Hyundai Equus 2011 Owner's Manual

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Features of your vehicle
FRONT BLIND SPOT MONITORING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
Front blind spot monitoring system is a
supplemental system that shows blind
spot in front of the vehicle through the AV
monitor.
The front blind spot monitoring system
will operate when you press the button
and shift the shift lever into N(Neutral) or
D(Drive) while driving less then 10km/h.✽NOTICE
The front blind spot monitoring sys-
tem may not operate normally, when
you drive in the extremely high or low
temperature area.
(operating temperature: -20°C~65°C
(-4°F ~ 149°F))
WARNING
This is a supplementary system. It
is the responsibility of the driver to
always check the area around the
vehicle before driving because
there is a dead zone that can't be
seen through the camera.
Always keep the camera lens clean.
If the lens is covered with foreign
matter, the camera may not operate
normally.OVI049074
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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 in
the 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
(-4°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 the
OFF 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 backing
up because there is a dead zone
that can't be seen through the
camera.
• Always keep the camera lens
clean. If the lens is covered with
foreign matter, the camera may
not operate normally.
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REARVIEW CAMERA (IF EQUIPPED)
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HAZARD WARNING FLASHER

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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 parking 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 welcome function
(if equipped)
When the headlight is ON or AUTO posi-
tion and all doors (and trunk) are closed
and locked, if you press the door unlock
button on the smart key, the headlights
will come on for about 15 seconds. At this
time, if you press the door lock or unlock
button, the headlights will turn off imme-
diately.
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.
If the headlight switch is in the AUTO
position, the function can only operate at
night.
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 driver gets out of the vehicle
through other doors (except dri-
ver's door), the battery saver func-
tion does not operate and the head-
light escort function does not turn
off automatically. Therefore, it caus-
es the battery to be discharged. In
this case, make sure to turn off the
lamp before getting out of the vehi-
cle.
CAUTION
If the rescue mode occurs, have
your vehicle checked by an author-
ized HYUNDAI dealer as soon as
possible.

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Lighting control
The light switch has a Headlight and a
Parking light position.
To operate the lights, turn the knob at the
end of the control lever to one of the fol-
lowing positions:
(1) OFF (O) position
(2) Parking light position
(3) Headlight position
(4) Auto light /AFLS position
(if equipped)
Parking light position ( )
When the light switch is in the parking
light position (1st position), the tail,
license and instrument panel lights will
turn ON.
Headlight position ( )
When the light switch is in the headlight
position (2nd position), the head, tail,
license and instrument panel lights will
turn ON.
✽NOTICE
The engine start/stop button must be in
the ON position to turn on the head-
lights.
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Type B
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Type B
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Auto light/AFLS position
(if equipped)
When the light switch is in the AUTO light
position while the engine is running, the
taillights and headlights will be turned
ON or OFF automatically depending on
the amount of light outside the vehicle.If your vehicle is equipped with the adap-
tive front lighting system (AFLS), it will
also operate when the headlamp is ON.
High beam operation
To turn on the high beam headlights,
push the lever away from you. Pull it back
for low beams.
The high beam indicator will light when
the headlight high beams are switched
on.
To prevent the battery from being dis-
charged, do not leave the lights on for a
prolonged time while the engine is not
running.
CAUTION
• Never place anything over the
sensor (1) located on the instru-
ment panel. This will ensure bet-
ter auto-light system control.
• Don’t clean the sensor using a
window cleaner. The cleaner may
leave a light film which could
interfere with sensor operation.
• If your vehicle has window tint or
other types of metallic coating on
the front windshield, the Auto
light system may not work prop-
erly.
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Type B
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To flash the headlights, pull the lever
towards you. It will return to the normal
(low beam) position when released. The
headlight switch does not need to be on
to use this flashing feature.
Turn signals and lane change sig-
nals
The engine start/stop button must be on
for the turn signals to function. To turn on
the turn signals, move the lever up or
down (A). The green arrow indicators on
the instrument panel indicate which turn
signal is operating. They will self-cancel
after a turn is completed.
WARNING
Do not use high beam when there
are other vehicles. Using high
beam could obstruct the other dri-
ver's vision.
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Type B
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If the indicator continues to flash after a
turn, manually return the lever to the OFF
(O) 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 (O)
position when released.
If an indicator stays on and does not
flash or if it flashes abnormally, one of the
turn signal bulbs may be burned out and
will require replacement.
One-touch triple turn signal
(if equipped)
To activate an one-touch triple turn signal
move the turn signal lever slightly for less
than 1.8 seconds and then release it. The
lane change signals will blink 3 times.
✽NOTICE
If an indicator flash is abnormally quick
or slow, a bulb may be burned out or
have a poor electrical connection in the
circuit.Front fog light
Fog lights are used to provide improved
visibility when visibility is poor due to fog,
rain or snow etc. The fog lights will turn
on when the fog light switch (1) is turned
to the ON position after the parking light
is turned on.
To turn off the fog lights, turn the switch
to the OFF (O) position.
CAUTION
When in operation, the fog lights
consume large amounts of vehicle
electrical power. Only use the fog
lights when visibility is poor.
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Rear fog light (if equipped)
To turn the rear fog lights on, turn the
headlight switch to the headlight position
and press the rear fog light switch (light
on the switch will illuminate).
The rear fog lights turn on when the rear
fog switch is pressed after the front fog
switch is turned to the ON position and
the headlight switch to the parklight posi-
tion. (if equipped)
To turn the rear fog lights off, press the
rear fog light switch again or turn the
headlight switch to the OFF (O) position.
✽NOTICE
To turn on the rear fog light switch, the
engine start/stop button must be in the
ON position.
Daytime running light
(if equipped)
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) can make
it easier for others to see the front of your
vehicle during the day. DRL can be help-
ful in many different driving conditions,
and it is especially helpful after dawn and
before sunset.
The DRL system will turn OFF when:
1. The parking light switch is ON.
2. Engine stops.
Headlight leveling device
(if equipped)
Automatic type
It is automatically adjusted the headlight
beam level according to the number of
the passengers and the loading weight in
the luggage area.
And it offers the proper headlight beam
under the various conditions.
OVI049218LWARNING
If it is not working properly even
though your vehicle is inclined
backward according to passenger's
posture, or the headlight beam is
irradiated to the high or low posi-
tion, have your vehicle inspected
by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Don't attempt to inspect or replace
the wiring yourself to prevent mal-
function.

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AFLS (Adaptive Front Lighting
System) (if equipped)
Adaptive front lighting system uses the
steering angle and vehicle speed, to
keep your field of vision wide by swiveling
and leveling the headlamp. Turn the knob
to the AUTO position when the engine is
running. The adaptive front lighting sys-
tem will operate when the headlamp is
ON. To turn off the AFLS, turn the knob to
the other position. After turning the AFLS
off, headlamp swiveling no longer occurs,
but leveling operates continuously.If the AFLS malfunction indicator comes
on, the AFLS is not working properly.
Drive to the nearest safe location and
restart the engine. If the indicator contin-
uously remains on, take your vehicle to
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer and have
the system checked.
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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 button
is 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-
light lenses.
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Windshield wiper/washer
A : Wiper speed control
· MIST ( ) – Single wipe
· OFF (O) – Off
AUTO – Auto control wipe
· LO (1) – Low wiper speed
· HI (2) – High wiper speed
B : Auto control wipe time adjustment
C : Wash with brief wipes
Windshield wipers
Operates as follows when the engine
start/stop button is turned ON.
WIPERS AND WASHERS
Type A
Type BOVI049250L
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Type BOVI049097
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Slow Slow
Fast Fast