tow Hyundai Equus 2010 Owner's Manual

Introduction
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Do not use methanol
Fuels containing methanol (wood alco-
hol) should not be used in your vehicle.
This type of fuel can reduce vehicle per-
formance and damage components ofthe fuel system.
Gasolines for cleaner air
To help contribute to cleaner air,
HYUNDAI recommends that you usegasolines treated with detergent addi-
tives, which help prevent deposit forma-
tion in the engine. These gasolines will
help the engine run cleaner and enhance
performance of the Emission ControlSystem.
Operation in foreign countries
If you are going to drive your vehicle in
another country, be sure to:
Observe all regulations regarding reg-
istration and insurance.
Determine that acceptable fuel is avail- able. No special break-in period is needed. By
following a few simple precautions for the
first 1,000 km (600 miles) you may add to
the performance, economy and life of
your vehicle.
Do not race the engine.
While driving, keep your engine speed
(rpm, or revolutions per minute)
between 2,000 rpm and 4,000 rpm.
Do not maintain a single speed for long
periods of time, either fast or slow.
Varying engine speed is needed to
properly break-in the engine.
Avoid hard stops, except in emergen- cies, to allow the brakes to seat prop-
erly.
Don't let the engine idle longer than 3
minutes at one time.
Don't tow a trailer during the first 2,000 km (1,200 miles) of operation.
VEHICLE BREAK-IN PROCESS

Safety features of your vehicle
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Rear relaxtion seat system (for rear
right passenger’s seat) (if equipped)
The rear relaxtion seat system provides
the passenger comfort.
The front passenger seat will move for-
ward and the seatback will fold forward to
provide space. The rear right side pas-
senger seat seatback will lean towards
the back of the vehicle and the leg sup-
port will pop up.
But if the front passenger’s side door is
opened, the rear comfort seat system will
not operate. Front passenger side walk-in seat
Press the switch (1).
The seat will move forward and the seat-
back will fold automatically. After the
operation is completed, a beep will
sound once.
Press the switch (2).
The seat and seatback will move to its
original position. After the operation is
completed, a beep will sound once.
Rear relaxtion seat system
Press the switch (3).
The front passenger seat will move for-
ward and the seatback will fold automati-
cally. Then the rear right side passenger
seat seatback will lean towards the back
of the vehicle and the leg support will pop
up. After the operation is completed, a
beep will sound once.
Press the switch (4).The front passenger seat and the rear
right side passenger seat will move to its
original position. After the operation iscompleted, a beep will sound.
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Cup holder (if equipped)
To use the cup holder push the button (1). Multi box (if equipped)
To use the multi box, push the button (2).
Close the cover after use.
Rear tower console storage
(if equipped)
These compartments can be used to
store small items.
To open the upper console storage,
press the button (2) and to open the
lower console storage, press the button
(1). Close the tower console storage after
use.
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Safety features of your vehicle
Seat warmer (if equipped)
The seat warmer is provided to warm the
rear seats during cold weather. While the
engine is running, push the switch to
warm the rear seat.
During mild weather or under conditions
where the operation of the seat warmer
is not needed, keep the switches in theOFF position. Each time you push the button, the
temperature setting of the seat is
changed as follows :
The seat warmer defaults to the OFF position whenever the ignition switch is
turned on.
✽✽ NOTICE
With the seat warmer switch in the ON
position, the heating system in the seat
turns off or on automatically depending
on the seat temperature.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury in an accident or sudden stop, always
keep the tower console storage
closed while driving.
Close this lower and upper lid while the vehicle is moving.
Failure to observe this instruc-tion could cause death or serious
injury. See owner's manual fordetails.
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CAUTION
When cleaning the seats, do not
use an organic solvent such asthinner, benzene, alcohol andgasoline. Doing so may damage
the surface of the heater or seats.
To prevent overheating the seat warmer, do not place blankets,cushions or seat covers on the
seats while the seat warmer is in operation.
Do not place heavy or sharp objects on seats equipped withseat warmers. Damage to the seat
warming components could occur.
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Installing a child restraint system by
lap/shoulder belt
To install a child restraint system on the
outboard or center rear seats, do the fol-
lowing:
1. Place the child restraint system in the seat and route the lap/shoulder belt
around or through the restraint, follow-
ing the restraint manufacturer’s
instructions. Be sure the seat belt web-bing is not twisted. 2. Fasten the lap/shoulder belt latch into
the buckle. Listen for the distinct “click”sound.Position the release button so that it is
easy to access in case of an emergency.
3. Buckle the seat belt and allow the seat belt to take up any slack. After installa-
tion of the child restraint system, try to
move it in all directions to be sure the
child restraint system is securelyinstalled.
If you need to tighten the belt, pull more
webbing toward the retractor. When you
unbuckle the seat belt and allow it to
retract, the retractor will automatically
revert back to its normal seated passen-
ger emergency locking usage condition.
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SRS Care
The SRS is virtually maintenance-free
and so there are no parts you can safely
service by yourself. If the SRS air bag
warnin light does not illuminate when
you turn the ignition ON, or if it continu-
ously remains on, have your vehicle
immediately inspected by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
Any work on the SRS system, such as
removing, installing, repairing, or any
work on the steering wheel, the frontpassenger's panel, front seats and roof
rails must be performed by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer. Improper handling of
the SRS system may result in serious
personal injury.
WARNING
Modification to SRS components or wiring, including the addition
of any kind of badges to the pad
covers or modifications to the
body structure, can adversely
affect SRS performance and lead
to possible injury.
For cleaning the air bag pad cov- ers, use only a soft, dry cloth or
one which has been moistened
with plain water. Solvents or
cleaners could adversely affect
the air bag covers and proper
deployment of the system.

No objects should be placed over
or near the air bag modules on the
steering wheel, instrument panel,
and the front passenger's panel
above the glove box, because any
such object could cause harm if the
vehicle is in a crash severe enough
to cause the air bags to inflate.
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If the air bags inflate, they must be replaced by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
Do not tamper with or disconnect SRS wiring, or other components
of the SRS system. Doing so
could result in injury, due to acci-
dental inflation of the air bags or
by rendering the SRS inopera-
tive.
If components of the air bag sys- tem must be discarded, or if the
vehicle must be scrapped, certain
safety precautions must be
observed. An authorized
HYUNDAI dealer knows these
precautions and can give you the
necessary information. Failure to
follow these precautions and pro-cedures could increase the risk
of personal injury.
If your car was flooded and has soaked carpeting or water on the
flooring, you shouldn't try to start
the engine; have the car towed to
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

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Features of your vehicle
Trunk unlock (3)
Without power trunk
The trunk is unlocked if the button is
pressed for more than 1 second when all
doors are locked.
The hazard warning lights will blink twice
to indicate that the trunk is unlocked.
Once the trunk is opened and then
closed with all doors locked, the trunk will
be locked automatically.
With power trunk
The trunk is opened automatically if the
button is pressed for more than 1 sec-ond.
The hazard warning lights will blink twice
to indicate that the trunk will swing
upward.
Alarm (4)
The horn sounds and the hazard warning
lights blink for about 30 seconds if this
button is pressed for more than 0.5 sec-
ond. To stop the horn and lights, press
any button on the transmitter.Smart key precautions✽✽
NOTICE
 If, for some reason, you happen to lose your smart key, you will not be able to
start the engine. Tow the vehicle, if
necessary, and contact an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
 A maximum of 2 smart keys can be
registered to a single vehicle. If you
lose a smart key, you should immedi-
ately take the vehicle and key to your
authorized HYUNDAI dealer to pro-
tect it from potential theft.
 The smart key will not work if any of
following occur:
- The smart key is close to a radiotransmitter such as a radio station or
an airport which can interfere with
normal operation of the smart key.
- You keep the smart key near a
mobile two-way radio system or a
cellular phone.
- Another vehicle’s smart key is being operated close to your vehicle.
When the smart key does not work
correctly, open and close the door with
the mechanical key. If you have a
problem with the smart key, contact
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
CAUTION
The power trunk can be operated
when the engine is not running.However, the power trunk con-sumes large amounts of vehicleelectric power. To prevent the bat-
tery from being discharged, do notoperate them consecutively (more than approximately 10 times).

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Theft-alarm stage
The alarm will be activated if any of the
following occurs while the system is
armed.
A door is opened without using the
smart key.
The trunk is opened without using the smart key.
✽✽ NOTICE
If the trunk is opened by using the smart
key, the alarm will not be activated, but
doors, hood, and engine start/stop but-
ton keep arming condition.
Once the trunk is opened and then
closed, the trunk will be locked and
armed automatically.
The engine hood is opened.
The horn will sound and the hazard
warning lights will blink continuously for
approximately 30 seconds. To turn off the
system, unlock the doors with the smart
key. Disarmed stage
The system will be disarmed when:
- The door unlock button is pressed.
- Putting your hand in the outside door
handle for about 0.5 second while car-
rying the smart key.
After the doors are unlocked, the hazard
warning lights will blink twice to indicate
that the system is disarmed.
After unlocking the door, if any door (or
trunk) is not opened within 30 seconds,
the system will be rearmed.
✽✽ NOTICE
 Avoid trying to start the engine while the alarm is activated. The vehicle
starter motor is disabled during the
theft-alarm stage.
If the system is not disarmed, unlock
the doors by inserting the mechanical
key into the key hole and turn the key
toward the rear of the vehicle, then
turn the engine start/stop button to
the ON position and wait for 30 sec-
onds. Then the system will be dis-
armed. (except China)
 If you lose your keys, consult your
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
CAUTION
Do not change, alter or adjust the
theft-alarm system because it could
cause the theft-alarm system to malfunction and should only beserviced by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Malfunctions caused by improperalterations, adjustments or modifi-cations to the theft-alarm system are not covered by your vehicle
manufacturer warranty.

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Features of your vehicle
Operating door locks from out-
side the vehicle
To lock the doors, press the button ofthe outside door handle while carrying
the smart key with you or press the
lock button on the smart key. To unlock the doors, put your hand in
the outside door handle for approxi-
mately 0.5 second or press the unlock
button on the smart key.
If the smart key does not operate nor- mally, you can lock or unlock the door
by using the mechanical key. Depress
and hold the release button(1) and
remove the mechanical key(2). Insert
the mechanical key in to the key hole
(3) and turn the key toward the rear of
the vehicle to unlock and toward the
front of the vehicle to lock.
If you lock/unlock the driver’s door all vehicle doors will lock/unlock automat-
ically.
Once the doors are unlocked, they may be opened by pulling the door handle.
When closing the door, push the door by hand. Make sure that doors are
closed securely.✽✽ NOTICE
 In cold and wet climates, door locks and door mechanisms may not work
properly due to freezing conditions.
 If the door is locked/unlocked multi-
ple times in rapid succession with
either the vehicle key or door lock
switch, the system may stop operating
temporarily in order to protect the
circuit and prevent damage to system
components.
To lock a door without the key, push the
inside door lock button (1) or central
door lock switch (2 ) to the “Lock” posi-
tion and close the door (3).
If you lock the door with the central door lock switch (2), all vehicle doors
will lock automatically.
✽✽ NOTICE
Always engage the parking brake, close
all windows and lock all doors when
leaving your vehicle unattended.
DOOR LOCKS
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Easy access function (if equipped)
The steering wheel will move away from
the driver and the seat will move rear-
ward, when the engine start/stop button
is turned to the OFF position or when you
pull out the smart key from the smart key
holder with the shift lever in the P posi-tion.
The steering wheel will move toward the
driver and the seat will move forward,
when the engine start/stop button is
turned to the ACC position or when you
insert the smart key into the smart key
holder with the shift lever in the P posi-tion.✽✽
NOTICE
You can activate or deactivate the easy
access function in the INFO menu of
DIS (Driver Information System, if
equipped) as follows (if equipped);
 Seat easy access
 Steering easy access
If you want detailed informations, refer
to the DIS manual (if equipped) sup-
plied separately.
Reverse parking aid function (if equipped)
When you shift the shift lever to the R
(Reverse) position, the outside rearview
mirror(s) will move downward to aid
reverse parking. According to the posi-
tion of the outside rearview mirror switch
(1), the outside rearview mirror(s) will
operate as follows:
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