engine Hyundai Equus 2012 Owners Manual

Features of your vehicle
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To defrost outside windshield
1. Set the fan speed to the highest posi-
tion.
2. Set the temperature to the extreme hot
(HI) position.
3. Press the defrost button ( ).
4. The air conditioning will be turned on
according to the detected ambient
temperature and outside (fresh) air
position will be selected automatically.
If the position is selected, lower fan
speed is adjusted to a higher fan speed.
Defogging logic
To reduce the possibility of fogging up
the inside of the windshield, the air intake
or air conditioning are controlled auto-
matically according to certain conditions
such as or position. To cancel or
return the defogging logic, do the follow-
ing.
1. Turn the engine start/stop button to the
ON position.
2. Press the defrost button ( ).
3. While pressing the air conditioning
button (A/C), press the air intake con-
trol button at least 5 times within 3 sec-
onds.
The indicator of the air intake control but-
ton blinks 3 times with 0.5 second of
interval. It indicates that the defogging
logic is canceled or returned to the pro-
grammed status.
If the battery has been discharged or dis-
connected, it resets to the defog logic
status.
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Type A
When the engine start/stop button is in
the ON position, the clean air mode turns
on automatically.
• Clean air mode
The clean air mode deodorizes smells
and cleans the air.
Also, the clean air mode turns off auto-
matically, when the engine start/stop but-
ton is in the OFF position.
If the CLEAN indicator light does not illu-
minate when the engine start/stop button
is in the ON position, there may be a
problem with the clean air mode system.
Have the system checked by an author-
ized HYUNDAI dealer.
Type B
When the air conditioner or heater is on,
the clean air mode turns on automatical-
ly.
• Clean air mode
The clean air mode deodorizes smells
and cleans the air.
Also, the clean air mode turns off auto-
matically, when the air conditioner or
heater is turned off.
If the CLEAN indicator light does not illu-
minate when the air conditioner or heater
is on, there may be a problem with the
clean air mode system. Have the system
checked by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
CLEAN AIR MODE (IF EQUIPPED)
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Features of your vehicle
Cool box (if equipped)
To open the cool box, pull up the lever(1).
To keep the drink cool, put the drink in
the cool box and press the ON/OFF but-
ton(2) with the engine start/stop button in
the ON position. The indicator on the but-
ton illuminates.There are partitions in the cool box to fix
the drink. You can remove the partitions
to fit bigger size bottles. Be careful not to
damage the partitions.
WARNING
• Do not keep objects except sun-
glasses inside the sunglass hold-
er. Such objects can be thrown
from the holder in the event of a
sudden stop or an accident, pos-
sibly injuring the passengers in
the vehicle.
• Do not open the sunglass holder
while the vehicle is moving. The
rear view mirror of the vehicle
can be blocked by an opened
sunglass holder.
WARNING
The cool box repair should be done
in an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Inappropriate repair causes dam-
age resulting in a fire and injury.
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Features of your vehicle
Cigarette lighter
For the cigarette lighter to work, the
engine start/stop button must be in the
ACC position or the ON position.
To open the cover, press the cover for-
ward.
To use the cigarette lighter, push it all the
way into its socket. When the element
has heated, the lighter will pop out to the
“ready” position.
If it is necessary to replace the cigarette
lighter, use only a genuine HYUNDAI
replacement or its approved equivalent.
Ashtray
Front
To open the cover, press the cover and it
will slowly open. To clean the ashtray, the
plastic receptacle should be removed by
lifting the plastic ashtray receptacle
upward and pulling it out.
INTERIOR FEATURES
CAUTION
Only a genuine HYUNDAI lighter
should be used in the cigarette
lighter socket. The use of plug-in
accessories (shavers, hand-held
vacuums, and coffee pots, etc.) may
damage the socket or cause electri-
cal failure.
WARNING
• Do not hold the lighter in after it
is already heated because it will
overheat.
• If the lighter does not pop out
within 30 seconds, remove it to
prevent overheating.
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WARNING - Ashtray use
• Do not use the vehicle’s ashtrays
as waste receptacles.
• Putting lit cigarettes or matches
in an ashtray with other com-
bustible materials may cause a
fire.
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Features of your vehicle
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Rear mirror (if equipped)
To use the rear mirror, press the cover
and it will slowly open and the mirror
lamp will turn on.
Power outlet
The power outlet is designed to provide
power for mobile telephones or other
devices designed to operate with vehicle
electrical systems. The devices should
draw less than 10 amps with the engine
running.
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CAUTION
Close the mirror cover securely. If
the mirror cover is not closed, the
lamp will stay on and could result in
battery discharge and possible mir-
ror damage.
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Front
Rear (A) (if equipped)
Rear (B) (if equipped)
CAUTION
• Use the power outlet only when
the engine is running and remove
the accessory plug after use.
Using the accessory plug for pro-
longed periods of time with the
engine off could cause the bat-
tery to discharge.
• Only use 12V electric accessories
which are less than 10A in elec-
tric capacity.
• Adjust the air-conditioner or
heater to the lowest operating
level when using the power outlet.
• Close the cover when not in use.
• Some electronic devices can
cause electronic interference
when plugged into a vehicle’s
power outlet. These devices may
cause excessive audio static and
malfunctions in other electronic
systems or devices used in your
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Features of your vehicle
Clock
Whenever the battery terminals or relat-
ed fuses are disconnected, you must
reset the time.
When the engine start/stop button is in
the ACC or ON position, the clock but-
tons operate as follows:
Each time you press the button (1) (or
(2)), the clock will be set back (or for-
ward) by one minute. Pressing the button
(1) (or (2))and holding it, will set the clock
back(or forward) continuously. Release
the button at the time you want.
WARNING
Do not adjust the clock while driving.
You may lose your steering control
and cause an accident that results in
severe personal injury or death.
WARNING
Do not put a finger or a foreign ele-
ment (pin, etc.) into a power outlet
and do not touch with a wet hand.
You may get an electric shock.
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Features of your vehicle
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You can operate the massage seat by
using the remote control with the engine
start/stop button in the ON position.
When you use the remote control to
operate the massage seat, press the
switch on the remote control to the
receiver at the front passenger's seat
back.
1. ON/OFF button
Turns the massage system on/off when
the engine is running.2. MODE 1
Operates the massage system as follow:
3. MODE 2
Operates the massage system as follow:4. UPPER BACK
Operates the massage system with the
upper part of the seat back.
5. LOWER BACK
Operates the massage system with the
middle and lower part of the seat back.
6. FORCE
Regulates the massage force 1 to 3
steps.
7. SPEED
Regulates the massage speed 1 to 3
steps.
8. VIB. (Vibrator)
Turns on the vibrator of the seat back.
9. VIB. SPEED
Regulates the vibrator speed 1 to 3 steps
when the VIB. button is pressed.
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Before driving / 5-3
Engine start/stop button / 5-4
Starting the engine / 5-6
Automatic transmission / 5-8
Brake system / 5-14
Electronic controlled suspension (ECS) / 5-28
Cruise control system / 5-32
Smart cruise control system / 5-36
Lane departure warning system / 5-46
Intelligent accelerator pedal / 5-49
Vehicle stability management (VSM) / 5-50
Economical operation / 5-54
Special driving conditions / 5-56
Winter driving / 5-60
Vehicle weight / 5-64
Trailer towing / 5-65
Driving your vehicle

Driving your vehicle
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WARNING- ENGINE EXHAUST CAN BE DANGEROUS!
Engine exhaust fumes can be extremely dangerous. If, at any time, you smell exhaust fumes inside the vehicle, open the win-
dows immediately.
• Do not inhale exhaust fumes.
Exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless gas that can cause unconsciousness and death by asphyxia-
tion.
• Be sure the exhaust system does not leak.
The exhaust system should be checked whenever the vehicle is raised to change the oil or for any other purpose. If you hear
a change in the sound of the exhaust or if you drive over something that strikes the underneath side of the car, have the
exhaust system checked as soon as possible by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
• Do not run the engine in an enclosed area.
Letting the engine idle in your garage, even with the garage door open, is a hazardous practice. Never run the engine in your
garage any longer than it takes to start the engine and back the car out.
• Avoid idling the engine for prolonged periods with people inside the car.
If it is necessary to idle the engine for a prolonged period with people inside the car, be sure to do so only in an open area
with the air intake set at "Fresh" and fan operating at one of the higher speeds so fresh air is drawn into the interior.
If you must drive with the trunk lid open because you are carrying objects that make this necessary:
1. Close all windows.
2. Open side vents.
3. Set the air intake control at "Fresh", the air flow control at "Floor" or "Face" and the fan at one of the higher speeds.
To assure proper operation of the ventilation system, be sure the ventilation air intakes located just in front of the windshield are
kept clear of snow, ice, leaves or other obstructions.

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Driving your vehicle
Before entering vehicle
• Be sure that all windows, outside mir-
ror(s), and outside lights are clean.
• Check the condition of the tires.
• Check under the vehicle for any sign of
leaks.
• Be sure there are no obstacles behind
you if you intend to back up.
Necessary inspections
Fluid levels, such as engine oil, engine
coolant, brake fluid, and washer fluid
should be checked on a regular basis,
with the exact interval depending on the
fluid. Further details are provided in sec-
tion 7, “Maintenance”.
Before starting
• Close and lock all doors.
• Position the seat so that all controls are
easily reached.
• Adjust the inside and outside rearview
mirrors.
• Be sure that all lights work.
• Check all gauges.
• Check the operation of warning lights
when the engine start/stop button is
turned to the ON position.
• Release the parking brake and make
sure the brake warning light goes out.
For safe operation, be sure you are famil-
iar with your vehicle and its equipment.
BEFORE DRIVING
WARNING
All passengers must be properly
belted whenever the vehicle is mov-
ing. Refer to “Seat belts” in section
3 for more information on their
proper use.
WARNING
Always check the surrounding
areas near your vehicle for people,
especially children, before putting a
vehicle into D (Drive) or R
(Reverse).
WARNING- Driving under
the influence of alcohol or
drugs
Drinking and driving is dangerous.
Drunk driving is the number one
contributor to the highway death
toll each year. Even a small amount
of alcohol will affect your reflexes,
perceptions and judgment. Driving
while under the influence of drugs
is as dangerous or more dangerous
than driving drunk.
You are much more likely to have a
serious accident if you drink or
take drugs and drive.
If you are drinking or taking drugs,
don’t drive. Do not ride with a driv-
er who has been drinking or taking
drugs. Choose a designated driver
or call a cab.
WARNING
Driving while distracted can result in
a loss of vehicle control, that may
lead to an accident, severe personal
injury, and death. The driver’s primary
responsibility is in the safe and legal
operation of a vehicle, and use of any
handheld devices, other equipment,
or vehicle systems which take the
driver’s eyes, attention and focus
away from the safe operation of a
vehicle or which are not permissible
by law should never be used during
operation of the vehicle.