Hyundai Equus 2010 Owner's Manual

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If your vehicle leaves the lane when the
LDWS is operating and vehicle speed
exceeds 60km/h, the warning operates
as follows:1. Visual warning
If you leave the lane, the lane you leave
on the LCD display blinks yellow with 0.8
seconds of interval.
2. Auditory warning
If you leave the lane, the warning sound
operates with 0.8 seconds of interval.
3. Tactual warning (if equipped with pre-
safe seat belt)
If you leave the lane for about 3 seconds,
the pre-safe seat belt pulls with 3 sec-
onds of interval.
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Warning indicator
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. The LDWS does not operate when:
The driver turns on the turn signal to
change lane.
But, when the hazard warning flasher
is operated, the LDWS operates nor-
mally.
Operating the wiper switch with HI mode due to heavy rain.
Driving on the lane line.
✽✽ NOTICE
To change lane, operate the turn signal
switch then change the lane.
The LDWS may not warn you
even if the vehicle leaves the
lane, or may warn you even if the
vehicle does not leave the lanewhen;
The lane can't be visible due to snow, rain, stain, a puddle or many other
things.
The brightness of the outside changes suddenly.
Not turning on the headlight even at night or in the tunnel.
Difficult to distinguish the color of the lane from the road.
Driving on a steep grade or a curve. Light reflects from the water on the
road.
The lens or windshield is stained with foreign matter.
The sensor can't detect the lane because of fog, heavy rain or heavy
snow.
The surrounding of the inside rear view mirror temperature is high due to a
direct ray of light.
The lane is very wide or narrow.
The lane line is damaged or indistinct.
The shadow is on the lane line by a median strip.
There is a mark like lane line.
There is a boundary structure.
The distance from vehicle ahead is very short or the vehicle ahead drives
hiding the lane line.
The vehicle shakes heavily.
The lane number is increases or decreases or the lane lines are cross-
ing complicatedly.
Putting something on the dashboard.
Driving with the sun in front of you.
Driving in areas under construction.
The lane line is more than two.
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VSM detects the distance from the vehi-
cle ahead with the sensor, to warn you
before collision and protect you in certain
hazardous situations. If the VSM senses the object ahead too
near the vehicle and if driver's operat-
ing of the brake pedal or the steering
wheel should be needed, the warning
light illuminates.
Immediately reduce your speed.
If the VSM senses more dangerous, the warning sound also operates and
the seat belt vibrates.
Immediately reduce your speed.
Brake operating
If the VSM senses the collision, thebrake system comes to standard mode
to react promptly when the driver oper-
ates the brake pedal.
If the driver releases the accelerator after warning in hazardous situations,
the VSM automatically brakes the vehi-
cle gently.
If the driver hits the brake to reduce vehicle speed, the brake assistant sys-
tem operates to raise efficiency of
braking.
If danger disappears, if the driver depresses the accelerator or if the driv-
er releases the brake pedal, the brake
operating stop.
VEHICLE STABILITY MANAGEMENT (VSM) (IF EQUIPPED)
CAUTION
Always check the road conditions
to prevent danger even if the warn-ing light does not illuminate, the
warning sound does not operate or the seat belt does not vibrate.
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WARNING
The VSM does not stop the vehicle
completely and does not avoid col-
lision. Always look ahead cautious-
ly to prevent unexpected and sud-
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Seat belt operating
The seat belt tightens when the vehicle senses a collision.
To cancel the VSM
If you press the VSM OFF button, the
warning operating and brake operating
will cancel and the VSM OFF indicator
illuminates on the instrument cluster.
To turn on the VSM, press the VSM
OFF button again. The VSM OFF indi-cator goes out.
If you press the ESP OFF button to turn off the ESP, the VSM will cancel,
too.
Malfunction indicator
The VSM OFF indicator will illuminatewhen the engine start/stop button is
turned ON, but should go off after
approximately 3 seconds. If the indica-
tor 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, or
if the indicator comes on while driving,
the VSM is not working properly. Take
your vehicle to an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer and have the system
checked.
The VSM OFF indicator may illuminate when the ESP indicator or SCC indica-
tor comes on, but it does not indicate
malfunction of the VSM.
WARNING
The VSM operates according to the
distance from the vehicle ahead,relative velocity and driver's opera-tion of the brake or accelerator
pedal. Do not drive dangerously to
operate the VSM.
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WARNING
The VSM is not a substitute for safe
driving practices but a supplemen-
tary function only. It is the respon-
sibility of the driver to always checkthe speed and the distance to the
vehicle ahead.WARNING
Even if there is a malfunction to the brake operating of the VSM,
when you depress the brake
pedal, the brake is operating nor-
mally. But, the VSM brake operat-
ing does not operate even in cer-
tain hazardous situations.
The VSM is designed to function above approximately 15 km/h (9.3
mph) and below approximately180 km/h (111.8 mph).
The VSM does not react to
- Persons or animals.
- Oncoming vehicles in the oppo-site lane or the vehicle in the
intersection.
- Stopped objects.
The VSM can not detect the objects certainly, when:
- The sensors are stained withdirt or covered.
- There is heavy rain or heavy snow.
- There is interference by electro- magnetic waves.
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- There are strong radar reflec-tions.
- Driving in curve.
- Driving uphill or downhill.
- Driving in areas under construc- tion.
- The object ahead is very narrow such as motorcycles or bicy-
cles.
- The vehicle cuts in suddenly.
The VSM brake operating does not operates, if the driver doesnot release the accelerator pedalor does not operate the brakepedal.

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Your vehicle's fuel economy depends
mainly on your style of driving, where you
drive and when you drive.
Each of these factors affects how many
miles (kilometers) you can get from a gal-
lon (liter) of fuel. To operate your vehicle
as economically as possible, use the fol-
lowing driving suggestions to help save
money in both fuel and repairs:
Drive smoothly. Accelerate at a moder-
ate rate. Don't make "jack-rabbit" starts or full-throttle shifts and maintain a
steady cruising speed. Don't race
between stoplights. Try to adjust your
speed to that of the other traffic so you
don't have to change speeds unneces-
sarily. Avoid heavy traffic whenever
possible. Always maintain a safe dis-
tance from other vehicles so you can
avoid unnecessary braking. This also
reduces brake wear.
Drive at a moderate speed. The faster you drive, the more fuel your car uses.
Driving at a moderate speed, especial-
ly on the highway, is one of the most
effective ways to reduce fuel consump-tion. Don't "ride" the brake pedal. This can
increase fuel consumption and also
increase wear on these components.
In addition, driving with your foot rest-
ing on the brake pedal may cause the
brakes to overheat, which reduces
their effectiveness and may lead to
more serious consequences.
Take care of your tires. Keep them inflated to the recommended pressure.
Incorrect inflation, either too much or
too little, results in unnecessary tire
wear. Check the tire pressures at leastonce a month.
Be sure that the wheels are aligned correctly. Improper alignment can
result from hitting curbs or driving too
fast over irregular surfaces. Poor align-
ment causes faster tire wear and may
also result in other problems as well as
greater fuel consumption. Keep your car in good condition. For
better fuel economy and reduced
maintenance costs, maintain your carin accordance with the maintenance
schedule in section 7. If you drive your
car in severe conditions, more frequentmaintenance is required (see section 7
for details).
Keep your car clean. For maximum service, your vehicle should be kept
clean and free of corrosive materials. It
is especially important that mud, dirt,
ice, etc. not be allowed to accumulate
on the underside of the car. This extra
weight can result in increased fuel con-
sumption and also contribute to corro-sion.
Travel lightly. Don't carry unnecessary weight in your car. Weight reduces fuel
economy.
Don't let the engine idle longer than necessary. If you are waiting (and not
in traffic), turn off your engine and
restart only when you're ready to go.
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Remember, your vehicle does notrequire extended warm-up. After the
engine has started, allow the engine to
run for 10 to 20 seconds prior to plac-
ing the vehicle in gear. In very cold
weather, however, give your engine a
slightly longer warm-up period.
Don't "lug" or "over-rev" the engine. Lugging is driving too slowly in too high
a gear resulting in the engine bucking.
If this happens, shift to a lower gear.
Over-revving is racing the engine
beyond its safe limit. This can be avoid-
ed by shifting at the recommended
speeds. Use your air conditioning sparingly.
The air conditioning system is operat-
ed by engine power so your fuel econ-
omy is reduced when you use it.
Open windows at high speeds can reduce fuel economy.
Fuel economy is less in crosswinds and headwinds. To help offset some of
this loss, slow down when driving in
these conditions.
Keeping a vehicle in good operating con-
dition is important both for economy and
safety. Therefore, have an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer perform scheduled
inspections and maintenance.
WARNING - Engine off dur-
ing motion
Never turn the engine off to coast
down hills or anytime the vehicle is
in motion. The power steering and
power brakes will not function
properly without the engine run-
ning. Instead, keep the engine on
and downshift to an appropriate
gear for engine braking effect. In
addition, turning off the ignition
while driving could engage the
steering wheel lock resulting in
loss of vehicle steering which
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Hazardous driving conditions
When hazardous driving conditions are
encountered such as water, snow, ice,
mud, sand, or similar hazards, followthese suggestions:
Drive cautiously and allow extra dis-
tance for braking.
Avoid sudden movements in braking or steering. If stalled in snow, mud, or sand, use
second gear. Accelerate slowly to
avoid spinning the drive wheels.
Use sand, rock salt, tire chains, or other non-slip material under the drive
wheels to provide traction when stalled
in ice, snow, or mud. Rocking the vehicle
If it is necessary to rock the vehicle to free
it from snow, sand, or mud, first turn the
steering wheel right and left to clear the
area around your drive wheels. Then, shift
back and forth between R (Reverse) and
any forward gear in vehicles equipped
with an automatic transmission. Do not
race the engine, and spin the wheels as
little as possible. If you are still stuck after
a few tries, have the vehicle pulled out by
a tow vehicle to avoid engine overheating
and possible damage to the transmission
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ABS
Do not pump the brake pedal on a
vehicle equipped with ABS.
WARNING - Downshifting
Downshifting with an automatic
transmission, while driving on slip-
pery surfaces can cause an acci-
dent. The sudden change in tirespeed could cause the tires to skid.
Be careful when downshifting on
slippery surfaces.CAUTION
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✽✽NOTICE
The ESP system should be turned OFF
prior to rocking the vehicle.
Smooth cornering
Avoid braking or gear changing in cor-
ners, especially when roads are wet.
Ideally, corners should always be taken
under gentle acceleration. If you follow
these suggestions, tire wear will be held
to a minimum. Driving at night
Because night driving presents more
hazards than driving in the daylight, here
are some important tips to remember:
Slow down and keep more distance
between you and other vehicles, as it
may be more difficult to see at night,
especially in areas where there may
not be any street lights.
WARNING - Spinning tires
Do not spin the wheels, especially at speeds more than 56 km/h (35
mph). Spinning the wheels at high
speeds when the vehicle is station-
ary could cause a tire to overheat
which could result in tire damage
that may injure bystanders.
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WARNING
If your vehicle becomes stuck in
snow, mud, sand, etc., then you
may attempt to rock the vehicle free
by moving it forward and backward.
Do not attempt this procedure if
people or objects are anywhere
near the vehicle. During the rocking
operation the vehicle may suddenly
move forward of backward as it
becomes unstuck, causing injury
or damage to nearby people orobjects.
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Adjust your mirrors to reduce the glare
from other driver's headlights.
Keep your headlights clean and prop- erly aimed on vehicles not equipped with the automatic headlight aiming
feature. Dirty or improperly aimed
headlights will make it much more diffi-cult to see at night.
Avoid staring directly at the headlights of oncoming vehicles. You could be
temporarily blinded, and it will take
several seconds for your eyes to read-
just to the darkness.
Driving in the rain
Rain and wet roads can make driving
dangerous, especially if you’re not pre-
pared for the slick pavement. Here are a
few things to consider when driving in the
rain:
A heavy rainfall will make it harder tosee and will increase the distance
needed to stop your vehicle, so slow
down.
Keep your windshield wiping equip- ment in good shape. Replace your
windshield wiper blades when they
show signs of streaking or missingareas on the windshield. If your tires are not in good condition,
making a quick stop on wet pavement
can cause a skid and possibly lead to
an accident. Be sure your tires are in
good shape.
Turn on your headlights to make it eas- ier for others to see you.
Driving too fast through large puddles can affect your brakes. If you must go
through puddles, try to drive through
them slowly.
If you believe you may have gotten your brakes wet, apply them lightly
while driving until normal braking oper-
ation returns.
Driving in flooded areas
Avoid driving through flooded areas
unless you are sure the water is no high-
er than the bottom of the wheel hub.
Drive through any water slowly. Allowadequate stopping distance because
brake performance may be affected.
After driving through water, dry the
brakes by gently applying them several
times while the vehicle is moving slowly.
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