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All information in this Owner’s Manual is up to date
at the time of publication. However, HYUNDAI
reserves the rights to change the contents at any
time in order to carry out our policy of continual
product improvements.

This manual applies to all models, including
descriptions of options and standard equipment.
Thus, you may find that some contents in this man-
ual do not apply to your specific vehicle.

Summary of Contents for EQUUS 2016

Page 1: ...r s Manual is up to date at the time of publication However HYUNDAI reserves the rights to change the contents at any time in order to carry out our policy of continual product improvements This manua...

Page 2: ...y the U S Department of Transportation and other federal state agencies TWO WAY RADIO OR CELLULAR TELEPHONE INSTALLATION Your vehicle is equipped with elec tronic components including an elec tronic f...

Page 3: ...result in vehicle damage NOTICE WARNING indicates a haz ardous situation which if not avoided may result in death or serious injury WARNING CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided...

Page 4: ...satisfaction from your new car We also recommend you to have services and maintenance of your car from an authorized EQUUS dealer Our EQUUS dealers are prepared to provide high quality maintenance ser...

Page 5: ...it or used auto parts are not covered by the HYUNDAI New Vehicle Limited Warranty or any other HYUNDAI warranties In addition any damage or failure of HYUNDAI Genuine Parts caused by other imitated co...

Page 6: ...ation that you wish to read at a glance Your safety and the safety of others is very important This Owner s Manual provides you with many safe ty precautions and operating proce dures This information...

Page 7: ...cates the action pressing turning etc or outcome of an operation NOTICE F7 Introduction CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury CAUTION DANG...

Page 8: ...y problems including hard starting rough running before the engine warm up illumination of the Malfunction Indicator Light and dam age to the fuel system engine con trol system and emission control sy...

Page 9: ...ther metallic additives con tained fuels may cause vehicle and engine dam age or cause plugging misfiring poor acceleration engine stalling catalyst melting abnormal corrosion life cycle reduction etc...

Page 10: ...he engine and to enhance performance of the Emission Control System For more information on TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline please go to the website www toptiergas com For drivers who do not regularly use...

Page 11: ...properly Do not tow a trailer for the first 1 200 miles 2 000 km V VE EH HI IC CL LE E B BR RE EA AK K I IN N P PR RO OC CE ES SS S F11 Introduction Items contained in motor vehi cles or emitted from...

Page 12: ...kled fastened How far if at all the driver was depressing the accelerator and or brake pedal and How fast the vehicle was travel ing These data can help provide a bet ter understanding of the circum s...

Page 13: ...system of your vehicle Convenient features of your vehicle Multimedia system Driving your vehicle What to do in an emergency Maintenance Specifications Consumer information and Reporting safety defec...

Page 14: ...32 Child restraint system 2 33 Rear Facing child restraint 2 35 Forward Facing child restraints 2 35 Air bag Advanced supplemental restraint system 2 42 How the air bag system operates 2 43 SRS compo...

Page 15: ...k 3 24 Windows 3 28 Power Windows 3 29 Hood 3 33 Opening the Hood 3 33 Closing the Hood 3 33 Fuel filler lid 3 34 Opening the Fuel Filler Lid 3 34 Closing the Fuel Filler Lid 3 34 Sunroof 3 37 Sliding...

Page 16: ...111 Turn signals and lane change signals 3 112 Front fog light 3 113 Daytime running light 3 113 Headlight leveling device 3 113 AFLS Adaptive Front Lighting System 3 114 Wipers and washer 3 115 Winds...

Page 17: ...Stop Button 5 7 Engine Start Stop Button position 5 7 Starting the engine 5 9 Automatic transmission 5 11 Automatic transmission operation 5 12 Good driving practices 5 15 Brake system 5 17 Power bra...

Page 18: ...e rain 5 70 Driving in flooded areas 5 70 Off road driving 5 70 Highway driving 5 71 Winter driving 5 72 Snowy or icy conditions 5 72 Use high quality ethylene glycol coolant 5 74 Check battery and ca...

Page 19: ...e spare tire 6 13 Changing tires 6 13 Jack label 6 19 Towing 6 20 Towing service 6 20 Removable towing hook 6 22 Emergency towing 6 22 Engine compartment 7 4 Maintenance services 7 5 Owner s responsib...

Page 20: ...Tire terminology and definitions 7 52 All season tires 7 54 Summer tires 7 54 Snow tires 7 54 Tire chains 7 55 Radial ply tires 7 55 Fuses 7 56 Inner panel fuse replacement 7 57 Engine compartment fu...

Page 21: ...ed SAE viscosity number 8 5 Vehicle identification number VIN 8 6 Vehicle certification label 8 6 Tire specification and pressure label 8 6 Engine number 8 7 Refrigerant label 8 7 Consumer information...

Page 22: ...overview 1 4 Inside door handle Driver s seat control Driver position memory system button Power window switch Outside rearview mirror control Fuel filler lid opener Trunk lid release switch or power...

Page 23: ...3 37 5 Outside rearview mirror 3 58 6 Door locks 3 14 7 Tires and wheels 7 42 8 3 8 Headlamps 3 111 7 70 9 Front fog light 3 113 7 70 E EX XT TE ER RI IO OR R O OV VE ER RV VI IE EW W 1 2 Your vehicle...

Page 24: ...Trunk 3 18 4 Rear combination light 7 75 5 Rearview camera 3 107 6 Parking assist system 3 102 7 Towing hook 6 22 8 Fuel filler lid 3 34 9 Door locks 3 14 10 Window 3 28 1 3 Your vehicle at a glance 0...

Page 25: ...10 HUD Head up display on off button 3 100 11 ESC Electronic stability control off button 5 28 12 Trunk lid release switch or power trunk main control switch 3 18 3 19 13 EPB Electric parking brake sw...

Page 26: ...Shift lever 5 11 10 Climate control system seat 2 9 11 Multi view camera system on off button 3 108 12 Vehicle height control button 5 36 13 Rear curtain folding button 3 152 14 Center console storag...

Page 27: ...5 6 Engine oil filler cap 7 25 7 Windshield washer fluid reservoir 7 32 8 Fuse box 7 56 9 Power steering fluid reservoir 7 31 10 Jump start connector 6 4 11 Chamber air cleaner 7 34 E EN NG GI IN NE E...

Page 28: ...tem 2 33 Rear Facing child restraint 2 35 Forward Facing child restraints 2 35 Air bag Advanced supplemental restraint system 2 42 How the air bag system operates 2 43 SRS components and functions 2 4...

Page 29: ...adjustment 10 Head restraint height adjustment 11 Climate control system seat Rear seat 12 Seat sliding forward or backward adjustment with seatback angle adjustment 13 Climate control system seat 14...

Page 30: ...belt in an accident or a sudden stop Serious or fatal internal injuries may result because the seat belt does not normally operate WARNING Driver s seat Never attempt to adjust the seat position whil...

Page 31: ...or components NOTICE 2 4 Safety system of your vehicle Do not adjust the seat while fastening a seat belt Moving the seat cushion forward may apply strong pressure on the abdomen While adjusting the s...

Page 32: ...er the front part Pull up the rear portion of the control switch up to raise the rear part of the seat cushion or pull it down to lower the rear part Release the switch once the seat is adjusted as de...

Page 33: ...nt of a collision 2 6 Safety system of your vehicle OVI035006N OVI035103N For maximum effects in case of an accident the median height of a head restraint should be adjusted to the gravity center of t...

Page 34: ...wer the head restraint Release the switch once the head restraint is adjusted as desired If you recline the seatback towards the front with the head restraint and seat cushion raised the head restrain...

Page 35: ...t height other than from the highest Do not force it It causes damage to the head restraint NOTICE 2 8 Safety system of your vehicle OVI035102N When a head restraint is not securely installed a head r...

Page 36: ...n the seat cushions and on seatbacks While the engine is running press the rear portion of the button to cool or warm the driver s or the front pas senger s seats When the operation of the climate sys...

Page 37: ...perly Do not leave materials such as plastic bags or newspapers under the seats The air vent hole may not properly operate because the air intake is blocked When the air vent hole does not operate res...

Page 38: ...essary Do not press two power seat control switches or more at the same time Doing so may fail the electric motor or components Do not operate the rear power seat when a child restraint is installed N...

Page 39: ...position is adjusted as desired Easy access switch Your vehicle is equipped with the easy access system to enhance con venience of rear seat occupants When opening the rear door the rear seats will a...

Page 40: ...the seatback reclines Type B C Additional switches are equipped to move the front passenger s seat for ward and backwards 1 and recline the seatback 2 Type D By pressing the switch the front pas senge...

Page 41: ...the L switch The lumbar support can be adjusted by controlling the lumbar support switch Press the front portion of the switch 1 to increase support or the rear portion of the switch 2 to decrease su...

Page 42: ...ards Rear relaxation seat system Press the switch 3 The front passenger s seat and the right rear seat will reset to its original position Upon being reset there will be a beeping sound Press the swit...

Page 43: ...Then the right rear seat cushion will move forward and the leg support will rise up Re pressing the switch while adjusting the seats will stop the system Upon being reset there will be a beeping sound...

Page 44: ...to raise or lower a head restraint Release the switch once the head restraint is adjusted as desired 2 17 Safety system of your vehicle 02 OVI035021N OVI035023N For maximum effects in case of an accid...

Page 45: ...st the head restraint so it prop erly supports the head and neck Wing out For an occupant s comfort the head restraint of rear seats excluding the rear center seat can curve inwards Armrest if equippe...

Page 46: ...e the covers after usage Climate control system seat if equipped This cools or warms the rear seats by blowing air through small air vents on the seats and seatbacks 2 19 Safety system of your vehicle...

Page 47: ...nged period of time without turning ON the climate control system may reduce performance of the climate control system seat When cleaning the seats do not use an organic solvent such as thinner benzen...

Page 48: ...Make sure that a belt webbing is straight and untwisted Be careful not to damage a belt webbing or other compo nents When the belt webbing or other components is dam aged replace it WARNING A seat be...

Page 49: ...t in a buckle of other seats It is very dangerous and you may not be properly protected by the seat belt Do not unfasten the seat belt or do not repeatedly fasten and unfasten the seat belt while driv...

Page 50: ...locks into the buckle The seat belt automatically adjusts to the proper length only after the lap por tion of the belt is manually adjusted so that it fits snugly around your body If you lean forward...

Page 51: ...an appropriate height Never fasten the shoulder portion of the belt over your neck or face Improper fasten ing may cause serious injury in an accident Continued WARNING Continued Failure to replace a...

Page 52: ...ly fits over an occupant s body in case of a frontal collision The pre tensioner seat belts will activate in a crash over a certain scale When the vehicle suddenly stops or when an occupant abruptly l...

Page 53: ...zard Although it is non toxic the fine dust may cause skin irritation and should not be inhaled for a prolonged peri od of time Thoroughly Wash all exposed skin areas after an accident in which a pre...

Page 54: ...designed to operate only one time After activation pre tensioner seat belts must be replaced All seat belts of any type should always be replaced after a col lision The pre tensioner seat belt assembl...

Page 55: ...detected Have the system checked when The warning light illuminates while driving In order to maximize occupants safety the pre safe seat belt system operates as below The seat belt is tightened when...

Page 56: ...fer to the Child Restraint Systems chapter All occupants of the vehicle must and always fasten their seat belts Seat belts and child restraints reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury in the event...

Page 57: ...snug across the shoulder and chest to safely restrain the child Often check belt fastening A child s squirming may move the belt out of position Children are best protected in the event of an accident...

Page 58: ...ould be used to trans port an injured person Before doing this you should consult a physician for recommendation One person per belt A single seat belt should never be fastened over two people includi...

Page 59: ...tergents or abrasives should not be used because they may damage and weaken the fabric When to replace seat belts An entire seat belt assembly should be replaced after an accident This should be done...

Page 60: ...the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards FMVSS A child restraint is generally designed to be secured in a seat by a lap belt lap shoulder belts or a LATCH system A child may be injured or killed in...

Page 61: ...n seri ous injury of a child inside Even very young children may inadvertently move the vehi cle entangle themselves in a window frame or lock them selves or others inside the vehicle Continued Contin...

Page 62: ...hild restrained in a rear fac ing restraint as long as a child is under the height weight limits of a child restraint It is the best way to keep them safe Once your child out grows the rear facing chi...

Page 63: ...ollision when the child restraint is not properly anchored to the vehi cle or when the child is not properly secured in the child restraint Before installing a child restraint read the instructions su...

Page 64: ...do not hear any clicking sound repeat the steps 3 and 4 5 Tighten the belt as secure as pos sible by slightly tugging it on the child restraint while retracting the shoulder portion of the belt back...

Page 65: ...OVI035034N 5 seater Automatic locking mode A lap shoulder belt automatical ly resets to be in the Emergency Locking mode whenever the belt is fully retracted Therefore must fol low the 7 steps on the...

Page 66: ...WARNING Tether strap Never install more than one child restraint to a single tether anchor or to a single lower anchor The increased load caused by multiple child restraints may break the tether or lo...

Page 67: ...CH anchors are located between the seatback and the seat cushion Follow instructions of the child restraint manufacturer to prop erly install a LATCH or LATCH com patible child restraint Upon installi...

Page 68: ...stem is under 65 lbs 30 kg How to calculate the child restraint weight Child restraint weight 65 lbs 30 kg Child weight NOTICE NOTICE 2 41 Safety system of your vehicle 02 LATCH lower anchors LATCH lo...

Page 69: ...EN NT TA AL L R RE ES ST TR RA AI IN NT T S SY YS ST TE EM M 2 42 Safety system of your vehicle The actual air bags in the vehicle may differ from the illustration OVI035037N Even in vehicles with ai...

Page 70: ...ly The speed of air bag inflation is extremely fast because a collision instantly requires to inflate the air bag between an occupant and the vehicle struc tures before the occupant strikes with the v...

Page 71: ...straint in the front passenger s seat Never place a rear facing child restraint in the front passenger s seat When an air bag deploys it would impact the rear facing child restraint causing serious or...

Page 72: ...13 Driver s and front passenger s seat belt buckle sensors 14 Anchor pre tensioner assembly The SRSCM continually monitors all SRS components while the Engine Start Stop Button is ON to determine if a...

Page 73: ...air bag deployment tear seams which are directly molded under the pad cover will break apart under pressure Opening of the cover allows full inflation of air bags 2 46 Safety system of your vehicle W...

Page 74: ...35119N Driver s front air bag 3 OVI035120N Passenger s front air bag Do not install or place any accessories drink holder CD holder sticker etc on the front passenger s panel above the glove box in wh...

Page 75: ...g air bag deployment may cause skin or eye irrita tion as well as aggravate asth ma for some occupants Thoroughly wash all exposed skin areas with warm water and mild soap after an acci dent in which...

Page 76: ...tions is on the seat the occupant classification sensor can detect it and cause the air bag to turn OFF Front passenger seat adult occupants who are properly seated and wearing the seat belt properly...

Page 77: ...ator may turn ON or OFF when a child under age 13 with or without child restraint sits in the front passenger s seat This is a normal condition Conditions to operate the occupant classification system...

Page 78: ...ont passenger s seat or in the seatback pocket Never place feet on the front passenger seatback Never slant forward sitting the hips on the edge of the seat NEVER ride with the seatback reclined when...

Page 79: ...tton or start ing the engine When the front passen ger seat is occupied the OCS classifies the front passenger in a few seconds i 2 52 Safety system of your vehicle OVI035127N Proper position Do not a...

Page 80: ...nt passen ger s seat the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator may flash ON and OFF for a few sec onds enabling and disabling the front passenger s air bag Continued Continued Do not sit over a sharp object...

Page 81: ...he SRS air bag warn ing light will illuminate on the instrument panel This is because the front passenger s air bag is connected with the occupant classification system When there is a malfunction of...

Page 82: ...ur vehicle is equipped with the occupant classification sys tem in the front passenger s seat The occupant classification system detects the front passenger s seat occupation and deactivates the front...

Page 83: ...utions about seat belts air bags and occupants safety in this manual Continued Continued To reduce the possibilities of serious or fatal injury and receive the maximum safety benefit from your restrai...

Page 84: ...bags will inflate only once Seat belts must be fastened at all times Continued Continued Front air bags are not designed to deploy in side rear impacts or a rollover In addition front air bags will no...

Page 85: ...al injury in a crash All occupants should put their seatback upright sit on the center of the seat cush ion with their seat belt fas tened legs comfortably extended and their feet on the floor unless...

Page 86: ...e air bag all occupants should sit in an upright posi tion with a seat belt properly fastened The driver s hands should be placed on the steer ing wheel in the 9 00 o clock and 3 00 o clock position T...

Page 87: ...uding the rear center seat should sit in an upright position with the seat belts properly fastened Importantly children should sit in a proper child restraint in a rear seat When a child is seated in...

Page 88: ...3 Side impact sensor front 4 Side impact sensor rear Why is an air bag not inflated in a collision There are certain types of accidents in which the air bag would not pro vide additional protection T...

Page 89: ...may not deploy when they should causing severe injury or death Therefore do not attempt to modify or repair the air bag sensors Have the vehicle checked and repaired by an authorized EQUUS dealer Prob...

Page 90: ...a suf ficient impact When the vehicle chassis is impact ed by a bump or an object on a rough road the air bags may deploy Be careful to avoid inadvertent air bag deployment while driving on a rough r...

Page 91: ...ay not deploy any air bags Just before an impact drivers tend to heavily depress a brake pedal Such heavy braking lowers the front portion of the vehicle possi bly causing it to under ride below a veh...

Page 92: ...of rails must be installed repaired maintained or removed only by an authorized EQUUS deal er Improper SRS modification may result in serious personal injury 2 65 Safety system of your vehicle 02 OVI0...

Page 93: ...When the occupants are too close to the air bag covers they could be injured if the air bags inflate Do not attach or place objects on or near the air bag covers Any object attached to or placed on th...

Page 94: ...ing equipment to or modify ing your air bag equipped vehi cle When you modify your vehicle frame bumper system front end or side sheet metal or ride height this may adversely affect the operation of y...

Page 95: ...ning label Air bag warning labels some required by the U S National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA are attached to alert the driver and passen gers of potential risks of the air bag syste...

Page 96: ...12 Theft Alarm system 3 13 Door locks 3 14 Operating Door Locks From Outside the Vehicle 3 14 Power Door Latch 3 15 Operating Door Locks From Inside the Vehicle 3 15 Auto Door Lock Unlock Features 3 1...

Page 97: ...ory system 3 40 Storing the Position Memory 3 40 Recalling the Position Memory 3 41 Easy Access Function 3 41 Steering wheel 3 42 Electronic Hydraulic Power Steering EHPS 3 42 Tilt Steering Telescope...

Page 98: ...72 Warning Messages 3 78 Trip computer 3 86 Overview 3 86 Trip A B 3 86 Fuel Economy 3 87 Warning and indicator lights 3 89 Warning lights 3 89 Indicator Lights 3 96 Head Up Display HUD 3 100 Descript...

Page 99: ...113 Headlight leveling device 3 113 AFLS Adaptive Front Lighting System 3 114 Wipers and washer 3 115 Windshield wipers 3 115 Windshield washer 3 117 Interior light 3 118 Front 3 118 Rear 3 119 Trunk...

Page 100: ...hield defrosting and defogging 3 138 Defogging logic 3 139 Storage compartments 3 141 Center console storage 3 141 Glove box 3 141 Sunglass holder 3 142 Rear console storage 3 142 Cool and warm box 3...

Page 101: ...key Leaving children unattended in a vehicle with the Smart Key is more dangerous when the Engine Start Stop button is in the ACC or ON position Children could imitate adults behavior and press the E...

Page 102: ...ON Any door except the trunk is open Unlocking To unlock 1 Carry the Smart Key 2 Either grab the driver s outside door handle or press the door unlock button on the Smart Key 3 The driver s door will...

Page 103: ...ery from being discharged do not operate it consecutively more than approxi mately 10 times Panic Button Press the Panic button 4 for more than one second The horn sounds and hazard warning lights fla...

Page 104: ...door To reinsert the mechanical key into the Smart Key case put the key into the hole and push it until it clicks Mechanical Key inside the Card type Smart Key Push and hold the release button 1 and r...

Page 105: ...mobile phone in the same pants or the jacket pocket Always try to maintain an adequate dis tance between the two devices Record your key number The key code number is stamped or printed on the code ta...

Page 106: ...Restrictions in Handling Keys When leaving keys with parking and valet parking attendants make sure that your trunk and glove box can be opened only with the mechanical key by following the below pro...

Page 107: ...attery is in the correct position 3 Close the rear cover of the Smart Key Battery Replacement of the Card type Smart Key Battery Type CR2412 To Replace the Battery 1 Open the sliding battery cover 2 R...

Page 108: ...e Smart Key The hazard warning lights flash once with a chime sound to indicate onset of the system Once the Theft Alarm System sets ON opening any door the trunk or the hood without using the Smart K...

Page 109: ...Make sure that doors are securely closed Information You can control the door unlock mode in the User Settings menu on the LCD display You can unlock all doors by simply pressing the unlock button Inf...

Page 110: ...2 on the door lock button will be visible To lock doors push the door lock button 1 to the Lock position When the door is locked properly the red mark 2 on the door lock button will be invisible To op...

Page 111: ...of your vehicle OVI045009N Driver s door OVI045010N Front passenger s door The doors should always be securely closed and locked while the vehicle is in motion When the doors are unlocked the doors ar...

Page 112: ...pen by pulling the inner door handle 2 To open a rear door from inside the vehicle unlock the child safety lock 3 17 Convenient features of your vehicle 03 When a child accidently opens a rear door wh...

Page 113: ...components from being damaged always close the trunk before driving Information In a cold and wet temperature the trunk lock and trunk mechanisms may not properly operate due to freez ing conditions...

Page 114: ...ors locked Press the Power Trunk Main Control button To close Do one of the followings Press the Power Trunk Main Control button until the Power Trunk is securely closed Press the Power Trunk Close bu...

Page 115: ...k before driving Information In a cold and wet temperature trunk lock and trunk mechanisms may not properly operate due to freezing con ditions i NOTICE i 3 20 Convenient features of your vehicle Alwa...

Page 116: ...now on the Power Trunk it may not automatically open After removing the substances try to open it again Automatic stop and Reverse When the trunk lid is blocked by an object or someone s body while op...

Page 117: ...unk lid control button sets OFF the automatic opening function of Smart Trunk system if equipped will be also deactivated Even though the trunk lid control but ton is OFF not depressed the trunk still...

Page 118: ...the trunk at any time When the trunk is slightly or fully latched and when the person is unable to get out serious injury or death may occur due to lack of ventila tion exhaust fumes and rapid heat bu...

Page 119: ...smart key is detected within 15 seconds after the doors are closed and locked and within 60 inches 1 5 m from the front door handles for vehicles equipped with Welcome Light A door is not locked or c...

Page 120: ...ically but the welcome and detect alert will activate for about 3 seconds in detecting area i i 3 25 Convenient features of your vehicle 03 OVI045758N Make sure you close the trunk before driving you...

Page 121: ...ctivated temporarily But if you do not open any door for 30 sec onds the smart trunk function will be activated again If you press the trunk open button 3 for more than 1 second the trunk opens If you...

Page 122: ...key is close to a radio transmitter such as a radio station or an airport which can interfere with normal operation of the transmitter The smart key is near a mobile two way radio system or a cellular...

Page 123: ...t 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 L...

Page 124: ...r both of the rear windows down lower both the front windows approximately by one inch When you experience the noise with the sunroof open slightly close the sunroof to reduce the opening size Window...

Page 125: ...e upward movement and then be lowered by approximately 1 in 2 5 cm When the power window switch is pulled up again within five seconds after the window is lowered by the automatic reverse function thi...

Page 126: ...p its movement and move downwards or upwards Do not apply excessive force while operating a window curtain This may damage a window cur tain Information The rear door window curtain may not properly o...

Page 127: ...ar doors To prevent possible damage to the Power Window system do not simultaneously open or close two windows or more This will lengthen the fuse durability Never operate the main switch on the drive...

Page 128: ...y closed Gloves rags or any other com bustible material must be removed from the engine com partment 2 Lower the hood halfway and push down to securely lock in place Then double check that the hood is...

Page 129: ...nated have your vehi cle checked by your EQUUS dealer F FU UE EL L F FI IL LL LE ER R L LI ID D 3 34 Convenient features of your vehicle OVI045024N OVI045025N Gasoline is highly flammable and explosiv...

Page 130: ...plastic fuel containers designed to carry and store gasoline When refueling always set the shift lever in P Park set the parking brake and turn OFF the Engine Start Stop button Sparks produced by elec...

Page 131: ...ehicle Any type of fuel spillage on a painted surface may damage the paint When the fuel filler cap requires to be replaced use only a genuine EQUUS cap or the equivalent specified for your vehicle An...

Page 132: ...The sunroof can open or close by pressing the sunroof control switch forwards and backwards to the first detent position However the sunroof opens or closes only by pressing the sunroof control switc...

Page 133: ...el which may cause a noise Do not attempt to open the sun roof when a temperature is below the freezing point or when the sunroof is covered with snow or ice Otherwise the motor may be damaged In a co...

Page 134: ...rol lever and hold it until the sunroof slightly moves up and down Then release the control lever 4 Pull down the control lever and hold it until the sunroof operates as follows TILT DOWN SLIDE OPEN S...

Page 135: ...and the Engine Start Stop Button is ON 2 Adjust the driver s seat the out side rearview mirrors the steering wheel and the HUD Head Up Display height as desired 3 Press the SET button on the con trol...

Page 136: ...osition Other components will be continuously adjusted as set in the memory Easy Access Function When the engine is turned OFF and when the driver exits from the vehi cle the steering wheel moves away...

Page 137: ...rst starting the engine This is due to the increased fluid vis cosity at a cold temperature and does not indicate a malfunction When this happens depress the accel erator to increase the engine RPM un...

Page 138: ...his may cause damage to the heated steer ing wheel system Horn To sound the horn press the horn symbol area on the steering wheel see illustration The horn will oper ate only by pressing this horn sym...

Page 139: ...arage 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 indicator LED 6 Channel 1 button 7 Chan...

Page 140: ...Indicator LED 2 Re pressing and holding the button for 3 seconds turns ON the automatic dimming function which is indicated by the turned ON green light of the Status Indicator LED The mirror default...

Page 141: ...splay the current Zone Number 3 Re press and hold the button again to increase the Zone Number Note they will repeat 13 14 15 1 2 Release the button when the desired Zone Number appears on the display...

Page 142: ...n home lighting Both standard and rolling code equipped transmitters can be pro grammed by following the outlined procedures Additional HomeLink information can be found at www homelink com or by call...

Page 143: ...still pro gramming difficulties or questions after following the programming steps listed below contact HomeLink at www homelink com or 1 800 355 3515 Programming To train most devices follow these in...

Page 144: ...ng and releasing the HomeLink button When the indicator flashes rapid ly for 2 seconds and then turns to a constant light continue with Programming steps 5 7 to com plete the programming of a rolling...

Page 145: ...ngle HomeLink button To program a device to HomeLink using a HomeLink button previous ly trained follow these steps 1 Press and hold the desired HomeLink button DO NOT release the button 2 The indicat...

Page 146: ...av Electronic Compass Display and an Integrated HomeLink Wireless Control System During the night time driv ing this feature automatically detects and reduces rearview mirror glare while the compass i...

Page 147: ...2 Pressing and hold the button for 3 seconds again turns ON the automatic dimming function which is indicated by the turned ON green light of the Status Indicator LED Information The mirror resets to...

Page 148: ...lay the current Zone Number 3 Re press and hold the button again to increase the Zone Number Note they will repeat 13 14 15 1 2 Release the button when the desired Zone Number appears on the display t...

Page 149: ...ven home lighting Both standard and rolling code equipped transmitters can be pro grammed by following the outlined procedures Additional HomeLink information can be found at www homelink com or by ca...

Page 150: ...tons until the indi cator light begins to flash after 20 seconds Release both buttons Do not hold the buttons for longer than 30 seconds 2 Point the end of your hand held transmitter 1 3 inches 2 8 cm...

Page 151: ...nformation Wait for 30 seconds before starting the step 3 3 Return to the vehicle Firmly press and hold the desired HomeLink button for two seconds Then release it Repeat the press hold release sequen...

Page 152: ...eld transmitter button The HomeLink indicator light will flash first slowly and then rapidly 4 When the indicator light begins to flash rapidly release both buttons 5 Press and hold the just trained H...

Page 153: ...oth left hand and right hand outside rearview mirrors 3 58 Convenient features of your vehicle OVI045039N The right outside rearview mirror is convex Objects seen in the mirror are closer than they ap...

Page 154: ...rrors Press either the L driver s side or R passenger s side button 1 to select the rearview mirror you would like to adjust Use the mirror adjustment control 2 to move the selected mirror up down lef...

Page 155: ...The Engine Start Stop Button must be in the ON position or within approximately 30 seconds after the Engine Start Stop Button is pressed to the ACC position or the OFF posi tion Also the outside rearv...

Page 156: ...lass cleaner Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the mirror as that may cause the liq uid cleaner to enter the mirror housing Reverse Parking Aid Function When you set the shift lever in R Reverse...

Page 157: ...6 LCD Display Including trip computer I IN NS ST TR RU UM ME EN NT T C CL LU US ST TE ER R 3 62 Convenient features of your vehicle OVI045608N Type A The actual instrument cluster in the vehicle may...

Page 158: ...AL SPORT SNOW For further information of the drive mode refer to Drive mode integrated control system in the chapter 5 In the User Settings Mode of the LCD display you can activate or deactivate the a...

Page 159: ...ight ness level will be continuously adjusted If the brightness reaches to the maximum or minimum level an alarm will sound LCD Display Control The LCD display modes can be changed with the control bu...

Page 160: ...splay For further information refer to LCD Display to in this chapter Gauges Speedometer The speedometer indicates the speed of the vehicle calibrated in miles per hour mph and or kilome ters per hour...

Page 161: ...ne Coolant Temperature Gauge This gauge indicates the tempera ture of the engine coolant when the engine is running If the gauge pointer moves out of the normal range area toward the H position it ind...

Page 162: ...he extremely low amount of fuel Running out of fuel could cause the engine to misfire damaging the catalytic converter NOTICE i 3 67 Convenient features of your vehicle 03 Never remove the radiator ca...

Page 163: ...C The outside temperature on the dis play may not change immediately like a general thermometer not to distract the driver The temperature unit from C to F or from F to C can be changed by pressing t...

Page 164: ...em LDWS For further information refer to Advanced Smart Cruise Control ASCC and Lane Departure Warning System LDWS in the chapter 5 A V if equipped This mode displays the state of the A V system Turn...

Page 165: ...d Smart Cruise Control ASCC and Lane Departure Warning System LDWS For further information refer to Advanced Smart Cruise Control ASCC and Lane Departure Warning System LDWS in the chapter 5 A V Mode...

Page 166: ...or several seconds each time you turn ON the Engine Start Stop Button Service required When you fail to have your vehicle serviced according to the already inputted service interval Service required m...

Page 167: ...Malfunction of the pre safe seat belt electronic control suspen sion or advanced smart cruise control system Low washer fluid Check fuel cap User Settings Mode Head Up Display HUD Settings if equippe...

Page 168: ...each HUD con tents TBT SCC LDWS BSD TBT Turn By Turn SCC Advanced Smart Cruise Control LDWS Lane Departure Warning System BSD Blind Spot Detection Information If you select the Turn By Turn TBT naviga...

Page 169: ...ety Management LDWS Haptic if equipped On The haptic function of the Lane Departure Warning System LDWS will be activated Off The haptic function of the Lane Departure Warning System LDWS will be deac...

Page 170: ...omatically locked when the vehicle speed exceeds 9 3mph 15km h Shift Lever All doors will be automatically locked when the automatic transmission is shifted from P Park to R Reverse N Neutral or D Dri...

Page 171: ...Welcome Light On The welcome light function is active Off The welcome light function is deactivated For further information refer to Welcome System in this chapter One Touch Turn Lamp Off The one touc...

Page 172: ...ault position For further information refer to Driver Position Memory System in the chapter 3 Steering Easy Access On The steering wheel automatically moves forwards or back wards for the driver s com...

Page 173: ...m LDWS etc For further information about each system refer to this Owner s Manual Warning Messages Shift to P or N to start engine This warning message illumi nates when you try to start the engine wi...

Page 174: ...you press the Engine Start Stop button have your vehi cle inspected by an authorized EQUUS dealer Press brake pedal to start engine This warning message illuminates the Engine Start Stop button chang...

Page 175: ...arning message illumi nates when the Smart Key is out of the vehicle while pressing the Engine Start Stop button You should always carry the Smart Key in your possession Press start button while turn...

Page 176: ...and narrow the steering wheel angle to be less than 30 degrees Door Hood Trunk Open It means that any door hood or trunk is open Sunroof Open This warning message illumi nates when the sunroof is open...

Page 177: ...r ing wheel is OFF You should turn ON the fuse switch For further information refer to Fuses in the chapter 7 Low Tire Pressure This warning message illumi nates when the tire is under inflat ed with...

Page 178: ...in the reservoir is nearly empty You should refill the washer fluid Check BSD System if equipped This warning message illumi nates when there is a malfunction with the Blind Spot Detection BSD system...

Page 179: ...lt in the chapter 2 Check ECS This warning message illuminates when there is a malfunction with the Electronic Controlled Suspension ECS system In this case have your vehicle inspected by an authorize...

Page 180: ...ctions in the chapter 5 Check SCC System This warning message illuminates when there is a malfunction with the advanced smart cruise control system In this case have your vehicle inspected by an autho...

Page 181: ...pmeter elapsed time and average vehicle speed information it will reset all information together For further information about the OK button refer to LCD Display Control in this chapter Tripmeter 1 Th...

Page 182: ...ter than 0 19 miles 300 meters after turning ON the Engine Start Stop button Even though the vehicle is not in motion the average vehicle speed keeps being recorded while the engine is running Fuel Ec...

Page 183: ...tton on the steering wheel for 1 second or over when the average fuel economy is displayed For further information about the OK button refer to LCD Display Control in this chapter Automatic reset To a...

Page 184: ...gine Start Stop but ton It illuminates for approximately 3 seconds It remains ON when the parking brake is set When the parking brake is set When the brake fluid level in the reservoir is low When the...

Page 185: ...tton It illuminates for approximately 3 seconds and then goes OFF There is a malfunction with the ABS The normal braking system is still operational without the assistance of the anti lock brake syste...

Page 186: ...ontrol system In this case have your vehicle inspected by an authorized EQUUS dealer Malfunction Indicator Lamp MIL Driving with the Malfunction Indicator Lamp MIL ON may damage the emission control s...

Page 187: ...belt is properly adjusted there may be a problem in the electrical charging system In this case have your vehicle inspected by an authorized EQUUS dealer Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light This...

Page 188: ...ng light To prevent severe engine damage after the Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light illuminates and as soon as it is safe to do so turn OFF the engine and check the engine oil level When the oil leve...

Page 189: ...proximately three sec onds There is a malfunction with the TPMS In this case have your vehicle inspected by an authorized EQUUS dealer For further information refer to Tire Pressure Monitoring System...

Page 190: ...tch or the Engine Start Stop button It illuminates for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off When there is a malfunction with the EPB In this case have your vehicle inspected by an authorized EQUU...

Page 191: ...refer to Electronic Stability Control ESC in the chapter 5 Immobilizer Indicator Light This indicator illuminates up to 30 seconds When the vehicle detects the Smart Key in the vehicle while the Engin...

Page 192: ...ates When the headlamps are ON High Beam Indicator Light This indicator light illuminates When the headlamps are ON or in the high beam position When the turn signal lever is in the Flash to Pass posi...

Page 193: ...ation refer to Auto Hold in the chapter 5 Lane Departure Warning System LDWS Indicator Light if equipped This indicator light illuminates Green When you activate the Lane Departure Warning System by p...

Page 194: ...If you activate the Driving Mode Theme on the User Settings Mode of the LCD display if equipped the SPORT and SNOW indicators will not turn on the instrument cluster ECO Indicator Light if equipped T...

Page 195: ...inspected by an author ized EQUUS dealer When replacing the front wind shield glass of the vehicles equipped with the head up dis play replace it with a windshield glass designed for the head up disp...

Page 196: ...the User settings Mode of the LCD display you can activate or deactive the Turn By Turn TBT nav igation the Smart Cruise Control SCC the Lane Departure Warning System LDWS and the Blind Spot Detectio...

Page 197: ...ttention to what is in front of and behind your vehicle as you would drive without a parking assist system P PA AR RK KI IN NG G A AS SS SI IS ST T S SY YS ST TE EM M 3 102 Convenient features of your...

Page 198: ...mph 10 km h with the system switched ON When you move the shift lever to the R position with the system switched OFF the indicator will turn ON and the system will oper ate automatically regardless o...

Page 199: ...EQUUS dealer i 3 104 Convenient features of your vehicle Distance from object Warning indicator Warning sound When driving forward When driving rearward 39 in 24 in 100cm 60cm Front Buzzer beeps inter...

Page 200: ...with snow Detecting range may decrease when 1 Outside air temperature is extremely hot or cold 2 The sensor cannot detect an object as it is smaller than 39 in 1 m or narrower than 5 5 in 14 cm in di...

Page 201: ...R Reverse position this may indicate a malfunction with the rear Parking Assist System In this case have your vehicle checked by an authorized EQUUS dealer as soon as possible i 3 106 Convenient featu...

Page 202: ...extremely high or low temperature Operating temperature 4 F 149 F 20 C 65 C i R RE EA AR RV VI IE EW W C CA AM ME ER RA A I IF F E EQ QU UI IP PP PE ED D 3 107 Convenient features of your vehicle 03...

Page 203: ...en driving forward the system will turn off A warning appears on the system in one of the following situations The trunk is opened The driver s door is opened The passenger s door is opened The outsid...

Page 204: ...CC or OFF position with the headlamps ON the headlamps and or tail lights remain ON for approximately 5 minutes However when the driver s door is open and then closed the head lamps are turned OFF aft...

Page 205: ...mati cally depending on an outside bright ness level When your vehicle is equipped with the Adaptive Front Lighting System AFLS and when the headlamp is ON it will also operate Never place anything ov...

Page 206: ...to turn ON the head lamps High beam operation To turn ON the high beam head lamps push the lever away from you Pull it back for low beams The high beam indicator illuminates when the headlamp high be...

Page 207: ...s to flash after a turn manually return the lever to the OFF position To signal a lane change move the turn signal lever slightly and hold it in position B The lever will return to the OFF position wh...

Page 208: ...Lights DRL can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day time DRL can be helpful in many dif ferent driving conditions especially after dawn or before sunset The DRL s...

Page 209: ...turn OFF the AFLS turn the knob to the other position After turning the AFLS OFF headlamp swiveling no longer occurs but leveling operates contin uously If the AFLS malfunction indicator illu minates...

Page 210: ...erates 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 Information If there is a thick pile of snow or ice on the...

Page 211: ...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 Do not put pressure on the windshield gla...

Page 212: ...e compartment in the passenger side To prevent possible damage to the washer pump do not operate the washer when the fluid reservoir is empty To prevent possible damage to the wipers or windshield do...

Page 213: ...s opened the front or rear room lamp will be ON for approximately 20 minutes If the door is closed the lamps will be turned OFF in 30 seconds The front and rear room lamps will be turned OFF immediate...

Page 214: ...Trunk room lamp The trunk room lamp is turned ON when the trunk is opened The trunk room lamp is ON until the trunk lid is opened To prevent unnecessary charging system drain close the trunk lid secur...

Page 215: ...se the glove box securely after using the glove box Vanity mirror lamp Opening the lid of the vanity mirror automatically turns the mirror light ON To prevent unnecessary charging system drain close t...

Page 216: ...locked the parking lights and headlamps will be turned ON for 15 seconds when the following is per formed The door unlock button on the Smart Key is pressed At this time when you press the door lock...

Page 217: ...er indicator illuminates when the defroster is ON If there is a heavy accumulation of snow on the rear window brush it off before operating the rear defroster The rear window defroster automati cally...

Page 218: ...senger s temperature control knob 11 Mode selection button 12 Climate information screen selection button 13 Fan speed control button 14 OFF button Rear 15 Mode selection button Rear 16 AUTO automatic...

Page 219: ...ds air intake and air conditioning will be controlled automatically according to the tem perature setting 2 Turn the temperature control knob for front seats or press the temper ature control button f...

Page 220: ...indshield defroster function The AUTO sign will illuminate on the infor mation display once again Fan speed control button The selected function will be con trolled manually while other func tions ope...

Page 221: ...button in order to convert to the full automatic mode of the climate control system 3 Zone control button 1 Press the 3 zone control button to separately set the front passen ger s temperature rear si...

Page 222: ...system and the air is delivered through the air duct of the front doors If the door is open or not securely closed the air flow to the rear air outlet can be improperly delivered Make sure the front d...

Page 223: ...ontrolled and directed manually Bi Level B C D E F G H Air flow is directed toward the face and the floor Floor Defrost A C E D G H Most of the air flow is directed to the floor and the windshield whi...

Page 224: ...toward the face and floor Floor level G H Air flow is directed toward the floor Information When the front windshield defrost button is pressed the rear air flow will be blocked Defrost Level A Most...

Page 225: ...passen ger s seat or if you press the down button the 3 Zone indicator will illumi nate You can separately adjust the temperatures for the front passen ger s seat and the rear seat If you press the 3...

Page 226: ...ation mode without air conditioning selected may cause fogging on the windshield and side windows and make the air stale inside the vehicle In addition a prolonged period of the air conditioning opera...

Page 227: ...h the exhaust gas cut off mode selected the air intake control automatically converts to the air recirculation mode to prevent the exhaust gas from enter ing the vehicle Information It should be noted...

Page 228: ...n turns the fan OFF Information For better quality of the sound recog nition system the fan speed may auto matically slow down for a couple of minutes when you activate voice recognition or hands free...

Page 229: ...l select the mode and operate the air intake control as long as the ignition switch is ON When the OFF button in the rear is pressed the rear blower will be turned OFF Climate information screen selec...

Page 230: ...grilles in front of the windshield Care should be taken that these are not blocked by leaves snow ice or other substances To prevent fogging on the inside of the windshield set the air intake control...

Page 231: ...of the A C operation in this mode may make the air stale inside the vehicle While operating the A C system you may occasionally notice the dew condensation because of the rapid cooling process and hu...

Page 232: ...erefore if abnormal operation is found have the system inspected by an authorized EQUUS dealer Information It is important that the correct type and the fixed amount of oil refriger ant are observed O...

Page 233: ...o warm the air in the air outlet To defog inside windshield 1 Select the desired fan speed 2 Select the desired temperature 3 Press the defrost button 4 The fresh air intake mode will be selected auto...

Page 234: ...of the windshield the air intake is automat ically controlled according to a driv ing condition such as setting in the or positions To cancel or reset the defogging process follow the below steps 1 Tu...

Page 235: ...to defogging system automat ically activates in certain conditions However if you want to turn OFF the auto defogging system press the front defroster button 4 times within 2 seconds while pressing th...

Page 236: ...e locked and unlocked with the mechanical key in the smart key 1 To open the glove box pull the lever 2 and the glove box will automati cally open Close the glove box after using it Do not keep food i...

Page 237: ...not keep objects except sunglasses inside the sun glass holder Such objects can be thrown from the holder in an accident or sudden stop possibly injuring passengers inside the vehicle Do not open the...

Page 238: ...de efficiently cool down the hot drink at the room tem perature before putting it in the box When operating in the warming mode and when the drink is cold it takes a long time to warm the drink To use...

Page 239: ...de of the box use a soft cloth Do not use strong soap or chemical deter gents There are the air inlet on the rear seat center and the air outlet on the trunk If the air inlet is blocked the efficiency...

Page 240: ...ull it out Rear Use the rear ashtray after opening up the cover 1 To clean the ashtray lift up the plas tic receptacle to pull it out I IN NT TE ER RI IO OR R F FE EA AT TU UR RE ES S OVI045131N Ashtr...

Page 241: ...overing the lid while the vehicle is in motion If the hot drink spills over you may be burned Such a burn to the driver may lead to loss of control of the vehicle To reduce the risk of personal injury...

Page 242: ...ovided for holding a tollgate ticket Vanity mirror lamp Securely close the vanity mirror cover and return the sunvisor to its original position after using it If the vanity mirror is not securely clos...

Page 243: ...ire from them The USB charger and cable are not provided in your vehicle Use the power outlet only when the engine is running and remove the accessory plug after use Using the accessory plug for a pro...

Page 244: ...non check The clock can be manually adjusted 1 Select the System Settings on the INFO Setup screen 2 Select the Clock Settings 3 Select the Time Settings by rotating the controller on the cen ter con...

Page 245: ...mat anchor s of your vehi cle This keeps the floor mat from sliding forward NOTICE OVI045140N OVI045212N OVI045427N Type A Type B The followings must be observed when installing ANY floor mat to the...

Page 246: ...tment NOTICE Continued IMPORTANT Your vehicle is manufactured with driver s side floor mat anchors that are designed to securely hold the floor mat in place To avoid any interference with pedal opera...

Page 247: ...the R Reverse and be auto matically raised when you change the shift lever from R Reverse to P Park After the rear curtain is lowered by changing the shift lever to R Reverse if you drive faster than...

Page 248: ...port you can use an AUX port to connect audio devices a USB port to plug in a USB and an iPod port to plug in an iPod Information When a portable audio device is con nected to the power outlet noise...

Page 249: ...Multimedia system Multimedia system 4 2 Antenna 4 2 Steering wheel audio control 4 3...

Page 250: ...r switch is turned ON while the Engine Start Stop button is in either the ON or ACC position both the AM and FM broadcast signals will be received through the antenna on the rear win dow glass Do not...

Page 251: ...tune in a radio station until you release the button MEDIA mode Those will function as the FF REW button When one of the buttons is pressed shorter than 0 8 seconds it will function as follows in eac...

Page 252: ...operation 5 12 Good driving practices 5 15 Brake system 5 17 Power brakes 5 17 Electric parking brake EPB 5 19 Emergency braking 5 22 AUTO HOLD 5 23 Anti lock brake system ABS 5 26 Electronic stabilit...

Page 253: ...operation 5 52 Advanced vehicle safety management AVSM 5 55 Blind spot detection system BSD 5 58 Operating conditions 5 59 Warning types 5 59 Detecting sensor 5 60 Warning message 5 61 RCTA Rear cross...

Page 254: ...75 Do not let your parking brake freeze 5 75 Do not let ice and snow accumulate underneath 5 75 Carry emergency equipment 5 75 Do not place objects or materials in the engine compartment 5 75 Vehicle...

Page 255: ...ith people inside the vehicle If it is necessary to idle the engine for a prolonged period of time with people inside the vehicle idle the engine in an open area with the air control in the fresh air...

Page 256: ...se the parking brake and make sure the brake warning light goes OFF For safe operation make sure you are familiar with your vehicle equip ment and operation B BE EF FO OR RE E D DR RI IV VI IN NG G 5...

Page 257: ...in a passen ger s seat when a driver drinks or takes drugs Have a designated driver in your group or call a cab WARNING When you park or pull over the vehicle with the engine ON be careful not to depr...

Page 258: ...ssing the brake pedal The electrical accessories are opera tive If you leave the Engine Start Stop button in the ACC position for more than 1 hour the battery power will be automatically turned OFF to...

Page 259: ...ld turn the engine OFF resulting in loss of power assist for the steering wheel and brake This may lead to loss of directional control and braking function which could cause an accident Continued Cont...

Page 260: ...tart Stop button is in the ACC or ON position and when any door is open the system checks for the presence of the Smart Key If the Smart Key is not inside the vehicle the Key not in vehicle indicator...

Page 261: ...e Continued Continued When the stop light fuse is blown out you cannot normally start the engine Replace the blown out fuse with a new one If you are not able to replace the fuse you can start the eng...

Page 262: ...N N The shift lever can freely operate Press the release button when moving the shift lever Depress the brake pedal and press the release button when moving the shift lever If the shift lock system i...

Page 263: ...shift lever position is displayed on the instrument cluster when the Engine Start Stop button is ON P Park Always completely stop the vehicle before moving the shift lever to P Park This locks the tra...

Page 264: ...downshift to the next lower gear or gears as appropriate Information Always come to a complete stop before changing the shift lever to D Drive Sports Mode Whether the vehicle is idle or in motion spo...

Page 265: ...ion on a slippery road Shift lock system For your safety the automatic trans mission has a shift lock system to prevent the transmission shifting from P Park to R Reverse unless the brake pedal is dep...

Page 266: ...pe This may be extremely hazardous Always engage the gear while driving Do not ride the brakes This may cause overheating and malfunc tion Instead when you drive down a long slope slow the vehicle dow...

Page 267: ...l steering such as sharp lane changes or fast sharp turns The risk of rollover is greatly increased when you lose con trol of your vehicle at a high speed Loss of control often occurs when two or more...

Page 268: ...ormally increase the brake temperatures wear down the brake lining pad and increase the braking dis tances When driving down on a long or steep slope shift to a lower gear and avoid depressing the bra...

Page 269: ...s 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 To prevent costly brake repairs do not drive continuously w...

Page 270: ...e brake pedal and move the shift lever from P Park to R Rear N Neutral D Drive Shift lever in N Neutral With the engine running depress the brake pedal and move the shift lever from N Neutral to R Rea...

Page 271: ...rotor EPB may automatically applies when It is requested by other systems The engine is turned OFF and the EPB is set ON If the accelerator is depressed but still the EPB is not automatically released...

Page 272: ...ne Start Stop button this indicates the malfunction of the EPB If this occurs immediately have your vehicle checked by an authorized EQUUS dealer The EPB malfunction indicator may illuminate when the...

Page 273: ...emergency brak ing is possible by pulling and holding the EPB switch However braking distance will be longer than it is in normal driving Information In emergency braking with the EPB switch the parki...

Page 274: ...setting the EPB the Auto Hold will be released Leaving When you depress the accelerator pedal with the shift lever in R Reverse D Drive or in sports mode the AUTO HOLD will be auto matically released...

Page 275: ...d a message will be dis played with warming sound to inform you that EPB is automatical ly set Continued Continued Before driving off again depress brake pedal take a look around your vehicle and manu...

Page 276: ...r safety depress the brake pedal When you do not depress the brake pedal while pressing the AUTO HOLD switch to release it a mes sage will be displayed on the LCD display Also warning alarm sounds onc...

Page 277: ...vehicle in front of you Always slow down the speed when cornering The anti lock brake sys tem cannot prevent accidents resulted from an excessively high speed On loose or uneven road surfaces operati...

Page 278: ...r traction such as an icy road the ABS will be continu ously active and the ABS warn ing light will illuminate Pull over the vehicle in a safe place and stop the engine When restart the engine and the...

Page 279: ...ntil you can reach a safe location Electronic stability control ESC The ESC system is to stabilize the vehicle in cornering maneuvers The ESC monitors your steering and driv ing The ESC applies to a b...

Page 280: ...may be heard from the engine compartment when the engine is started and the vehicle begins to move This is normal indi cating that the ESC actively operates ESC operation ESC ON condition When the En...

Page 281: ...operation press the ESC OFF button ESC OFF for more than 3 seconds ESC OFF indi cator ESC OFF illuminates with an ESC OFF warning alarm At this state the engine control function and brake control func...

Page 282: ...button for 3 seconds When the ESC is left ON it may prevent the vehicle from increasing the driving speed resulting in false diagnosis Turning the ESC OFF does not affect the operation of ABS or brak...

Page 283: ...dangerous Your vehicle may not quickly stop when the brakes are wet Wet brakes may cause the vehicle to slide to one side To dry the brake lightly depress the brake pedal until the braking operation r...

Page 284: ...ing on a slope Firmly set the parking brake and place the shift lever in P Park When parking the vehicle on a downward slope steer the front wheels sideways into the curbs to prevent the vehicle from...

Page 285: ...ate According to the User Settings Mode the background changes You can turn OFF the background in User Settings Mode ECO mode The ECO indicator is a guidance system for your fuel efficient driving whe...

Page 286: ...M revolutions per minutes level is maintained over a certain length of time even when the accelerator is released Up shifting timing is delayed when accelerating Information In the Sport mode the fuel...

Page 287: ...hift lever in P Park or N Neutral the height control button is avail able When the driving speed exceeds 99 mph 160km in NORMAL mode the mode automatically changes to the LOW mode LOW mode cannot be s...

Page 288: ...t is adjusted repeat edly the height control may tem porarily stop due to the compressor overheat This is to prevent damage to related parts When the ECS malfunction mes sage is displayed with no air...

Page 289: ...Keep the smart cruise control system OFF CRUISE indicator OFF when the smart cruise control is not in use to avoid inadver tently setting the system Use the smart cruise control system only when trave...

Page 290: ...ccelerate to a 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 Press the SET switch and release it at t...

Page 291: ...d Press 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 pressed You can set the cruising speed above 19 mph 30 km h To tempor...

Page 292: ...or TCS operates The ESC is turned OFF The sensor is covered or blocked with dust or foreign substances When the vehicle is stopped for over 5 minutes The vehicle stops and goes repeat edly for a long...

Page 293: ...le speed is lower than approximately 19 mph 30 km h without a vehicle in front Information Always check the road conditions before pressing the RES switch to resume the cruising speed To turn OFF the...

Page 294: ...o road conditions and vehicle speed Each time the button is pressed the vehicle to vehicle distance changes as follows For example if you drive at 56 mph 90 km h the vehicle to vehicle dis tance maint...

Page 295: ...m sounds actively adjust the vehi cle speed as well as the dis tance from the vehicle in front by depressing the accelerator or brake pedal Even when there is no warning alarm always pay attention to...

Page 296: ...icle Distance Sensor The sensor measures a distance from a vehicle in front When this sensor is covered with dirt or other foreign substances the vehi cle to vehicle distance measurement may not be co...

Page 297: ...t check the dis tance from other vehicles for yourself as the system will not automatically brake to slow down WARNING Do not install accessories around the sensor and do not replace the bumper by you...

Page 298: ...brake or the accelerator if necessary Your vehicle speed may slow down due to an adjacent vehicle in the next lane Depress the accelerator and select an appropriate set speed Make sure that the road c...

Page 299: ...your lane drives faster than yours and when that vehicle drives slow er than the set speed your speed may accelerate Your vehicle may accelerate when a vehicle in front disappears When you are warned...

Page 300: ...arked in a line and when a vehicle in front drives out of the line the system may not recognize other parked vehicles in the line Thus be careful when you start to drive Always look out for abrupt app...

Page 301: ...t fre quently change lanes it may delay the system reaction time or may react to recognize a vehicle in the next lane Always cautiously look around the front to prevent unexpected and sudden situa tio...

Page 302: ...ditions Do not abruptly turn the steer ing wheel upon getting the LDWS warnings Continued Continued When the sensor cannot detect lane lines or when the vehicle speed does not exceed 43 mph 70 km h th...

Page 303: ...does not detect lane lines Yellow There is a malfunction with the LDWS In this case have your vehi cle inspected by an authorized EQUUS dealer When the LDWS operates when your vehicle drives out of th...

Page 304: ...n ing You can activate or deactivate this tactual warning function For this refer to the User Settings Mode in chapter 3 The LDWS does not operate in following conditions The turn signal is turned ON...

Page 305: ...ng temperature of the inside rear view mirror is extremely high due to direct sunlight The lane is very wide or narrow The lane mark is damaged or indistinct The shadow of median strips cast on the la...

Page 306: ...atbelt does not vibrate Brake operation When the AVSM senses an object in front is too close the brake sys tem enters into a standard mode to promptly react against the driver s possible depressing of...

Page 307: ...hen the indicator does not illuminate or continuously remains ON even after 3 seconds with the Engine Start Stop button ON or when the indicator remains ON while driving the AVSM does not properly ope...

Page 308: ...tion or a vehicle in an inter section A stopped object The AVSM cannot detect an object in below conditions The sensors are stained or covered with dirt There is heavy rain or heavy snow There is inte...

Page 309: ...a high speed the system will warn you 3 RCTA Rear cross traffic alert When your vehicle drives back wards and when the sensor detects the approaching vehicle in the left and right side the sys tem wi...

Page 310: ...turn the BSD system OFF by press ing the switch When the BSD system is turned ON the warning light will illuminate for 3 seconds on the outside rearview mir ror Warning types The system will activate...

Page 311: ...n the outside rearview mirror and the head up display and an alarm will sound When the turn signal switch is pressed to the original position the second stage alert will be deactivat ed Detecting sens...

Page 312: ...he for eign substance on the rear bumper After the foreign substance is removed if you drive for approxi mately 10 minutes the system will work normally If the system does not work normally even thoug...

Page 313: ...36 km h with in the sensing range it will be detected However the system sensing range is varied in different conditions Always take a look around the vehicle Warning type When the sensor detects any...

Page 314: ...height gets lower or higher due to heavy loading in a trunk abnormal tire pressure etc The vehicle drives in a bad weather such as heavy rain or snow There is a fixed object near the vehicle such as a...

Page 315: ...rt vehicle When the vehicle is close to your vehicle When driving through a narrow road with many trees or bushes The warning light on the outside rearview mirror may not alert the driver when The out...

Page 316: ...tions Keep them inflated to the recommended pressure level Under or over infla tion will unnecessarily tire wear out Check the tire pressures at least once a month Make sure that the wheels are cor re...

Page 317: ...line in the crosswind and headwind To offset some of this loss slow down the driving speed Keeping a vehicle in good operating condition is important both for the fuel economy and safety Therefore hav...

Page 318: ...he drive wheels Put sand rock salt tire chains or other non slip materials under the drive wheels to provide additional traction when being stuck in ice snow or mud S SP PE EC CI IA AL L D DR RI IV VI...

Page 319: ...amages A long time rocking may overheat the engine and damage the trans mission tires Information The ESC system must be turned OFF before rocking the vehicle i NOTICE Spinning tires Do not spin the w...

Page 320: ...e from a vehicle in front as it may be hard er to see at night especially in areas without any street lights Adjust your mirror angle to reduce glares from the headlamps of other vehicles Keep your he...

Page 321: ...t easier for others to see you Driving at a high speed through large puddles may affect your brake systems While driving through puddles slow down your driving speed When your brakes are or are sus pe...

Page 322: ...d drive belt may overheat the engine i OVI025001N Underinflated or overinflated tires may cause poor han dling loss of vehicle control and sudden braking failure leading to an accident an injury and e...

Page 323: ...alling tire chains provides a greater driving force but do not prevent a sideways skid Information Using tire chains are illegal in some states Check state laws before installing tire chains Snow tire...

Page 324: ...use the AutoSock of the correct size and type Incorrect snow chains may dam age your vehicle body and sus pension Those damages may not be covered by your vehicle manufacturer s warranty Always check...

Page 325: ...ized EQUUS dealer or in a service station Change to winter weight oil if necessary In some regions during the cold win ter it is recommended to use the winter weight oil with lower viscosi ty For fur...

Page 326: ...und near the rear brakes or when the brakes are wet When there is the risk that your park ing brake may freeze temporarily apply it after locating the shift lever in P Park Also block the rear wheels...

Page 327: ...s Seating capacity 5 seater Total 5 persons Front seat 2 persons Rear seat 3 persons 4 seater Total 4 persons Front seat 2 persons Rear seat 2 persons Seating capacity is the maximum number of occupan...

Page 328: ...re equals the available amount of cargo and lug gage load capacity For example if the XXX amount equals 1400 lbs and there will be five 150 lb passengers in your vehicle the amount of available cargo...

Page 329: ...ght 750 lbs 150 lbs 68 kg 5 340 kg C Available Cargo and 154 lbs Luggage weight 70 kg A B C Example 2 C190F03JM Item Description Total A Vehicle Capacity 904 lbs Weight 410 kg Subtract Occupant B Weig...

Page 330: ...nt B Weight 600 lbs 150 lbs 68 kg 4 272 kg C Available Cargo and 154 lbs Luggage weight 70 kg Example 2 OBK059034N Item Description Total A Vehicle Capacity 754 lbs Weight 342 kg Subtract Occupant B W...

Page 331: ...vehicle carries items inside such as suitcases tools and packages those loads move as fast as your vehicle When stopping or sharply turning or if there is a crash those loads may throw forwards under...

Page 332: ...r vehicle may increase a stopping distance possibly leading to a crash A crash which is resulted from poor handling vehicle damage tire failure or a longer stopping distance may result in a serious in...

Page 333: ...addition al items including the loads and optional equipment GAW Gross axle weight This is the total weight on each axle front and rear including the vehicle curb weight and the load weight GAWR Gross...

Page 334: ...e engine normally revolves but does not start 6 3 Emergency starting 6 4 Jump starting 6 4 Push starting 6 5 If the engine overheats 6 6 Tire pressure monitoring system TPMS 6 7 Low tire pressure tell...

Page 335: ...If you have a flat tire while driving If a tire goes flat while driving 1 Take your foot off the accelerator and slow down the speed while driving straight ahead Do not abruptly apply the brakes in a...

Page 336: ...perat ing the starter the battery is dis charged 4 Check that the starter connections are securely tightened 5 Do not push or pull the vehicle to start it Follow instructions provided in Jump starting...

Page 337: ...otor generator set NOTICE i E EM ME ER RG GE EN NC CY Y S ST TA AR RT TI IN NG G 6 4 What to do in an emergency OVI065002N Jumper terminal Jumper Cables Booster battery Battery Never attempt to check...

Page 338: ...rect bat tery terminal connections and the correct grounding connections Do not apply unnecessary forces on the battery when making connec tions Battery cables When jump starting the dis charged batte...

Page 339: ...ing is normal upon stopping the vehicle 5 When the water pump drive belt is broken or when engine coolant leaks out immediately stop the engine and contact the nearest authorized EQUUS dealer for ass...

Page 340: ...tread life and may affect the vehicle s handling and stopping ability Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire mainte nance and it is the driver s responsi bility to maintain cor...

Page 341: ...ficantly under inflated The low tire pressure position telltale pinpoints which tire is significantly under inflated with the illumination of the corresponding position light When the low tire pressur...

Page 342: ...lfunction indicator may remain ON after approxi mately 1 minute flashing when the snow chains or some of your personal electronic devices such as a laptop computer mobile charger remote starting devic...

Page 343: ...spare tire You must use the TPMS specific wheels It is recommended that you always have your tires serv iced by an authorized EQUUS deal er You cannot diagnose under inflation of a tire only with eye...

Page 344: ...or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to oper ate the equipment NOTICE 6 11 What to do in an emergency 06 Protecting TPMS Arb...

Page 345: ...e the vehicle com pletely off the road or onto the shoulder before changing a tire The jack should be used on a level and firm ground When you cannot find this level and firm place off the road call a...

Page 346: ...Unscrew the hold down wing bolt in a counterclockwise direction with the Jack handle utilizing the principles of the lever and fulcrum When you remove or store the spare tire do not touch or hit the...

Page 347: ...x with the jack Carefully place the jack not to damage the plastic guard When you place the jack under the plas tic guard and jack up the vehicle the plastic guard may be dam aged NOTICE 6 14 What to...

Page 348: ...slide off other studs 10 To reinstall a wheel fit its hole onto the studs screw the wheel nuts and tighten them The nuts should be screwed with a small diameter end in an inward direc tion Lightly jig...

Page 349: ...re When the cap is not closed air may leak out from the tire When you lose a valve cap immediately buy a new one and close the valve After changing a wheel always put the flat tire in place and place...

Page 350: ...o circumstances should a driving speed exceed 50 mph 80 km h A higher speed may dam age the tire You should drive slowly enough to avoid all hazards in accordance of road conditions Any road hazard su...

Page 351: ...read life of a compact spare tire is shorter than other regular tires Inspect your compact spare tire on a regular basis and if worn out replace it with the one of the same size and the same design A...

Page 352: ...up the vehicle 8 Set the shift lever in R Reverse for the manual transmission or set the shift lever in P Park for the automatic transmission 9 The jack should be used on a firm level ground 10 Jack m...

Page 353: ...when the rear wheels have the possibility of dragging on the ground use a towing dolly under the rear wheels When the wheel dolly is not equipped in a tow truck must lift the rear wheels not the fron...

Page 354: ...your vehicle to an authorized EQUUS dealer and have the system checked You should tow the vehi cle as shown in the illustration When loading the vehicle onto the tow truck the loading slope angle 1 sh...

Page 355: ...and close the cover Emergency towing If necessary we recommend tow ing your vehicle by an authorized EQUUS dealer or a commercial tow truck service When towing service is unavailable in an emergency y...

Page 356: ...rely fasten the cables or chains to the towing hook Before emergency towing check that the hook is not broken or dam aged Securely fasten the towing cable or chain to the hook Do not jerk the hook Mai...

Page 357: ...ing down a long slope may overheat the brakes reducing the brake performance Stop driving at intervals and cool off the brake system Automatic transmission When the car is towed dragging all four whee...

Page 358: ...ons 7 22 Explanation of scheduled maintenance items 7 23 Engine oil 7 25 Checking the engine oil level 7 25 Changing the engine oil and filter 7 26 Engine coolant 7 27 Checking the coolant level 7 27...

Page 359: ...41 Reset items 7 42 Tires and wheels 7 42 Tire care 7 42 Recommended cold tire inflation pressures 7 42 Checking tire inflation pressure 7 44 Tire rotation 7 45 Wheel alignment and tire balance 7 45 T...

Page 360: ...7 70 Side repeater light bulb replacement 7 74 Rear combination light bulb replacement 7 75 High mounted stop light 7 75 License plate lamp replacement 7 79 Interior light bulb replacement 7 82 Appea...

Page 361: ...ngine oil filler cap 7 Windshield washer fluid reservoir 8 Fuse box 9 Power steering fluid reservoir 10 Jumper terminal E EN NG GI IN NE E C CO OM MP PA AR RT TM ME EN NT T 7 4 OVI015006N Maintenance...

Page 362: ...bility Information Maintenance Service and Record Retention are the owner s responsibil ity You should keep the records of your proper maintenance history in accor dance with the maintenance service s...

Page 363: ...t an author ized EQUUS dealer i Maintenance Vehicle maintenance Vehicle maintenance may be dangerous procedures You may be seriously injured while performing some main tenance procedures When you do n...

Page 364: ...looseness of the steer ing wheel Check for any slight tilting or pulls to one side while driving on a flat surface Check for any unusual sounds tilt ing a braking distance or hard to push brake pedal...

Page 365: ...id level Follow the Normal Maintenance Schedule unless you drive under one of the following conditions Follow the Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions when you drive under one of the following co...

Page 366: ...C refrigerant Inspect brake hoses and lines Inspect drive shafts and boots Inspect exhaust pipe and muffler Inspect front brake disc pad calipers Inspect propeller shaft Inspect rear brake disc pad I...

Page 367: ...egardless of maintenance sched ule and consult an authorized EQUUS dealer for further information Inspect Inspect and if necessary adjust correct clean or replace 30 000 miles 48 000 km or 24 months R...

Page 368: ...ler shaft Inspect rear brake disc pads Inspect steering gear box linkage boots lower arm ball joint upper arm ball joint Inspect suspension mounting bolts Inspect power steering fluid Inspect EHPS Ele...

Page 369: ...id Inspect fuel filter 2 Inspect fuel lines fuel hoses and connections Inspect fuel tank air filter 2 Inspect parking brake Inspect vapor hose and fuel filler cap fuel tank Continued 1 When the TOP TI...

Page 370: ...onic Hydraulic Power Steering motor pump and hoses Replace climate control air filter for evaporator and blower unit Replace air cleaner filter Replace engine oil and filter 60 000 miles 96 000 km or...

Page 371: ...hs Replace climate control air filter for evaporator and blower unit Replace engine oil and filter 75 000 miles 120 000 km or 120 months Add fuel additives 1 75 000 miles 120 000 km or 120 months 82 5...

Page 372: ...place climate control air filter for evaporator and blower unit Replace air cleaner filter Replace engine oil and filter 90 000 miles 144 000 km or 144 months Add fuel additives 1 90 000 miles 144 000...

Page 373: ...oint Inspect suspension mounting bolts Inspect drive belts First 60 000 miles 96 000 km or 72 months after every 15 000 miles 24 000 km or 24 months 4 Inspect power steering fluid Inspect EHPS Electro...

Page 374: ...ake fluid Inspect fuel filter 2 Inspect fuel lines fuel hoses and connections Inspect fuel tank air filter 2 Inspect parking brake Inspect vapor hose and fuel filler cap fuel tank Continued 1 When the...

Page 375: ...fuel additives 1 120 000 miles 192 000 km or 192 months 127 500 miles 204 000 km or 102 months Rotate tires Inspect air cleaner filter Inspect vacuum hose Inspect power steering fluid Replace engine...

Page 376: ...oint upper arm ball joint Inspect suspension mounting bolts Inspect drive belts First 60 000 miles 96 000 km or 72 months after every 15 000 miles 24 000 km or 24 months 4 Inspect power steering fluid...

Page 377: ...Replace air cleaner filter Replace engine oil and filter 150 000 miles 240 000 km or 240 months Replace coolant First 120 000 miles 192 000 km or 120 months after every 30 000 miles 48 000 km or 24 mo...

Page 378: ...21 Maintenance 07 5 Use only the authorized automatic transmission fluid Refer to Recommended lubricants and capacities in the chapter 8 or the label in the engine room No check No service required A...

Page 379: ...a trailer or using a camper or roof rack I Driving as a patrol car taxi other commercial usages or vehicle towing J Driving at a speed over 106 mph 170 km h K Frequent stopping and starting MAINTENANC...

Page 380: ...y have an authorized EQUUS dealer replace any damaged or leaking parts Vapor hose and fuel filler cap Check the fuel lines fuel hoses and connections for any leakage and damage Immediately have an aut...

Page 381: ...noise If necessary tight en connections or replace the dam aged parts Suspension mounting bolts Check the suspension connections for any looseness or damage If nec essary retighten the bolt to the spe...

Page 382: ...not overfill the engine oil This may damage the engine Do not spill out the engine oil while adding or changing it If you spill out the engine oil in the engine compartment immedi ately wipe it off Wh...

Page 383: ...ngine 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 skin if left in contact with the...

Page 384: ...ng near the cooling fan blades So you are not injured by the fan blade rotation As the engine coolant temperature decreases the electric motor will automati cally turn off This is a normal When your v...

Page 385: ...result in serious mal function or engine damage The engine parts are made of alu minum and must be protected by an ethyleneglycol based coolant from any corrosion and freezing DO NOT USE alcohol or me...

Page 386: ...lage over the engine parts such as the generator NOTICE OVI075005N Radiator cap Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine and radiator are hot Hot coolant and steam may blow out under pressure an...

Page 387: ...x different types of fluid Do not spill the brake fluid over the body paint This may damage the paint The brake fluid which is exposed in the air for an extended period of time should not be used as i...

Page 388: ...amage to the power steering pump do not operate the vehicle for a prolonged peri od of time when the power steering fluid level is low Never start the engine when the reservoir tank is empty Pay speci...

Page 389: ...he radiator coolant or the antifreeze in the washer fluid reservoir The radiator coolant severely obscures your visibility when sprayed on the windshield This may cause loss of vehi cle control or dam...

Page 390: ...e ment clean the filter Clean the filter by blowing the com pressed air Main air cleaner 1 Press the top of the fastener to remove the cover 2 Loosen the clips and open the cover 3 Clean the inside of...

Page 391: ...extremely dusty or sandy areas replace the fil ter more often than the recommend ed interval Refer to Maintenance under severe usage conditions in this chapter Do not drive without the air cleaner fil...

Page 392: ...glove box and remove the stoppers on both sides of the glove box to partially loosen it from the hinges 2 Remove the cylinder in the left side of the glove box 3 Remove the climate control air fil te...

Page 393: ...h clean water Do not use gasolines kerosene paint thinner or other solvents on or near the wiper blades to pre vent damage Blade replacement When the wipers no longer ade quately clean the blades may...

Page 394: ...m and remove the blade assembly down ward 3 Install the new blade assembly in the reverse order 4 Put the wiper arm back in place on the windshield 5 Turn on the ignition switch 6 Check the wiper oper...

Page 395: ...loosening it 3 Press the blade clip 1 push off the wiper blade 2 4 Push down the blade against the wiper arm 3 and install the new blade assembly in the reverse order 5 Put the wiper arm back in place...

Page 396: ...B BA AT TT TE ER RY Y OVI075018N Battery dangers Always carefully follow the below instructions when handling a battery Keep cigarettes lits sparks or all other flames away from the battery Hydrogen...

Page 397: ...with your local law s or regula tions When lifting up the battery in a plastic case putting exces sive pressure on the case may leak the battery acid resulting in a personal injury Lift up the batter...

Page 398: ...y follow the below precautions The battery must be removed from the vehicle and placed in a well ventilated area Keep cigarette lits sparks or flames away from the battery Continued Continued Keep pay...

Page 399: ...nk See the chapter 3 Tire care For the better maintenance safety and fuel economy you must always maintain the recommended tire infla tion pressures and follow the load limits and weight distribution...

Page 400: ...When your tread is badly worn out or when tires are damaged replace them NOTICE NOTICE Underinflated tire Severe under inflation of tire may cause severe build up of heat causing blowouts tread separa...

Page 401: ...t to the recom mended pressure When overinflating the tire release air by pressing the metal stem on the tire valve Re measure the tire pres sure with the gauge Make sure to close the valve caps over...

Page 402: ...any abrasion whenever rotating tires Information The front tire size is different from the rear tire size So when you rotate tires check sizes of the tires and wheels Wheel alignment and tire bal ance...

Page 403: ...e with overinflated or underinflated tires This may cause uneven abrasion or a tire failure Continued Continued When replacing tires of your vehicle never mix radial ply tires and bias ply tires You m...

Page 404: ...he rear one While rotating tire positions check the size of the tires and wheels Information A wheel in the different size may adversely affect the wheel bearing braking stopping handling ground clear...

Page 405: ...own 2 Tire size designation A tire side wall is marked with tire size specifications This information is needed to select the right tire for replacement The letters and num bers in the tire size desig...

Page 406: ...wall possibly inside of a wheel in the DOT Code The DOT Code is a series of numbers on a tire which consist of numbers and English let ters The manufacturing date is writ ten in the last four digits c...

Page 407: ...tread wear grade is a compara tive rating based on a tire wear out rating which is recorded while being tested under a controlled condition on a test course specified by a gov ernment For example a t...

Page 408: ...o is to optimize handling and braking Thus it may be uncomfortable to ride and it may generate noises in comparison with a normal tire Tire temperature The temperature grade for this tire is establish...

Page 409: ...excludes the weight of passen gers and loads DOT Markings This code is marked on a tire side wall as an indication of the its compliance with the U S Department of Transportation motor vehicle safety...

Page 410: ...rovides the traction and contains the gas or fluid that sustains the load Production Options Weight The combined weight of installed regular production options weighing over 5 lb 2 3 kg in excess of t...

Page 411: ...r tires do not have a tire traction rating mark M S Mud and Snow on the tire side wall Before driving in snowy or icy conditions it is recommended to install snow tires or all season tires on all four...

Page 412: ...ze Inflate the radial ply tires to the same recommended inflation pressure It is not recommended to attempt a cross combination of radial ply tires and bias ply or bias belted tires on the same vehicl...

Page 413: ...there may be an electrical problem Avoid using any pertinent systems Immediately consult an authorized EQUUS dealer Three kinds of fuses are to be used a blade type for lower amperage rat ing and a c...

Page 414: ...lays and ter minals may be fastened incom pletely and it may cause a pos sible fire If fuses relays and ter minals fastened with bolts or nuts are blown consult an authorized EQUUS dealer Do not input...

Page 415: ...drive When the headlamps or other electri cal components do not operate but when the fuses are not blown out check the fuse panel in the engine compartment In case that a fuse is blown out it must be...

Page 416: ...t consult an authorized EQUUS dealer After checking the fuse panel in the engine compartment securely close the fuse panel cover If not electrical failures may occur due to a possible water contact Ma...

Page 417: ...description Under the fuse relay panel covers the fuse relay labels are attached for infor mation such as fuse relay name and capacity Information Some fuse panel information in this manual may be ina...

Page 418: ...7 61 Maintenance 07 OVI073108N Driver s side instrument fuse panel...

Page 419: ...Active Head Rest Sensor Module CLUSTER 10A Instrument Cluster Head Up Display STOP LAMP 10A Stop Lamp Switch Smart Key Control Module SHIFT LEVER B 10A Sport Mode Switch MULTI MEDIA 15A A V Navigation...

Page 420: ...or Window Curtain LH Rear Smart Key Outside Handle LH 3 MODULE 10A ECS Control Module Front Console Switch Crash Pad Switch Blind Spot Detection Radar LH RH Tire Pressure Monitoring Module Stop Lamp S...

Page 421: ...7 64 Maintenance OVI073160N Passenger s side instrument fuse panel...

Page 422: ...ear 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 Rea...

Page 423: ...7 66 Maintenance OVI073109N OVI073107N Engine compartment main fuse panel Engine compartment sub fuse panel...

Page 424: ...t Belt ECU IG1 10A ECM Alternator ESC 10A ESC Module E R Fuse Relay Box Multipurpose Check Connector EHPS 10A EHPS Module AFLS 10A Head Lamp LH RH TCU 15A TCM Transmission Range Switch HTD MIRR 10A Dr...

Page 425: ...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 426: ...ace the headlamp bulb s Removing installing the headlamp assembly may damage your vehicle Information After heavy rain or vehicle washing headlamp and taillight lenses may appear to be frosty This is...

Page 427: ...gnal light 6 Front fog light 1 Open the hood 2 Disconnect the negative battery cable 3 Press the fastener to open the cover 4 Open the cover 5 Pull out the cover if equipped 6 Insert a screw driver in...

Page 428: ...s on the grille and the bolt 10 Remove the front bumper 11 Be careful not to damage the clips inside of the front bumper 12 When replacing the headlamp on the right side remove the bolts and the air c...

Page 429: ...our High Intensity Discharge HID headlamp equipped with your vehicle contains mercury When scrapping your vehicle the HID Headlamp should be properly disposed of in advance The removed HID headlamp sh...

Page 430: ...aced The HID lamp components are more complex than the ones of conventional halogen bulbs Thus the repairing costs are more expensive Headlight bulb type front turn signal position side marker and fog...

Page 431: ...back of the headlamp assembly 25 Reinstall the headlamp assembly to the vehicle Information Always readjust the headlamp angle after an accident or the headlamp installment by an authorized EQUUS deal...

Page 432: ...ed EQUUS dealer Turn signal stop and tail light When the light bulb does not oper ate have the vehicle checked by an authorized EQUUS dealer A skilled technician should check or repair the rear combin...

Page 433: ...back Tightening torque 34 3 53 9 N m 3 5 5 5 kgf m 25 3 39 8 lb ft 4 Disconnect the connector 5 Push the hook and disconnect the main connector 6 Loosen the mounting bolts and then disconnect the con...

Page 434: ...3 Loosen the mounting bolts and 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 connectors and hose 2 Remove the rear package tray trim 1...

Page 435: ...mounting screw 4 Remove the rear pillar trim 5 Push the hook and 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 lb ft...

Page 436: ...l a new light 4 Installation Reinstall it in the reverse order License plate lamp replace ment 1 Open the trunk 2 Disconnect the negative battery cable 3 Using a screwdriver and open the trunk lid lat...

Page 437: ...e trunk lid cover 4 6 Remove the clips and screws 7 Remove the trunk lid trim Be careful not to damage the fas teners between the trunk lid trim and trunk lid 8 Loosen the nuts and disconnect the conn...

Page 438: ...hold 10 Open the trunk lid panel Be careful not to damage the fas teners between the trunk lid panel and trunk lid 11 Remove the bolts and the license plate lamp 12 Install a new light 13 Reinstall i...

Page 439: ...ens into place 5 When the map lamp and room lamp do not operate have the vehicle checked by an authorized EQUUS dealer Be careful not to smear or damage lens lens tab and plastic hous ings Information...

Page 440: ...icle Pay special attention to removing any salty and muddy substances Make sure the drain holes on the lower door edges and on the rocker panels are kept clear and clean Insects tar tree sap bird drop...

Page 441: ...quickly gets rusty and repairing it may cost a lot Information When your vehicle requires any metal repair or replacement after damage make sure the body shop applies anti corrosion materials to the p...

Page 442: ...tention to the underbody areas to find any mud or dirt Remaining road dirt or grime across the vehicle underbody does more harm than good The lower edges of doors rocker panels and frame members have...

Page 443: ...es of instant vehicle corrosion are road salts dust chem icals salty air and industrial pollu tants Moisture breeds corrosion Moisture creates a condition in which corrosion is most likely to occur Fo...

Page 444: ...inside to accelerate corrosion Keep your garage dry Do not park your vehicle in a damp or unventilated garage This creates the environment which is favorable to corrosion This is particularly true wh...

Page 445: ...intained Unauthorized cleaner or incorrect cleaning procedures may impair the fabric surface and the fire resistant capacity Cleaning the lap shoulder belt webbing Clean the belt webbing with a mild s...

Page 446: ...mometer test turn ON the ESC system back 1 Crankcase emission control system The positive crankcase ventilation system is to prevent the gas emis sion from the crankcase and to reduce the air pollutio...

Page 447: ...discharge and a fire Be careful not to damage your vehicle by using an unauthorized electric device Engine exhaust gas precautions carbon monoxide Carbon monoxide is present in exhaust fumes Therefor...

Page 448: ...sting and descending on a steep slope with the ignition in the OFF position Do not idle the engine at a high speed for an extended period of time 5 minutes or more Do not modify any part of the engine...

Page 449: ...ng may apply See www dtsc ca gov haz ardouswaste perchlorate Notice to California Vehicle Dismantlers Perchlorate containing materials such as air bag inflators seatbelt preten sioners and keyless rem...

Page 450: ...s 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 la...

Page 451: ...119 9 3045 Light Bulb 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 Welc...

Page 452: ...AN ND D W WH HE EE EL LS S 8 3 Specifications Consumer information and Reporting safety defects 08 Item Tire size Wheel size Inflation pressure kPa psi Wheel lug nut torque lb ft kg m N m Normal load...

Page 453: ...l is not available in your country you are able to use API service SL R RE EC CO OM MM ME EN ND DE ED D L LU UB BR RI IC CA AN NT TS S A AN ND D C CA AP PA AC CI IT TI IE ES S 8 4 Specifications Consu...

Page 454: ...ce in a cold weather However engine oil of the higher viscosity are required for sufficient lubrica tion in a hot weather Using oils out of the recommended viscosity may damage the engine When choosin...

Page 455: ...icle identification number VIN T TI IR RE E S SP PE EC CI IF FI IC CA AT TI IO ON N A AN ND D P PR RE ES SS SU UR RE E L LA AB BE EL L The tires equipped with your new vehicle are chosen to provide th...

Page 456: ...l is located under the hood The label contains the following infor mation Type of refrigerant Amount of refrigerant E EN NG GI IN NE E N NU UM MB BE ER R 8 7 Specifications Consumer information and Re...

Page 457: ...k Pennsylvania Rhode Island Vermont Eastern Region 1122 Cranbury South River Road Jamesburg NJ 08831 877 378 8727 Southern Region Florida Georgia Maryland North Carolina South Carolina Virginia West V...

Page 458: ...TSA receives similar complaints it may open an investiga 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 i...

Page 459: ...Index...

Page 460: ...s knee air bag 2 54 Occupant classification system 2 48 Operation 2 43 Side air bag 2 58 SRS components and functions 2 45 Air cleaner 7 33 Air conditioning system Automatic climate control system 3 1...

Page 461: ...c transmission 5 11 Shift lock override 5 15 Shift lock system 5 14 Sports mode 5 13 Automatic Transmission shift indicator 3 68 Aux USB and iPod port 3 153 Bag hanger 3 150 Battery 7 39 Battery repla...

Page 462: ...8 Child protector rear door lock 3 17 Climate control air filter 7 35 Climate control system seat front seat 2 9 Climate control system seat rear seat 2 19 Clothes hanger 3 150 Combined instrument see...

Page 463: ...ck 3 17 Drinks holders see cup holders 3 146 Drive mode integrated control system ECO mode 5 34 SNOW mode 5 35 SPORT mode 5 35 Driver position memory system 3 40 Driver s air bag 2 54 Driving at night...

Page 464: ...ve emission control system 7 89 Exhaust emission control system 7 90 Explanation of scheduled maintenance items 7 23 Exterior care 7 83 Exterior overview Front 1 2 Exterior overview Rear 1 3 Flat tire...

Page 465: ...2 6 Head restraint rear seat 2 17 Head up display HUD 3 100 Headlamp position 3 111 Headlight Headlamp escort function 3 109 Headlight bulb replacement 7 70 Headlight leveling device 3 113 Headlight w...

Page 466: ...tures 3 145 Ashtray 3 145 Aux USB and iPod port 3 153 Bag hanger 3 150 Clothes hanger 3 150 Cup holder 3 146 Floor mat anchor s 3 150 Luggage net holder 3 151 Power outlet 3 148 Rear curtain 3 152 Rea...

Page 467: ...tion label 5 76 Tire sidewall labeling 7 48 Tire specification and pressure label 8 6 Vehicle certification label 8 6 Lane departure warning system LDWS 5 51 LCD display 3 69 A V Mode 3 70 ASCC LDWS m...

Page 468: ...stem 2 40 Lubricants and capacities 8 4 Luggage net holder 3 151 Maintenance Explanation of scheduled maintenance items 7 23 Maintenance services 7 5 Owner s maintenance 7 7 Scheduled maintenance serv...

Page 469: ...button 3 32 Pre safe seat belt PSB 2 28 Pre tensioner seat belt 2 25 Puddle lamp welcome 3 121 Rear console storage 3 142 Rear curtain 3 152 Rear door window curtains 3 31 Rear seat adjustment 2 11 R...

Page 470: ...2 22 Seat cooler front seat 2 9 Seat cooler rear seat 2 19 Seat warmer front seat 2 9 Seat warmer rear seat 2 19 Seatback pocket 2 10 Seats 2 2 Armrest rear seat 2 18 Front seat adjustment 2 4 Head re...

Page 471: ...ting difficulties see engine will not start 6 3 Steering wheel 3 42 Electronic hydraulic power steering EHPS 3 42 Heated steering wheel 3 43 Horn 3 43 Tilt steering Telescope steering 3 42 Storage com...

Page 472: ...Tire rotation 7 45 Tire sidewall labeling 7 48 Tire terminology and definitions 7 52 Tire traction 7 47 Wheel alignment and tire balance 7 45 Wheel replacement 7 47 Towing 6 20 Trailer towing 5 81 Tr...

Page 473: ...Warning Messages 3 78 Washer fluid 7 32 Welcome system 3 121 Headllamp 3 121 Interior light 3 121 Puddle lamp 3 121 Wheel alignment and tire balance 7 45 Wheel replacement 7 47 Windows 3 28 Power win...

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Page 476: ...your responsibility to see that all maintenance operations specified by the manufacturer are carried out at the appropriate intervals When the vehicle is used in severe driving conditions more fre qu...

Page 477: ...RIGINAL OWNER _________________________________________ ADDRESS CITY______________ STATE____________ ZIP CODE____________ DELIVERY DATE Date Sold to Original Retail Purchaser DEALER NAME ____________...

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