brake Hyundai Equus 2010 Owner's Guide

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Disc brakes wear indicator
Your vehicle has disc brakes.
When your brake pads are worn and new
pads are required, you will hear a high-
pitched warning sound from your front
brakes or rear brakes. You may hear this
sound come and go or it may occur
whenever you depress the brake pedal.
Please remember that some driving con-
ditions or climates may cause a brake
squeal when you first apply (or lightly
apply) the brakes. This is normal and
does not indicate a problem with your
brakes.Electronic parking brake (EPB)
Applying the parking brake
To engage the parking brake, first apply
the brake pedal and then press the EPB
switch. Make sure that the brake warninglight comes on.
Releasing the parking brake
To release the parking brake manually
with the engine start/stop button in the
ON position, pull the EPB switch while
depressing the brake pedal. Make sure
that the brake warning light goes off.
The parking brake will be released auto-
matically when you shift the shift lever
from P (Park) to R (Reverse), N (Neutral)
or D (Drive) while depressing the brakepedal.
Make sure that the brake warning light goes out.
If the parking brake does not release,
have the system checked by an author-
ized HYUNDAI dealer.
WARNING- Brake wear
This brake wear warning sound
means your vehicle needs service.
If you ignore this audible warning,
you will eventually lose braking
performance, which could lead to aserious accident.
CAUTION
To avoid costly brake repairs, do not continue to drive with wornbrake pads.
Always replace brake pads as complete front or rear axle sets.
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CAUTION
Driving with the parking brakeapplied will cause excessive brakepad (or lining) and brake rotor wear.

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NOTICE
 For your safety, you can engage the EPB even though the engine start/stop
button is in the OFF position, but you
cannot release it.
 For your safety, press the brake pedal
and release the parking brake manu-
ally with EPB switch when you drive
downhill or back up the vehicle.
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WARNING
If you depress the accelerator pedal
with EPB engaged, the warning will
sound and message will appear. Do
not apply the accelerator pedal
while the parking brake is engaged.
Damage to the parking brake may
occur.
WARNING
To prevent unintentional move- ment when stopped and leaving
the vehicle, do not use the shift
lever in place of the parking
brake. Set the parking brake and
make sure the shift lever is
securely positioned in P (Park).
Never allow anyone who is unfa- miliar with the vehicle to touch
the EPB switch. If the EPB is
released unintentionally, serious
injury may occur.
All vehicles should always have the parking brake fully engaged
when parking to avoid inadver-
tent movement of the vehcile
which can injure occupants orpedestrians.
CAUTION
A click sound may be heard while
operating or releasing the EPB.
These conditions are normal andindicate that the EPB is function- ing properly.
When leaving your keys with a parking lot attendant or valet,
make sure to inform him/her howto operate the EPB.

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Check the brake warning light by turning
the engine start/stop button ON (do not
start the engine). This light will be illumi-
nated when the parking brake is applied
with the engine start/stop button in the
START or ON position.
Before driving, be sure the parking brake
is fully released and the brake warning
light is off.
If the brake warning light remains on
after the parking brake is released while
the engine is running, there may be a
malfunction in the brake system.
Immediate attention is necessary.
If at all possible, cease driving the vehi-
cle immediately. If that is not possible,
use extreme caution while operating the
vehicle and only continue to drive the
vehicle until you can reach a safe loca-tion.EPB malfunction indicator
This warning light illuminates if the
engine start/stop button is turned to the
ON position and goes off in approximate-
ly 3 seconds if the system is operation
normally. If the EPB malfunction indicator remains
on, comes on while driving, or does not
come on when the engine start/stop but-
ton is turned to the ON position, this indi-
cates that the EPB may have malfunc-tioned.
If this occurs, have your vehicle checked
by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer as
soon as possible.The EPB malfunction indicator may illu-minate when the ESP indicator comes on
to indicate that the ESP is not working
properly, but it does not indicate a mal-
function of the EPB.
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Emergency braking
If there is a problem with the brake pedal
while driving, emergency braking is pos-
sible by pressing the EPB switch. Braking
is possible only when you press the EPB
switch.
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NOTICE
During emergency braking by the EPB,
the parking brake warning light blinks
to indicate that the system is operating.EPB emergency release
If the EPB does not release properly, do
as follows:
1. Shift the shift lever into P (Park).
2. Install the blocks to the wheels to pre- vent the vehicle from rolling.
3. Open the trunk and remove the cover.
4. Remove the emergency release han- dle from the tool case.
5. Remove the emergency release cable cover.
6. Install the emergency release handle into the threaded end of the emer-
gency release cable by turning it clock-
wise.
7. Pull up the handle until a sound is heard and the EPB warning light
blinks. 8. After using the EPB emergency
release, the warning message will
come on. You should operate the EPB
switch for the vehicle to return to its
normal condition. If the vehicle does
not return to normal condition, take
your vehicle to an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer and have the system
checked.
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WARNING
Do not operate the parking brake
while the vehicle is moving except
in an emergency situation.
WARNING
Do not use the EPB emergency
release except in an emergency sit-
uation. It is very dangerous to drive
with the EPB emergency release.
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AUTO HOLD
The AUTO HOLD feature keeps the
brake applied when the shift lever is in D,
R or N with the feature enabled and the
brake pedal has been depressed to stop
the vehicle.Set up
1. Press the AUTO HOLD switch. TheAUTO HOLD indicator will illuminate white and the system will be in the
standby position.
2. When you stop the vehicle completely by pressing the brake pedal, the AUTO
HOLD maintains the brake pressure in
order to hold the vehicle stationary.The indicator changes from white to
green.
3. The brake will remain engaged even if the brake pedal is not depressed. Leaving
If you press the accelerator pedal with
the transmission in R (Reverse), D
(Drive) or sports mode, the AUTO HOLDwill be released automatically and the
vehicle will start to move. The indicator
changes from green to white.
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WARNING
When driving off from AUTO HOLD
by applying accelerator pedal,
always check the surrounding area
near your vehicle.
Slowly press the accelerator pedal
for a smooth launch.
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Cancel
To cancel the AUTO HOLD operation,
press the AUTO HOLD switch. The AUTOHOLD indicator will go out.✽✽
NOTICE
 The AUTO HOLD does not operate when;
- the driver’s door is open.
- the shift lever is in P (Park).
 The AUTO HOLD automatically
switches to EPB when
- the hood is open with shift lever in D(Drive).
- the trunk lid is open with shift lever
in R (Reverse).
- AUTO HOLD is operating for a long
period of time.
- the vehicle is standing on a steep
slope. (Continued)(Continued)
In these cases, the brake warning light
comes on, the AUTO HOLD indicator
changes from green to white, and a
warning sounds and a message will
appear to inform you that EPB has
been automatically engaged.
Before driving again, depress the
brake pedal, check the area around
the vehicle and release the EPB
switch.
 When AUTO HOLD is ON and the vehicle comes to a stop on a steep
slope (about 25% gradient or more),
the EPB will be automatically
engaged. In this case, when you
release the EPB by pulling the EPB
switch with the brake pedal
depressed, the AUTO HOLD will hold
the vehicle for 3 seconds in order to
prevent the vehicle from rolling back
during starts.
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WARNING
Press the accelerator pedal slow- ly when you start the vehicle.
For your safety, cancel the AUTO HOLD when you drive downhill or
back up the vehicle or park the
vehicle.

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Anti-lock brake system (ABS)The ABS continuously senses the speed
of the wheels. If the wheels are going to
lock, the ABS system repeatedly modu-
lates the hydraulic brake pressure to the
wheels.
When you apply your brakes under con-
ditions which may lock the wheels, you
may hear a “tik-tik’’ sound from the
brakes, or feel a corresponding sensation
in the brake pedal. This is normal and it
means your ABS is active.
In order to obtain the maximum benefit
from your ABS in an emergency situa-
tion, do not attempt to modulate your
brake pressure and do not try to pump
your brakes. Press your brake pedal as
hard as possible or as hard as the situa-
tion allow the ABS to control the force
being delivered to the brakes.
WARNING
ABS (or ESP) will not prevent acci-
dents due to improper or danger-
ous driving maneuvers. Even
though vehicle control is improved
during emergency braking, always
maintain a safe distance between
you and objects ahead. Vehicle
speeds should always be reduced
during extreme road conditions.
The braking distance for vehicle
equipped with an anti-lock braking
system (or Electronic Stability
Program system) may be longer
than for those without it in the fol-
lowing road conditions.
During these conditions the vehicle should be driven at reducedspeeds:
Rough, gravel or snow-covered roads.
With tire chains installed.
On roads where the road surface is pitted or has different surface height.
The safety features of an ABS (or
ESP) equipped vehicle should not
be tested by high speed driving or
cornering. This could endanger the
safety of yourself or others.
CAUTION
If there is a malfunction with the dri- ver’s door, hood or trunk open
detection system, the AUTO HOLDmay not work properly.
Take your vehicle to an authorizedHYUNDAI dealer and have the sys-
tem checked.

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NOTICE
A click sound may be heard in the
engine compartment when the vehicle
begins to move after the engine is start-
ed. These conditions are normal and
indicate that the anti-lock brake system
is functioning properly.
Even with the anti-lock brake system, your vehicle still requires sufficient
stopping distance. Always maintain a
safe distance from the vehicle in front
of you.
Always slow down when cornering. The anti-lock brake system cannot pre-
vent accidents resulting from exces-
sive speeds.
On loose or uneven road surfaces, operation of the anti-lock brake system
may result in a longer stopping dis-
tance than for vehicles equipped with a
conventional brake system.
✽✽ NOTICE
When you jump start your vehicle
because of a drained battery, the engine
may not run as smoothly and the ABS
warning light may turn on at the same
time. This happens because of low bat-
tery voltage. It does not mean your ABS
has malfunctioned.
 Do not pump your brakes!
 Have the battery recharged before driving the vehicle.
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CAUTION
If the ABS warning light is on and
stays on, you may have a problemwith the ABS. In this case, howev-er, your regular brakes will work normally.
The ABS warning light will stay on for approximately 3 seconds afterthe ignition switch is ON. Duringthat time, the ABS will go throughself-diagnosis and the light will go off if everything is normal. If thelight stays on, you may have aproblem with your ABS. Contactan authorized HYUNDAI dealer assoon as possible.
CAUTION
When you drive on a road having poor traction, such as an icy road,
and have operated your brakes continuously, the ABS will beactive continuously and the ABSwarning light may illuminate. Pull
your vehicle over to a safe placeand stop the engine.
Restart the engine. If the ABS warning light is off, then your
ABS system is normal. Otherwise, you may have a prob-lem with the ABS. Contact an authorized HYUNDAI dealer as
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Electronic stability program (ESP)
The Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
system is designed to stabilize the vehicle
during cornering maneuvers. ESP checks
where you are steering and where the
vehicle is actually going. ESP applies the
brakes at individual wheels and
intervenes in the engine management
system to stabilize the vehicle.The Electronic Stability Program (ESP)system is an electronic system designed
to help the driver maintain vehicle control
under adverse conditions. It is not a
substitute for safe driving practices.
Factors including speed, road conditions
and driver steering input can all affect
whether ESP will be effective in
preventing a loss of control. It is still your
responsibility to drive and corner at
reasonable speeds and to leave a
sufficient margin of safety.
When you apply your brakes under con-
ditions which may lock the wheels, you
may hear a “tik-tik’’ sound from the
brakes, or feel a corresponding sensation
in the brake pedal. This is normal and it
means your ESP is active.
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NOTICE
A click sound may be heard in the
engine compartment when the vehicle
begins to move after the engine is start-
ed. These conditions are normal and
indicate that the Electronic Stability
Program System is functioning proper-
ly.
WARNING
Never drive too fast according to
the road conditions or too quickly
when cornering. Electronic stability
program (ESP) will not prevent acci-
dents. Excessive speed in turns,
abrupt maneuvers and hydroplan-ing on wet surfaces can still result
in serious accidents. Only a safe
and attentive driver can prevent
accidents by avoiding maneuvers
that cause the vehicle to lose trac-
tion. Even with ESP installed,
always follow all the normal precau-
tions for driving - including driving
at safe speeds for the conditions.
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ESP operation
ESP ON condition
button is turned ON, ESP and ESP OFF indicator lights illu-
minate for approximately 3
seconds, then ESP is turnedon.
Press the ESP OFF button for at least half a second after
turning the engine start/stop
button ON to turn ESP off.(ESP OFF indicator will illumi-
nate). To turn the ESP on,
press the ESP OFF button(ESP OFF indicator light willgo off).
you may hear a slight ticking
sound. This is the ESP per-
forming an automatic system
self-check and does not indi-
cate a problem. When operating
When the ESP is in operation,
ESP indicator light blinks.
Program is operating proper-
ly, you can feel a slight pulsa-
tion in the vehicle. This is only
the effect of brake control and
indicates nothing unusual.
or slippery road, the engine
rpm (revolution per minute)
may not be increased even if
you press the accelerator
pedal deeply. This is to main-
tain the stability and traction
of the vehicle and does not
indicate a problem.
ESP operation off
ESP OFF state
press the ESP OFF button for
more than 0.5 second. (ESPOFF indicator light illumi-nates).
is off, ESP remains off. Upon
restarting the engine, theESP will be automatically
turned on again.
Indicator light
When the engine start/stop button is
turned ON, the indicator light illuminates,
then goes off if ESP system is operating
normally.
The ESP indicator light blinks whenever
ESP is operating. The ESP OFF indicator light comes on
when either the ESP is turned off with the
button.
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â–  ESP indicator light (blinks)
â–  ESP OFF indicator light (comes on)