check engine light Hyundai Equus 2010 User Guide

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Features of your vehicle
Low tire pressure position indicator(if equipped)
If one or more of your tires are signifi- cantly under-inflated, this indicator indi-cates which tire is significantly under-
inflated by illuminating the correspondingposition light.
TPMS (Tire PressureMonitoring System) malfunction indicator (if equipped)
The TPMS malfunction indicator comes
on for 3 seconds after the engine
start/stop button is turned to the ON posi-
tion. If the warning light does not come
on, or continuously remains on after
coming on for about 3 seconds when you
turned the engine start/stop button to the
ON position, the Tire Pressure
Monitoring System is not working proper-
ly. If this occurs, have your vehicle
checked by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer as soon as possible.
The warning light also comes on and
stays on when there is a problem with the
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.
If this happens, the system may not mon-
itor the tire pressure. Have the system
checked by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer as soon as possible.
WARNING - Low tire pres-
sure
Significantly low tire pressure
makes the vehicle unstable and can
contribute to loss of vehicle controland increased braking distances.
Continued driving on low pressure
tires will cause the tires to overheatand fail.TPMS
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For more information about the TPMS,
refer to “Tire Pressure Monitoring
System” in section 6.
Shift pattern indicator
The indicator displays
automatic transmission
shift lever is selected.
Front fog light indicator
This light comes on when the front fog lights are ON.
Charging system warning
light
This warning light indicates a malfunction
of either the generator or electricalcharging system.
If the warning light comes on while the
vehicle is in motion:
1. Drive to the nearest safe location.
2. With the engine off, check the genera- tor drive belt for looseness or break-
age.
3. If the belt is adjusted properly, a prob- lem exists somewhere in the electrical
charging system. Have an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer correct the problem
as soon as possible.
Trunk lid open warning
light
This warning light illuminates when the
trunk lid is not closed securely with the
ignition in any position.
Door ajar warning light
This warning light illuminates when a door is not closed securely with the igni-
tion in any position.
WARNING - Safe stopping
The TPMS cannot alert you to severe and sudden tire damage
caused by external factors.
If you feel any vehicle instability, immediately take your foot off the
accelerator, apply the brakes
gradually and with light force,
and slowly move to a safe posi-
tion off the road.

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Malfunction indicator light
(MIL) (check engine light)
This indicator light is part of the Engine
Control System which monitors various
emission control system components. If
this light illuminates while driving, it indi-cates that a potential malfunction has
been detected somewhere in the emis-sion control system. This light will also illuminate when the
engine start/stop button is turned to the
ON position, and will go out in a few sec-
onds after the engine is started. If it illu-
minates while driving, or does not illumi-
nate when the engine start/stop button is
turned to the ON position, take your vehi-
cle to your nearest authorized HYUNDAI
dealer and have the system checked.
Generally, your vehicle will continue to be
drivable, but have the system checked by
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer promptly.
ESP indicator (ElectronicStability Program)
The ESP indicator will illuminate when
the engine start/stop button is turned
ON, but should go off after approximate-
ly 3 seconds. If the indicator does not
come on, or continuously remains on
after coming on for about 3 seconds
when you turned the engine start/stop
button to the ON position, or if the indica-
tor comes on while driving, the ESP is
not working properly. Take your vehicle to
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer and have
the system checked.
When the ESP is on, it monitors the driv-
ing conditions and under normal driving
conditions, the ESP light will remain off.
When a slippery or low traction condition
is encountered, the ESP will operate,
and the ESP indicator will blink to indi-
cate the ESP is operating.
CAUTION
Prolonged driving with the
Malfunction Indicator Light illumi-
nated may cause damage to theemission control systems whichcould effect drivability and/or fuel economy.
CAUTION
If the Malfunction Indicator Lightilluminates, potential catalytic con-
verter damage is possible whichcould result in loss of enginepower. Have the Engine ControlSystem inspected as soon as pos-
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ESP OFF indicator
The ESP OFF indicator will illuminate
when the engine start/stop button is
turned ON, but should go off after
approximately 3 seconds. To switch to
ESP OFF mode, press the ESP OFF but-
ton. The ESP OFF indicator will illumi-
nate indicating the ESP is deactivated.
VSM OFF indicator (if equipped)
To switch to VSM OFF mode, press the
VSM OFF button. The VSM OFF indica-
tor will illuminate indicating the VSM is
deactivated.
If this indicator stays on when VSM OFF
in not selected, the VSM may have mal-
functioned. Take your vehicle to an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer and have
the system checked.
Cruise indicator (if equipped)
CRUISE indicator
The indicator illuminates when the cruise
control system is enabled.
The cruise indicator in the instrument
cluster is illuminated when the cruise
control ON-OFF button on the steeringwheel is pressed.
The indicator light turns off when the
cruise control ON-OFF button is pressed
again. For more information about the
use of cruise control, refer to “Cruise
control system or Smart cruise control
system” in section 5.
Cruise SET indicator
The indicator illuminates when the cruise
function switch (SET- or RES+) is ON.
The cruise SET indicator light in the
instrument cluster or on the LCD screen
is illuminated when the cruise control
switch (SET- or RES+) is pushed. The
cruise SET indicator does not illuminate
when the cruise control switch (CAN-CEL) is pushed or the system is disen-gaged.
Smart cruise control warning light (if equipped)
SCC (Smart cruise control) malfunction
indicator
The warning light illuminates when the
vehicle to vehicle distance control sys-
tem is not operated normally.
Take your vehicle to an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer and have the system
checked.
VSM
OFF
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SCC (Smart cruise control) sensor mal-
function indicator
If the sensor or the cover is stained the
indicator will illuminate. Remove thestains with a soft cloth.
For more information about the use of
smart cruise control, refer to "Smart
cruise control system" in section 5.
Key reminder warning chime
(if equipped)
If the driver’s door is opened while the
smart key is in the vehicle with the
engine start/stop button in ACC or the
smart key is in the smart key holder with
the engine start/stop button in OFF, the
key reminder warning chime will sound.
The chime sounds until the smart key is
removed from the smart key holder or the
driver’s door is closed.
Pre-safe seat belt warninglight (if equipped)
The PSB indicator will illuminate when
the engine start/stop button is turned to
the ON position, but should go off after
approximately 3 seconds. If the indicator
does not come on, or continuously
remains of after coming on for about 3
seconds when you turned the engine
start/stop button to the ON position, or if
the indicator comes on while driving, the
PSB is not working properly. Take your
vehicle to an authorized HYUNDAI deal-
er and have the system checked.
Lane departure warning system indi-cator (if equipped)
When you press the LDWS button to
operate the LDWS, this indicator illumi-nates on the LCD screen.
For more information, refer to "lane
departure warning system(LDWS)" insection 5.
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Lane departure warning system mal-function indicator (if equipped)
If the LDWS FAIL warning indicator
comes on, the LDWS is not working
properly. Take your vehicle to an author-
ized HYUNDAI dealer and have the sys-
tem check.
Overspeed warning (if equipped)
Overspeed warning light
If you drive with the speed of 120 km/h or
more, the overspeed warning light will
blink. This is to prevent you from over-speeding.
Overspeed warning chime
If you drive with the speed of 120 km/h or
more, the overspeed warning chime will
sound for about 5 seconds. This is to pre-
vent you from overspeeding.
EPB (Electronic ParkingBrake) malfunction indica-
tor
The EPB malfunction indicator will illumi-
nate when the engine start/stop button is
turned to ON, but should go off after
approximately 3 seconds. If the warning
light does not come on, or continuously
remains on after coming on for about 3
seconds when you turned the engine
start/stop button to the ON position, the
Electronic Parking Brake is not working
properly.
If it comes on while driving, the EPB is
not working properly.
Take your vehicle to an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer and have the system
checked.
EPB malfunction indicator may illuminate when the ESP indicator comes on to indi-
cate that the ESP is not working proper-
ly, but it does not indicate malfunction of
the EPB.
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AUTO HOLD indicator
If you press the AUTO HOLD switch, the
AUTO HOLD indicator on the cluster
comes on white. And when you stop the
vehicle completely by pressing the brakepedal, the indicator changes from white
to green.
For more information, refer to “AUTO
HOLD” in section 5.
AFLS (Adaptive Front
Lighting System)
OFF indicator (if equipped)
The AFLS OFF indicator will come on
when you turn the adaptive front light
system off by pressing the AFLS OFF
button. The AFLS OFF Indicator will illu-
minate when the engine start/stop button
is turned to ON, but should go off after
approximately 3 seconds. If the warning
light does not come on, when you turn
the engine start/stop button to the ON
position, The Adaptive Front Light
System is not working properly.
If it blinks while driving, the Adaptive Front
Light System is not working properly.
Take your vehicle to an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer and have the system
checked.
ECS (Electronic ControlSuspension) malfunctionindicator (if equipped)
The ECS malfunction indicator will illumi-
nate when the engine start/stop button is
turned to ON, but should go off after
approximately 3 seconds. If the warning
light does not come on, or continuously
remains on after coming on for about 3
seconds when you turn the engine
start/stop button to the ON position, the
ECS is not working properly.
If it comes on while driving, the electron-
ic control suspension is not working
properly.
Take your vehicle to an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer and have the system
checked. Warning on the LCD screen
Key not in vehicle
If the smart key is
not in the vehicle
and if any door isopened or closedwith the engine
start/ stop button
in ACC, ON, or
START, the warn-ing illuminates on
the LCD display.
The chime also sounds for 5 seconds
when there smart key is not in the vehi-cle and the door is closed.
Always have the smart key with you.
Key not detected
If the smart key is
not in the vehicleor is not detected
and you press the
engine start/ stop
button, the warn-ing illuminates on
the LCD display
for 10 seconds.
AFLS
OFF
AUTO
HOLD
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The rearview camera will activate when
the back-up light is ON with the engine
start/stop button ON and the shift lever inthe R position. This system is a supplemental system
that shows behind the vehicle through
the AV monitor while backing-up.
✽✽NOTICE
The rearview camera may not operate
normally, when you drive in the
extremely high or low temperature
area.
(operating temperature: -20°C~65°C
(-13°F ~ 149°F))
The hazard warning flasher should be
used whenever you find it necessary to
stop the vehicle in a hazardous location.
When you must make such an emer-
gency stop, always pull off the road as far
as possible.
The hazard warning lights are turned on
by pushing in the hazard switch. This
causes all turn signal lights to blink. The
hazard warning lights will operate even
though engine start/stop button is in theOFF position.
To turn the hazard warning lights off,
push the switch a second time.
WARNING
This system is a supplementary function only. It is the responsi-
bility of the driver to always
check the inside/outside rearview
mirror and the area behind the
vehicle before and while backingup because there is a dead zone
that can't be seen through thecamera.
Always keep the camera lens clean. If the lens is covered with
foreign matter, the camera may
not operate normally.
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Battery saver function
The purpose of this feature is to pre-
vent the battery from being dis-
charged. The system automatically
turns off the exterior lights when the
driver turns off the engine and opens
the driver-side door.
With this feature, the parking lights will be turned off automatically if the driver
parks on the side of road at night.
If necessary, to keep the lights on
when the engine start/stop button is
turned to the OFF position, perform the
following:
1) Open the driver-side door.
2) Turn the parking lights OFF and ON again using the light switch on the
steering column. Headlight escort function (if equipped)
If you turn the engine start/stop button to
the ACC or OFF position with the head-lights ON, the headlights (and/or tail
lights) remain on for about 20 minutes.
However, if the driver’s door is opened
and closed, the headlights are turned off
after 30 seconds.
The headlights can be turned off by
pressing the door lock button on the
smart key twice or turning the light switch
to the OFF or Auto position.
However, if you turn the light switch to the
Auto position when it is dark outside, the
headlights will not be turned off.
Rescue mode function (if equipped)
If your vehicle has any problem on the
vehicle network system, the headlights
(low beam) turn on automatically with the
engine start/stop button in the ON posi-
tion even though the headlight switch is
not turned on. At this time, the emer-
gency lighting is not turned off when the
headlight switch is turned off.
LIGHTING
CAUTION
If the rescue mode occurs, have
your vehicle checked by an author-
ized HYUNDAI dealer as soon aspossible.

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AFLS (Adaptive Front Lighting System) (if equipped)
AFLS, that uses the steering angle and
vehicle speed, can keep your field of
vision wide by swiveling and leveling the
headlamp.
The AFLS will operate each time you
start the engine.
To turn the AFLS off, push the button.
The AFLS OFF indicator in the instru-
ment cluster will illuminate. After turn the
AFLS off, headlamp swiveling no longer
occurs, but leveling operates continuous-
ly.
To turn it on, push the button again.The AFLS OFF indicator blinks when
there is a problem with the AFLS.
Have the system checked by an author-
ized HYUNDAI dealer as soon as possi-
ble to determine the cause of the prob-lem.D191100ABH Headlight washer (if equipped)
If your vehicle is equipped with the head-
light washer it will be operating at the
same time when you operate the wind-
shield washer. It will operate when the
headlight switch is in the first or second
position and the engine start/stop buttonis in the ON position.
The washer fluid will be sprayed on to the
headlights.✽✽
NOTICE
Check the headlight washers periodical-
ly to confirm that the washer fluid is
being sprayed properly onto the head-
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