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Hyundai Equus 2015, Owner'S Manual

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Features of your vehicle

Clock

You can set the clock by using the
Navigation system.

Clock settings

GPS Time check

The clock is automatically updated
through the GPS time.

GPS Time non-check

The clock can be manually adjusted.
1. Select the "System Settings" in

the "INFO/Setup" screen.

2. Select the "Clock Settings".
3. Select the "Time Settings" by

rotating the controller on the cen-
ter console panel.

For more details, please refer to the
Digital Navigation System Manual
that was supplied with your vehicle.

Clothes hanger 

To use the hanger, pull down the
upper portion of hanger.

CAUTION

Do not hang heavy clothes, since
those may damage the hook.

OVI049140

OVI014005

WARNING

Do not adjust the clock while
driving. You may lose your
steering control and cause an
accident that results in severe
personal injury or death.

Summary of Contents for Equus 2015

Page 1: ...er Hyundai reserves the right to make changes at any time so that our policy of continual product improvement may be carried out This manual applies to all models of this vehicle and includes descript...

Page 2: ...er federal or state agencies Your vehicle is equipped with electronic fuel injection and other electronic components It is possible for an improperly installed adjusted two way radio or cellular telep...

Page 3: ...ded SAFETY AND VEHICLE DAMAGE WARNING WARNING This indicates that a situation may result in harm serious injury or death to you or other persons if the warning is not heeded Follow the advice provided...

Page 4: ...igh quality service maintenance and any other assistance that may be required HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA Note Because future owners will also need the information included in this manual if you sell this E...

Page 5: ...lvage parts is not covered under the Hyundai New Vehicle Limited Warranty or any other Hyundai war ranty In addition any damage to or fail ure of Hyundai Genuine Parts caused by the installation or fa...

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Page 7: ...strument cluster Lighting Wipers Washers Climate control system Multimedia system Etc Driving your vehicle Before driving Engine start stop button Transmission Drive mode integrated control system Bra...

Page 8: ...1 Introduction How to use this manual 1 2 Fuel requirements 1 3 Vehicle break in process 1 5 Vehicle data collection and event data recorders 1 6...

Page 9: ...ndex it has an alphabetical listing of all informa tion in your manual Sections This manual has eight sec tions plus an index Each section begins with a brief list of contents so you can tell at a gla...

Page 10: ...ls may cause drivability problems including hard to start rough running at cold start malfunction indicator light or damage to the fuel system Discontinue using gasohol of any kind if drivability prob...

Page 11: ...s treated with detergent additives such as TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline which help pre vent deposit formation in the engine These gasolines will help the engine run cleaner and enhance performance of t...

Page 12: ...or slow Varying engine speed is needed to properly break in the engine Avoid hard stops except in emer gencies to allow the brakes to seat properly Don t tow a trailer during the first 1 200 miles 2 0...

Page 13: ...pedal and How fast the vehicle was travel ing These data can help provide a bet ter understanding of the circum stances in which crashes and injuries occur NOTE EDR data are recorded by your vehicle o...

Page 14: ...II 2 3 Interior overview 2 4 Instrument panel overview 2 5 Engine compartment 2 6 2 Your vehicle at a glance Exterior overview front 2 2 Exterior overview rear 2 3 Interior overview 2 4 Instrument pa...

Page 15: ...Hood 4 30 3 Front windshield wiper blades 4 126 7 36 4 Sunroof 4 35 5 Outside rearview mirror 4 59 6 Door locks 4 13 7 Tires and wheels 7 44 8 3 8 Headlamps 4 119 7 75 9 Front fog light 4 123 7 75 OVI...

Page 16: ...High mounted stop light 7 82 3 Trunk 4 18 4 Rear combination light 7 81 5 Rearview camera 4 117 6 Parking assist system 4 112 7 Towing hook 6 25 8 Fuel filler lid 4 32 9 Door locks 4 13 10 Window 4 2...

Page 17: ...off button 4 113 9 Instrument panel illumination control button 4 65 10 HUD Head up display on off button 4 109 11 ESC Electronic stability control off button 5 32 12 Trunk lid release switch or powe...

Page 18: ...rt Stop Button 5 6 7 Hazard warning flasher 6 2 8 Climate control system 4 135 9 Shift lever 5 12 10 Climate control system seat 3 9 11 Multi view camera system on off button 4 118 12 Vehicle height c...

Page 19: ...fluid reservoir 7 28 4 Air cleaner 7 31 5 Engine oil dipstick 7 23 6 Engine oil filler cap 7 23 7 Windshield washer fluid reservoir 7 30 8 Fuse box 7 59 9 Power steering fluid reservoir 7 29 10 Jump...

Page 20: ...Child restraint system 3 36 Rear Facing child restraint 3 38 Forward Facing child restraints 3 38 Air bag advanced supplemental restraint system 3 45 How does the air bag system operate 3 46 SRS comp...

Page 21: ...ver position memory system 6 Climate control system seat 7 Lumbar support adjustment Front passenger s seat 8 Seat sliding forward or backward Seat height and cushion tilting adjustment 9 Seatback ang...

Page 22: ...us or fatal inter nal injuries could result The driver must advise the passen ger to keep the seatback in an upright position whenever the vehicle is in motion WARNING Do not use a seat cushion that r...

Page 23: ...back as possible from the steering wheel while maintaining com fortable control of the vehicle We recommend that your chest be at least 10 inches 250 mm away from the steer ing wheel WARNING The powe...

Page 24: ...height and tilt Pull the front portion of the control switch up to raise or push down to lower the front part of the seat cush ion Pull the rear portion of the con trol switch up to raise or push dow...

Page 25: ...support switch on the side of the drivers seat Press the front portion of the switch 1 to increase support or the rear portion of the switch 2 to decrease support Move the support position up and dow...

Page 26: ...cident the head rest should be adjusted so the middle of the headrest is at the same height as the center of gravity of an occupant s head Generally the center of gravity of most people s head is simi...

Page 27: ...switch down 3 until the headrest moves to the lowest position 3 To install the headrest securely move the headrest up and down 2 or 3 times by pulling the switch up and down 4 Recline the seatback 5...

Page 28: ...trol system seat is not needed keep the switches in the OFF posi tion WARNING If you don t install the headrest securely the active headrest may not operate normally When reinstalling the headrest ins...

Page 29: ...climate control system is on Using the climate control seat for prolonged periods of time with the climate control system off could cause the cli mate control seat perform ance to be reduced When cle...

Page 30: ...seatback WARNING The power seat is operable with the Engine Start Stop Button in OFF Therefore children should never be left unattended in the vehicle CAUTION The power seat is driven by electric mot...

Page 31: ...de easier access for passengers This easy access system will operate only when the control switch is in ON position WARNING Use extreme caution so that hands or other objects are not caught in the sea...

Page 32: ...l switches are provided to move the front passenger seat for ward and backward 1 and adjust the seatback angle 2 from the rear seats Type D While pressing the button the front passenger seat moves for...

Page 33: ...down press the switch 3 or 4 For left side Press the L switch The lumbar support can be adjusted by pressing the lumbar support switch Press the front portion of the switch 1 to increase support or th...

Page 34: ...forward and back ward Rear relaxation seat system Press the switch 3 The front passenger seat and the rear right side passenger seat will move to its original position After the operation is completed...

Page 35: ...d and the seatback will fold auto matically If you want to use as seat press the switch 3 Rear relaxation seat system Press the switch 2 The front passenger seat will move forward and the seatback wil...

Page 36: ...he occupant s safety and comfort The headrest not only provides com fort for passengers but also helps to protect the head and neck in the event of a collision OVI031105N 4 seater 5 seater WARNING For...

Page 37: ...the headrest up and down electric if equipped Push the control switch up to raise or down to lower the headrest Release the switch once the headrest reach es the desired position Forward and backward...

Page 38: ...board passenger s com fort the ends of the headrest can be adjusted inward Armrest if equipped To use the armrest pull the knob 1 if equipped forward from the seat back Cup holder if equipped To use t...

Page 39: ...ems To open the upper console storage press button 2 and to open the lower console storage press button 1 Close the tower console storage after use WARNING To reduce the risk of injury in an accident...

Page 40: ...ne Start Stop Button is turned on With the climate control system seat ON to cool or warm the rear seats the system turns off or on automatically depending on the seat temperature OVI033021K OVI033022...

Page 41: ...he air intake can be blocked When the air vent does not operate restart the vehicle If there is no change we recom mend that the system be inspected by an authorized EQUUS dealer Continued Continued B...

Page 42: ...in a crash The shoulder belt should be positioned midway over your shoulder across your collarbone Avoid wearing twisted seat belts A twisted belt can t do its job as well In a collision it could eve...

Page 43: ...inued When fastening the seat belt make sure that the seat belt does not pass over objects that are hard or can break easily Make sure there is nothing in the buckle to interfere with the seat belt la...

Page 44: ...a reminder to the front passenger the front passenger s seat belt warn ing light will blink each time you turn the ignition switch ON regardless of belt fastening If the passenger s seat belt is unfa...

Page 45: ...in a slow easy motion the belt will extend and move with you If there is a sudden stop or impact the belt will lock into position It will also lock if you try to lean for ward too quickly NOTICE If y...

Page 46: ...nchor is locked into position at the appropriate height Never position the shoulder belt across your neck or face Improperly positioned seat belts can cause serious injuries in an accident Failure to...

Page 47: ...not twisted then try again Pre tensioner seat belt Your vehicle is equipped with driver s and front passenger s pre tensioner seat belts The purpose of the pre tensioner is to make sure that the seat...

Page 48: ...wing com ponents Their locations are shown in the illustration above 1 SRS air bag warning light 2 Retractor pre tensioner assembly 3 SRS control module 4 Anchor pre tensioner assembly WARNING To obta...

Page 49: ...ion switch has been turned to the ON position and then it should turn off WARNING Pre tensioners are designed to operate only one time After activation pre tensioner seat belts must be replaced All se...

Page 50: ...safe seat belt activates only when the passenger is wearing his her seat belt Continued Do not attempt to service or repair the pre tensioner seat belt system in any manner Improper handling of the p...

Page 51: ...to the Child Restraint Systems Section CAUTION Do not be surprised when the seat belt vibrates It s not a mal function but a warning for your safety WARNING All occupants of the vehicle must wear the...

Page 52: ...Restraint Systems section in this chapter Larger children Children under age 13 and who are too large for a booster seat must always occupy the rear seat and use the available lap shoulder belts A se...

Page 53: ...hen the car is moving A seat belt cannot provide proper pro tection if the person is lying down in the rear seat or if the front and rear seats are in a reclined position WARNING Pregnant women Pregna...

Page 54: ...laced as soon as possible Keep belts clean and dry Seat belts should be kept clean and dry If belts become dirty they can be cleaned by using a mild soap solu tion and warm water Bleach dye strong det...

Page 55: ...Standards FMVSS Child restraint systems are generally designed to be secured in vehicle seats by lap belts or the lap belt por tion of a lap shoulder belt or by a LATCH system in the rear seats of the...

Page 56: ...rious injuries to children inside Even very young chil dren may inadvertently cause the vehicle to move entangle themselves in the windows or lock themselves or others inside the vehicle Never allow t...

Page 57: ...in the rear fac ing position as long as children fit within the height and weight limits allowed by the child restraint s manu facturer It s the best way to keep them safe Once your child has out grow...

Page 58: ...shoulder belt latch into the buckle Listen for the dis tinct click sound Position the release button so that it is easy to access in case of an emer gency WARNING Child seat installation A child can b...

Page 59: ...ocking mode If no distinct sound is heard repeat steps 3 and 4 5 Remove as much slack from the belt as possible by pushing down on the child restraint system while feeding the shoulder belt back into...

Page 60: ...r system Child restraint hook holders are located on the package tray WARNING Automatic locking mode The lap shoulder belt automati cally returns to the emergency locking mode whenever the belt is all...

Page 61: ...A child can be seriously injured or killed in a collision if the child restraint is not properly anchored to the car and the child is not properly restrained in the child restraint Always fol low the...

Page 62: ...t backs to indicate the position of the lower anchors for child restraints OVI039060 WARNING When using the vehicle s LATCH system to install a child restraint system in the rear seat all unused vehic...

Page 63: ...hild restraint seat before you place the child in it Tilt the seat from side to side Also try to tug the seat forward Check to see if the anchors hold the seat in place NOTICE The recommended weight f...

Page 64: ...s knee air bag AIR BAG ADVANCED SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM WARNING Even in vehicles with air bags you and your passengers must always wear the seat belts pro vided in order to minimize the risk an...

Page 65: ...bags must inflate rapidly The speed of air bag inflation is a consequence of the extremely short time in which a col lision occurs and the need to inflate the air bag between the occupant and the veh...

Page 66: ...etc If this is the case wash and rinse with cold water immediately and consult a doctor if the symptom persists Do not install a child restraint on the front passenger s seat Never place a rear facin...

Page 67: ...RSCM continually monitors all SRS components while the Engine Start Stop Button is ON to determine if a crash impact is severe enough to require air bag deployment or pre tensioner seat belt deploymen...

Page 68: ...knee bolster When the SRSCM detects a sufficiently severe impact to the front of the vehicle it will automatically deploy the front air bags WARNING If any of the following conditions occurs this indi...

Page 69: ...head and chest injury After complete inflation the air bag immediately starts deflating enabling the driver to maintain forward visibili ty and the ability to steer or operate other controls OHM03910...

Page 70: ...tart Stop Button is in the ON position Failure to heed this warning will cause the SRS air bag warning light to illuminate WARNING If an air bag deploys there may be a loud noise followed by a fine du...

Page 71: ...ed on the instrument panel which illuminates the words PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicating the front passenger air bag system is deactivated The instrument panel air bag indica tor light is interconnecte...

Page 72: ...t the system may recognize him her as a child depending on his her physique and posture 2 Never install a child restraint system on the front passenger seat 3 The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator may t...

Page 73: ...door or cen ter console or sit on one side of the front passenger seat Never place feet or legs on the dashboard OVQ036013N 1KMN3662 Never put a heavy load in the front passenger seat or seat back po...

Page 74: ...the system to detect the person and to enable the passenger air bag If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator is still on ask the passen ger to move to the rear seat NOTICE The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF ind...

Page 75: ...d their feet on the floor have that person sit in the rear seat Do not modify or replace the front passenger seat Don t place anything on or attach anything such as a blanket or seat heater to the fro...

Page 76: ...m is not working properly the SRS air bag warning light on the instrument panel will illumi nate because the passenger s front air bag is connected with the occupant classification sys tem If there is...

Page 77: ...pro vided for moderate severity impacts A second stage level is provided for more severe impacts According to the impact severity and seat belt usage the SRSCM SRS Control Module controls the air bag...

Page 78: ...ry trip every time everyone Air bags inflate with considerable force and in the blink of an eye Seat belts help keep occupants in proper position to obtain maximum benefit from the air bag Even with a...

Page 79: ...crash severe enough to cause the air bags to deploy Never place covers blankets or seat warmers on the passen ger seat as these may interfere with the occupant classifica tion system Do not tamper wit...

Page 80: ...nd the engine is turned off Continued Continued The SRS air bag system must deploy very rapidly to provide protection in a crash If an occupant is out of position because of not wearing a seat belt th...

Page 81: ...st be worn at all times while the vehicle is in motion The air bags deploy only in certain side impact conditions severe enough to cause sig nificant injury to the vehicle occupants For best protectio...

Page 82: ...air bag Do not place any objects over the air bag or between the air bag and yourself Do not place any objects an umbrella bag etc between the door and the seat Such objects may become danger ous pro...

Page 83: ...ystem in the rear seat When children are seated in the rear outboard seats they must be seated in the proper child restraint system Make sure to position the child restraint system as far away from th...

Page 84: ...not be expected to provide addi tional protection These include rear impacts sec ond or third collisions in multiple impact accidents as well as low speed impacts Air bag collision sensors 1 SRS contr...

Page 85: ...ot or they may not deploy when they should causing severe injury or death Therefore do not try to per form maintenance on or around the air bag sensors Have the vehicle checked and repaired by an auth...

Page 86: ...t impact Side impact and curtain air bags are designed to inflate only in side impact collisions but they may inflate in other collisions if the side impact sensors detect a sufficient impact If the v...

Page 87: ...ecause occupants move to the direction of the collision and thus in side impacts frontal air bag deployment would not provide additional occu pant protection However side impact and curtain air bags m...

Page 88: ...under ride colli sions Air bags may not inflate in rollover accidents because air bag deploy ment would not provide protection to the occupants However side impact and curtain air bags may inflate whe...

Page 89: ...per formance and lead to possible injury Not only the modification of the parts where the SRS sen sors are but also the modifica tion of other parts of the vehi cle may affect the SRS per formance an...

Page 90: ...can result in injuries if an air bag inflates Keep occupants away from the air bag covers All occupants should sit upright fully back in their seats with their seat belts on and their feet on the flo...

Page 91: ...bag equipped vehicle If you modify your vehicle by chang ing your vehicle s frame bumper sys tem front end or side sheet metal or ride height this may affect the opera tion of your vehicle s air bag...

Page 92: ...arning label Air bag warning labels some required by the U S National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA are attached to alert the driver and passengers of potential risks of the air bag syst...

Page 93: ...2 Trunk lid control button 4 22 Emergency trunk safety release 4 23 Windows 4 25 Hood 4 30 Fuel filler lid 4 32 Opening the fuel filler lid 4 32 Closing the fuel filler lid 4 32 Sunroof 4 35 Sliding t...

Page 94: ...ad up display information 4 110 Head up display setting 4 111 Parking assist system 4 112 Operation 4 113 Non operational conditions 4 114 Self diagnosis 4 116 Rearview camera 4 117 Multi view camera...

Page 95: ...and compressor lubricant 4 149 Windshield defrosting and defogging 4 150 Defogging logic 4 151 Storage compartments 4 154 Center console storage 4 154 Glove box 4 154 Sunglass holder 4 155 Rear conso...

Page 96: ...doors are locked by checking the position of the door lock button inside the vehicle SMART KEY OVI043001 Conventional smart key Card type smart key OHG040007 OVI043003 WARNING Smart key Leaving childr...

Page 97: ...river s door will unlock The hazard warning lights will blink two times Also the outside rearview mirror will unfold NOTICE The door handle unlocking will only operate when the Smart Key is within 28...

Page 98: ...arged do not operate consecutively more than approximately 10 times Panic Button Press the Panic button 4 for more than one second The horn sounds and hazard warning lights flash for about 30 seconds...

Page 99: ...is heard Mechanical Key of Card Type Smart Key Push and hold the release lever 1 and remove the mechanical key 2 Insert the mechanical key in to the key hole on the door To reinstall the mechanical k...

Page 100: ...to your vehicle When the smart key does not work correctly open and close the door with the mechanical key and contact an authorized EQUUS dealer If the Smart Key is in close proxim ity to your mobil...

Page 101: ...er System indicator should come on briefly then go off If the indicator starts to blink the system does not recognize the coding of the Smart Key Press the Engine Start Stop Button to the OFF position...

Page 102: ...he following procedures will ensure your vehicle s trunk and glove box compartment can only be opened with the mechanical key To lock 1 Remove the mechanical key from the Smart Key 2 Unlock the glove...

Page 103: ...y Battery Replacement of Card Type Smart Key Battery Type CR2412 To Replace the Battery 1 Pull out the battery and battery cover 2 Remove the old battery and insert the new battery Make sure the batte...

Page 104: ...essing the button on the outside of the door handles with the Smart Key in your possession The hazard warning lights will blink and the chime will sound once to indicate the system is armed Once the s...

Page 105: ...he door handle When closing the door push the door by hand Make sure that doors are closed securely NOTICE You can change the system to the central door unlock mode in the User Settings menu of the LC...

Page 106: ...door is pulled when the door lock button is in the lock position the button is unlocked and door opens Doors cannot be locked if the Smart Key is in the vehicle and any door is open NOTICE If a power...

Page 107: ...se dam age or injury Be careful when opening doors and watch for vehicles motorcycles bicycles or pedestrians approaching the vehicle in the path of the door OVI049010L Driver s door Front passenger s...

Page 108: ...located on the edge of each rear door When the child safety lock is in the lock position that rear door will not open if the inner door handle is pulled To allow a rear door to be opened from inside t...

Page 109: ...your vehicle WARNING If children accidently open the rear doors while the vehicle is in motion they could fall out of the vehicle The rear door safety locks should always be used whenever children ar...

Page 110: ...NOTICE In cold and wet climates trunk lock and trunk mechanisms may not work properly due to freezing condi tions TRUNK WARNING Always keep the trunk lid com pletely closed while the vehicle is in mot...

Page 111: ...Trunk Lock button To open 1 Make sure the shift lever is in P Park 2 Then do one of the following Press the Smart Key Trunk Unlock button for more than one second Press the Open button on the trunk Y...

Page 112: ...nattended in your vehicle Children or animals might oper ate the power trunk that could result in injury to themselves or others or damage to the vehicle WARNING Always keep the trunk lid com pletely...

Page 113: ...ing the trunk is blocked by an object or part of someone s body the power trunk will detect the resistance and it will stop movement or move to the full open position to allow the object to be cleared...

Page 114: ...rol button is ON depressed the power trunk can be controlled with the power trunk main control button power trunk open close button and the smart key When this trunk lid control button is OFF not depr...

Page 115: ...your passengers must be aware of the location of the Emergency Trunk Safety Release lever in this vehicle and how to open the trunk in case you are acciden tally locked in the trunk NEVER allow anyon...

Page 116: ...4 Continued Your vehicle should be kept locked and the Smart Key should be kept out of the reach of children Parents should teach their children about the dangers of playing in trunks Use the release...

Page 117: ...ft Power Window Switch and Curtain Switch if equipped 4 Rear Door right Power Window Switch and Curtain Switch if equipped 5 Window Opening and Closing 6 Automatic Power Window up down 7 Power Window...

Page 118: ...d in an open or partially open position your vehicle may demonstrate a wind buffeting or pulsation noise This noise is a nor mal occurrence and can be reduced or eliminated by taking the follow ing ac...

Page 119: ...tely 12 in 30 cm to allow the object to be cleared If the window detects the resistance while the power window switch is pulled up continuously the window will stop upward movement then lower approxim...

Page 120: ...en the curtained window push down the switch one time to store the curtain 2 Push down the switch one more time to open the window NOTICE If the upward or downward move ment of the curtain is blocked...

Page 121: ...indow lock switch indicator is illuminated The driver s master control can operate all the power windows The front passenger s control can operate the front passenger s power window The rear passenger...

Page 122: ...ood center until it releases the hood and lift the hood 2 After it has been raised about halfway it will raise completely by itself Closing the hood 1 Before closing the hood check the following All f...

Page 123: ...the hood is firmly latched before driving away If it is not latched the hood could open while the vehicle is being driv en causing a total loss of vis ibility which might result in an accident Do not...

Page 124: ...cks one time If the Malfunction Indicator Light does not go off have your vehicle checked by your EQUUS dealer FUEL FILLER LID OVI043025N OVI049024 WARNING Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive F...

Page 125: ...ners designed to carry and store gasoline When refueling always move the shift lever to the P Park position set the parking brake and press the Engine Start Stop Button to the OFF position Sparks prod...

Page 126: ...l on the exterior surfaces of the vehicle Any type of fuel spilled on painted surfaces may damage the paint CAUTION If the fuel filler cap requires replacement use only a genuine EQUUS cap or the equi...

Page 127: ...r forward and release the switch The sunroof can also be opened or closed by pressing the sunroof con trol lever backward or forward to the first detent position But the sunroof opens or closes only w...

Page 128: ...safely out of the way before closing the sunroof to avoid injuries or vehicle damage Never adjust the sunroof or sunshade while driving This may cause loss of vehicle con trol resulting in an acciden...

Page 129: ...ward until the sunroof tilts and slightly moves up and down Then release the control lever 4 Pull and hold the control lever downward until the sunroof is operated as follows TILT DOWN SLIDE OPEN SLID...

Page 130: ...e Engine Start Stop Button is in the ON position 2 Adjust the driver s seat outside rearview mirrors steering wheel and HUD Head Up Display height to positions comfortable for the driver 3 Press the S...

Page 131: ...top and move in the direction that the control button is pressed Other components will continue to the recalled position Easy Access Function When exiting the vehicle the steer ing wheel will move awa...

Page 132: ...caused by increased fluid viscosity due to the cold weather and does not indicate a malfunction When this happens increase the engine RPM by depressing accelera tor until the RPM reaches 1 500 rpm the...

Page 133: ...e turned off The heated steering wheel will turn off after approximately 30 minutes WARNING NEVER adjust the steering wheel while driving This may cause loss of vehicle control resulting in an acciden...

Page 134: ...a indicated by the horn symbol on your steering wheel see illustration The horn will operate only when this area is pressed OVI043036 CAUTION Do not strike the horn severely to operate it or hit it wi...

Page 135: ...er allows you to activate your garage door s electric gate home lighting etc 1 Telematics button 2 Telematics button 3 Telematics button 4 Compass control button Dimming ON OFF button 5 Status indicat...

Page 136: ...n Status Indicator LED turning off 2 Pressing and hold the button for 3 seconds again turns the auto dimming function ON which is indi cated by the green Status Indicator LED turning on The mirror def...

Page 137: ...n for 6 seconds the current Zone Number will appear on the display 3 Pressing and holding the button again will cause the numbers to increment Note they will repeat 13 14 15 1 2 Releasing the button w...

Page 138: ...ll learn the radio frequency codes of most current transmitters to operate devices such as gate opera tors garage door openers entry door locks security systems even home lighting Both standard and ro...

Page 139: ...omeLink for quicker training and accurate transmission of the radio frequen cy signal Some vehicles may require the ignition switch to be turned to the second or accessories position for programming a...

Page 140: ...se steps contact HomeLink at www homelink com 4 Firmly press hold for 5 seconds and release the programmed HomeLink button up to two sepa rate times to activate the door If the door does not activate...

Page 141: ...ing portion of this document while you press and re press cycle your handheld transmitter every two seconds until the frequency signal has been learned The indicator light will flash slowly and then r...

Page 142: ...IC 4112A TLMHL4 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harm ful interference and 2 This device must accept...

Page 143: ...cator LED 4 Channel 3 button 5 Rear light sensor 6 Dimming ON OFF button 7 Compass control button 8 Compass display Automatic Dimming Night Vision Safety NVS Mirror The NVS Mirror in your vehicle is t...

Page 144: ...th a Z Nav Compass that shows the vehicle Compass heading in the Display Window using the 8 basic cardinal headings N NE E SE etc Compass function The Compass can be turned ON and OFF and will remembe...

Page 145: ...an 3 but less than 6 sec onds the current Zone Number will appear on the display 3 Pressing and holding the button again will cause the numbers to increment Note they will repeat 13 14 15 1 2 Releasin...

Page 146: ...l learn the radio frequency codes of most current transmitters to operate devices such as gate opera tors garage door openers entry door locks security systems even home lighting Both standard and rol...

Page 147: ...turned to the second or accessories position for programming and or opera tion of HomeLink In the event that there are still pro gramming difficulties or questions after following the programming step...

Page 148: ...owner s manual for verification The handheld transmitter appears to program the HomeLink Universal Transceiver but does not activate the device Press and hold the trained HomeLink button The device ha...

Page 149: ...wo seconds until the frequen cy signal has been learned The indi cator light will flash slowly and then rapidly after several seconds upon successful training Operating HomeLink To operate simply pres...

Page 150: ...C 4112A ZTVHL3 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harm ful interference and 2 This device must accept a...

Page 151: ...ot adjust or fold the outside rearview mirrors while driving This may cause loss of vehicle control resulting in an accident CAUTION Do not scrape ice off the mirror face this may damage the sur face...

Page 152: ...n the dri ver s side door panel The Engine Start Stop Button must be in the ON position or within approxi mately 30 seconds after the Engine Start Stop Button is pressed to the ACC position or the OFF...

Page 153: ...eadlights of the car behind you in nighttime or low light driving condi tions The sensor mounted in the mir ror senses the light level around the vehicle and automatically controls the headlight glare...

Page 154: ...Right When either the L or R switch is selected both outside rearview mirrors will move Neutral When neither switch is selected the outside rearview mirrors will not move The outside rearview mirrors...

Page 155: ...2 Speedometer 3 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge 4 Fuel Gauge 5 Odometer 6 LCD Display Including trip computer OVINDI3901 Type A The actual instrument cluster in the vehicle may differ from the illus...

Page 156: ...ORMAL SPORT SNOW For more details of the drive mode refer to Drive mode integrated control sys tem in chapter 5 On the User Settings Mode of the LCD display you can activate or deactivate the automati...

Page 157: ...justed by pressing the illumination control but ton or when the Engine Start Stop Button is ON or the tale lights are turned on The brightness has 20 levels 1 MIN 20 MAX If you hold the illumination c...

Page 158: ...ight 3 button Changing items upper or lower 4 OK button selecting or resetting For the LCD modes refer to LCD Display in this chapter 1 Haptic switch changing LCD modes or items 2 OK button selecting...

Page 159: ...hour mph and or kilo meters per hour km h NOTICE On the User Settings Mode of the LCD display you can set the font size of the speedometer Normal or Large Type B Tachometer The tachometer indicates th...

Page 160: ...tor cap when the engine is hot The engine coolant is under pressure and could severely burn Wait until the engine is cool before adding coolant to the reservoir CAUTION If the gauge pointer moves beyo...

Page 161: ...ter may fluctuate or the low fuel warning light may come on earlier than usual due to the movement of fuel in the tank WARNING Fuel Gauge Running out of fuel can expose vehicle occupants to danger You...

Page 162: ...ange 40 F 140 F 40 C 60 C The outside temperature on the dis play may not change immediately like a general thermometer to pre vent the driver from being inattentive The temperature unit from C to F o...

Page 163: ...details refer to Advanced Smart Cruise Control ASCC and Lane Departure Warning System LDWS in chapter 5 A V if equipped This mode displays the state of the A V system Turn By Turn TBT if equipped This...

Page 164: ...this chapter ASCC LDWS Mode if equipped This mode displays the state of the Advanced Smart Cruise Control ASCC and Lane Departure Warning System LDWS For more details refer to Advanced Smart Cruise C...

Page 165: ...For the setting of the service inter val refer to User Settings Mode of the LCD display Service in It calculates and displays when you need a scheduled maintenance service mileage or days If the remai...

Page 166: ...econd Service in OFF If the service interval is not set Service in OFF message is dis played on the LCD display NOTICE If any of the following conditions occurs the mileage and days may be incorrect T...

Page 167: ...equipped Display Height Adjust the height of the HUD image on the windshield glass Level 0 to 20 Illumination Adjust the intensity of the HUD illu mination Level 0 to 20 Font Color Choose the font col...

Page 168: ...vate each contents of the HUD TBT SCC LDWS BSD TBT Turn By Turn SCC Advanced Smart Cruise Control LDWS Lane Departure Warning System BSD Blind Spot Detection NOTICE If you select the Turn By Turn TBT...

Page 169: ...aptic function of the Lane Departure Warning System LDWS will be deactivated For more details refer to Lane Departure Warning System LDWS in chapter 5 Traffic Information if equipped On The LCD displa...

Page 170: ...e activated Off The ECO driving mode will be deactivated AVG Fuel Eco Reset Auto Reset The average fuel economy will reset automatically when refueling Manual Reset The average fuel economy will not r...

Page 171: ...ver is shifted from the P Park position to the R Reverse N Neutral or D Drive position Auto Door Unlock Off The auto door unlock operation will be canceled Power Off All doors will be automatically un...

Page 172: ...hapter Welcome Light On The welcome light function will be activated Off The welcome light function will be deactivated For more details refer to Welcome System in this chapter One Touch Turn Lamp Off...

Page 173: ...will return to the original position For more details refer to Driver Position Memory System in chapter 4 Steering Easy Access On The steering wheel will automatically move forward or rearward for the...

Page 174: ...ce interval function will be deactivated On You can set the service inter val mileage and months Quick Guide if equipped This mode provides quick guides for the Head Up Display HUD Blind Spot Detectio...

Page 175: ...o turn off the engine without the shift lever in P Park position At this time the Engine Start Stop Button turns to the ACC position If you press the Engine Start Stop Button once more it will turn to...

Page 176: ...depress the brake pedal to start the engine Press start button with smart key This warning message illuminates if you press the Engine Start Stop Button while the warning message Key not detected is...

Page 177: ...not in the vehicle when you press the Engine Start Stop Button It means that you should always have the smart key with you Press start button while turn steering This warning message illuminates if t...

Page 178: ...than 90 degrees to the left or right It means that you should turn the steering wheel and make the angle of the steering wheel be less than 30 degrees Door Hood Trunk Open It means that any door hood...

Page 179: ...ected It means that you should replace the fuse with a new one If that is not possible you can start the engine by pressing the Engine Start Stop Button for 10 seconds in the ACC position Turn on FUSE...

Page 180: ...ystem TPMS in chapter 6 Check Fuel Cap This warning message illuminates if the fuel filler cap is opened or is not tightened securely Tighten the fuel filler cap securely Check Power System This warni...

Page 181: ...Blind Spot Detection BSD sys tem And the light on the BSD switch will turn off and the BSD system will be automatically deac tivated In this case have your vehicle inspected by an authorized EQUUS de...

Page 182: ...er 5 NOTICE ECS Warning Message When there is a malfunction with the Electronic Stability Control ESC the Electronic Controlled Suspension ECS warning message may illumi nate as well as the Electronic...

Page 183: ...e inspected by an authorized EQUUS dealer For more details refer to Advanced Smart Cruise Control System in chapter 5 Check SCC Radar This warning message illuminates if the radar of the advanced smar...

Page 184: ...Average Vehicle Speed resets if the battery is disconnected Trip Modes Type A To change the trip mode press the or button Type B To change the trip mode rotate the haptic switch For more details refe...

Page 185: ...ime press the OK button on the steering wheel for more than 1 second when the elapsed time is displayed NOTICE Even if the vehicle is not in motion the elapsed time keeps going while the engine is run...

Page 186: ...le driving distance The trip computer may not regis ter additional fuel if less than 1 6 gallons 6 liters of fuel are added to the vehicle The fuel economy and distance to empty may vary significantly...

Page 187: ...average fuel economy be reset automatically whenever refu eling select the Auto Reset mode in User Setting menu of the LCD display Refer to LCD Display Under Auto Reset mode the aver age fuel economy...

Page 188: ...arning light illuminates Once you set the ignition switch or Engine Start Stop Button to the ON position It illuminates for approximately 6 seconds and then goes off When there is a malfunction with t...

Page 189: ...uired For more details refer to Brake Fluid in chapter 7 Then check all brake components for fluid leaks If any leak on the brake system is still found the warning light remains on or the brakes do no...

Page 190: ...cle inspected by an authorized EQUUS dealer Electronic Brake force Distribution EBD System Warning Light These two warning lights illuminate at the same time while driving When the ABS and regular bra...

Page 191: ...ght illuminates Once you set the ignition switch or Engine Start Stop Button to the ON position It remains on until the engine is started When there is a malfunction with the emission control system I...

Page 192: ...system In this case have your vehicle inspected by an authorized EQUUS dealer Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light This warning light illuminates When the engine coolant tempera ture is above 248...

Page 193: ...ou can continue driving In this case have your vehicle inspected by an authorized EQUUS dealer Low Fuel Level Warning Light This warning light illuminates When the fuel tank is nearly empty If the fue...

Page 194: ...blinking and off at the intervals of approximately 3 seconds When there is a malfunction with the TPMS In this case have your vehicle inspected by an authorized EQUUS dealer For more details refer to...

Page 195: ...you set the ignition switch or Engine Start Stop Button to the ON position It illuminates for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off When there is a malfunction with the EPB In this case have your...

Page 196: ...OFF Indicator Light This indicator light illuminates Once you set the ignition switch or Engine Start Stop Button to the ON position It illuminates for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off When...

Page 197: ...ith the immobilizer system In this case have your vehicle inspected by an authorized EQUUS dealer Turn Signal Indicator Light This indicator light blinks When you turn the turn signal light on If any...

Page 198: ...r Light This indicator light illuminates When the cruise control speed is set For more details refer to Cruise Control System in section 5 AUTO HOLD Indicator Light if equipped This indicator light il...

Page 199: ...set the Engine Start Stop Button to the ON position It illuminates for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off When you deactivate the AVSM sys tem by setting on the LCD display For more details ref...

Page 200: ...iciency The light will not display If the condition does not meet economical driving such as P Park N Neutral R Reverse or sports mode While the instant fuel Economy of the trip computer is display on...

Page 201: ...st the height or illumination of the head up display in the LCD display For more details refer to LCD Display in this chapter When the head up display needs inspection or repair have your vehicle insp...

Page 202: ...anced Smart Cruise Control ASCC information if equipped 4 Road signs 5 Speedometer 6 Turn By Turn TBT navigation infor mation if equipped 7 Blind Spot Detection BSD sys tem information if equipped 8 W...

Page 203: ...BSD system information NOTICE If you select the Turn By Turn TBT navigation information as HUD con tents the Turn By Turn TBT navi gation information will not be dis played on the LCD Display Head Up...

Page 204: ...ng range and objects detectable by the sensors are limit ed Whenever moving pay as much attention to what is in front of and behind you as you would in a vehicle without a parking assist system PARKIN...

Page 205: ...omati cally every time the vehicle speed is below 6 mph 10 km h with the system switched on When you move the shift lever to R position with the system switched off the indicator in the button will tu...

Page 206: ...s snow or water Sensing range will return to nor mal when removed NOTICE The indicator may differ from the illustration as objects or sensors status If the indicator blinks we recommend that the syste...

Page 207: ...sensor 1 Sharp or slim objects such as ropes chains or small poles 2 Objects which tend to absorb sen sor frequency such as clothes spongy material or snow NOTICE 1 The warning may not sound sequenti...

Page 208: ...the R Reverse position this may indicate a malfunction in the rear parking assist system If this occurs have your vehicle checked by an authorized EQUUS dealer as soon as possible WARNING Your new ve...

Page 209: ...camera may not oper ate normally when you drive in the extremely high or low temperature areas operating temperature 4 F 149 F 20 C 65 C REARVIEW CAMERA IF EQUIPPED OVI043077 WARNING This system is a...

Page 210: ...tically turn on again even though vehicle speed gets below 12 4 mph 20 km h Push the button again to turn on the system When the vehicle is backing up the multi view camera system will turn ON regardl...

Page 211: ...e Start Stop Button to the ACC or OFF position with the headlights ON the head lights and or tail lights remain on for about 5 minutes However if the dri ver s door is opened and closed the headlights...

Page 212: ...eadlights will be turned ON or OFF automatically depending on the amount of light outside the vehicle If your vehicle is equipped with the adaptive front lighting system AFLS it will also operate when...

Page 213: ...l license and instrument panel lights are ON NOTICE The Engine Start Stop Button must be in the ON position to turn on the headlights High beam operation To turn on the high beam headlights push the l...

Page 214: ...tch must be on for the turn signals to function To turn on the turn signals move the lever up or down A Green arrow indicators on the instrument panel indicate which turn signal is operating They will...

Page 215: ...slightly for less than 1 8 seconds and then release it The lane change sig nals will blink 3 times You can activate or deactivate this feature Refer to User Settings in this section NOTICE If an indi...

Page 216: ...atic type It automatically adjusts the headlight beam level according to the number of passengers and the loading weight in the luggage area It offers the proper headlight beam under various condition...

Page 217: ...lighting system will operate when the head lamp is ON To turn off the AFLS turn the knob to the other position After turning the AFLS off headlamp swiveling no longer occurs but level ing operates con...

Page 218: ...al The more it rains the faster the wiper operates When the rain stops the wiper stops To vary the speed setting turn the speed control knob B LO Normal wiper speed HI Fast wiper speed NOTICE If there...

Page 219: ...any injury to the hands or other parts of the body Do not touch the upper end of the windshield glass facing the rain sensor Do not wipe the upper end of the windshield glass with a damp or wet cloth...

Page 220: ...in the front of the engine compartment on the passenger side OVI043099 CAUTION To prevent possible damage to the wipers or windshield do not operate the wipers when the windshield is dry To prevent da...

Page 221: ...opened the front or rear room lamp will stay on for approximately 20 minutes If the door is closed the lamps will go out in 30 sec onds The front and rear room lamps will go out immedi ately if the En...

Page 222: ...ear 1 Rear map lamp 2 Rear room lamp Press the button to turn the rear lamp on To turn the lamp off press the button again ROOM Pressing the button turns the rear room lamps on To turn the lamps off p...

Page 223: ...arning to passing vehi cles that the vehicle door is open Glove box lamp The glove box lamp comes on when the glove box is opened OVI049103 OVI043102 CAUTION The trunk room lamp comes on as long as th...

Page 224: ...132 4 Vanity mirror lamp Opening the lid of the vanity mirror will automatically turn on the mirror light OVI049105 CAUTION To prevent unnecessary charg ing system drain close the van ity mirror cove...

Page 225: ...sition is on and all doors and trunk are locked and closed the position light and head light will come on for 15 seconds if any of the below is performed When the door unlock button is pressed on the...

Page 226: ...f before operating the rear defroster The rear window defroster automati cally turns off after approximately 20 minutes or when the ignition switch is turned off To turn off the defroster press the re...

Page 227: ...system button 8 Air conditioning button 9 3 zone Driver passenger and rear side control button 10 Passenger s temperature control knob 11 Mode selection button 12 Climate information screen selection...

Page 228: ...ature NOTICE To turn the automatic operation off select any button of the following Mode selection button Front windshield defrost button Fan speed control button The selected function will be con tro...

Page 229: ...ture control to the desired position 4 Set the air intake control to the outside fresh air position 5 Set the fan speed control to the desired speed 6 If air conditioning is desired turn the air condi...

Page 230: ...ctivate or deactivate the rear climate control button on the rear armrest by using the RSE LOCKED button on the rear arm rest or in AVN Audio Video and Navigation Detailed information for AVN is descr...

Page 231: ...he Rear outlet vents may be weaker than the instrument panel vents for the long air duct in the front doors Mode selection Front button The mode selection button controls the direction of the air flow...

Page 232: ...the rear mode selection button the indicator on the 3 Zone button will be illuminated and you can adjust the rear mode individual ly If you press the 3 Zone button the indicator on the 3 Zone button...

Page 233: ...thumb wheel To close the vent rotate it left to the maximum position To open the vent rotate it right to the desired position Also you can adjust the direction of air delivery from these vents using...

Page 234: ...r s and rear temperature individual ly If you press the 3 Zone button the indicator on the 3 Zone button will be turned off and the front passenger s and rear temperature will be adjusted like the dri...

Page 235: ...pas senger compartment may become stale In addition prolonged use of the air conditioning with the recirculated air position selected will result in excessively dry air in the passenger compartment W...

Page 236: ...side the exhaust gas cutoff mode is automatically converted from the outside air position to the recircu lated air position to prevent exhaust gas from entering the vehicle NOTICE It should be noted t...

Page 237: ...sing the OFF button turns off the fan NOTICE For better sound quality fan speed may automatically slow down for a couple of minutes when you activate voice recognition or hands free Air conditioning P...

Page 238: ...ion button System operation Ventilation 1 Set the mode to the position 2 Set the air intake control to the outside fresh air position 3 Set the temperature control to the desired position 4 Set the fa...

Page 239: ...and adjust the temperature control to desired temperature Air conditioning 1 Start the engine Push the air con ditioning button 2 Set the mode to the position 3 Set the air intake control to the outsi...

Page 240: ...the passenger side of the vehicle This is a normal sys tem operation characteristic Operating the air conditioning sys tem in the recirculated air position provides maximum cooling how ever continual...

Page 241: ...d compressor lubricant When the amount of refrigerant is low the performance of the air con ditioning is reduced Overfilling also has a negative impact on the air con ditioning system Therefore if abn...

Page 242: ...nted air flow to become warm or hot To defog inside windshield 1 Select desired fan speed 2 Select desired temperature 3 Press the defrost button 4 The outside fresh air position will be selected auto...

Page 243: ...the windshield the air intake is controlled automatically according to certain conditions such as or position To cancel or return the defogging logic perform the following steps 1 Turn the Engine Star...

Page 244: ...stem operates when the heater or air conditioning is on This indicator illuminates when the auto defogging system senses the mois ture on the inside of the windshield and operates If more moisture is...

Page 245: ...ures mentioned above If the battery has been disconnected or discharged it resets to the auto defogging status NOTICE When the air conditioning is turned on and the outside air position is selected by...

Page 246: ...se the glove box after use STORAGE COMPARTMENTS WARNING Flammable materials Do not store cigarette lighters propane cylinders or other flammable explosive materials in the vehicle These items may catc...

Page 247: ...ove box for a long time WARNING Do not keep objects except sunglasses inside the sun glass holder Such objects can be thrown from the holder in the event of a sudden stop or an accident possibly injur...

Page 248: ...rage Cool and warm box if equipped To open the box pull up the lever 1 OVI043127 OVI049228L OVI039030 Type B Type B Type A OVI043187 OVI043188 To open the console storage push the open button After us...

Page 249: ...cooling mode if the drink temperature is high it takes a long time to cool the drink To use the cool ing mode efficiently put a cool drink in the box When you operate the warm ing mode if the drink t...

Page 250: ...s the air inlet at the cen ter of the rear seat and the air outlet at the inside of the trunk If the air inlet is blocked the effi ciency will be lower If the air inlet is blocked for a long time the...

Page 251: ...iquid in the cup holder while the vehicle is in motion If the hot liquid spills you could be burned Such a burn to the driver could lead to loss of control of the vehicle To reduce the risk of persona...

Page 252: ...it downward unsnap it from the bracket 1 and swing it to the side 2 To use the vanity mirror pull down the visor and slide the mirror cover 3 Adjust the sunvisor extension for ward or backward 4 The t...

Page 253: ...vide power for mobile telephones or other devices designed to operate with vehicle electrical systems The devices should draw less than 10 amps with the engine running OVI049141 CAUTION Close the mir...

Page 254: ...r outlet only when the engine is running and remove the accessory plug after use Using the accessory plug for prolonged periods of time with the engine off could cause the battery to discharge Only us...

Page 255: ...ettings 3 Select the Time Settings by rotating the controller on the cen ter console panel For more details please refer to the Digital Navigation System Manual that was supplied with your vehicle Clo...

Page 256: ...that the floor mats are securely attached to the vehi cle s floor mat anchor s before driving the vehicle Do not use ANY floor mat that cannot be firmly attached to the vehicle s floor mat anchors Do...

Page 257: ...wered auto matically when you shift the shift lever into R Reverse and raised automatically when you shift the shift lever from R Reverse into P Park CAUTION To prevent damage to the goods or the vehi...

Page 258: ...versal serial bus port or iPod port you can use an aux port to connect audio devices and a USB port to plug in a USB and an iPod port to plug in an iPod NOTICE When using a portable audio device conne...

Page 259: ...s antenna When the radio power switch is turned on while the Engine Start Stop Button is in either the ON or ACC position your car will receive both AM and FM broadcast signals through the antenna in...

Page 260: ...l you release the button MEDIA mode It will function as the FF REW button If the SEEK PRESET button is pressed for less than 0 8 seconds it will function as follows in each mode RADIO mode It will fun...

Page 261: ...tronic controlled suspension ECS 5 41 Advanced smart cruise control system 5 44 Smart cruise control speed 5 45 Smart cruise control vehicle to vehicle distance 5 49 Distance to distance vehicle senso...

Page 262: ...nti freeze in system 5 81 Do not let your parking brake freeze 5 81 Do not let ice and snow accumulate underneath 5 81 Carry emergency equipment 5 81 Vehicle load limit 5 82 Tire and loading informati...

Page 263: ...tting the engine idle in your garage even with the garage door open is a hazardous practice Never run the engine in your garage any longer than it takes to start the engine and back the car out Avoid...

Page 264: ...ound in the interior fur nishings in a vehicle contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause can cer and birth defects and repro ductive harm In addition cer tain fluids containe...

Page 265: ...a car into D Drive or R Reverse WARNING Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs Drinking and driving is danger ous Drunk driving is the num ber one contributor to the high way death toll each...

Page 266: ...a sudden stop or turn the steering wheel rapidly loose objects may drop on the floor and it could interfere with the opera tion of the foot pedals possi bly causing an accident Keep all things in the...

Page 267: ...thout the shift lever in P Park the Engine Start Stop Button does not turn to the OFF position but turns to the ACC position NOTICE When you turn off the engine the vehicle should be stopped ENGINE ST...

Page 268: ...P Park or the N Neutral posi tion For your safety start the engine with the shift lever in the P Park position NOTICE If you press the Engine Start Stop Button without depressing the brake pedal the...

Page 269: ...eering wheel while the vehi cle is in motion The presence of your hand or arm in this area could cause a loss of vehicle control an accident and serious bodily injury or death Do not place any movable...

Page 270: ...come on and if all doors are closed the chime will also sound for about 5 seconds The indicator will turn off while the vehicle is moving Keep the smart key in the vehicle when using the ACC posi tion...

Page 271: ...at a right angle When the stop lamp fuse is blown you can t start the engine normal ly Replace the fuse with a new one If you are not able to replace the fuse you can start the engine by pressing the...

Page 272: ...on a new vehicle may be somewhat abrupt AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OVI053009 U U U UP P P P D D D DO O O OW W W WN N N N The shift lever can be shifted freely Press the lock release button when shifting...

Page 273: ...et the parking brake fully and shut the engine off Unexpected and sudden vehicle movement can occur if these precautions are not followed in the order identified CAUTION To avoid damage to your transm...

Page 274: ...ars as appropriate NOTICE Always come to a complete stop before shifting into D Drive Sports Mode Whether the vehicle is stationary or in motion sports mode is selected by pushing the shift lever from...

Page 275: ...nsmission may not make the requested gear change if the next gear is outside of the allowable engine rpm range Continued Continued When driving on a slippery road push the shift lever into 2nd gear wh...

Page 276: ...shift lever into P Park when the vehicle is in motion Be sure the car is completely stopped before you attempt to shift into R Reverse or D Drive Never take the car out of gear and coast down a hill T...

Page 277: ...speeds when cor nering or turning Do not make quick steering wheel movements such as sharp lane changes or fast sharp turns The risk of rollover is greatly increased if you lose control of your vehic...

Page 278: ...ke pedal shift the shift lever to D Drive and release the parking brake Depress the accelerator gradually while releasing the service brakes When accelerating from a stop on a steep hill the vehicle m...

Page 279: ...s exces sive brake lining and pad wear and increased stopping distances When descending a long or steep hill shift to a lower gear and avoid continuous applica tion of the brakes Continuous brake appl...

Page 280: ...ng conditions or climates may cause a brake squeal when you first apply or lightly apply the brakes This is nor mal and does not indicate a problem with your brakes WARNING Brake wear This brake wear...

Page 281: ...e automatically Shift lever in P Park With the engine running depress the brake pedal and shift out of P Park to R Rear N Neutral or D Drive Shift lever in N Neutral With the engine running depress th...

Page 282: ...PB applied but doesn t release auto matically a warning will sound and a message will appear If the driver s seat belt is not fas tened and the engine hood in D gear or trunk in R gear is opened a war...

Page 283: ...of the parking brake Set the parking brake and make sure the shift lever is securely positioned in P Park Never allow anyone who is unfamiliar with the vehicle to touch the EPB switch If the EPB is re...

Page 284: ...sit uation It could damage the brake system and lead to an accident Continued If the parking brake warning light blinks when the EPB warning light is on press the switch then pull it up Once more pres...

Page 285: ...s the brakes applied after the vehicle comes to a complete stop when the shift lever is in D R or N The brakes release when throttle is applied CAUTION If there is a noise or burning smell after using...

Page 286: ...ress the accelerator pedal with the transmission in R Reverse D Drive or sports mode the AUTO HOLD will be released automatically and the vehicle will start to move The indicator changes from green to...

Page 287: ...ite and a warning sounds and a message will appear to inform you that EPB has been automatically engaged Continued Continued Before driving off again press foot brake pedal check the surround ing area...

Page 288: ...nate on the LCD display Also warning chime sounds once In that time apply the brake pedal If you did not apply the brake pedal when you release the Auto Hold by pressing the AUTO HOLD switch the notic...

Page 289: ...y braking always maintain a safe distance between you and objects ahead Vehicle speeds should always be reduced dur ing extreme road conditions The braking distance for cars equipped with an anti lock...

Page 290: ...l the force being delivered to the brakes NOTICE A click sound may be heard in the engine compartment when the vehi cle begins to move after the engine is started These conditions are normal and indic...

Page 291: ...continuously the ABS will be active continuously and the ABS warning light may illuminate Pull your car over to a safe place and stop the engine Restart the engine If the ABS warning light is off the...

Page 292: ...may be a malfunction in the brake sys tem Immediate attention is neces sary If at all possible cease driving the vehicle immediately If that is not pos sible use extreme caution while operating the v...

Page 293: ...ity Control System is function ing properly ESC operation ESC ON condition When the Engine Start Stop Button is turned ON ESC and ESC OFF indicator lights illuminate for approximately 3 sec onds then...

Page 294: ...ss the accelerator pedal deeply This is to maintain the sta bility and traction of the vehicle and does not indi cate a problem ESC operation off ESC OFF state This vehicle has 2 kinds of ESC off stat...

Page 295: ...ks when ever ESC is operating or illuminates when ESC fails to operate The ESC OFF indicator light comes on when the ESC is turned off with the button CAUTION Driving with varying tire or wheel sizes...

Page 296: ...start Assist Control HAC prevents the vehicle from rolling back by operating the brakes automatically for about 2 seconds The brakes are released when the accelerator pedal is depressed or after about...

Page 297: ...to normal taking care to keep the car under control at all times If the braking action does not return to normal stop as soon as it is safe to do so and call an authorized EQUUS dealer for assistance...

Page 298: ...lace the gear selector lever in P If your car is facing downhill turn the front wheels into the curb to help keep the car from rolling If your car is facing uphill turn the front wheels away from the...

Page 299: ...u turn off the User Settings Mode the ECO indicator is not dis played According to the User Settings Mode the background changes You can turn off the background in User Settings Mode ECO mode The ECO...

Page 300: ...n again If the system is activated Deceleration from release of accel erator pedal will result in less rapid fall in RPM revolutions per minute than in the NORMAL mode Up shifting is delayed NOTICE In...

Page 301: ...ode the NORMAL mode will be selected automatically Push the vehicle height control but ton again to select the NORMAL mode that makes the vehicle height lower than the HIGH mode The indi cator light i...

Page 302: ...Suspension malfunction warning message If ECS malfunction warning message comes on while driving ECS is not working properly We recommend that the system be checked by an authorized EQUUS dealer NOTIC...

Page 303: ...ge illuminates when there is no air in the suspension the vehicle height will be very low so do not drive the vehicle to protect it from the projections on the surface of the ground Take your vehicle...

Page 304: ...OFF when the smart cruise control is not in use to avoid inadver tently setting a speed Use the smart cruise control system only when traveling on open highways in good weath er Continued Continued D...

Page 305: ...luminate 2 Accelerate to the desired speed 20 mph 30 km h 113 mph 180 km h when there is no vehicle in front 0 mph 0 km h 113 mph 180 km h when there is a vehicle in front 3 Push the SET switch and re...

Page 306: ...h 10 km h Release the switch at the speed you want Push the SET switch and release it immediately The cruising speed will decrease by 1 0 mph 1 6 km h each time the SET switch is operat ed in this man...

Page 307: ...e cover is dirty or blocked with foreign matters When the vehicle is stopped for over 5 minutes The vehicle stops and go repeat edly for a long period of time The driver starts driving by depress ing...

Page 308: ...if the vehicle speed has dropped below approximately 19 mph 30 km h when there is no vehicle in front of your vehi cle NOTICE Always check the road conditions when pressing the RES switch to resume s...

Page 309: ...anges as follows For example if you drive at 56 mph 90 km h the distance maintains as follows Distance 4 approximately 170 feet Distance 3 approximately 131 feet Distance 2 approximately 106 feet Dist...

Page 310: ...tance from the vehicle ahead If the warning chime sounds actively adjust the vehicle speed as well as the distance to the vehicle ahead by depressing the accelerator or brake pedal Even if the warning...

Page 311: ...the system checked by an authorized EQUUS dealer CAUTION Do not install accessories around the sensor and do not replace the bumper by your self It may interfere with the sensor performance Always ke...

Page 312: ...ise control system may have limits to its ability to detect dis tance to the vehicle ahead due to road and traffic conditions On curves On curves the smart cruise control system may not detect a movin...

Page 313: ...suddenly Select the appropriate set speed on inclines and apply the brakes or accelerator pedal if necessary Lane changing A vehicle which moves into your lane from an adjacent lane cannot be rec ogni...

Page 314: ...or bicycles Vehicles offset to one side Slow moving vehicles or sudden decelerating vehicles Stopped vehicles Vehicles with small rear profile such as trailers with no loads A vehicle ahead cannot be...

Page 315: ...vehicle starts to move because it may not recog nize the stopped vehicle in front of you Always look out for pedestrians when your vehicle is maintaining a distance with the vehicle ahead Always be ca...

Page 316: ...ecessary Continued Continued As the smart cruise control system may not recognize complex driving situations always pay attention to driv ing conditions and control your vehicle speed For safe operati...

Page 317: ...le is leaving the lane If the sensor cannot detect the lane or if the vehicle speed does not exceed 43 mph 70 km h the LDWS won t warn you even though the vehicle leaves the lane If your vehicle has w...

Page 318: ...em operating condi tions are not satisfied When the vehicle speed is below 43 mph 70 km h When the sensor does not detect the lane line Yellow When there is a malfunction with the lane departure warni...

Page 319: ...lane for about 3 sec onds the pre safe seat belt provides haptic warning You can activate or deactivate this feature Refer to User Settings Mode in chapter 4 The LDWS does not operate when The driver...

Page 320: ...ot detect the lane because of fog heavy rain or heavy snow The surrounding of the inside rear view mirror temperature is high due to direct light The lane is very wide or narrow The lane marker is dam...

Page 321: ...icle and if the driver needs to operate of the brake pedal or the steering wheel the warning light illumi nates Immediately reduce your speed If the AVSM senses more danger the warning sound also oper...

Page 322: ...RNING The AVSM does not stop the vehicle completely and does not avoid collisions Always look ahead cautiously to pre vent unexpected and sudden situations from occurring WARNING The AVSM operates acc...

Page 323: ...istance to the vehicle ahead WARNING Even if there is a malfunction to the brake operation of the AVSM when you depress the brake pedal the brake oper ates normally AVSM brake operation does not opera...

Page 324: ...ane change assist When a vehicle approaches you at high speed the system will warn you 3 RCTA Rear cross traffic alert When your vehicle moves rear ward the sensor detects the approaching vehicle in t...

Page 325: ...state When the system is not used turn the system off by turning off the switch When the system is turned on the warning light will illuminate for 3 sec onds on the outside rearview mirror Warning ty...

Page 326: ...d a warning light will blink on the outside rearview mirror the head up display and a alarm will sound If you move the turn signal switch to the original position the second stage alert will be deacti...

Page 327: ...ear bumper If the system does not activate normally after removing the substances on the rear bumper consult an authorized EQUUS dealer If there is a problem with BSD the message will appear to notify...

Page 328: ...icle is out of the sensing range from behind your vehicle moves in the opposite direction away from your vehicle or moves slowly the warning is can celled The system may not operate prop erly due to o...

Page 329: ...near A flat trailer like vehicle is near When the other vehicle passes by very fast When changing lanes When going down or up a steep road where the height of the lane is differ ent When the other veh...

Page 330: ...d The window is severely polluted The windows are severely tinted This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause ha...

Page 331: ...ese com ponents In addition driving with your foot resting on the brake pedal may cause the brakes to overheat which reduces their effectiveness and may lead to more serious con sequences Take care of...

Page 332: ...The air conditioning system is operated by engine power so your fuel economy is reduced when you use it Open windows at high speeds can reduce fuel economy Fuel economy is less in crosswinds and headw...

Page 333: ...ght and left to clear the area around your front wheels Then shift back and forth between R Reverse and any forward gear in vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission Do not race the engine and...

Page 334: ...at speeds more than 35 mph 56 km h Spinning the wheels at high speeds when the vehicle is stationary could cause a tire to overheat which could result in tire damage that may injure bystanders OBH0580...

Page 335: ...ht Headlight operation when using windshield wipers is mandatory in some states Avoid staring directly at the head lights of oncoming vehicles You could be temporarily blinded and it will take several...

Page 336: ...gher than the bottom of the wheel hub Drive through any water slowly Allow adequate stopping distance because brake performance may be affected After driving through water dry the brakes by gently app...

Page 337: ...udden tire failure leading to accidents injuries and even death Always check tires for proper inflation before driv ing For proper tire pressures refer to Tires and wheels in section 8 Driving on tire...

Page 338: ...pply the brake gently It should be noted that installing tire chains on the tire will provide a greater driving force but will not prevent side skids NOTICE Tire chains are not legal in all states Che...

Page 339: ...m If they still make contact slow down until it stops Remove the AutoSock fabric snow chain as soon as you begin driving on cleared roads OVI053136 CAUTION Use a genuine HYUNDAI MOBIS parts and instal...

Page 340: ...it is recommended that a lower viscosity winter weight oil be used during cold weather See section 8 for recommendations If you aren t sure what weight oil you should use consult an authorized EQUUS...

Page 341: ...es or if the brakes are wet If there is a risk the parking brake may freeze apply it only temporarily while you put the gear selector lever in P and block the rear wheels so the car cannot roll Then r...

Page 342: ...um combined weight of occupants and cargo VEHICLE LOAD LIMIT OVI052200N 5 seater OVI052201N 4 seater The label located on the driver s door sill gives the original tire size cold tire pressures recomm...

Page 343: ...ight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs on your vehicle s placard 2 Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle 3 Subtract...

Page 344: ...t 410 kg Subtract Occupant B Weight 300 lbs 150 lbs 68 kg 2 136 kg C Available Cargo and 604 lbs Luggage weight 274 kg Example 1 A B C C190F02JM Item Description Total A Vehicle Capacity 904 lbs Weigh...

Page 345: ...Weight 342 kg Subtract Occupant B Weight 300 lbs 150 lbs 68 kg 2 136 kg C Available Cargo and 454 lbs Luggage weight 206 kg Example 1 A B C OBK059035N Item Description Total A Vehicle Capacity 754 lbs...

Page 346: ...rry items inside your vehicle like suitcases tools packages or anything else they are moving as fast as the vehicle If you have to stop or turn quickly or if there is a crash the items will keep going...

Page 347: ...ur vehicle can strike and injure occupants in a sudden stop or turn or in a crash Put items in the cargo area of your vehicle Try to spread the weight evenly Never stack items like suit cases inside t...

Page 348: ...you picked it up from your deal er plus any aftermarket equipment Cargo weight This figure includes all weight added to the Base Curb Weight including cargo and optional equipment GAW Gross axle weigh...

Page 349: ...5 89 Driving your vehicle We do not recommend using this vehicle for trailer towing TRAILER TOWING...

Page 350: ...over normally but does not start 6 4 Emergency starting 6 5 Jump starting 6 5 Push starting 6 6 If the engine overheats 6 7 Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS 6 9 Low tire pressure telltale 6 10 Lo...

Page 351: ...when the vehicle is stopped near the edge of a roadway Depress the flasher switch with the ignition switch in any position The flasher switch is located in the center console switch panel All turn si...

Page 352: ...e off the road as far as possible and park on firm level ground If you are on a divided highway do not park in the median area between the two traffic lanes 2 When the car is stopped turn on your emer...

Page 353: ...connections to be sure they are securely tight ened 5 Do not push or pull the vehicle to start it See instructions for Jump starting If engine turns over normally but does not start 1 Check fuel level...

Page 354: ...lt batteries in series or a 24 volt motor generator set WARNING Battery Keep all flames or sparks away from the battery The battery produces hydrogen gas which may explode if exposed to flame or spark...

Page 355: ...he correct battery terminals or the correct ground Do not lean over the bat tery when making connections 5 Start the engine of the vehicle with the booster battery and let it run at 2 000 rpm then sta...

Page 356: ...k to be sure the engine cooling fan is operating If the fan is not running turn the engine off 4 Check to see if the water pump drive belt is missing If it is not missing check to see that it is tight...

Page 357: ...t to the reser voir to bring the fluid level in the reservoir up to the halfway mark 7 Proceed with caution keeping alert for further signs of overheat ing If overheating happens again call an authori...

Page 358: ...an lead to tire failure Under inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life and may affect the vehicle s handling and stopping ability Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for pr...

Page 359: ...ne or more of your tires is signifi cantly under inflated The low tire pressure position telltale light will indicate which tire is significantly under inflated by illuminating the cor responding posi...

Page 360: ...tire pressure makes the vehicle unstable and can contribute to loss of vehicle control and increased braking distances Continued driving on low pres sure tires can cause the tires to overheat and fail...

Page 361: ...ure sensor mounted inside the tire behind the valve stem except for the spare tire You must use TPMS specific wheels It is recommended that you always have your tires serv iced by an authorized EQUUS...

Page 362: ...ccept any inter ference received including inter ference that may cause undesired operation WARNING Protecting TPMS Tampering with modifying or disabling the Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS com p...

Page 363: ...road and onto the shoulder before trying to change a tire The jack should be used on level firm ground If you cannot find a firm level place off the road call a tow ing service company for assistance...

Page 364: ...Jack han dle 1 Put the Jack handle 1 into the inside of tire hold down wing bolt 2 Turn the tire hold down wing bolt counterclockwise by the Jack han dle to utilize the principles of the lever and fu...

Page 365: ...ter clockwise one turn each in sequence of number but do not remove any nut until the tire has been raised off the ground WARNING Changing a tire To prevent vehicle movement while changing a tire alwa...

Page 366: ...e tire just clears the ground This measurement is approximately 30 mm 1 2 in Before removing the wheel lug nuts make sure the vehicle is sta ble and that there is no chance for movement or slippage WA...

Page 367: ...installed with their tapered small diameter ends directed inward Jiggle the tire to be sure it is completely seated then tighten the nuts as much as possible with your fin gers again 11 Lower the car...

Page 368: ...until it is correct Always reinstall the valve cap after checking or adjusting tire pressure If the cap is not replaced air may leak from the tire If you lose a valve cap buy another and install it a...

Page 369: ...should be replaced by the proper conventional tire and rim at the first opportunity The operation of this vehicle is not recommended with more than one compact spare tire in use at the same time WARN...

Page 370: ...are tire is installed Do not use tire chains on the com pact spare tire Because of the smaller size a tire chain will not fit properly This could damage the vehicle and result in loss of the chain Do...

Page 371: ...hicle the base plate of jack must be vertical under the lifting point 8 Shift into Reverse gear on vehicles with manual transmission or move the shift lever to the P position on vehicles with automati...

Page 372: ...ls off the ground If any of the loaded wheels or sus pension components are damaged or the vehicle is being towed with the rear wheels on the ground use a towing dolly under the rear wheels When being...

Page 373: ...type equipment Use wheel lift or flatbed equipment CAUTION Failure to place the transmis sion shift lever in N Neutral may cause internal damage to the transmission OVI069014 OVI069013 OVI059025N CAUT...

Page 374: ...uipped 1 Open the trunk and remove the towing hook from the tool case 2 Remove the hole cover by pressing the lower part of the cover on the front or rear bumper 3 Install the towing hook by turning i...

Page 375: ...he tow hooks to pull a vehicle out of mud sand or other conditions from which the vehicle cannot be driven out under its own power Avoid towing a vehicle heavier than the vehicle doing the towing The...

Page 376: ...More steering effort will be required because the power steer ing system will be disabled If you are driving down a long hill the brakes may overheat and brake performance will be reduced Stop often a...

Page 377: ...ng the Engine Start Stop Button in the ACC position A driver must be in the towed vehicle to oper ate the steering and brakes To avoid serious damage to the automatic transmission limit the vehicle sp...

Page 378: ...Checking the power steering fluid level 7 29 Checking the power steering hose 7 29 Washer fluid 7 30 Checking the washer fluid level 7 30 Air cleaner 7 31 Filter replacement 7 31 Climate control air...

Page 379: ...gnal light side marker light and front fog light bulb replacement 7 75 Side repeater light bulb replacement 7 81 Rear combination light bulb replacement 7 81 High mounted stop light 7 82 License plate...

Page 380: ...oir 4 Air cleaner 5 Engine oil dipstick 6 Engine oil filler cap 7 Windshield washer fluid reservoir 8 Fuse box 9 Power steering fluid reservoir 10 Jumper terminal The actual engine compartment in the...

Page 381: ...ry Owner s responsibility NOTICE Maintenance Service and Record Retention are the owner s responsi bility You should retain documents that show proper maintenance has been performed on your vehicle in...

Page 382: ...rized EQUUS dealer WARNING Maintenance work Performing maintenance work on a vehicle can be danger ous You can be seriously injured while performing some maintenance proce dures If you lack sufficient...

Page 383: ...the exhaust or any smell of exhaust fumes in the vehicle Check for vibrations in the steering wheel Notice any increased steer ing effort or looseness in the steer ing wheel or change in its straight...

Page 384: ...operation Clean wiper blades with clean cloth dampened with washer fluid Check headlight alignment Check muffler exhaust pipes shields and clamps Check the lap shoulder belts for wear and function Che...

Page 385: ...t or other corrosive materials are being used Driving on rough or muddy roads Driving in mountainous areas Extended periods of idling or low speed operation Driving for a prolonged period in cold temp...

Page 386: ...6 000 km or 36 months Add fuel additives 1 22 500 miles 36 000 km or 36 months 7 500 miles 12 000 km or 6 months Rotate tires Inspect air cleaner filter Inspect vacuum hose Inspect power steering flui...

Page 387: ...hedule and consult an authorized EQUUS dealer for details 3 Rear differential oil should be changed anytime rear differential have been submerged in water Inspect Inspect and if necessary adjust corre...

Page 388: ...Replace climate control air filter for evaporator and blower unit Replace engine oil and filter 45 000 miles 72 000 km or 72 months Add fuel additives 1 45 000 miles 72 000 km or 72 months NORMAL MAIN...

Page 389: ...Replace engine oil and filter 67 500 miles 108 000 km or 108 months Add fuel additives 1 67 500 miles 108 000 km or 108 months NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE CONT 1 If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not...

Page 390: ...ct front brake disc pads calipers Inspect propeller shaft Inspect rear brake disc pads Inspect steering gear box linkage boots lower arm ball joint upper arm ball joint Inspect suspension mounting bol...

Page 391: ...after every 15 000 miles 24 000 km or 24 months 4 Inspect power steering fluid Inspect EHPS Electronic Hydraulic Power Steering motor pump and hoses Continued 1 If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not a...

Page 392: ...motor pump and hoses Replace climate control air filter for evaporator and blower unit Replace spark plugs iridium coated Replace engine oil and filter 105 000 miles 168 000 km or 168 months Add fuel...

Page 393: ...0 miles 204 000 km or 204 months Add fuel additives 1 127 500 miles 204 000 km or 204 months Continued Replace climate control air filter for evaporator and blower unit Replace air cleaner filter Repl...

Page 394: ...ic Power Steering motor pump and hoses Replace climate control air filter for evaporator and blower unit Replace engine oil and filter 135 000 miles 216 000 km or 216 months Add fuel additives 1 135 0...

Page 395: ...QUUS dealer along with information on how to use them Do not mix other additives 2 Fuel filter Fuel tank air filter are considered to be maintenance free but periodic inspection is recommended for thi...

Page 396: ...severe driving conditions Refer to the chart below for the appropriate maintenance intervals R Replace I Inspect and after inspection clean adjust repair or replace if necessary MAINTENANCE ITEM MAIN...

Page 397: ...he fuel tank the filter may require replacement more frequently After installing a new filter run the engine for several minutes and check for leaks at the connections Fuel filters should be installed...

Page 398: ...ions the fluid should be changed at an authorized EQUUS dealer in accordance to the scheduled maintenance at the begin ning of this chapter NOTICE Automatic transmission fluid color is basically red A...

Page 399: ...spension mounting bolts Check the suspension connections for looseness or damage Retighten to the specified torque Steering gear box linkage boots lower arm ball joint With the vehicle stopped and eng...

Page 400: ...F and L If it is near or at L add enough oil to bring the level to F Do not overfill Use a funnel to help prevent oil from being spilled on engine com ponents Use only the specified engine oil Refer t...

Page 401: ...ORNIA PROPO SITION 65 WARNING Engine oil contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects and reproductive harm Used engine oil may cause irritation or cancer of the s...

Page 402: ...mage and could result in serious personal injury from escaping hot coolant or steam Turn the engine off and wait until it cools down Use extreme care when removing the radiator cap Wrap a thick towel...

Page 403: ...ed by an ethylene glycol based coolant to prevent corrosion and freezing DO NOT USE alcohol or methanol coolant or mix them with the spec ified coolant Do not use a solution that contains more than 60...

Page 404: ...p when the engine and radiator are hot Scalding hot coolant and steam may blow out under pressure causing serious injury CAUTION Put a thick cloth around the radiator cap before refilling the coolant...

Page 405: ...8 Never mix different types of fluid WARNING Brake fluid When changing and adding brake fluid handle it carefully Do not let it come in contact with your eyes If brake fluid should come in contact wit...

Page 406: ...cted by an authorized EQUUS dealer Use only the specified power steer ing fluid Refer to Recommended lubricants or capacities in section 8 Checking the power steering hose Check the connections for oi...

Page 407: ...ator coolant or antifreeze in the washer fluid reservoir Radiator coolant can severely obscure visibility when sprayed on the windshield and may cause loss of vehicle control or damage to paint and bo...

Page 408: ...when inspect ing the air cleaner element Clean the filter by using compressed air Main air cleaner 1 Push the top of the fastener to remove the cover 2 Loosen the air cleaner cover attaching clips and...

Page 409: ...r with the cover attaching clips Chamber air cleaner 1 Loosen the air cleaner cover attaching clips and open the cover 2 Replace the air cleaner filter after pulling up the locking tab 1 3 Lock the co...

Page 410: ...ecommended intervals Refer to Maintenance under severe usage conditions in this section CAUTION Do not drive with the air clean er removed this will result in excessive engine wear When removing the a...

Page 411: ...or a long period it should be inspected more fre quently and replaced earlier When you replace the climate control air fil ter replace it performing the follow ing procedure and be careful to avoid da...

Page 412: ...f the cover 4 Replace the climate control air fil ter 5 Reassemble in the reverse order of disassembly NOTICE When replacing the climate control air filter install it properly Otherwise the system may...

Page 413: ...ashes If the blades are not wiping properly clean both the win dow and the blades with a good cleaner or mild detergent and rinse thoroughly with clean water Blade replacement When the wipers no longe...

Page 414: ...ngle wiping MIST position within 20 sec onds and hold the switch until the wiper blade is in the fully up position Type A 1 Raise the wiper arm 2 Open the cover of the blade Press the clip behind the...

Page 415: ...position 6 Move the wiper switch to any posi tion and then to the OFF position Type B 1 Raise the wiper arm 2 Turn the wiper blade clip Then lift up the blade clip 3 Push the clip 1 and push up the w...

Page 416: ...7 39 Maintenance 4 Push down the wiper arm 3 and install the new blade assembly in the reverse order of removal 5 Return the wiper arm on the wind shield OSBL071002...

Page 417: ...ing a battery Keep lighted cigarettes and all other flames or sparks away from the battery Hydrogen a highly com bustible gas is always present in battery cells and may explode if ignit ed Keep batter...

Page 418: ...SITION 65 WARNING Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects and reproductive harm Batteri...

Page 419: ...he power trunk is not closed completely when the battery is removed When you remove the battery from the vehicle refer to Power trunk in sec tion 4 Always charge the battery fully to prevent battery c...

Page 420: ...cessories and stop the engine The negative battery cable must be removed first and installed last when the battery is disconnected Operation related to the bat tery should be done at an authorized EQU...

Page 421: ...in section 8 All specifications sizes and pres sures can be found on a label attached to the driver s side center pillar WARNING Tire underin flation Severe underinflation can lead to severe heat buil...

Page 422: ...AUTION Tire pressure Always observe the following Check tire pressure when the tires are cold After vehicle has been parked for at least three hours or hasn t been driven more than one mile 1 6 km sin...

Page 423: ...ly caused by incorrect tire pres sure improper wheel alignment out of balance wheels severe braking or severe cornering Look for bumps or bulges in the tread or side of tire Replace the tire if you fi...

Page 424: ...your wheels aligned again However if you notice unusual tire wear or your vehicle pulling one way or the other the alignment may need to be reset If you notice your vehicle vibrating when driving on...

Page 425: ...le or too much pressure in your tires This can lead to uneven wear and tire failure When replacing tires never mix radial and bias ply tires on the same car You must replace all tires including the sp...

Page 426: ...on slippery road surfaces Tires should be replaced when tread wear indicators appear To reduce the possibility of losing control slow down whenever there is rain snow or ice on the road Tire maintenan...

Page 427: ...the letters and num bers in the tire size designation mean Example tire size designation These numbers are provided as an example only your tire size designa tor could vary depending on your vehicle...

Page 428: ...e TIN Tire Identification Number Any tires that are over 6 years old based on the manufacturing date including the spare tire should be replaced by new ones You can find the manufacturing date on the...

Page 429: ...ing This number indicates the maximum load in kilograms and pounds that can be carried by the tire When replacing the tires on the vehicle always use a tire that has the same load rating as the factor...

Page 430: ...to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on spec ified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete A tire marked C may have poor traction perform ance Temperature A B C Th...

Page 431: ...he tire condition and pressure every 1 800 miles 3 000 km CAUTION It is not easy to recognize the tire damage with your own eyes But if there is the slight est hint of tire damage even though you cann...

Page 432: ...el oil and coolant but without passengers and cargo DOT Markings A code molded into the sidewall of a tire signifying that the tire is in compliance with the U S Department of Transportation motor veh...

Page 433: ...e Traction The friction between the tire and the road surface The amount of grip provided Tread The portion of a tire that comes into contact with the road Treadwear Indicators Narrow bands sometimes...

Page 434: ...ld be the same size and have the same load capacity as the original tires Snow tires should be installed on all four wheels other wise poor handling may result Snow tires should carry 4 psi 28 kPa mor...

Page 435: ...load carrying capacity as bias ply or bias belted tires of the same size and use the same recommended inflation pressure Mixing of radial ply tires with bias ply or bias belted tires is not recommende...

Page 436: ...s indicates an electrical problem Avoid using the system involved and imme diately consult an authorized EQUUS dealer Three kinds of fuses are used blade type for lower amperage rating car tridge type...

Page 437: ...htly into the clips The incomplete fastening fuse or relay may cause the vehicle wiring and electric systems damage and a possible fire Do not remove fuses relays and terminals fastened with bolts or...

Page 438: ...ents do not work and the fuses are OK check the fuse panel in the engine compartment If a fuse is blown it must be replaced Fuse switch Always put the transportation fuse switch at the ON position If...

Page 439: ...it fits loosely consult an authorized EQUUS dealer Main fuse If the main fuse is blown it must be removed as follows 1 Remove the fuse panel cover on the right side in the engine com partment 2 Remove...

Page 440: ...ng When you inspect the fuse panel in your vehicle refer to the fuse panel label Fuse relay panel description Inside the fuse relay panel covers you can find the fuse relay label describing fuse relay...

Page 441: ...Maintenance 64 7 OVI073108N Driver s side instrument fuse panel...

Page 442: ...RH Passenger Door Lamp Passenger Door Mood Lamp Rear Door Lamp LH RH Rear Door Mood Lamp LH RH Instrument Cluster Driver IMS Control Module BCM Analogue Clock LCD Panel Switch A C Control Module Data...

Page 443: ...ontrol Module Electro Chromic Mirror A T Console Switch A CON 10A A C Control Module AQS Sensor Driver IMS Control Module Relax Module Driver Passenger CCS Control Module Driver Passenger Seat Warmer...

Page 444: ...rotected P TRUNK 30A Power Trunk Lid Control Module P SEAT PASS 30A Relax Module RH SAFETY POWER WINDOW 30A Passenger Power Window Module Rear Power Window Module RH LH SAFETY POWER WINDOW 30A Driver...

Page 445: ...Maintenance 68 7 OVI073160N Passenger s side instrument fuse panel...

Page 446: ...ar Power Outlet 5 5 Seat Rear Console Lamp 5 5 Seat Rear Power Outlet 1 2 6 4 Seat INTERIOR LAMP 10A E R Junction Box Power Outlet Relay FR Front Room Lamp O S HDL RR 15A Rear Power Door Latch RH Rear...

Page 447: ...Maintenance 70 7 OVI073107N OVI073109N Engine compartment sub fuse panel Engine compartment main fuse panel...

Page 448: ...trol Module HORN 15A Horn Relay EPB 2 15A Electric Parking Brake Module EPB 1 15A Electric Parking Brake Module A CON 10A A C Control Module BLOWER 40A Blower Relay PRESAFETY SEAT BELT LH 40A Driver P...

Page 449: ...INJECTOR IG1 10A Injector Drive Box H LAMP LH 15A Head Lamp LH H LAMP RH 15A Head Lamp RH 3 SENSOR 10A ECM F Pump Relay Camshaft Position Sensor BANK1 BANK2 Intake Exhaust 2 SENSOR 10A Canister Close...

Page 450: ...HEATER DRV DR LOCK PASS P TRUNK Leak Current Autocut Device I P POWER RH 60A I P Junction Box RH Fuse USB CHARGE P SEAT RR SUNROOF O S HDL RR LEG SUPPORT RR S HEATER PASS O S HDL PASS S HEATER RR C F...

Page 451: ...e parking brake ensure that the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position and turn off the lights to avoid sudden movement of the vehi cle and burning your fingers or receiving an electric shock...

Page 452: ...rker light 5 Front turn signal light 6 Front fog light 1 Open the hood 2 Disconnect the negative battery cable 3 Push the top of the fastener to remove the cover 4 Remove the cover 5 Pull out the cove...

Page 453: ...Maintenance 76 7 7 Remove the fastener and screw under the wheel arch 8 Pull out the bumper 9 Remove 4 fasteners on the grille and the bolt OVI079102L OVI079103L OVI079104L OVI079105L...

Page 454: ...he clips on the inside of the front bumper 12 If you want to replace the right side head lamp remove the bolts then remove the air cleaner 13 Remove the mounting bolts 14 Pull the headlight assembly o...

Page 455: ...er as halogen incandes cent lamps If a headlamp goes out after a period of operation but will immediately relight when the head lamp switch is cycled it is likely the HID lamp needs to be replaced HID...

Page 456: ...zed gas that will produce fragment of glass if broken Always handle them carefully and avoid scratches and abra sions If the bulbs are lit avoid contact with liquids Continued Continued Never touch th...

Page 457: ...22 Connect the headlight bulb sock et connector 23 Install the headlight bulb cover by turning it clockwise 24 Connect the power connector s to the back of the headlight assembly 25 Reinstall the head...

Page 458: ...d by an authorized EQUUS dealer Side repeater light bulb replacement if equipped If the light bulb is not operating have the vehicle checked by an authorized EQUUS dealer Rear combination light bulb r...

Page 459: ...an authorized EQUUS dealer Turn signal stop and tail light If the light is not operating have the vehicle checked by an authorized EQUUS dealer High mounted stop light 1 Remove the rear seat 5 Seater...

Page 460: ...sen the mounting bolts then remove 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 disconnect the main connector OVI073121N...

Page 461: ...onnector 7 Remove the side seat 4 Seater 1 Disconnect the negative battery cable 2 Remove the rear seat cushion 3 Loosen the mounting bolts then remove the rear seat back Tightening torque 34 3 53 9 N...

Page 462: ...connect the connectors and hose 2 Remove the rear package tray trim 1 Remove the rear door scuff trim 2 Loosen the mounting screw then remove the rear wheel house trim OVI071129N OVI071130N OVI071131N...

Page 463: ...loosen the mounting screw 4 Remove the rear pillar trim 5 Push the hook remove the rear seat belt cover 6 Remove the rear seat belt lower anchor Tightening torque 39 2 53 9 N m 4 0 5 5 kgf m 28 9 39 8...

Page 464: ...ce the high mounted stop light 1 Remove the high mounted stop lamp after removing screws 2 Install a new light 4 Installation Install in the reverse order of removal License plate lamp replace ment 1...

Page 465: ...ove the trunk lid latch cover 1 4 Using a screwdriver remove the trunk lid switch 2 and disconnect the connector 5 Detach the clip and fastener 3 then remove the trunk lid cover 4 6 Remove the clips a...

Page 466: ...d trim 8 Remove the nuts and disconnect the connectors 9 Remove the bolts and remove the trunk key hold OVI071158N CAUTION Be careful not to damage to the fasteners between the trunk lid trim and trun...

Page 467: ...reverse of removal Interior light bulb replacement 1 Using a flat blade screwdriver gently pry the lens from the interi or light housing 2 Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out OVI071156N OVI071...

Page 468: ...ating have the vehicle checked by an authorized EQUUS dealer NOTICE If the luggage lamp does not oper ate have the vehicle checked by an authorized EQUUS dealer WARNING Prior to working on the Interio...

Page 469: ...deposits can damage your vehicle s finish if not removed immediately Even prompt washing with plain water may not completely remove all these deposits A mild soap safe for use on painted surfaces may...

Page 470: ...the vehicle does not yet need wax ing OJB037800 CAUTION Water washing in the engine compartment including high pressure water washing is not recommended It may cause the failure of electrical circuit...

Page 471: ...maintenance Corrosive materials used for ice and snow removal and dust control may collect on the underbody If these materials are not removed acceler ated rusting can occur on underbody parts such as...

Page 472: ...he owner s coopera tion and assistance is also required Common causes of corrosion The most common causes of corro sion on your car are Road salt dirt and moisture that is allowed to accumulate undern...

Page 473: ...de of your car at least once a month and be sure to clean the underside thoroughly when winter is over When cleaning underneath the car give particular attention to the components under the fenders an...

Page 474: ...coloration If they do contact the interior parts wipe them off immediately See the instructions for the proper way to clean vinyl Cleaning the upholstery and inte rior trim Vinyl Remove dust and loose...

Page 475: ...or re dye the webbing because this may weaken it Cleaning the interior window glass If the interior glass surfaces of the vehicle become fogged that is cov ered with an oily greasy or waxy film they...

Page 476: ...ystem To prevent the vehicle from mis firing during dynamometer test ing turn the Electronic Stability Control ESC system off by pressing the ESC switch After dynamometer testing is completed turn the...

Page 477: ...ust emissions while maintaining good vehicle per formance Vehicle modifications This vehicle should not be modi fied Modification of your vehicle could affect its performance safety or durability and...

Page 478: ...ine exhaust and a wide vari ety of automobile components and parts including compo nents found in the interior fur nishings in a vehicle contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to c...

Page 479: ...nding steep grades in gear with the ignition off Do not operate the engine at high idle speed for extended periods 5 minutes or more Do not modify or tamper with any part of the engine or emission con...

Page 480: ...See www dtsc ca gov hazardouswaste perchlorate Notice to California Vehicle Dismantlers Perchlorate containing materials such as air bag inflators seatbelt pretensioners and keyless remote entry batte...

Page 481: ...and wheels 8 3 Recommended lubricants and capacities 8 4 Recommended SAE viscosity number 8 5 Vehicle identification number VIN 8 6 Vehicle certification label 8 6 Tire specification and pressure lab...

Page 482: ...Wattage Bulb Cap Headlights Low HID 35 D1S PK32d 2 Headlights High 55 H7 PX26d Front turn signal lights LED Position lights LED Side repeater lights LED Front fog lights LED Welcome light LED Rear fo...

Page 483: ...necessary to keep them properly inflated Normal load Up to 3 persons CAUTION When replacing tires use the same size originally supplied with the vehicle Using tires of a different size can damage the...

Page 484: ...icult to measure in everyday driving but in a year s time they can offer significant cost and energy savings 3 If the API service SM engine oil is not available in your country you are able to use API...

Page 485: ...Proceed to select the rec ommended oil viscosity from the chart CAUTION Always be sure to clean the area around any filler plug drain plug or dipstick before check ing or draining any lubricant This...

Page 486: ...number is punched on the floor under the front passenger s seat To check the number open the cover The VIN is also on a plate attached to the top of the dashboard The number on the plate can easily b...

Page 487: ...river s side center pillar gives the tire pres sures recommended for your car The engine number is stamped on the engine block as shown in the drawing The refrigerant label is located on the underside...

Page 488: ...wing Eastern Region Connecticut Delaware Maine Massachusetts New Hampshire New Jersey New York Pennsylvania Rhode Island Vermont Eastern Region 1122 Cranbury South River Road Jamesburg NJ 08831 877 37...

Page 489: ...nvestiga tion and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your...

Page 490: ...Index I...

Page 491: ...system ABS 5 29 Appearance care 7 92 Exterior care 7 92 Interior care 7 92 Armrest rear seat 3 21 ASCC LDWS mode 4 72 Ashtray 4 158 Audio remote control 4 168 Auto defogging system 4 152 Auto hold 5...

Page 492: ...ies Lubricants 8 4 Card key 4 4 Care Exterior care 7 92 Interior care 7 97 Tire care 7 44 Center console storage 4 154 Central door lock switch 4 15 Certification label 8 6 Chains Tire chains 5 79 Che...

Page 493: ...e integrated control system 5 39 ECO mode 5 39 SNOW mode 5 40 SPORT mode 5 40 Driver position memory system 4 38 Driver s air bag 3 57 Driving at night 5 75 Driving in flooded areas 5 76 Driving in th...

Page 494: ...4 164 Fluid Brake fluid 7 28 Power steering fluid 7 29 Washer fluid 7 30 Fog light 4 123 Front seat adjustment 3 4 Fuel Economy 4 94 Fuel filler lid 4 32 Fuel gauge 4 69 Fuel requirements 1 3 Fuse sw...

Page 495: ...display control 4 66 Instrument panel fuse 7 70 Instrument panel overview 2 5 Interior care 7 97 Interior features 4 158 Ashtray 4 158 Aux USB and iPod port 4 166 Bag hanger 4 164 Clock 4 163 Clothes...

Page 496: ...mputer mode 4 72 Turn by turn mode 4 73 User settings mode 4 75 Warning messages 4 83 LCD display control 4 66 LCD modes 4 71 Light bulbs 7 74 Lighting 4 119 AFLS Adaptive Front Lighting System 4 125...

Page 497: ...utside temperature gauge 4 70 Overheating 6 7 Owner maintenance 7 6 Parking assist system 4 112 Parking light position 4 121 Passenger s air bag 3 57 Power brakes 5 19 Power outlet 4 161 Power steerin...

Page 498: ...river position memory system 4 38 Front seat adjustment 3 4 Headrest front seat 3 8 Headrest rear seat 3 17 Rear seat adjustment 3 11 Seat cooler front seat 3 9 Seat cooler rear seat 3 21 Seat warmer...

Page 499: ...steering 4 40 Tire and loading information label 5 82 Tire chains 5 79 Tire pressure monitoring system TPMS 6 9 Tire rotation 7 47 Tire specification and pressure label 8 7 Tires and wheels 7 44 8 3 C...

Page 500: ...fication label 5 86 Tire and loading information label 5 82 Vehicle weight 5 88 Warning light 4 96 Warning messages 4 83 Washer fluid 7 30 Welcome system 4 133 Headlight 4 133 Interior light 4 133 Pud...

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