Keep y our fingers awa y from a door edge, otherwise the y may b[...]

(Continued) Repeatedly attempt to unlock a door (both electronic and manual) while simultaneously pulling out a door handle. Operate the locks and handles of other front/r ear doors. Lower a fr ont window and use the mechanical key from outside to unlock the door . With the Central Door Lock Switch: • When pressing the switch (1), all vehicle doo[...]

A uto Door Lock/Unlock Features Y ou can adjust the auto door lock/ unlock modes in the User Setting. Ref er to the User Setting Mode in the chapter 3. Child-Protector Rear Door Locks The child saf ety lock is equipped to pre vent a child seated in a rear from accidentally opening a rear door . The rear door saf ety lock should be used whene v er a[...]

Non-P owered T runk T o open: 1. Locate the shift lev er in P(Park). 2. Then do one of the f ollowings: - Press the Smar t K ey T runk Unlock b utton for one second or over . - Press the button on the trunk, while taking the Smar t K ey in your possession. - Use the mechanical ke y . - Use the trunk release button. 3. Lift up the trunk lid. T o clo[...]

P ower T runk (if equipped) (1) P ower T runk Main Control button (2) P ower T runk Open button (3) P ower T runk Close button (4) P ower T runk Lock b utton T o open: 1. Locate the shift lev er in P(Park). 2. Then do one of the f ollowing: - Press the T r unk Unlock b utton on the Smar t K ey f or one second or over . - Press the P ow er T r unk O[...]

Information The Power T runk Lock button will not operate in one of the following sit- uations: - Any door is open. - The Engine S tart/S top Button is not OFF . - The Smart Key is in the vehicle. • Do not manually c lose or open the P ower T runk. This may dam- age the P ower T runk. If neces- sary , when the batter y is drained or disconnected,[...]

P ower T runk Non-Opening or Closing Conditions: • The P ow er T r unk will not operate, when driving faster than 1.8 mph (3 km/h). • The P ow er T r unk is operable when the engine is not running. Howe ver , the P ower T runk opera- tion consumes large amounts of vehicle electric po wer . T o prev ent the batter y from being drained, do not op[...]

T o Reset the P ower T runk When the batter y is discharged or disconnected, or when the related fuse is replaced or disconnected, reset the P ower T runk as follo ws: 1. Set the shift le ver in P(P ark). 2. Manually close the trunk. When the P ower T runk does not properly operate after follo wing the abov e procedures, hav e the system check ed b[...]

Close the trunk, and keep the T runk Lid Control b utton OFF (not depressed), before washing the vehicle in an automatic car wash. Emergency T runk Safety Release Y our v ehicle is equipped with an Emergency T r unk Safety Release le v er inside the trunk. When some- one is inadvertently lock ed inside, he or she can open the trunk by pulling the l[...]

Smart trunk (if equipped) On a vehicle equipped with a smart ke y and power trunk, the trunk can be opened with no-touch activation using the Smar t T runk system. How to use the Smart T runk The trunk can be opened with no- touch activ ation satisfying all the conditions below . • After 15 seconds when all doors are closed and lock ed • P osit[...]

Information Do not approach the detecting ar ea if you do not want the trunk to open. If you have unintentionally entered the detecting area and the hazard warn- ing lights and chime starts to operate, leave the detecting area with the smart key . The trunk will stay closed. 3. A utomatic opening The hazard warning lights will blink and chime will [...]

How to deactiv ate the Smar t T runk function using the smar t key 1. Door loc k 2. Door unloc k 3. T r unk open 4. P anic If you press an y button of the smar t ke y dur ing the Detect and Aler t stage, the Smar t T r unk function will be deactivated. Make sure to be a ware of how to deactivate the Smart T runk function f or emergency situations. [...]

Detecting area • The Smar t T runk operates with a welcome aler t if the smar t key is detected within 20~40 inches (50~100 cm) from the trunk. • The aler t stops at once if the smar t ke y is positioned outside the detecting area during the Detect and Aler t stage. Information • The Smart T runk function will not work if any of the following[...]

3-28 Convenient f eatures of your v ehicle O VI045021N (1) Driver’ s Door P ow er Window Switch (2) F ront P assenger’ s Door P ower Window Switch (3) Rear Door (left) P ower Window Switch and Cur tain Switch (if equipped) (4) Rear Door (right) P ower Window Switch and Cur tain Switch (if equipped) (5) Window Opening and Closing (6) A utomatic [...]

P ower Windows The Engine Star t/Stop Button must be ON, bef ore raising or lowering the windows . Each door has a P ower Window s witch to control that door's window . The driver has a P ower Window Lock s witch to bloc k the operation of pas- senger windows . The power windows e v en operate f or approximately 30 seconds after turning the En[...]

T o Reset the Po wer Windows When the power windo ws do not nor- mally operate , the automatic power window system must be reset as f ol- lows: 1. Press the Engine Star t/Stop but- ton twice to the ON position. 2. Continue pulling up the po wer win- dow s witch ev en after fully closing the windows f or one second or more. If the problem persists ,[...]

Rear Door Window Cur tains (if equipped) Y ou can f old or unfold a rear door window curtain with P ower Window s witches on each rear door. The s witch on the driver's door also oper- ates the rear cur tains. T o unfold: 1. Pull up the switch to close the win- dow . 2. Pull up the switch again to unf old the window curtain. To f o l d : 1. Pr[...]

P ower Window Lock Button The driver can disengage the P ower Window s witches of the rear doors by pressing the P ower Window Loc k Switch. The indicator will illuminate. The P ower Window Lock Switch indi- cator illuminates in one of the f ollow- ing situations: • The dr iver’ s master control can operate all the pow er windows. • The front[...]

Opening the Hood 1. Pull up the vehicle and set the parking brake . 2. Pull the release lev er under the lower left corner of the instrument cluster to open the hood. The hood will slightly pop up . 3. Slightly raise the hood to the sec- ond detent position (1) under the hood center until it releases the hood and lifts the hood (2). After being rai[...]

Opening the Fuel Filler Lid 1. T ur n OFF the engine. 2. Push the fuel filler lid open button on the driver’ s door . Then, the fuel filler lid will slowly s wing open (1). 3. T o open the fuel tank cap (2), tur n it in a counterclockwise direction. Y ou ma y hear a hissing noise, as the inside pressure equalizes . 4. Place the cap on the fuel fi[...]

3-35 Convenient f eatures of your v ehicle 03 (Continued) • Do not get back into a vehicle while refueling. Y ou may b uild up static electricity by touc h- ing, rubbing or sliding against any item or fabric capab le of producing static electricity . Static electricity dischar ge may ignite fuel v apors, caus- ing a fire. When you m ust re- enter[...]

Information • Make sure to r efuel your vehicle in accordance with the "Fuel requir e- ments" in the "Foreword" chapter . • Do not spill fuel on the exterior sur- face of the vehicle. Any type of fuel spillage on a painted surface may damage the paint. When the fuel filler cap requires to be replaced, use only a genuine EQUU[...]

Sliding the Sunroof The Engine Star t/Stop Button must be ON, bef ore opening or closing the sunroof . Momentar y pressing of the sunroof control s witch to the second detent position either f orwards or back- wards completely opens or closes the sunroof , ev en when the switch is released. T o stop the sunroof at the desired position, while the su[...]

Tilting the Sunroof T o tilt the sunroof open: Push the sunroof control le v er upwards to the second detent posi- tion. T o stop the sunroof tilting at the desired point, adjust the control le v er . T o close the sunr oof: Pull the sunroof le v er downw ards until the sunroof mov es to the desired position. Information The sunroof cannot slide in[...]

Resetting the Sunroof Sunroof needs to be reset if (in the f ollowings) - Battery is discharged or discon- nected or the related fuse has been replaced or disconnected. - The one-touch sliding function of the sunroof does not normally oper- ate. 1. The Engine Star t/Stop Button must be ON. 2. Completely close the sunroof . Then, release the control[...]

This system is to set and recall the position memor y about the driver’ s seat, the outside rear view mirrors , the steering wheel and the HUD (Head-Up Displa y) height. When the batter y is disconnected, the position memor y will be erased and the driv- ing position memor y must be re-set in the system. When this system does not normally operate[...]

Recalling the P osition Memory 1. Check that the shift le v er is in P (P ar k) and the Engine Star t/Stop button is ON. 2. Press the memor y button (1 or 2) to recall the desired position. There will be a beeping sound. Then, the driver’ s seat, outside rear view mirrors , steer ing wheel and HUD (Head-Up Displa y) height will be automatically a[...]

Electronic Hydraulic P ower Steering (EHPS) This system uses an electromotor to assist your steering. When the engine is turned OFF , or when the EHPS becomes inoperativ e, you ma y still steer the vehicle, b ut it requires more eff or t in steer ing. When you notice such a change while steering, hav e the EHPS check ed by an authorized EQUUS deale[...]

Heated Steering Wheel When the Engine Star t/Stop Button is ON, press the heated steering wheel button to w ar m up the steer ing wheel. The indicator will illuminate. T o tur n the heated steer ing wheel OFF , press the button again. The indicator will be turned OFF . The heated steering wheel will tur n OFF in appro ximately 30 minutes. Do not in[...]

Interior rearview mirr ors Bef ore you star t dr iving, adjust the rear view mirror to f ocus on the cen- ter of the rear view through the rear window . Electric chr omic mirror (ECM) with HomeLink ® system and compass (T ype A) Y our v ehicle is equipped with a Gente x Automatic-Dimming Mirror with a Z-Nav™ Electronic Compass Displa y and an In[...]

Automatic-Dimming Night V ision Safety™ (NVS ® ) Mirror The NVS ® Mirror in your v ehicle is the most advanced mirror to reduce anno ying glare in the rear view mirror in any driving situation. For more inf or mation regarding NVS ® mirrors and other applications, please visit the Gente x website: www .gentex.com Information The NVS ® Mirror [...]

T o adjust the Zone setting: 1. Deter mine the desired Zone Number based upon your current location on the Zone Map . 2. Press and hold the button f or 6 seconds to displa y the current Zone Number . 3. Re-press and hold the button again to increase the Zone Number (Note: they will repeat …13, 14, 15, 1, 2, …). Release the button when the desir[...]

There are some conditions that can cause changes to the vehicle mag- nets, such as installing a ski rac k or a CB antenna. Body repair work on the vehicle can also cause changes to the vehicle's magnetic field. In these situations, the compass will need to be re-calibrated to quic kly correct these changes. T o re-cali- brate the compass: 1. P[...]

Programming HomeLink ® Information • When programming a garage door opener , it is advised to park the vehicle outside of the garage. • It is recommended to r eplace the hand-held transmitter battery of the device being programmed to HomeLink ® for quicker training and accurate transmission of the radio-frequency signal. • Some vehicles may[...]

3. Simultaneously press and hold both the HomeLink ® and handheld transmitter b uttons until the HomeLink ® indicator changes from slow flashing to rapid flash- ing. Now you ma y release both the HomeLink ® and hand-held trans- mitter buttons . Information Some devices may requir e you to replace this Pr ogramming step 3 with procedur es noted i[...]

Gate operator & Canadian programming During programming, your handheld transmitter ma y automatically stop transmitting. Continue to press the Integrated HomeLink ® Wireless Control System button (ref er to the steps 2 to 3 in the Programming part) while you press and re-press ("cycle") your handheld tr ansmitter e ver y two seconds [...]

This device complies with P ar t 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the f ollowing two conditions: 1. This de vice may not cause harmful interf erence, and 2. This de vice must accept any inter- f erence received, including inter- f erence that may cause undesired operation. NVS ® is a registered trademark and Z-Nav™ is a tr ademar k o[...]

Automatic-Dimming Night V ision Safety™ (NVS ® ) Mirror The NVS ® Mirror in your v ehicle is the most advanced mirror to reduce anno ying glare in the rear view mirror in any driving situation. For more inf or mation regarding NVS ® mirrors and other applications, please visit the Gente x website: www .gentex.com The NVS ® Mirror automaticall[...]

T o adjust the Zone setting: 1. Deter mine the desired Zone Number based upon your current location on the Zone Map . 2. Press and hold the b utton f or 6 seconds to displa y the current Zone Number . 3. Re-press and hold the button again to increase the Zone Number (Note: they will repeat …13, 14, 15, 1, 2, …). Release the button when the desi[...]

There are some conditions that can cause changes to the vehicle mag- nets, such as installing a ski rac k or a CB antenna. Body repair work on the vehicle can also cause changes to the vehicle's magnetic field. In these situations, the compass will need to be re-calibrated to quic kly correct these changes. T o re-cali- brate the compass: 1. P[...]

Programming HomeLink ® Information • When programming a garage door opener , it is advised to park the vehicle outside of the garage. • It is recommended to r eplace the hand-held transmitter battery of the device being programmed to HomeLink ® for quicker training and accurate transmission of the radio-frequency signal. • Some vehicles may[...]

Rolling code programming Rolling code de vices, which are "code-protected" and manuf actured after 1996, ma y be determined by the f ollowings: • Reference in the de vice manual f or verification. • The handheld transmitter appears to program the HomeLink ® Universal T ransceiv er but does not activate the de vice. • Press and hold[...]

Operating HomeLink ® T o operate, simply press and release the programmed HomeLink ® button. Activation will occur f or the trained de vice (i.e. garage door opener , gate operator , secur ity system, entr y door lock, home/office lighting, etc.). For conv enience, the hand-held transmit- ter of the de vice may also be used at any time . Reprogra[...]

This device complies with P ar t 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the f ollowing two conditions: 1. This de vice may not cause harmful interf erence, and 2. This de vice must accept any inter- f erence received, including inter- f erence that may cause undesired operation. NVS ® is a registered trademark and Z-Nav™ is a tr ademar k o[...]

Do not scrape ice off a mirror sur- face; this may dama g e the mirror surface. If ice should restrict movement of the mirr or , do not for ce the mirror for adjustment. T o remove ice, use a deicer spray , a sponge or soft cloth with warm water . If the mirror is jammed with ice, do not adjust the mirror b y for ce. Use an appro ved spray de-icer [...]

Folding the Outside Rearview Mirror s To f o l d : Press the button located on the dri- ver’ s side door panel. The Engine Star t/Stop Button must be ON or within appro ximately 30 sec- onds after the Engine Star t/Stop Button is pressed to the A CC position or the OFF position. Also , the outside rear view mirrors can be f olded when you lock th[...]

Electric chr omic mirror (ECM) (if equipped) The electric chromic mirror automat- ically controls the glare from the headlamps of the vehicles behind during the night time or low light driv- ing conditions. The sensor mounted in the mirror senses the light le v el around the vehicle , and automatical- ly controls the headlamp glare from f ollowing [...]

1. T achometer 2. Speedometer 3. Engine Coolant T emperature Gauge 4. Fuel Gauge 5. Odometer 6. LCD Display (Including trip computer) I I N N S S T T R R U U M M E E N N T T C C L L U U S S T T E E R R 3-62 Convenient f eatures of your v ehicle O VI045608N ■ ■ T ype A ❈ The actual instrument cluster in the vehicle ma y diff er from the illust[...]

3-63 Convenient f eatures of your v ehicle 03 1. T achometer 2. Speedometer 3. Engine Coolant T emperature Gauge 4. Fuel Gauge 5. Odometer 6. LCD Display (Including trip computer) • The instr ument cluster theme is automatically changed in accordance with the drive mode (NORMAL, SPORT , SNOW). ❈ For further information of the dr ive mode , refe[...]

Instrument Cluster Control Adjusting Instrument Cluster Illumination The brightness of the instr ument panel illumination can be adjusted by pressing the illumination control but- tons (“+” or “-”) when the Engine Star t/Stop Button is ON or the tale lights are turned ON. • The brightness has 20 lev els: 1 (MIN) ~ 20 (MAX) • If you pres[...]

(1) Haptic s witch : Changing LCD modes or items (2) OK button : Selecting or resetting (3) RETURN button : Retur ning to pre vious position Y ou can adjust a tightening le vel of the haptic rotating s witch in the "User Settings Mode" on the LCD Displa y ❈ For fur ther information, ref er to "LCD Displa y" to in this chapter [...]

T achometer The tachometer indicates the appro ximate number of engine re vo- lutions per minute (rpm). Use the tachometer to find the cor- rect shift points and to pre v ent lug- ging and/or ov er-revving the engine . Do not operate the engine when the tachometer pointer is in the RED ZONE. This may cause severe engine damage. Engine Coolant T emp[...]

Fuel Gauge This gauge indicates the appro xi- mate amount of fuel remaining in the fuel tank. Information • The fuel tank capacity is indicated in chapter 8. • The fuel gauge is supplemented by a low fuel warning light, which will illuminate when the fuel tank is nearly empty . • On slopes or curves, the fuel gauge pointer may fluctuate or th[...]

Odometer The odometer indicates the accumu- lated distance that the vehicle has driven and determines the per iodic maintenance schedule that should be perf or med. - Odometer range : 0 ~ 999999 miles or kilometers Outside T emperature Gauge This gauge indicates the current out- side air temperatures b y 1°F (1°C). - T emperature r ange : -40°F [...]

LCD Modes L L C C D D D D I I S S P P L L A A Y Y 3-69 Convenient f eatures of your v ehicle 03 Modes Symbol Explanation T rip Computer This mode displa ys driving information like the trip- meter , fuel economy , etc. ❈ For fur ther inf ormation, refer to "T rip Computer" in this chapter . ASCC/LD WS (if equipped) This mode displa ys t[...]

T rip Computer Mode This mode displa ys dr iving informa- tion like the tripmeter , fuel economy , etc. ❈ For fur ther information, ref er to “T r ip Computer” in this chapter . ASCC/LD WS Mode (if equipped) This mode displa ys the state of the Advanced Smart Cr uise Control (ASCC) and Lane Depar ture W ar ning System (LD WS). ❈ For fur the[...]

Information Mode Service Interval This mode displays the service inter- val (mileage and days). ❈ For the setting of the service inter- val, ref er to "User Settings Mode" of the LCD displa y . Service in It calculates and displa ys when you need a scheduled maintenance ser v- ice (mileage or da ys). If the mileage or da y after ser vic[...]

Information If any of the following conditions occurs, the mileage and days may be incorrect. - The battery cable is disconnected. - The fuse switch is turned off. - The battery is discharged. W arning Message If one of f ollowings occurs , war ning messages will be displa yed in the inf ormation mode for about 10 sec- onds. - Malfunction of the pr[...]

Font Size Choose the f ont size of the HUD (Large, Medium, Small). Illumination Adjust the brightness of the HUD illu- mination (Le vel 0 to 20). Contents Setting (if equipped) Activate or deactiv ate each HUD con- tents (TBT , SCC, LD WS, BSD). ❈ TBT : T ur n By T urn SCC : (Adv anced) Smar t Cr uise Control LD WS : Lane Depar ture W ar ning Sys[...]

V ehicle Settings In this mode, y ou can change setting of the instr ument cluster , doors, lamps, etc. Cluster Settings 3-74 Convenient f eatures of your v ehicle Items Explanation W elcome Sound • On: The welcome sound will be activated when the instrument cluster is turned on. • Off: The welcome sound will be deactivated. A VSM (if equipped)[...]

3-75 Convenient f eatures of your v ehicle 03 Items Explanation ECO Driving • On : The ECO dr iving mode will be activated. • Off : The ECO dr iving mode will be deactivated. A VG Fuel Eco Reset • Auto Reset: The memor y of the aver age fuel economy will be automatically reset when refueling. • Manual Reset: The memor y of the aver age fuel[...]

3-76 Convenient f eatures of your v ehicle Items Explanation Head Lamp Dela y • On: The head lamp delay function is activ e. • Off: The headlamp delay function is deactiv ated. ❈ For fur ther information, refer to “Lighting” in this chapter . W elcome Light • On: The welcome light function is active. • Off: The welcome light function [...]

3-77 Convenient f eatures of your v ehicle 03 Items Explanation Seat Easy Access • Off: The seat easy access function is deactivated. • Normal/Enhanced: - When you turn OFF the engine, the driver’ s seat automati- cally mov es backwards b y 2 inch (Nor mal) or 3 inch (Enhanced) f or more comf or table entering or exiting. - When the Engine St[...]

Service Interval In this mode, y ou can activate the ser vice inter val function in mileage (mile or kilometer) and period (month). • Off : The ser vice inter val function is deactivated. • On : The ser vice inter val function is active (mileage or month). Quick Guide (if equipped) This mode provides quic k guides for the Head-Up Displa y (HUD)[...]

• At this time, the Engine Star t/Stop Button turns to the ACC position (When you re-press the Engine Star t/Stop Button again, it will tur n to the ON position). Press start button again • This warning message illumi- nates, when y ou cannot operate the Engine Star t/Stop button due to a malfunction with the Engine Star t/Stop button. • Y ou[...]

Low K ey Battery • This warning message illumi- nates, when the Smar t-K ey bat- ter y is discharged while tur ning the Engine Star t/Stop button to the OFF position. Ke y not detected • This warning message illumi- nates, when the Smart Ke y is not detected while pressing the Engine Star t/Stop button. Ke y not in vehicle • This warning mess[...]

Align steering wheel • This warning message illumi- nates, when the steering wheel is turned at an angle of 90 degrees or wider , either to left or to right, while star ting the engine. • Y ou should align the steering wheel and narrow the steering wheel angle to be less than 30 degrees. Door / Hood / T runk Open • It means that any door , ho[...]

Check fuse "BRAKE SWITCH" • This war ning message illuminates if the brak e s witch fuse is discon- nected. • Y ou need to replace the fuse with a new one . If not possible , you can star t the engine by pressing the Engine Star t/Stop button f or 10 seconds in the A CC position. T urn on "FUSE SWITCH" • This war ning mess[...]

Check P ower System • This warning message illumi- nates, when the battery voltage is abnormally low , or the batter y has poor perf or mance. In this case, hav e your v ehicle inspected by an authorized EQUUS dealer . Low W asher Fluid • This war ning message illuminates in the ser vice reminder mode, when the washer fluid le vel in the reser [...]

Service Engine Immediately • This warning message illumi- nates, when there is a malfunction with the engine, and a driving speed is limited. In this case, ha ve your v ehicle inspected by an authorized EQUUS dealer . Check PSB • This w ar ning message illuminates, when there is a malfunction with the Presaf e Seat Belt (PSB) sys- tem. In this [...]

- ECS W arning Message • When the Electronic Contr olled Suspension (ECS) W arning Message illuminates due to the under-pressure inside the sus- pension, the vehicle height will be very low . In this case, do not drive the vehicle in or der to protect it from a pr ojection on a surface . In this case, have your vehic le inspected by an authorized[...]

Overview Description The trip computer is a dr iving inf or- mation system, controlled by a micro-computer . This displa ys dr iv- ing-related inf or mation. Information Some driving information, stored in the trip computer (i.e. average vehicle speed), is reset, when the battery is disconnected. T rip Modes • T ype A : T o change the trip mode, [...]

Elapsed Time (2) • The elapsed time displays the accumulated driving hour informa- tion since its last def ault setting. - Time r ange (hh:mm): 00:00 ~ 99:59 • T o reset the elapsed time, press the OK button on the steering wheel f or 1 second or longer , when the elapsed time is displa yed. Information Even though the vehicle is not in motion,[...]

Instant Fuel Econom y (2) • This mode displays the instant fuel economy during the last f ew sec- onds when a driving speed exceeds 6.2 MPH (10 km/h). - Fuel economy range: 0 ~ 50 MPG or 0 ~ 20 L/100km A verage Fuel Economy (3) • The a verage fuel econom y is cal- culated by dividing the total driving distance by the fuel consumption since its [...]

W arning lights Information Make sure that all warning lights ar e turned OFF after starting the engine. When any light remains ON, this indi- cates the situation that your attention is requir ed. Supplemental Restraint System W arning Light This warning light illuminates: • Once you tur n ON the ignition s witch or Engine Star t/Stop but- ton. -[...]

Dual-diagonal braking system Y our v ehicle is equipped with dual- diagonal braking systems . This means you still ha ve braking on tw o wheels e v en if one of the dual sys- tems f ails. With only one of the dual systems working, longer pedal trav el and greater pedal pressure ma y be required to stop the vehicle . Also , the vehicle will not stop[...]

Information - Electronic Brake f orce Distribution (EBD) System W arning Light When the ABS warning light illumi- nates, or when both the ABS and the Parking Brake & Brake Fluid warn- ing lights illuminate, the speedometer , the odometer , or the tripmeter may not properly operate. Also, the EPS warning light may illuminate, and the efforts to [...]

Charging System W arning Light When this warning light illuminates while the engine is running, the bat- ter y is not being charged. Immediately turn OFF all electr ical accessories. T r y not to use electr ical- ly operated controls, such as the pow er windows . Keep running the engine. Star ting the engine will quickly discharge the battery . Whe[...]

When the engine oil pressur e is low , follow the below procedur es: 1. Carefully driv e to the nearest safe location and stop your v ehicle. 2. T urn OFF the engine and check the engine oil le vel (F or fur ther inf or mation, refer to the “Engine Oil” in the chapter 7). If the lev el is low , add the engine oil. When the warning light remains[...]

Low Tire Pressure W arning Light This warning light illuminates: • Once you tur n ON the ignition s witch or the Engine Star t/Stop button. - It illuminates for appro ximately 3 seconds and then goes OFF . • When one or more of your tires are significantly underinflated (The location of the underinflated tires are displa yed on the LCD dis- pla[...]

Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFLS) W arning Light This warning light blinks: • Once you set the Engine Star t/Stop Button to the ON posi- tion. - It illuminates for appro ximately 3 seconds and then goes off . • When there is a malfunction with the AFLS. When there is a malfunction with the AFLS: 1. Carefully dr ive to the nearest saf e loca[...]

Indicator Lights Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Indicator Light This indicator light illuminates: • Once you tur n ON the ignition s witch or the Engine Star t/Stop button. - It illuminates for appro ximately 3 seconds and then goes OFF . • When there is a malfunction with the ESC system. In this case, ha ve your v ehicle inspected by an au[...]

• When there is a malfunction with the immobilizer system. In this case, ha ve your v ehicle inspected by an authorized EQUUS dealer . T urn Signal Indicator Light This indicator flashes: • When you turn the tur n signal light ON. When any of the f ollowings occurs, there ma y a malfunction with the tur n signal system. In this case, hav e your[...]

A UT O HOLD Indicator Light (if equipped) This indicator light illuminates: • [White] When you activate the auto hold system by pressing the A UT O HOLD button. • [Green] When y ou completely stop the vehicle b y depressing the brak e pedal with the auto hold system ON. • [Y ellow] When there is a malfunc- tion with the auto hold system. In t[...]

Adv anced V ehicle Safety Management (A VSM) OFF Indicator Light (if equipped) This indicator light illuminates: • Once you tur n ON the Engine Star t/Stop button - It illuminates for appro ximately 3 seconds and then goes OFF . • When you deactiv ate the A VSM system on the LCD displa y . ❈ For fur ther information, ref er to “LCD Displa y[...]

Description The head up displa y is a transparent displa y which projects a shadow of some instrument cluster information and navigation on the windshield glass. • The head up display image on the windshield glass ma y be invisib le when: - Sitting posture is bad. - W earing polar ized sunglasses. - There is an object on the cov er of the head up[...]

Head Up Display ON/OFF T o activate the head up displa y , press the HUD button. If you press the HUD b utton again, the head up displa y will be deactivated. Head Up Display Inf ormation 1. Cruise Setting Speed 2. Lane Depar ture W ar ning System (LD WS) Information (if equipped) 3. Adv anced Smar t Cr uise Control (ASCC) Inf ormation (if equipped[...]

The parking assist system helps the driver in parking the vehicle b y beep- ing the buzz er , when any object is sensed within 39 in (100 cm) from a vehicle in front or 47 in (120 cm) from a vehicle behind. This system is a supplemental sys- tem, which is not designed to be and cannot be replaced with driver's e xtreme care and attention. The [...]

Operation of the P arking Assist System Operating conditions - When the Engine Star t/Stop button is ON - When the shift le ver is in the D or R position - When the vehicle speed is below 6 mph (10 km/h) Press the parking assist system but- ton to turn the par king assist system ON. The indicator in the button illumi- nates. T o tur n OFF the syste[...]

T ypes of warning sound and indicator Information The indicator may differ from the illustration according to an object or a sensor status. When the indicator flashes, we recommend that the system be checked by an authorized EQUUS dealer . i 3-104 Convenient f eatures of your v ehicle Distance from object W arning indicator W arning sound When driv[...]

Inoperable conditions of the P arking Assist System The P arking Assist System may not properl y operate , when: 1. Moisture is frozen ov er the sensor . (It will operate normally again when the frozen ice melts .) 2. The sensor is cov ered or bloc ked with f oreign substances, such as snow or w ater . (It will normally operate again when the subst[...]

Information This system can only sense objects within the certain range and location. it cannot detect objects in other ar eas where sensors ar e not installed. Also, the sensor may not detect small and slim objects, or objects located in blind spots between sensors. Always check the presence of any objects in front of or behind the vehi- cle with [...]

The rear view camer a activates when the back-up light and the ignition s witch are ON and the shift le ver in the R position. This system is mere a supplemental system that shows the rearview behind the vehicle on the na vigation displa y panel while backing up . Information The rearview camera may not operate normally , when you drive in the extr[...]

The Multi-view Camer a System can assist in parking by allowing the driv- er to see around the v ehicle. Press the button to turn ON the system. T o turn OFF the system, press the but- ton again. Operating conditions - When the Engine Star t/Stop but- ton is ON - When the shift le ver is in the D , N or R position - When the v ehicle speed is below[...]

Battery saver function • The pur pose of this function is to pre vent the batter y from being dis- charged. The system automatical- ly turns OFF the par king lights when the driver turns OFF the engine and opens the driver's door . • With this function, the parking lights are turned OFF automatical- ly if the driver parks the vehicle on th[...]

Lighting control The light s witch turns to be in the Headlamp or P ar king light position. T o operate the lights, turn the knob on the control le v er to one of the f ol- lowing positions: (1) OFF position (2) A uto light / AFLS position (3) P ar king light position (4) Headlight position A uto light/AFLS position When the light s witch is in the[...]

P arking light position ( ) When the light s witch is in the par k- ing light position, the tail, license and instrument panel lights are ON and the tail light indicator is ON. Headlamp position ( ) When the light s witch is in the head- lamp position, the head, tail, license and instrument panel lights are ON. Information The Engine S tart/S top b[...]

T o flash the headlamps, pull the lev er tow ards you. It will retur n to the def ault (low beam) position when released. The headlamp s witch does not need to be ON to flash the head- lamps. T urn signals and lane change signals The ignition s witch must be ON to turn ON the tur n signals. T o turn ON the turn signals, mov e the le ver up or down [...]

Information If an indicator flash is abnormally quick or slow , a bulb may be burned out or have a poor electrical connec- tion in the circuit. Front f og light F og lights improve visibility and help to av oid accidents which happen due to poor visibility with f og, rain, sno w , etc. The f og lights will turn ON when f og light s witch (1) is tur[...]

AFLS (Adaptive Front Lighting System) (if equipped) The AFLS uses the steering angle and vehicle speed to widen y our field of vision by s wiveling and le veling the headlamp . T ur n the knob to the A UT O position when the engine is running. The AFLS will operate when the headlamp is ON. T o tur n OFF the AFLS, turn the knob to the other position[...]

A : Wiper speed control · MIST – Single wipe · OFF – Off A UT O – A UT O control wipe · LO – Low wiper speed · HI – High wiper speed B : Auto control wipe time adjustment C : Wash with brief wipes Windshield wipers Operate the windshield wipers as f ol- lows when the ignition s witch is turned ON. MIST : For a single wiping cycle, pus[...]

A uto control The rain sensor located on the upper end of the windshield glass senses the amount of rainf all and controls the wiping cycle at the proper inter val. The more it rains, the f aster the wiper operates. When the rain stops, the wiper stops. T o var y the speed set- ting, turn the speed control knob (B). If the wiper s witch is set in A[...]

Windshield washer In the OFF position, pull the le v er gently tow ard you to spr ay window washer fluid on the windshield and operate the wipers one to three times. Use this function when the wind- shield is dir ty . The spra y and wiper operation will continue until y ou release the lev er . If the washer does not work, chec k the washer fluid le[...]

Do not use the interior lights for an extended period of time when the engine is OFF . It may disc harge the battery . Front (1) F ront map lamp (2) F ront room lamp •: Press the button to turn the map lamp ON. This light produces a spot beam f or your conv enience as a map lamp at night or as a personal lamp f or the driver and the front passeng[...]

Rear (1) Rear map lamp (2) Rear room lamp •: Press the button to turn the rear lamp ON. T o tur n the lamp OFF , press the button again. • ROOM : Press the button to turn the rear room lamps ON. T o tur n the lamps OFF , press the ROOM button again. Do not leave the lamp s witches ON for an e xtended period of time when the vehicle is not runni[...]

Glove bo x lamp The glov e box lamp is turned ON when the glov e box is opened. T o prevent unnecessary char ging system drain, close the glove bo x securely after using the glo ve box. V anity mirror lamp Opening the lid of the vanity mirror automatically tur ns the mirror light ON. T o prevent unnecessary char ging system drain, close the v anity[...]

Puddle lamp With all the doors (and trunk) closed and lock ed, the puddle lamp will be turned ON for appro ximately 15 sec- onds, when an y of the f ollowings is perf or med. - The door unlock b utton on the Smar t K ey is pressed. - Y ou grab the door handle while taking the Smar t K ey in y our pos- session. - Y ou approach to the vehicle, while [...]

T o prevent dama ge to the conduc- tors located under the rear win- dow surface, never use sharp instruments or window c leaners containing abrasives to clean the window . Information If you want to defrost and defog the front windshield, r efer to “Windshield defrosting and defogging” in this chap- ter . Rear window defr oster The defroster he[...]

1. Driver’ s temperature control knob 2. F ront windshield defrost button 3. Rear window defrost b utton 4. A UTO (automatic control) b utton 5. F an speed control button 6. OFF button 7. Air intake control button / A QS (Air quality system) button 8. Air conditioning button 9. 3 zone (Driver , passenger and rear side) control button 10. Passenge[...]

3-124 Convenient f eatures of your v ehicle A utomatic heating and air con- ditioning 1. Press the A UTO b utton. The modes, f an speeds, air intake and air-conditioning will be controlled automatically according to the tem- perature setting. 2. T ur n the temperature control knob f or front seats or press the temper- ature control button f or rear[...]

3-125 Convenient f eatures of your v ehicle 03 Information • T o turn the automatic operation OFF , select any button among the follow- ings and press: - Mode selection button - Front windshield defr ost button (Press the button one mor e time to deselect the front windshield defroster function. The 'AUTO' sign will illuminate on the in[...]

3-126 Convenient f eatures of your v ehicle Manual air heating and cooling The heating and cooling system can be controlled manually b y pushing buttons e xcept the A UT O button. In this case, the system works sequen- tially according to the order of button selection. When pressing an y button e xcept the A UT O button in automatic mode, the selec[...]

3-127 Convenient f eatures of your v ehicle 03 Mode selection O VI045111N ❈ ❈ Rear air outlet (F) • The air flow of the rear air outlets is controlled by the front climate control system, and the air is deliv ered through the air duct of the front doors. If the door is open or not securely closed, the air flow to the rear air outlet can be im[...]

3-128 Convenient f eatures of your v ehicle Front button The mode selection button controls the air flow direction from the v entila- tion system. The air flow outlet can be con ver ted as f ollows: Face-Level (B, D, F , G) Air flow is directed to ward the upper body and f ace. Additionally , each air outlet por t can be controlled and directed man[...]

3-129 Convenient f eatures of your v ehicle 03 Rear button If you press the rear b utton, the 3 ZONE indicator will illuminate, and you can adjust the rear mode individ- ually . If you press the 3 ZONE b utton, the 3 zone control indicator will be turned OFF , and the rear mode will be operated as the front mode. The air flow outlet can be con ver [...]

3-130 Convenient f eatures of your v ehicle T emperature control The temperature will increase to the maximum (HI) b y tur ning the knob to the right for front seats and pressing the up ( ) button for rear seats . The temperature will decrease (to Lo) when the knob is tur ned to the left f or the front seat and the down ( ) button is pressed f or t[...]

3-131 Convenient f eatures of your v ehicle 03 Air intake control This is to select either the (fresh) air intake mode or the air recirculation mode. T o change the air intake control mode, push the control b utton. Air r ecirculation mode With the air recirculation mode selected, air inside the vehicle will be tak en out through the heating sys- t[...]

3-132 Convenient f eatures of your v ehicle Air Quality System (A QS) The air intake from outside can be automatically controlled. Press the button to activ ate the AQS . When setting in the A QS mode, the system automatically senses out- door air pollutants and minimizes the air pollutant entering into the vehicle . Howe ver , unpleasant or foul o[...]

3-133 Convenient f eatures of your v ehicle 03 Fan speed contr ol The f an speed can be set as desired by pressing the f an speed control button. The higher the fan speed is , the more air is delivered. Pressing the OFF button turns the f an OFF . Information For better quality of the sound recog- nition system, the fan speed may auto- matically sl[...]

3-134 Convenient f eatures of your v ehicle OFF mode Press the OFF button in front to turn OFF the air climate control system. Howe ver , you can still select the mode and operate the air intak e control as long as the ignition s witch is ON. When the OFF button in the rear is pressed, the rear blo wer will be tur ned OFF . Climate information scre[...]

3-135 Convenient f eatures of your v ehicle 03 System operation V entilation 1. Set in the mode. 2. Set the air intake control in the (fresh) air intake mode . 3. Set the temperature , as desired. 4. Set the f an speed, as desired. Heating 1. Set in the mode. 2. Set the air intake control in the (fresh) air intake mode . 3. Set the temperature , as[...]

3-136 Convenient f eatures of your v ehicle Air conditioning system operation tips • When the vehicle is parked under the direct sunlight in hot weather , open the windows f or a shor t time to e xpel the hot air inside from the vehicle . • T o reduce the dew condensation on the inside of the windows on rain y or humid da ys, lo wer the humidit[...]

3-137 Convenient f eatures of your v ehicle 03 Checking the amount of air conditioner refrigerant and compressor lubricant When the amount of refrigerant is low , the A/C performance is reduced. Overfilling also has a negativ e impact on the A/C system. Theref ore, if abnor mal operation is f ound, hav e the system inspected by an authorized EQUUS [...]

3-138 Convenient f eatures of your v ehicle • F or the maximum defrosting eff ects, set the temper ature to be e xtreme hot (e xtreme r ight) and set the f an speed in the highest. • When you want w arm air near the floor while defrosting or def ogging, set the mode in the floor-defrost position. • Before driving, clear all snow and ice from [...]

3-139 Convenient f eatures of your v ehicle 03 T o defrost outside windshield 1. Set the fan speed in the highest (e xtreme r ight) position. 2. Set the temperature in the extreme hot (HI) position. 3. Press the defrost b utton ( ). 4. The (fresh) air intake mode will be selected automatically . When the position is selected, the low er f an speed [...]

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3-141 Convenient f eatures of your v ehicle 03 These compar tments are to store small items required by the driv er or passengers. • T o av oid possible theft, do not leave v aluables in the storage compartments. • Always keep the stora g e com- partment covers c losed while driving. Do not attempt to place so many items in the stora ge compart[...]

3-142 Convenient f eatures of your v ehicle Sunglass holder T o open the sunglass holder , press the cov er and the holder will slowly open. Place your sunglasses inside the compar tment holder with the lenses f acing out. Push to close the sunglass holder . Rear console storage T o open the console storage, push the open button. After using the co[...]

3-143 Convenient f eatures of your v ehicle 03 Cool and warm bo x (if equipped) T o open the box, pull up the le ver(1). If you press the BO X button (2) once , the indicator will illuminate in blue and then it will keep y our dr inks cool. If you press the BO X button (2) again, the indicator color will be changed to amber and then it will keep y [...]

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3-145 Convenient f eatures of your v ehicle 03 Ashtray Front T o open the ashtray , press the cover and it will slowly open. T o clean the ashtra y , lift up the plastic receptacle and pull it out. Rear Use the rear ashtra y after opening up the cov er (1). T o clean the ashtray , lift up the plas- tic receptacle to pull it out. I I N N T T E E R R[...]

3-146 Convenient f eatures of your v ehicle Cup holder Cups or small be verage cans ma y be placed in the cup holders. Front T o open the cover , press the cov er and it will slowly open. Rear (A) T o open the cover , press the button and it will slowly open. Rear (B) (if equipped) T o open the cover , press the cov er and it will slowly open. - Ho[...]

3-147 Convenient f eatures of your v ehicle 03 Sun visor Use the sunvisor to b lock direct sun- light through the windshield or side windows . T o use the sunvisor f or the wind- shield, pull it downw ard. T o use the sunvisor f or the side window , pull it downw ards, unsnap it from the brac ket (1) and s wing it to the side (2). T o use the vanit[...]

3-148 Convenient f eatures of your v ehicle P ower outlet The power outlet is to pro vide power f or mobile telephones or other de vices, which oper ate with v ehicle electric systems. The de vices could dra w less than 10 amps, when the engine is running. Y ou should close the center console cov er after using the front power out- lets inside the [...]

3-149 Convenient f eatures of your v ehicle 03 (Continued) • Some electronic devices can cause electronic interf erence when plugged into a vehicle’ s power outlet. These devices ma y cause excessive audio static and malfunctions in other elec- tronic systems or de vices used in your vehic le . Clock Y ou can set the clock b y using the Navigat[...]

3-150 Convenient f eatures of your v ehicle Clothes hanger T o use the hanger , pull down the upper por tion of hanger . Do not hang heavy c lothes, since those may dama ge the hook. Bag hanger (if equipped) Pull the strap (1) to hang a bag on the hook (2). When you do not use the hook, f old the hook. Floor mat anchor(s) (if equipped) When la ying[...]

3-151 Convenient f eatures of your v ehicle 03 Luggage net (holder) T o keep items from tossing about in the cargo area, you can use the lug- gage net by hooking it on holders in the cargo . T o prevent damage to the goods or the vehicle, care should be taken when carrying fragile or bulky objects in the lug gage com- partment. NO TICE (Continued) [...]

3-152 Convenient f eatures of your v ehicle Rear curtain T o raise the rear cur tain, press the button. T o low er the rear cur tain, press the button again. The rear cur tain will be automatically lowered when y ou change the shift gear to the R (Re v erse) and be auto- matically raised when y ou change the shift le v er from R (Re verse) to P (P [...]

3-153 Convenient f eatures of your v ehicle 03 A UX, USB and iP od ® port If your v ehicle has an A UX and/or USB(universal serial b us) por t or iP od ® por t, you can use an A UX por t to connect audio de vices, a USB port to plug in a USB, and an iP od ® por t to plug in an iP od ® . Information When a portable audio device is con- nected to[...]

Multimedia system Multimedia system .................................................4-2 Antenna ...............................................................................4-2 Steering whe el audio control .........................................4-3[...]

Information • If you install an unauthorized HID head lamp, your vehicle’ s audio and electronic device may malfunction. • Prevent chemicals such as perfume, cosmetic oil, sun cream, hand clean- er , and air freshener from contact- ing the interior parts because they may cause damage or discoloration. Antenna Glass antenna When the radio pow [...]

Steering wheel audio control A udio control buttons may be pro vid- ed on the steering wheel. Do not simultaneousl y operate several audio remote contr ol but- tons. V OLUME (V OL + / - ) (1) • Press the VOL + b utton to increase the volume . • Press the VOL - b utton to decrease the volume . SEEK/PRESET ( / ) (2) When one of the < / > bu[...]

Dri ving your vehicle Bef ore driving.........................................................5-5 Bef ore entering vehicle ...................................................5-5 Necessary inspections .....................................................5-5 Bef ore st arting .................................................................5-5 Engine[...]

Dri ving your vehicle Adv anced smart cruise control system ............5-38 Smart cruise control speed ..........................................5-39 Smart cruise control vehicle-to-v ehicle distance ..5-43 V ehicle-to-vehicle distance sensor ...........................5-45 T o convert to the cruise contr ol mode .....................5-46 Limitati[...]

Winter driving .......................................................5-72 Snowy or icy conditions ................................................5-72 Use high quality ethylene glycol coolant .................5-74 Check battery and cables .............................................5-74 Change to "winter weight" oil if necessary .......[...]

5-4 Driving your v ehicle - ENGINE EXHA UST CAN BE D ANGEROUS! Engine e xhaust fumes may be e xtremely dangerous. When, at any time, y ou smell e xhaust fumes inside the v ehicle, immediately open the windo ws. • Do not inhale exhaust fumes. Exhaust fumes contain carbon mono xide, the color less, odorless gas that ma y cause unconsciousness and d[...]

Before entering vehic le • Be sure that all windows, outside mirror(s), and outside lights are clean. • Check the condition of the tires. • Check underneath the vehicle f or any leakage sign. • Make sure there are no obstacles behind, when you intend to driv e backw ards. Necessary inspections Fluid le vels, such as engine oil, engine coola[...]

5-6 Driving your v ehicle - Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs DUI (driving under the influ- ence) is dangerous. DUI is the number one contrib utor to the highway death toll eac h year . Even a small amount of alcohol will affect y our reflexes, per cep- tions and judgment. Driving under the influence of drugs is as dangerous as or mor[...]

E E N N G G I I N N E E S S T T A A R R T T / / S S T T O O P P B B U U T T T T O O N N 5-7 Driving your v ehicle 05 Illuminated Engine Start/Stop Button Whene ver the front door is opened, the Engine Star t/Stop button will illu- minate f or your conv enience. The light will go OFF 30 seconds after the door is closed. Engine Start/Stop Button posi[...]

ST ART T o star t the engine, depress the brak e pedal and press the Engine Star t/Stop Button with the shift gear in P(P ar k) or N(Neutral). F or your saf ety , star t the engine with the shift gear in P(P ar k). Information • If you press the Engine S tart/Stop button without depressing the brake pedal, the engine does not start. When the Engi[...]

1.Carr y the Smar t K ey inside the vehicle . 2.Check the parking brake is firmly applied. 3.Place the shift lev er in P(Park). 4.Depress the brake pedal. 5.Press the Engine Star t/Stop but- ton. It should be star ted without depressing the accelerator . 6.Do not wait f or the engine to warm up while idling the engine. Star t dr iving at a moderate[...]

Information • When the battery is weak, or when the Smart Key does not properly operate, you can start the engine by pressing the Smart Key onto the Engine S tart/S top button. The Smart Key edge near the lock button should be directly contacted onto the Engine S tart/S top button. When you press the Smart Key onto the Engine S tart/S top button,[...]

A A U U T T O O M M A A T T I I C C T T R R A A N N S S M M I I S S S S I I O O N N 5-11 Driving your v ehicle 05 O VI055009N + + + + ( ( ( ( U U U U P P P P ) ) ) ) Release button - - - - ( ( ( ( D D D D O O O O W W W W N N N N ) ) ) ) The shift lev er can freely operate. Press the release b utton when moving the shift le ver . Depress the brake p[...]

A utomatic transmission opera- tion The automatic transmission has 8 f orward speed le vels and 1 re verse speed le v el. V ehicle speed is auto- matically selected, depending on the shift le ver position. Information A new vehicle may experience some- what abrupt movement during the first few shifts. Alwa ys depress the brake pedal when moving the[...]

R (Reverse) Set the shift le ver in this position to drive bac kwards. Alwa ys completely stop the vehi- cle bef ore changing the shift lever to or out of R (Rever se). Y ou may damage the transmission when changing the shift le ver to R while driving, except as explained in "Rocking the V ehicle" in this chap- ter . N (Neutral) The wheel[...]

(Continued) • In sports mode, the transmission will automatically downshift, when it slows down. When the vehicle stops, the transmission automatical- ly selects the 1st gear . • In sports mode, the transmission will automatically upshift, when the engine rpm approaches toward the red zone. • Even though the driver moves the shift lever to a [...]

Shift-lock override When the shift le v er cannot be mov ed from P(Park)/N(Neutral) to R (Re v erse), while depressing the brak e pedal, keep depressing the brak e, and do the f ollowings: 1.Carefully remove the co ver (1) of the shift-lock access hole . 2. Inser t a screwdriver into the access hole and press it. 3.Move the shift le ver . 4. Immedi[...]

Moving up a steep grade fr om a standing start T o dr ive up on a steep slope , depress the brak e pedal, move the shift gear to D (Drive), and release the parking brake . Gradually depress the accelerator while releasing the ser vice brak es. When accelerating on a steep slope, the vehic le may ha ve a ten- dency to slide bac kwards. Shifting to t[...]

P ower brakes Y our v ehicle is equipped with the pow er-assisted brak es that automat- ically adjust themselves in a normal driving condition. In the e vent that the power-assisted brak es lose pow er because of a stalled engine or some other rea- sons, y ou can still stop your v ehicle by depressing the br ake pedal hard- er than you do in normal[...]

In the event of brake failure When ser vice brak es f ail to operate while driving, you can make an emergency stop by setting the park- ing brak e. The braking distance, how e v er , will become longer than normal. Disc brakes wear indicator Y our vehicle is equipped with disc brak es. When your brak e pads are worn down and new pads are required, [...]

Electric parking brake (EPB) Applying the parking brake T o set the par king brake , depress the brak e pedal first and then pull the EPB s witch. Make sure that the brak e warning light illuminates. Releasing the parking brake T o release the EPB, pr ess the EPB switch as follows: • T urn the Engine Star t/Stop Button ON. • Depress the brake p[...]

Information • Y ou can set the EPB, even though the Engine S tart/S top button is OFF . However , for your safety , you can- not release it. • For your safety , depress the brake pedal and manually release the parking brake by pressing the EPB switch, when driving down on a slope and driving back up. • When the parking brake warning light is [...]

• A clic king sound may be hear d while setting or releasing the EPB. This is a normal condition, and indicates that the EPB prop- erly functions. • When leaving y our key with a parking lot attendant or valet assistant, inform him/her of the EPB operation. • The EPB may malfunction if y ou drive with the EPB set. • Gradually depress the ac[...]

• The EPB warning light may illu- minate, when the EPB switch is abnormally operated. T urn the engine OFF and, after a f ew min- utes, turn it ON again. The EPB warning light will go OFF and the EPB switch will be normall y operable. Howe ver , when the EPB warning light still remains ON, have the system be chec ked by an authorized EQUUS dealer[...]

AUT O HOLD The A UT O HOLD makes the brak es keep being applied after the com- plete stop of the vehicle with the shift le ver in D , R, or N. The brakes are released when the throttle is applied. Set up 1.Press the A UTO HOLD s witch. The A UT O HOLD indicator will illumi- nate in white and the system will be in the standby status . 2.When y ou co[...]

Information • The Auto Hold does not operate, when: - The driver's seat belt is unfastened and driver's door is opened - The engine hood is opened - The trunk is opened - The shift lever is in P (Park) - The EPB is set • For your safety , the Auto Hold auto- matically switches to EPB, when: - The driver's seat belt is unfastened [...]

When the EPB is set ON after releasing the A uto Hold, a message will illuminate on the LCD displa y . Also , war ning alarm sounds once. When it is impossible to set ON the EPB after releasing the A uto Hold, a message will illuminate on the LCD displa y . Also , warning alar m sounds once. At this moment, depress the brak e pedal. When this messa[...]

Anti-lock brake system (ABS) The ABS continuously monitors the wheel speed. When the wheels are about to be lock ed, the ABS system repeatedly modulates the h ydraulic brak e pressure to the wheels. When you depress br ake pedals in conditions, which ma y lock the wheels, y ou may hear a snapping sound or f eel like that from the brak es. This is n[...]

• When the ABS warning light illu- minates and remains ON, your vehicle ma y have a prob lem with the ABS. In this case, however , your brake system is normall y operable. • The ABS warning light will stay ON for appr oximatel y 3 seconds after the ignition switch is ON. Then, the ABS will perform self- diagnosis, and if everything is normal, t[...]

Check the br ake w ar ning light by turning the ignition switch ON (do not star t the engine). This light illumi- nates when the parking brake is depressed with the ignition s witch in the ST ART or ON position. Bef ore dr iving, make sure that the parking brake is fully released and the brak e war ning light goes OFF . When the brak e warning ligh[...]

The ESC system is an electronic system to help the driver maintain vehicle control in adv erse conditions. It is not a substitute f or saf e dr iving practices. V ar ious factors , including speed, road conditions and driver's steering maneuver , affect the ESC perf or mance in prev enting a loss of control. It is still dr iver's responsi[...]

ESC operation OFF ESC OFF status This vehicle has 2 types of ESC OFF status. When the engine stops, and ESC is OFF , ESC remains OFF . Upon restar ting the engine, the ESC will be automatical- ly turned ON again. • ESC OFF state 1 T o cancel the ESC, press the ESC OFF button shortly (ESC OFF indicator (ESC OFF ) illuminates). At this state, the e[...]

Driving with tires or wheels in var- ious sizes may cause the ESC system to malfunction. When replacing tires, make sure they are the same size as others. Never drive the vehicle, which is installed with the tires of different diameters. ESC OFF usage When driving • ESC should be tur ned ON for daily driving whenev er possible. • T o turn ESC O[...]

Hill-start assist control (HA C) A vehicle has the tendency to slide backw ards on a steep slope, when the driver begins to accelerate after a stop . The HAC pre vents the v ehicle from sliding backw ards by automati- cally operating the brak e systems for about 2 seconds. The brak e systems are automatically released, when the accelerator pedal is[...]

• Do not slide down (or coast down) the vehicle on a slope out of gear . This is e xtremely hazardous. Keep the vehicle in gear at all times , depress the brak e pedal to slow down, and then shift to a lo wer gear so that engine braking will help you maintain a saf e speed. • Do not "ride" the brake pedal. Resting your f oot on the br[...]

DRIVE mode / SNO W mode The drive mode can be selected according to the driver’ s preference or road condition. The system initializes to be in the NORMAL mode, when the Engine Star t/Stop button is turned ON. It is displa yed on the A VN monitor which mode the vehicle is in as below . • SPORT • SNOW (if equipped) The mode changes whene ver t[...]

SPORT mode The SPOR T mode focuses on the driving dynamics by automatically adjusting the steering wheel, sus- pension (where the ECS is equipped), engine and transmission system. • When the SPORT mode is selected by pressing the DRIVE MODE but- ton, the SPOR T indica- tor will illuminate. • Even after the SPOR T mode is acti- vated, restarting[...]

The ECS automatically controls the vehicle suspension to maximiz e pas- sengers' comf or t with the air spr ing and the controllable shoc k absorber . Y ou can also manually control the vehicle height in the NORMAL or HIGH mode. T o control the vehic le height Press the vehicle height control b ut- ton to select the HIGH mode that makes the v [...]

ECS (Electronic Contr olled Suspension) malfunction warning message When the ECS malfunction warning message is displa yed while driving, the ECS does not properly function. Hav e the system check ed by an authorized EQUUS dealer . Information • When the battery is discharged, or when either the SPOR T button or the vehicle height control button [...]

(1) CR UISE indicator (2) SET indicator (3) Set speed (4) V ehicle-to-vehicle distance The Smar t Cr uise Control system sets your v ehicle to maintain a set speed unless it is not limited by tr af- fic. When the system detects a vehi- cle in front, the vehicle will automati- cally slow do wn the speed to main- tain a set distance without depress- [...]

Information During the normal operation of the Smart Cruise Control, with the SET switch activated or r eactivated after applying brakes, the Smart Cruise Control will energize after approxi- mately 3 seconds. This delay is nor- mal. Smart Cruise Control speed T o set the cruising speed: 1. Press the CR UISE (ON•OFF) but- ton on the steering whee[...]

T o increase the cruising speed: F ollow one of the belo w procedures: • Press the RES+ switch and hold it. The cruising speed will increase by 5 mph (10 km/h). Release the s witch at the desired speed. • Press the RES+ switch and release it immediately . The cr uising speed will increase by 1.0 mph (1.6 km/h) each time the RES+ s witch is pres[...]

The Smart Cruise Control will be canceled in follo wing situa- tions: The Smart Cruise Control will be manually canceled in below situa- tions: • While dr iving - The brake pedal is depressed. - Pull the lev er (to CANCEL) located on the steering wheel. • While stopping with operating sys- tem - Depress the brak e pedal and pull the le v er (to[...]

T o resume the cruising speed: When any actions other than press- ing the CR UISE switch are tak en to cancel the cruising speed, and when the system is still ON, the most recently set speed will be automati- cally resumed by pressing the RES+ s witch. It will not be resumed, howe ver , when the vehicle speed is lo wer than appro ximately 6 mph (10[...]

Smart Cruise Control vehicle- to-vehicle distance T o set a vehicle-to-vehicle dis- tance: This function sets your v ehicle to maintain a saf e distance from a vehi- cle in front without depressing the accelerator or brak e pedal. The vehicle-to-v ehicle distance will automatically activate , when the Smar t Cr uise Control system is ON. Select the[...]

When there is no vehicle in front: • The vehicle will maintain the set speed. • Y our vehicle speed will slo w down or go up to maintain the selected distance. • When a vehicle in front speeds up , your v ehicle will dr iv e at a steady cruising speed after accelerating to the set speed. • The warning alarm sounds and the malfunction indica[...]

In traffic situation In traffic, y our vehicle will stop , when a vehicle in front stops . Also , when a vehicle in front starts moving, your vehicle will start as well. How e ver , when your v ehicle stops for more than 3 seconds, y ou must depress the accelerator or press the RES+ s witch to star t driving. V ehicle-to-vehic le Distance Sensor Th[...]

T o con vert to the Cruise Control mode: The driver ma y choose to only use the Cruise Control mode (speed con- trol function) by f ollowing the direc- tions below: 1.T ur n the smar t cr uise control sys- tem ON (the cruise indicator will illuminate, b ut the system will not be active). 2.Press the vehicle-to-v ehicle dis- tance s witch for more t[...]

Limitations of the system The Smar t Cr uise Control system ma y have limits to its ability to meas- ure a distance from a vehicle in front due to road and traffic conditions. On curves • On cur v es, the Smart Cr uise Control system ma y not detect a moving v ehicle in front in your lane. Then, your v ehicle may acceler ate to the set speed. Als[...]

Lane changing • A vehicle, which mo ves into your lane from the ne xt, ma y not be rec- ognized b y the sensor until it mov es within the sensor's detec- tion range. • The sensor may not immediately detect a v ehicle in front, when a vehicle suddenly cuts in. Alwa ys pa y attention to the traffic , road and driving conditions. • When a v[...]

A vehicle ma y be unrecognized b y the sensor , when; - The vehicle points upw ards due to ov er loading in the trunk, - The steering wheel is operated, - The vehicle drives astr ay to one side of a lane, and - The vehicle drives in a narro w lane or on a cur ve . If necessar y , depress the brake pedal or the accelerator . • When vehicles are pa[...]

The Smart Cruise Control system may be temporaril y inoperable due to any str ong electromagnetic waves. NO TICE 5-50 Driving your v ehicle • The vehicle cannot be stopped by using the Smart Cruise Control system. If necessary , you must depress the brake. • Maintain a safe distance from a vehicle in fr ont depending on the road conditions and [...]

This system detects lane lines with the sensor located on the front wind- shield, and warns the driver of driv- ing out of lane lines (lane depar ture). L L A A N N E E D D E E P P A A R R T T U U R R E E W W A A R R N N I I N N G G S S Y Y S S T T E E M M ( ( L L D D W W S S ) ) ( ( I I F F E E Q Q U U I I P P P P E E D D ) ) 5-51 Driving your v e[...]

LD WS operation T o tur n ON the LDWS , pull the s witch with the Engine Star t/Stop button ON. The indicator illumi- nates on the cluster . T o turn OFF the LDWS , pull the s witch again. LD WS indicator illuminate in 3 colors as f ollows: • [Green] When the system operating condi- tions are satisfied. • [White] - The system operating conditio[...]

2. A uditor y war ning When driving out of the lane lines, the warning alar m will sound. 3. T actual war ning (if equipped with pre-saf e seat belt) When driving out of the lane lines for appro ximately 3 seconds, the pre- saf e seat belt provides haptic w ar n- ing. Y ou can activ ate or deactivate this tactual warning function. F or this, ref er[...]

DRIVER'S A TTENTION The driver must be cautious in the below situations, because the sys- tem may not assist the driver nor work pr operly . • The lane is not visible due to snow , rain, stain, puddles or oth- ers. • The exterior brightness sudden- ly changes, such as driving through a tunnel. • The headlamp is turned OFF or weak in the [...]

5-55 Driving your v ehicle 05 The A VSM measures a distance from a vehicle in front with the sen- sor , warns you of a possible collision with a vehicle in front, and protects you in certain hazardous situations by giving a w ar ning message, a warning alar m and seatbelt vibration (if equipped). • When the A VSM detects that an object in front i[...]

Seat belt operating The seat belt tightens when the vehi- cle senses a collision. • When the A VSM is activated or deactivated, make sure that the vehicle is stopped. • When the engine runs, the A VSM is automatically turned ON. If unnecessary , select the A VSM OFF in the User Settings mode. • Even when the A VSM ON is selected in the User S[...]

5-57 Driving your v ehicle 05 • Even if there is a malfunction in A VSM braking, the brake is normally operable b y depressing the brake pedal. The A VSM braking does not operate in certain hazardous situations. • The A VSM is designed to be active, while driving above appro ximately 9.3 mph (15 km/h) and below appr oximate- ly 111.8 mph (180 k[...]

The BSD (Blind spot detection) sys- tem uses a radar sensor to aler t the driver while driving. It monitors the rear area of the v ehi- cle and provides inf or mation to the driver . (1) BSD (Blind spot detection) The warning range v aries in accordance with a driving speed. When your v ehicle drives 6 mph (10 km/h) f aster than the other vehicles [...]

Operating conditions The BSD indicator will illuminate when the BSD system s witch is pressed ON after turning the Engine Star t/Stop button ON. When the vehicle speed e xceeds 9.3 mph (15 km/h), the system will acti- vate . When you press the BSD s witch again, the indicator and the BSD sys- tem will be tur ned OFF . When the ignition s witch is p[...]

The second-stage alarm will activate when: 1.The first-stage alar m is ON. 2.The tur n signal is pressed ON, bef ore changing the lanes. When the second-stage aler t is active , a warning light will flash on the outside rear view mirror and the head up displa y , and an alar m will sound. When the tur n signal s witch is pressed to the original pos[...]

W arning message When the detecting sensor perf orm- ance is bad, or when the sensors are ov erheated by f oreign substances on the rear bumper , the warning mes- sage will be displa yed to aler t the driver . Howe ver , the message ma y be displa yed ev en in an open place without any v ehicles to be detected due to bad weather . Remov e the for- [...]

RCT A (Rear cross traffic alert) When your v ehicle drives backw ards after parking, the sensor detects any approaching v ehicles from the left and right sides and gives inf or mation to the driver . Operating conditions • When y ou press the BSD switch with the ignition ON, the BSD indi- cator illuminates and the system turns ON. • The system [...]

• The system may not pr operly operate, when the bumper is replaced, or when a repair work is done near the sensor . • The sensing rang e differs according to the r oads width. When the road is narr ow , the system may detect other vehi- cles in the ne xt lane . • On the contrary , when the r oad is wide, the system may not detect other vehic[...]

- When the other vehicle driv es at the rear v er y nearby or driv es very close. - When a trailer or carrier is installed. - When the temperature of rear bumper is high. - When the sensors are covered b y the vehicle , wall and pillar of parking lot. - When your v ehicle moves bac k, if the detected vehicle also mo ves bac k. - If there is small t[...]

5-65 Driving your v ehicle 05 Y our v ehicle's fuel economy depends mainly on your driving style such as where you driv e and when you drive. Each of these f actors affects y our fuel economy (ho w many miles/kilo- meters you can driv e with a gallon/liter of fuel). T o dr ive y our vehi- cle as economically as possible , fol- low the belo w d[...]

5-66 Driving your v ehicle • Do not "lug" or "over-re v" the engine. Lugging is to dr ive too slowly in a high gear , resulting in the engine buc king. In this case, shift to a lower gear . Over-re vving is racing the engine be yond its saf e limit. This can be av oided by decel- erating to a recommended speed. • Use your ai[...]

5-67 Driving your v ehicle 05 Hazardous driving conditions When hazardous driving elements are encountered such as water , snow , ice, mud and sand, tak e these suggestions: • Dr iv e cautiously and keep a longer braking distance. • A v oid abrupt braking or steering. • When your v ehicle is stuck in snow , mud, or sand, use the second gear .[...]

5-68 Driving your v ehicle Rocking the vehic le When it is necessar y to rock the vehicle to escape from sno w , sand, or mud, first mov e the steering wheel from side to side to clear the front- wheel area. Then, mov e the shift le ver back and f or th between R(Re v erse) and any f orward gears. Do not race the engine , and av oid unnecessar y wh[...]

5-69 Driving your v ehicle 05 Smooth cornering A void braking or shifting a gear on a corner, especially when a road sur- f ace is wet. It is ideal to drive a cor- ner by gently acceler ating. When you take this suggestion, the tire w ear- out will be minimized. Driving at night Since night-time driving is more haz- ardous than da y-time dr iving, [...]

5-70 Driving your v ehicle Driving in the rain Rain and wet roads mak e driving dangerous, especially when y ou are not prepared f or the pavement slic k from rain. Here are a fe w things to consider bef ore dr iving in the rain: • A heavy rainf all will make it harder to see and will increase a braking distance. Thus, slow do wn a driv- ing spee[...]

5-71 Driving your v ehicle 05 Highway driving Tires Adjust the tire inflation, as specified. Under-inflation ma y ov erheat or damage the tires. Do not install worn-out or damaged tires, which ma y reduce traction or f ail the braking operation. Information Never over -inflate your tires above the maximum inflation pressur e, as speci- fied on your[...]

5-72 Driving your v ehicle The se v ere weather conditions of winter quickly w ear out tires and cause other problems . T o minimize winter driving problems, y ou should take the f ollowing suggestions: Snowy or ic y conditions T o dr ive y our vehicle in the deep snow , it may be necessary to use snow tires or tire chains . When installing snow ti[...]

5-73 Driving your v ehicle 05 Tire chains Since the sides of radial tires are thin- ner , they ma y be damaged by installing some types of snow chains . Theref ore, snow tires are more rec- ommended than snow chains . Do not install tire chains on tires ov er the alu- minum wheels. Snow chains may cause damage to those wheels. When snow chains must[...]

5-74 Driving your v ehicle • An AutoSoc k, whic h is in the wrong size or is impr operly installed, may damage brake lines, suspension, body and wheels of y our vehicle. • Stop driving and retighten the A utoSock, whenever there are snapping sounds between the vehicle and the A utoSock. Use high quality ethylene gl y- col coolant The cooling sy[...]

5-75 Driving your v ehicle 05 T o prevent the locks fr om frozen T o prev ent the locks from being frozen, spra y authorized de-icing fluid or glycerin into key openings . When a lock opening is already co v- ered with ice, spra y authorized de- icing fluid on the ice to remov e it. When an internal par t of a lock freezes , tr y to thaw it with a [...]

5-76 Driving your v ehicle V V E E H H I I C C L L E E L L O O A A D D L L I I M M I I T T Tire and loading information label The label on the driver's door sill giv es the original tire size, the rec- ommended cold tire pressure, the seating capacity (the number of occupants), and load weight capaci- ty . V ehicle capacity weight: 5 seater 90[...]

5-77 Driving your v ehicle 05 Cargo capacity: The cargo capacity of your v ehicle will increase or decrease depending on the weight and the number of occupants. Steps For Determining Correct Load Limit - 1. Locate the statement "The com- bined weight of occupants and cargo should ne ver e xceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.'' on y our vehicle&a[...]

5-78 Driving your v ehicle 5 seater C190F01JM Item Description T otal A V ehicle Capacity 904 lbs W eight (410 kg) Subtract Occupant B W eight 300 lbs 150 lbs (68 kg) × 2 (136 kg) C A vailab le Cargo and 604 lbs Luggage weight (274 kg) Example 1 AB C C190F02JM Item Description T otal A V ehicle Capacity 904 lbs W eight (410 kg) Subtract Occupant B[...]

5-79 Driving your v ehicle 05 4 seater C190F01JM Item Description T otal A V ehicle Capacity 754 lbs W eight (342 kg) Subtract Occupant B W eight 300 lbs 150 lbs (68 kg) × 2 (136 kg) C A vailab le Cargo and 454 lbs Luggage weight (206 kg) Example 1 AB C OBK059035N Item Description T otal A V ehicle Capacity 754 lbs W eight (342 kg) Subtract Occupa[...]

5-80 Driving your v ehicle Certification label The cer tification label is located on right side of the dr iver's door sill. This label shows the maximum weight capacity , or called GVWR (Gross V ehicle Weight Rating). The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle , all occupants, fuel, and load. This label also tells you the maxi- mum weight th[...]

5-81 Driving your v ehicle 05 • Overloading may damage y our vehicle. Repairs are not covered by y our warranty . Do not over- load your vehic le . • Heavier suspension compo- nents for higher durability ma y not change the weight capacity . Ask your dealer to help y ou load your vehic le the right way . NO TICE • Overloading your vehic le ma[...]

This is to guide you to load in a prop- er manner , and to keep the load weight under the maximum w eight capacity . Proper loading will provide maximum v ehicle performance. Bef ore loading your vehicle , read the f ollowing terms and explanation f or determining your vehicle's loading weight, based on the v ehicle's speci- fications and[...]

What to do in an emergency Road warning..........................................................6-2 Hazard warning f lasher ...................................................6-2 In case of an emergency while dri ving ..............6-2 If the engine stalls at a crossr oad or a railroad crossing......................................................[...]

Hazard warning flasher The hazard warning flasher ser ves as a warning to other drivers to be e xtremely cautious when approach- ing, passing by or passing ahead. It should be used when your v ehicle is under emergency repair , or when your v ehicle stops on the edge of a roadwa y . Press the flasher s witch regardless of the ignition s witch posit[...]

If engine stalls while driving 1. Gradually reduce y our dr iving speed while driving straight ahead. Cautiously drive off the road to a saf e place. 2.Press the emergency hazard flash- er . 3.T r y to re-star t the engine again. When your v ehicle does not re- star t, contact an author ized EQUUS dealer f or the qualified assistance. When the engi[...]

Connect cables in the n umerical order , and then disconnect them in the re verse order . Information Y our vehicle has a battery in the trunk compartment. However , when you jump start your vehicle, use the jumper terminal in the engine com- partment. Jump starting Jump starting can be dangerous, when incorrectly done. Theref ore, to av oid any ha[...]

Jump starting procedure Information Y our vehicle has a battery in the trunk compartment. However , when you jump start your vehicle, use the jumper terminal in the engine com- partment. 1.Make sure the booster batter y is 12-volt and that its negativ e ter mi- nal is grounded. 2.When the booster batter y is in another vehicle , separate the two ve[...]

When the temperature gauge indi- cates engine ov erheating, you ma y e xperience a loss of power , loud pinging, or knocking. The engine is probably too hot. If this happens, y ou should: 1.Pull off the road and stop the vehi- cle as soon as it is saf e to do so . 2.Place the shift lev er in P(Park), and set the parking brake . When the A/C is turn[...]

(1) Low Tire Pressure T elltale/ TPMS Malfunction Indicator (2) Low Tire Pressure P osition T elltale Each tire, including the spare (if pro- vided), should be check ed monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the v ehi- cle manuf acturer on the vehicle plac- ard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your v ehicle has[...]

Alwa ys check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your v ehicle to ensure that the replacement or alter- nate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly . Information If any of the followings happens, we recommend that the system be checked by an authorized EQUUS dealer . 1. The low tir[...]

Information A tire pressur e sensor is not equipped with the spare tir e. TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) malfunction indicator The TPMS malfunction indicator illu- minates after appro ximately 1- minute flashing, when the TPMS detects the malfunction. Immediately hav e the system check ed by an authorized EQUUS dealer to find the cause of t[...]

Changing a tire with TPMS When you ha ve a flat tire, both of the low tire pressure telltale and the lo w tire position telltale will illuminate. Immediately hav e the flat tire repaired or replaced by an author- ized EQUUS dealer . The spare tire is not equipped with a tire pressure monitoring sensor . Thus, when replacing with the spare tire, the[...]

This device complies with P ar t 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the f ollowing two conditions: 1. This de vice may not cause harmful interf erence, and 2. This de vice must accept any inter- f erence received, including inter- f erence that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not expressl y appro ved by the party r[...]

Jack and tools The jack, jac k handle, and wheel lug nut wrench are stored in the luggage compar tment. Pull up the luggage bo x cov er to find those equipment. (1) Jac k handle (2) Jac k (3) Wheel lug nut wrench Jacking instructions The jack is pro vided for emergent tire changing only . T o prev ent the jack from “rattling” inside while drivi[...]

Removing and storing the spare tire Unscrew the hold-do wn wing bolt in a counterclockwise direction to remov e the tire. Screw it in the cloc kwise direction to store the spare tire. T o prev ent the spare tire and tools from “rattling” inside while driving, properly store them. When it is too tight to loosen the hold-down wing bolt b y hand, [...]

5.Block both the front and rear par ts of the wheel by putting a prop in the diagonal position. 6.Loosen the wheel lug nuts in a counterclockwise direction, in the numerical order , as shown in the illustration. Do not remove an y nut until the tire has been raised off the ground. 7.Place the jack in the front or rear jacking positions , closest to[...]

8.Inser t the jack handle into the jac k, turn it in a clockwise direction, and raise the v ehicle until the tire just lifts abov e the ground. This would be appro ximately 30 mm (1.2 in). Bef ore removing the wheel lug nuts, mak e sure that the vehicle is stationar y without a possibility of any mo v ement or skid. 9.Loosen the wheel nuts and then[...]

Put the wrench as shown in the abov e illustration, and tighten the wheel nuts. Make sure the soc kets are completely tightened ov er the nuts. Do not step on the wrench han- dle, neither use an e xtension pipe ov er the wrench handle. Go around the wheel nuts to securely tight. Then, double-chec k the tightness of each nut. After changing wheels b[...]

T o prev ent the jack, jack handle , wheel lug nut wrench and spare tire from rattling inside a v ehicle while driving, store them in a proper place. Important - use of compact spare tire Y our v ehicle is equipped with a com- pact spare tire. This compact spare tire takes up less space than an orig- inal one. This tire is smaller than an original [...]

• A void driving ov er obstacles. A compact spare tire diameter is smaller than one of an original tire, and the ground clearance is short- er by appro ximately 1 inch (25 mm). This ma y damage you v ehi- cle. • Do dr iv e through an automatic car wash while the compact spare tire is installed. • Do not use tire chains on a com- pact spare ti[...]

1. Model Name 2. Maximum allo wable load 3. When using the jack, set y our parking brake . 4. When using the jack, stop the engine. 5. Do not go under a vehicle while jacking up the v ehicle. 6. The correct jack position under the frame 7. The base plate of jack m ust be vertical under the lifting point, while jacking up the v ehicle. 8. Set the sh[...]

T owing service If necessar y , we recommend towing your v ehicle by an authorized EQUUS dealer or a commercial to w- truck service. Proper lifting and tow- ing procedures are necessar y to pre- vent damage to y our vehicle . The use of wheel dollies or flatbed is recom- mended. It is acceptable to to w the vehicle with the rear wheels off the grou[...]

When emergently towing y our vehi- cle without a wheel dolly: 1.Set the Engine Star t/Stop Button in the A CC position. 2.Place the shift lev er in N (Neutral). 3.Release the par king brake . When the ECS malfunction indica- tor illuminates with no air in the suspension, the vehicle height is very low . Thus, do not drive the vehicle to pr otect it[...]

6-22 What to do in an emerg ency Remov able towing hook (if equipped) 1.Open the tr unk, and take the to w- ing hooks out from the tool case. 2.Open the cover b y pressing the low er par t on the front or rear bumper . 3.Install the towing hook by rotating it in a clockwise wise until it is securely installed. 4.After use, remov e the towing hook a[...]

6-23 What to do in an emerg ency 06 T owing in this manner ma y be done only on a solid ground f or a shor t dis- tance and at a low speed. Also , the wheels, axles , pow er train, steering and brak es must all be in good con- dition. • Do not use the tow hooks to pull a vehicle out of m ud, sand or others, from which the vehicle cannot driv e ou[...]

• Use a towing strap , which is 16 feet (5 m) or shor ter . Tie a white or red cloth (about 12 inches (30 cm) wide) in the middle of the strap f or the better visibility . • Dr iv e carefully not to loosen the towing strap , while towing. Information Emergency towing is illegal in some states. Contact an authorized EQUUS dealer and tow the vehi[...]

Maintenance Engine compartment .............................................7-4 Maintenance services ...........................................7-5 Owner' s responsibility ......................................................7-5 Owner' s maintenance precautions ...............................7-6 Owner' s maintenance ................[...]

Maintenance Climate control air filter .....................................7-35 Filter inspection ...............................................................7-35 Filter replacement ...........................................................7-35 Wiper blades .........................................................7-36 Blade inspection ........[...]

Fuses ......................................................................7-56 Inner panel fuse replacement ......................................7-57 Engine compartment fuse replacement ....................7-59 Fuse/relay panel description .......................................7-60 Light bulbs....................................................[...]

1. Engine coolant reservoir 2. Radiator cap 3. Brak e fluid reser voir 4. Air cleaner 5. Engine oil dipstic k 6. Engine oil filler cap 7. Windshield washer fluid reser voir 8. Fuse bo x 9. P ower steering fluid reser voir 10. Jumper terminal E E N N G G I I N N E E C C O O M M P P A A R R T T M M E E N N T T 7-4 O VI015006N Maintenance ❈ The actu[...]

Y ou should giv e the utmost care and attention to pre vention of a vehicle damage as well as a personal injury , while maintaining or inspecting your vehicle . When you ha ve an y doubts concer n- ing the inspection or the vehicle ser vice, we strongly recommend that you ha ve an authorized EQUUS dealer inspect or maintain your v ehi- cle. An auth[...]

7-6 Owner's maintenance precau- tions Improper or incomplete maintenance ma y lead to a vehicle problem. This section is to instruct only the simple maintenance procedures that are easy to perf orm. As written abov e, comple x mainte- nance procedures must be done only by an authorized EQ UUS dealer with special tools. Information Improper veh[...]

The f ollowing lists are about the vehi- cle inspection and maintenance that should be perf or med by the owner or an authorized EQUUS dealer , as indicated. This will ensure your saf ety and dependable driving. Any adv erse conditions should imme- diately be check ed by your EQ UUS dealer . These Owner Maintenance Checklists are mostly uncov ered [...]

At least twice a year (i.e., every spring and fall): • Check f or any leaks or damages from the hoses of the radiator , heater and A/C . • Check windshield w asher spray and wiper operation. Clean wiper blades with a clean cloth with washer fluid. • Check the headlamp alignment. • Check the m uffler , e xhaust pipes, shields and clamps. •[...]

NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE The f ollowing maintenance procedures must be perf or med for good emission control and perf or mance. K eep the records of all vehicle emission-system maintenance histories to pro- tect your w arranty . Between the driving mileage and period, follo w the main- tenance procedures in accordance with whiche ver occurs firs[...]

NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT .) 7-10 Maintenance 22,500 miles (36,000 km) or 18 months ❑ Rotate tires ❑ Inspect air cleaner filter ❑ Inspect vacuum hose ❑ Inspect power steering fluid ❑ Replace engine oil and filter (22,500 miles (36,000 km) or 36 months) ❑ Add fuel additiv es * 1 (22,500 miles (36,000 km) or 36 months) * 1 : When [...]

NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT .) 7-11 Maintenance 07 37,500 miles (60,000 km) or 30 months ❑ Rotate tires ❑ Inspect air cleaner filter ❑ Inspect vacuum hose ❑ Inspect rear differential oil * 3 (40,000 miles (64,000 km) or 48 months) ❑ Inspect power steering fluid ❑ Replace engine oil and filter (37,500 miles (60,000 km) or 60 months[...]

NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT .) 7-12 Maintenance 52,500 miles (84,000 km) or 42 months ❑ Rotate tires ❑ Inspect air cleaner filter ❑ Inspect vacuum hose ❑ Inspect power steering fluid ❑ Replace engine oil and filter (52,500 miles (84,000 km) or 84 months) ❑ Add fuel additiv es * 1 (52,500 miles (84,000 km) or 84 months) 60,000 mile[...]

NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT .) 7-13 Maintenance 07 67,500 miles (108,000 km) or 54 months ❑ Rotate tires ❑ Inspect air cleaner filter ❑ Inspect vacuum hose ❑ Inspect power steering fluid ❑ Replace engine oil and filter (67,500 miles (108,000 km) or 108 months) ❑ Add fuel additiv es * 1 (67,500 miles (108,000 km) or 108 months) (Co[...]

NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT .) 7-14 Maintenance 75,000 miles (120,000 km) or 60 months ❑ Rotate tires ❑ Inspect air cleaner filter ❑ Inspect vacuum hose ❑ Inspect A/C refr igerant ❑ Inspect brake hoses and lines ❑ Inspect dr ive shafts and boots ❑ Inspect exhaust pipe and muffler ❑ Inspect front brake disc/pads, calipers ❑ I[...]

NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT .) 7-15 Maintenance 07 90,000 miles (144,000 km) or 72 months ❑ Rotate tires ❑ Inspect vacuum hose ❑ Inspect A/C refr igerant ❑ Inspect brake hoses and lines ❑ Inspect dr ive shafts and boots ❑ Inspect exhaust pipe and muffler ❑ Inspect front brake disc/pads, calipers ❑ Inspect propeller shaft ❑ I[...]

NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT .) 7-16 Maintenance 97,500 miles (156,000 km) or 78 months ❑ Rotate tires ❑ Inspect air cleaner filter ❑ Inspect vacuum hose ❑ Inspect power steering fluid ❑ Replace engine oil and filter (97,500 miles (156,000 km) or 156 months) ❑ Add fuel additiv es * 1 (97,500 miles (156,000 km) or 156 months) 105,00[...]

NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT .) 7-17 Maintenance 07 112,500 miles (180,000 km) or 90 months ❑ Rotate tires ❑ Inspect air cleaner filter ❑ Inspect vacuum hose ❑ Inspect power steering fluid ❑ Replace engine oil and filter (112,500 miles (180,000 km) or 180 months) ❑ Add fuel additiv es * 1 (112,500 miles (180,000 km) or 180 months) [...]

NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT .) 7-18 Maintenance (Continued) ❑ Inspect drive belts (First, 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 72 months after e very 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 24 months) * 4 ❑ Inspect power steering fluid ❑ Inspect EHPS (Electronic Hydraulic P ower Steering) motor pump and hoses ❑ Inspect rear differential oil * 3 (120,000 m[...]

NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT .) 7-19 Maintenance 07 142,500 miles (228,000 km) or 114 months ❑ Rotate tires ❑ Inspect air cleaner filter ❑ Inspect vacuum hose ❑ Inspect power steering fluid ❑ Replace engine oil and filter (142,500 miles (228,000 km) or 228 months) ❑ Add fuel additiv es * 1 (142,500 miles (228,000 km) or 228 months)[...]

NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT .) 7-20 Maintenance 150,000 miles (240,000 km) or 120 months ❑ Rotate tires ❑ Inspect vacuum hose ❑ Inspect A/C refr igerant ❑ Inspect brake hoses and lines ❑ Inspect dr ive shafts and boots ❑ Inspect exhaust pipe and muffler ❑ Inspect front brake disc/pads, calipers ❑ Inspect propeller shaft ❑ In[...]

NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 7-21 Maintenance 07 * 5 : Use only the authorized automatic transmission fluid. (Refer to "Recommended lubricants and capacities" in the chapter 8 or the label in the engine room.) No chec k, No ser vice required ❑ Automatic transmission fluid * 5[...]

7-22 Maintenance MAINTENANCE UNDER SEVERE USA GE CONDITIONS The f ollowing maintenance procedures m ust be perf or med more frequently , when driving under sev ere conditions. Refer to the belo w char t for the appro- priate maintenance schedule. R : Replace I : Inspect, and, if necessar y , clean, adjust, repair or replace. SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIO[...]

7-23 Maintenance 07 E E X X P P L L A A N N A A T T I I O O N N O O F F S S C C H H E E D D U U L L E E D D M M A A I I N N T T E E N N A A N N C C E E I I T T E E M M S S Engine oil and filter The engine oil and filter should be changed at the inter val, as specified in the maintenance schedule. After driving in sev ere conditions, you should more[...]

7-24 Maintenance The use of an unauthorized fluid may result in transmission mal- function and failure. Use onl y the authorized automatic transmis- sion fluid. (Refer to “Recommended lubricants and capacities” in the chapter 8.) Brake hoses and lines Confirm the proper installation, and check f or any frictions, crac ks, dete- rioration and le[...]

7-25 Maintenance 07 Checking the engine oil le vel 1. Be sure the vehicle is on le vel ground. 2. Star t the engine and allow it to reach a normal operating temper- ature. 3. T ur n the engine off and wait f or the oil fluctuation to stabilize in the oil pan (appro ximately 5 minutes). 4. Pull the dipstick out, wipe it clean, and re-inser t it full[...]

7-26 Maintenance Changing the engine oil and filter Hav e engine oil and filter changed by an authorized EQUUS dealer in accordance with the Maintenance Schedule, as specified in the begin- ning of this chapter . Engine oil contains chemicals known to the State of Calif ornia to cause cancer , birth defects and reproductive harm. Used engine oil ma[...]

7-27 Maintenance 07 The high-pressure cooling system has a reser voir filled with the y ear- round antifreeze coolant. The reser- voir is already filled at the f actor y . Check the antifreez e protection and coolant le vel at least once a year , at the beginning of the winter season, and bef ore trav eling to a colder region. Checking the coolant [...]

7-28 Maintenance Check all the cooling system hoses and heater hoses. If necessar y , replace any s wollen or deteriorated one. The coolant le v el should be between F and L marks on the coolant reser voir , when the engine is cool. When the coolant le v el is low , add distilled (deionized) w ater. Bring up the le vel to F , but do not ov erfill. [...]

7-29 Maintenance 07 Changing the coolant Hav e coolant changed by an author- ized EQUUS dealer in accordance with the Maintenance Schedule, as specified in the beginning of this chapter . Cover a thic k cloth ar ound the radiator cap, before refilling the coolant, in order to prevent the coolant spillage over the engine parts, suc h as the generato[...]

7-30 Maintenance Checking the brake fluid le vel Check the fluid le vel in the reservoir on a regular basis. The fluid lev el should be between MAX and MIN marks on the reser voir . Bef ore opening the reser voir cap to add brak e fluid, clean the area around the reser voir cap to pre vent brak e fluid from being contaminated. When the le vel is lo[...]

7-31 Maintenance 07 Checking the po wer steering fluid level Check the fluid le vel in the po wer steering reser voir on a regular basis, after parking on a lev el ground. The fluid le vel should be between MAX and MIN marks on the gauge at a normal temperature. Bef ore adding power steering fluid, clean the area around the reser voir cap to pre ve[...]

7-32 Maintenance Checking the washer fluid level The washer fluid reservoir is trans- parent, so that you can visually check the w asher fluid lev el. If necessar y , add the washer fluid. Plain water ma y be used, when the washer fluid is una vailable . How e ver , you ma y add antifreezing solvents to the fluid to pre v ent it from freezing, bef [...]

7-33 Maintenance 07 Filter replacement It must be replaced, if necessary , and should not be washed. After checking the air cleaner ele- ment, clean the filter . Clean the filter by b lowing the com- pressed air . Main air cleaner 1. Press the top of the fastener to remov e the cov er . 2. Loosen the clips and open the cov er . 3. Clean the inside [...]

7-34 Maintenance 4. Replace the air cleaner filter . 5. Loc k the cover with clips . Chamber air cleaner 1. Loosen the clips and open the cov er . 2. Pull up the locking tab (1) and replace the air cleaner filter . 3. Lock the cov er with the clips. Replace the filter in accordance with the Maintenance Schedule. When the v ehicle drives in e xtreme[...]

7-35 Maintenance 07 Filter inspection The climate control air filter should be replaced e ver y 15,000 miles (24,000 km). When the vehicle drives in se verely air-polluted cities or on dusty rough roads f or a long period of time, more frequent filter inspec- tion and replacement should be done. When replacing the climate control air filter , follo[...]

7-36 Maintenance Blade inspection Information Hot wax in market may be used in automatic car washes. However , it is known to make it difficult to clean the windshield. Contamination of either the wind- shield or the wiper blades with f or- eign substances ma y under mine the eff ects of the windshield wipers. Common contamination sources are insec[...]

7-37 Maintenance 07 T ype A 1. Raise the wiper ar m. Be careful that the wiper arm does not fall against the windshield. It may c hip off or crack the wind- shield. 2. Open the co v er of the blade . Press the clip behind the wiper ar m and remov e the blade assembly do wn- ward. 3. Install the new blade assemb ly in the re verse order . 4. Put the[...]

7-38 Maintenance 2. Open the wiper blade clip after loosening it. 3. Press the blade clip (1), push off the wiper blade (2). 4. Push down the blade against the wiper arm (3) and install the new blade assemb ly in the rev erse order . 5. Put the wiper arm back in place on the windshield. O VI075168N O VI075169N O VI075170N[...]

7-39 Maintenance 07 For best battery service The batter y is located in the trunk. • K eep the batter y securely mounted. • K eep the top of the batter y clean and dr y . • K eep the ter minals and connec- tions clean, tight, and coated with petroleum jelly or terminal grease. • Immediately clean any electrolyte spillage ov er the batter y [...]

7-40 Maintenance • When your vehic le is not driven for a long period of time at a lo w temperature, remove the battery and keep it indoors. The power trunk is not com- pletely c losed, when the battery is removed. When y ou remove the battery , refer to "P ower trunk" in the chapter 3. • Always full y charge the battery to prevent a [...]

7-41 Maintenance 07 Battery recharging b y batter y char ger Y our v ehicle has a maintenance-free, calcium-based batter y . • When the batter y is discharged in a shor t per iod of time (possibly because the headlamps or interior lights remain on, while the vehicle is not in use), slowly recharge it (trickle) f or 10 hours. • When the batter y[...]

7-42 Maintenance • Keep the battery away fr om water or any other liquid. • The battery is located in the trunk. Thus, be careful when loading a container filled with liquid inside the trunk. • For your safety , use onl y the genuine HYUND AI batter y , when replacing it. Reset items Items should be reset after either a batter y discharge or [...]

7-43 Maintenance 07 • The pressure of a warm tire is normally higher than the one of a cold tire by 4 to 6 psi (28 to 41 kP a). Do not release air fr om a warm tire to adjust the pressure. Otherwise, the tire will be under- inflated. (Continued) (Continued) • Make sure to close the tire infla- tion valve cap. When the valve is opened, dir t or [...]

7-44 Maintenance Checking tire inflation pres- sure Check y our tires at least once a month. Also , check the spare tire pressure. How to c heck Use a good-quality gauge to check the tire pressure. Y ou cannot proper- ly measure the tire inflation only with your e yes. A radial tire may look properly inflated, ev en when it is underinflated. Check [...]

7-45 Maintenance 07 Tire rotation T o balance wor n-out lev els of the tire tread, rotating the tire positions is required e ver y 7,500 miles (12,000 km), or sooner , when the irregular abrasion is detected. While rotating the positions, correctly balance the tire positions. When rotating tires, chec k for any une ven abrasion and damage. Abnormal[...]

7-46 Maintenance Tire replacement When a tire une venly wears out, a tread wear indicator , in a patter n of a solid band, appears ov er the tread. This indicates that there is less than 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) of tread left. When finding it, replace the tire. Do not dela y the tire replacement, until all the indicators appear ov er the entire tire trea[...]

7-47 Maintenance 07 Compact spare tire replacement A compact spare tire has a shor ter tread lif e than a regular one. Replace it, when a tread wear indicator is f ound. A compact spare tire should be replaced with the one in the same size as the original one, and should be installed ov er a tire wheel of the same compact size . A compact spare tir[...]

7-48 Maintenance Tire maintenance In addition to the proper inflation pressure, correct wheel alignment pre vents tire abrasion. When you find une v en tire abrasion, ha ve the wheel alignment check ed by your EQ UUS dealer . When replacing your tires , make sure they are w ell balanced. This increases your driving comf or t and tire lif e. Additio[...]

7-49 Maintenance 07 Wheel size designation Wheels are also marked with impor- tant specifications. The f ollowing e xample of the wheel size designa- tion e xplains how the letters and numbers are interpreted. Example wheel size designation: 8.0JX19 8.0 - Rim width in inches. J - Rim contour designation. 19 - Rim diameter in inches. Tir e speed rat[...]

7-50 Maintenance 4. Tire ply composition and material There are a number of la yers or plies of rubber-coated fabrics in the tire. Tire manuf acturers indicate the materials on the tire, such as steel, nylon and poly ester . The letter "R" means radial ply construction; the letter "D" means diagonal or bias ply construction; and[...]

7-51 Maintenance 07 T emperature -A, B & C The temperature gr ades of a tire are A, B and C , from the highest to the lowest, representing the heat-resist- ing and the heat-dissipating capabili- ty . A tire is tested under a controlled condition on a specified indoor labo- ratory test wheel. Continuous driving at a high temper- ature ma y degen[...]

7-52 Maintenance Tire terminology and defini- tions Air Pressure: The amount of air inside a tire, pressing the inside the tire outwards . Air pressure is meas- ured in pounds per square inch (psi) or kilopascal (kP a). Accessory Weight: This is the com- bined weights of optional acces- sories. Some e xamples of optional accessories are the automat[...]

7-53 Maintenance 07 Load Index: The numerical index, on a scale of 1 to 279, to indicate a tire loading capacity . Maximum Inflation Pressure: The maximum air pressure to which a cold tire ma y be inflated. The maxi- mum air pressure inf or mation is specified on a tire side wall. Maximum Load Rating: The load- ing capacity f or a tire, which is in[...]

7-54 Maintenance V ehicle Capacity Weight: The mul- tiplication of the designated occu- pant seat number b y 150 pounds (68 kg) plus the loading weight. V ehicle Maxim um Load on the Tire: Loading capacity f or an individ- ual tire. The curb and accessor y weights plus the maximum occupant and loading weights. V ehicle Normal Load on the Tire: Load[...]

7-55 Maintenance 07 Tire chains Tire chains, if necessary , should be installed on the drive wheels (rear wheels). Make sure that the chains are installed in accordance with the man- uf acturer's instructions. T o minimize the abrasion of tires and chains, do not use the chains , when unnecessar y . Radial-ply tires Radial-ply tires provide lo[...]

7-56 Maintenance A v ehicle’ s electrical system is pro- tected from a possible electrical ov er loading damage by fuses . This vehicle has 4 fuse panels - tw o on the driver’ s side, another on the panel bolster of the passenger's side, and the other in the engine compar tment. When any of y our lights, acces- sories, or controls does not[...]

7-57 Maintenance 07 • When replacing a blown fuse or relay with a ne w one , make sure the new fuse or rela y fits tightly into the clips The incomplete fastening fuse or relay ma y cause the vehicle wiring and electric systems damage and a possible fire. • Do not remove fuses, rela ys and terminals fastened with bolts or nuts. The fuses, relay[...]

7-58 Maintenance 3.Pull straight out a fuse, which is suspected to be out. Use the fuse puller provided in the panels either on the driver’ s side or the front pas- senger’ s side. 4. Check the remov ed fuse. When the fuse is out, replace it. Spare fuses are provided in the fuse panels in the front passen- ger's side. (or in the fuse panel[...]

7-59 Maintenance 07 Engine compartment fuse replacement 1. T ur n OFF the ignition switch and all the other s witches. 2. Open the fuse panel cover b y pressing the tab . 3. Check the remov ed fuse. When the fuse is out, replace it. T o remov e or inser t the fuse, use the fuse puller in the panel on the front passenger’ s side. 4. Install a new [...]

7-60 Maintenance Instrument panel fuse panel Engine compartment fuse panel O VI075105N Driver’ s side O VI075178N F ront passenger’s side O VI075104N O VI075103N Fuse/relay panel description Under the fuse/rela y panel covers , the fuse/relay labels are attached f or infor- mation, such as fuse/rela y name and capacity . Information Some fuse-p[...]

7-61 Maintenance 07 O VI073108N Driver’s side instrument fuse panel[...]

7-62 Maintenance Instrument panel (Driver’s side fuse panel) Fuse Name Fuse rating Circuit Protected PDM (B+) 25A Smar t K ey Control Module HAZARD 10A Center F acia Switch EPB 10A Electric Parking Brak e Switch, Crash Pad Switch RF RECEIVER 10A RF Receiver , Secur ity Indicator PDM (IG1) 10A Smar t K ey Control Module SHIFT LEVER (IG1) 10A A TM [...]

7-63 Maintenance 07 Fuse Name Fuse rating Circuit Protected S/HEA TER RR 15A Rear CCS Control Module LH, Rear Seat Warmer Module LH 2 MODULE 10A P ower T r unk Lid Control Module, Electro Chromic Mirror, A/T Console Switch A/CON 10A A/C Control Module, A QS Sensor, Driv er IMS Control Module Relax Module, Driver/P assenger CCS Control Module Driver[...]

7-64 Maintenance O VI073160N Passenger’s side instrument fuse panel[...]

7-65 Maintenance 07 Instrument panel (Passenger’s side fuse panel) Description Fuse rating Protected component USB CHARGE 10A USB Jack IG2 30A E/R Junction Box Fuse (ECW 10A, W ASHER 15A) A/CON 10A E/R Junction Bo x (Blower Rela y), A/C Control Module, Cluster Ion Gen, LCD P anel Switch MODULE 10A Around View Module, Camera Module , Instrument pa[...]

7-66 Maintenance O VI073109N/OVI073107N Engine compartment main fuse panel Engine compartment sub fuse panel[...]

7-67 Maintenance 07 Engine compartment main fuse panel Fuse Name Fuse rating Circuit Pr otected WIPER (B+) 30A Electronic Control Wiper Module F AM 2 (B+) 40A F AM F AM 1 (B+) 40A F AM ST ART 30A Star t Relay W ASHER 15A W asher Relay WIPER (IG2) 10A Electronic Control Wiper Module DEICER 15A Deicer Rela y CR UISE (B+) 10A H/Lamp Relay , Smar t Cru[...]

7-68 Maintenance Engine compartment sub fuse panel Fuse Name Fuse rating Circuit Pr otected AL T 200A Alternator, E/R Fuse & Rela y Box (Fuse - I/P PO WER RH, EHPS, C/F AN, PDM (ACC), ECS , TR UNK, AMP , POWER OUTLET FR T) I/P POWER LH 80A Smar t Junction Bo x LH (Fuse - PDM (B+), HAZARD , EPB, RF RECEIVER, SMART KEY , P/HANDLE, TPMS, ST OP LAM[...]

7-69 Maintenance 07 L L I I G G H H T T B B U U L L B B S S Use only the bulbs of the specified wattage . Make sure to replace the burned- out bulb with a ne w one of the same wattage rating. Otherwise , it may cause dama ge to a fuse or an electric wiring system. When you are not equipped with necessary tools, the appropriate bulbs and the e xper [...]

7-70 Maintenance Headlight, position light, turn signal light, side marker light and front f og light bulb replacement (1) P osition light (2) Headlamp (High) (3) Headlamp (Low) (4) F ront side mar ker light (5) F ront tur n signal light (6) F ront fog light 1. Open the hood. 2. Disconnect the negative batter y cable . 3. Press the fastener to open[...]

7-71 Maintenance 07 8. Pull out the b umper . 9. Remove 4 f asteners on the grille and the bolt. 10. Remo v e the front bumper . 11. Be careful not to damage the clips inside of the front bumper . 12. When replacing the headlamp on the right side, remov e the bolts and the air cleaner . O VI075181N O VI075182N O VI075185N O VI075183N O VI075184N[...]

7-72 Maintenance 13. Remo v e the mounting bolts. 14. Pull the headlamp assembly out from the vehicle . 15. Remo v e the clips. 16. Disconnect the power connec- tor(s) from the back of the head- lamp assembly . Headlight (HID type) bulb replacement (if equipped) When the headlamp does not oper- ate, ha ve the v ehicle check ed by an authorized EQUU[...]

7-73 Maintenance 07 Information HID lamps have superior perform- ance in comparison to halogen bulbs. HID lamps are estimated to last twice as long as halogen bulbs, or longer , by the manufacturer , depending on the usage hours. HID lamps needs to be replaced at some point within the vehicle life. Frequent turning the headlamps ON and OFF shortens[...]

7-74 Maintenance 17. Remove the headlamp co ver b y turning it in a counterclockwise direction. 18. Disconnect the headlamp bulb sock et connector . 19. Loosen the wire, which holds the headlamp , by depressing the end and pushing it upward. 20. Remove the b ulb from the head- lamp assembly . 21. Install a new headlamp , and fas- ten the headlamp w[...]

7-75 Maintenance 07 Rear combination light bulb replacement (1) Stop , tail light and side mar ker (2) Rear turn signal light (3) Back-up light Rear back-up light When the light bulb does not oper- ate, ha ve the v ehicle check ed by an authorized EQUUS dealer . T urn signal, stop and tail light When the light bulb does not oper- ate, ha ve the v e[...]

7-76 Maintenance 3.Loosen the mounting bolts, and then remov e the rear seat back. Tightening torque : 34.3~53.9 N.m 3.5~5.5 kgf .m, 25.3~39.8 lb-ft 4.Disconnect the connector . 5. Push the hook, and disconnect the main connector . 6.Loosen the mounting bolts, and then disconnect the connector . 7.Remove the side seat. O VI075121N O VI075123N O VI0[...]

7-77 Maintenance 07 4 Seater 1.Disconnect the negative battery cable . 2.Remove the rear seat cushion. 3. Loosen the mounting bolts, and then remov e the rear seat back. Tightening torque : 34.3~53.9 N.m 3.5~5.5 kgf .m, 25.3~39.8 lb-ft 4. Disconnect the connectors and hose. 2. Remove the rear packa g e tray trim 1.Remove the rear door scuff trim. O[...]

7-78 Maintenance 2.Loosen the mounting screw , and then remov e the rear wheel house trim. 3.Remove the cap , and then loosen the mounting screw . 4.Remove the rear pillar trim. 5.Push the hook, and remove the rear seat belt cov er . 6.Remove the rear seat belt lo wer anchor . Tightening torque : 39.2~53.9 N.m 4.0~5.5 kgf .m 28.9~39.8 lb-ft 7. Loos[...]

7-79 Maintenance 07 3. Replace the high mounted stop light 1.Remove the high mounted stop lamp after removing scre ws. 2.Install a new light. 4. Installation Reinstall it in the re v erse order . License plate lamp replace- ment 1.Open the tr unk. 2.Disconnect the negative battery cable . 3. Using a screwdriver , and open the trunk lid latch cover([...]

7-80 Maintenance 5.Loosen the clip and fastener(3), and then remov e the tr unk lid cov er(4). 6.Remove the clips and scre ws. 7.Remove the trunk lid trim. Be careful not to damage the fas- teners between the trunk lid trim and trunk lid. 8.Loosen the nuts and disconnect the connectors. NO TICE O VI075151N O VI075152N O VI075153N O VI075154N O VI07[...]

7-81 Maintenance 07 9. Loosen the bolts and remove the trunk key hold. 10. Open the tr unk lid panel. Be careful not to damage the fas- teners between the trunk lid panel and trunk lid. 11. Remo ve the bolts and the license plate lamp . 12. Install a ne w light. 13. Reinstall it in the re verse order . NO TICE O VI075155N O VI075156N O VI075157N[...]

7-82 Maintenance Interior light bulb replacement 1. Use a flat-blade screwdriv er to gently take out the lens from the interior light housing. 2. Pull the bulb straight out. 3. Install a new bulb in the soc ket. 4. Align the lens tabs with the inter ior light housing notches, and secure the lens into place. 5. When the map lamp and room lamp do not[...]

7-83 Maintenance 07 A A P P P P E E A A R R A A N N C C E E C C A A R R E E Exterior care Exterior general caution It is very impor tant to follo w the label directions when using any chemical cleaner or polish. Read all the warn- ings and cautions on the label. High-pressure washing • When using high-pressure wash- ers, mak e sure to maintain su[...]

7-84 Maintenance W axing A good coat of wax bars contamina- tion from the vehicle paint. Maintain a good coat of wax on y our vehicle to protect it. W ax the vehicle when the w ax polish vanishes . Alwa ys wash and dry the vehicle bef ore waxing. Use a good quality liquid or paste wax, and f ollow the manuf acturer’ s instr uctions. Wax all metal[...]

7-85 Maintenance 07 Bright-metal maintenance • Use a tar remov er to remov e road tar and insects, not scr aping or using a shar p object. • T o protect a br ight metal surf ace from corrosion, apply a coat of wax or chrome preser vativ e, or polish the surf ace. • In winter or in coastal areas, apply a bright metal par t with a heavy coat of[...]

7-86 Maintenance Corrosion pr otection Protecting your vehicle fr om corro- sion HYUND AI produces a vehicle of the highest quality by using the most adv anced design and construction practices to combat corrosion. Howe ver , this is only one par t of anti- corrosion resistance practices . T o achie v e a long-term corrosion resist- ance of your v [...]

7-87 Maintenance 07 Keep y our car clean The best wa y to prev ent corrosion is to keep y our vehicle clean and free of corrosive materials . Constant attention to the underbody is par ticu- larly impor tant. • In an area, which is high in corro- sive materials , such as salts on a road, salty air , industrial pollutants, acid rain, y ou should t[...]

7-88 Maintenance Interior care Interior general precautions Do not use chemicals, such as per- fume, cosmetic oil, sun cream, hand cleaner , and air freshener , inside the vehicle , because they ma y damage or discolor the interior . When one of the abov e mater ials contacts the interior par t, immediately wipe them off . Refer to the vinyl-cleani[...]

7-89 Maintenance 07 The emission control system of your vehicle is co vered b y a written limited warranty . Please refer to the Owner’ s Handbook & W arranty Inf or mation booklet f or more warranty inf ormation. Y our v ehicle is equipped with an emission control system to meet all applicable emission regulations . Below are the three emiss[...]

7-90 Maintenance Purge Contr ol Solenoid V alve (PCSV) The purge control solenoid valv e is controlled by the Engine Control Module (ECM). When the engine coolant temperature is low during idling, the PCSV closes to pre v ent the e v aporated fuel from getting into the engine. After warming up the engine in a normal dr iving condition, the PCSV ope[...]

7-91 Maintenance 07 • Do not operate the engine in con- fined or closed areas (such as garages) any more than what is necessar y to mov e the vehicle in or out of the area. • When the vehicle is stopped in an open area, with the engine running, f or more than a shor t per iod of time, adjust the v entilation system (as needed) to dra w the outs[...]

7-92 C C A A L L I I F F O O R R N N I I A A P P E E R R C C H H L L O O R R A A T T E E N N O O T T I I C C E E P erchlorate Material-special handling may apply , See www .dtsc.ca.gov/haz- ardous waste/perchlor ate. Notice to Calif ornia V ehicle Dismantlers: P erchlorate containing materials, such as air bag inflators, seatbelt preten- sioners an[...]

Specifications , Consumer inf ormation and Reporting safety defects Dimensions ..............................................................8-2 Bulb watta ge ...........................................................8-2 Tires and wheels ....................................................8-3 Recommended lubricants and capacities ...........8-4 Re[...]

B B U U L L B B W W A A T T T T A A G G E E D D I I M M E E N N S S I I O O N N S S 8-2 Specifications , Consumer inf ormation and Reporting saf ety def ects * : If equipped Item in (mm) Over all length 203.1 (5160) Over all width 74.4 (1890) Over all height 58.7 (1490) F ront tread 63.8 (1620) Rear tread 64.1 (1627) Wheelbase 119.9 (3045) Light Bu[...]

* Normal load : Up to 3 persons Information It is permissible to increase the tir e pressure by 3psi fr om the standard specifi- cation, when a cold temperature is expected soon. A tir e typically loses its pres- sure by 1psi for every 12°F temperature drop. When an extreme temperature variation is expected, frequently check your tire pr essure to[...]

T o assure the proper engine and power train perf or mance and durability , use only lubricants of the proper quality . The proper lubricants also promote engine efficiency , leading to a better fuel economy . These lubricants and fluids are recommended for use in y our vehicle. * 1 Ref er to the recommended SAE viscosity numbers on the ne xt page.[...]

Recommended SAE viscosity number Alwa ys be sure to clean the filler-plug area, drain plug, or dipstic k before chec king or draining any lubricant. This is especially important in dusty or sandy areas or after driving on an unpa ved road. The practice to maintain the plug and dipstick areas c lean prevents dirt and grit from entering the engine or[...]

The vehicle identification n umber (VIN) is the number used in register- ing your v ehicle and in dealing with all legal matters, such as o wnership . The number is punched on the floor under the front passenger’ s seat. T o check the n umber , open the cov er . The VIN is also on a plate attached to the top of the dashboard. The number on the pl[...]

The engine number is stamped on the engine bloc k as shown in the illustration. The refrigerant label is located under the hood. The label contains the f ollowing infor- mation: • T ype of refrigerant • Amount of refr igerant E E N N G G I I N N E E N N U U M M B B E E R R 8-7 Specifications , Consumer inf ormation and Reporting saf ety def ect[...]

This consumer inf ormation is to meet the regulations issued by the National Highwa y T raffic Saf ety Administration of the U .S. Depar tment of T ranspor tation. Y our EQUUS dealer will help ans wer any questions you ma y hav e as you read this inf ormation. HYUND AI motor vehicles are designed and manuf actured to satis- fy or to go bey ond all [...]

R R E E P P O O R R T T I I N N G G S S A A F F E E T T Y Y D D E E F F E E C C T T S S 8-9 Specifications , Consumer inf ormation and Reporting saf ety def ects 08 If you belie ve that y our vehicle has a def ect which could cause a crash or could cause injur y or death, you should immediately inf or m the National Highwa y T raffic Saf ety Admini[...]

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A/V Mode ............................................................................................................3-70 Advanced smart cruise control system ...............................................................5-38 Advanced vehicle safety management (A VSM) .................................................5-55 AFLS (Adaptive Front Light[...]

Automatic climate control system ....................................................................3-123 3 zone control ............................................................................................3-126 Air conditioning .........................................................................................3-133 Air conditioning r[...]

Camera (Rear view) ..........................................................................................3-107 Capacities (Lubricants) .........................................................................................8-4 Card key .............................................................................................................[...]

Dashboard illumination, see instrument panel illumination ...............................3-64 Dashboard, see instrument cluster ......................................................................3-62 Daytime running light .......................................................................................3-113 Defogging (W indshield) ........[...]

Emission control system .....................................................................................7-89 Crankcase emission control system .............................................................7-89 Evaporative emission control system ...........................................................7-89 Exhaust emission control system ....[...]

Fuses ....................................................................................................................7-56 Engine compartment fuse .............................................................................7-59 Fuse switch ...................................................................................................7-58 F[...]

If the engine will not start .....................................................................................6-3 Immobilizer system ............................................................................................3-10 Indicator light ....................................................................................................[...]

Jack and tools ......................................................................................................6-12 Jump starting .........................................................................................................6-4 Keys Battery replacement ................................................................................[...]

Lighting .............................................................................................................3-109 AFLS (Adaptive Front Lighting System) ..................................................3-114 Auto light/AFLS position ...........................................................................3-1 10 Battery saver function ..[...]

Occupant classification system ...........................................................................2-48 Odometer .............................................................................................................3-68 Oil (Engine) .......................................................................................................[...]

Rocking the vehicle .............................................................................................5-68 Room lamp (front).............................................................................................3-118 Room lamp (rear) ..............................................................................................3-119[...]

Spare tire Changing tires ..............................................................................................6-13 Compact spare tire ........................................................................................6-17 Compact spare tire replacement ...................................................................7-47 Removing a[...]

T ire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) .............................................................6-7 T ire rotation .........................................................................................................7-45 T ire specification and pressure label .....................................................................8-6 T ires s[...]

V anity mirror lamp ............................................................................................3-120 V ehicle break-in process .....................................................................................F-11 V ehicle certification label......................................................................................8-[...]

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