warning Hyundai Equus 2012 Owner's Manual

Features of your vehicle
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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.
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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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Features of your vehicle
The spray and wiper operation will con-
tinue until you release the lever.
If the washer does not work, check the
washer fluid level. If the fluid level is not
sufficient, you will need to add appropri-
ate non-abrasive windshield washer fluid
to the washer reservoir.
The reservoir filler neck is located in the
front of the engine compartment on the
passenger side.
CAUTION
To prevent possible damage to the
washer pump, do not operate the
washer when the fluid reservoir is
empty.
WARNING
Do not use the washer in freezing
temperatures without first warming
the windshield with the defrosters;
the washer solution could freeze on
the windshield and obscure your
vision.
CAUTION
• To prevent possible damage to
the wipers or windshield, do not
operate the wipers when the
windshield is dry.
• To prevent damage to the wiper
blades, do not use gasoline,
kerosene, paint thinner, or other
solvents on or near them.
• To prevent damage to the wiper
arms and other components, do
not attempt to move the wipers
manually.

Features of your vehicle
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Front
(1) Front map lamp
(2) Front room lamp
• : Press the button to turn the
map lamp on. This light pro-
duces a spot beam for conven-
ient use as a map lamp at
night or as a personal lamp for
the driver and the front pas-
senger. To turn the lamp off,
press the button again.• DOOR : The front or rear room lamp
come on when the front or rear
door is opened regardless of
the engine start/stop button
position. When doors are
unlocked by the smart key, the
front and rear lamps come on
for approximately 15 seconds
as long as any door is not
opened. The front and rear
room lamps go out gradually
after approximately 15 sec-
onds if the door is closed.
However, if the engine
start/stop button is ON position
or all doors are locked, the
front and rear lamps will turn
off immediately.
If a door is opened with the
engine start/stop button in the
ACC or OFF position, the front
and rear lamps stay on for
about 20 minutes.
However, if a door is opened
with the engine start/stop but-
ton in the ON position, the
lamps stays on continuously.
•
ROOM: Pressing the button, turns the
front and rear room lamps on.
To turn the lamps off, press the
ROOM button again.
INTERIOR LIGHT
CAUTION
Do not use the interior lights for
extended periods when the engine
is not running.
It may cause battery discharge.
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Front
WARNING
Do not use the interior lights when
driving in the dark. Accidents could
happen because the view may be
obscured by interior lights.

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Features of your vehicle
Rear
(1) Rear map lamp
(2) Rear room lamp
• : Press the button to turn the
rear lamp on. To turn the lamp
off, press the button again.
•
ROOM: Pressing the button, turns the
rear room lamps on. To turn
the lamps off, press the
ROOM button again.
Trunk room lamp
The trunk room lamp comes on when the
trunk is opened.
Door courtesy lamp
(if equipped)
The door courtesy lamp comes ON when
the door is opened to assist entering or
exiting the vehicle. It also serves as a
warning to passing vehicles that the vehi-
cle door is open.
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CAUTION
Do not leave the lamp switches on
for an extended period of time when
the vehicle is not running.
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Rear
CAUTION
The trunk room lamp comes on as
long as the trunk lid opens. To pre-
vent unnecessary charging system
drain, close the trunk lid securely
after using the trunk room.
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Features of your vehicle
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Air intake control
This is used to select the outside (fresh)
air position or recirculated air position.
To change the air intake control position,
push the control button.Recirculated air position
With the recirculated air
position selected, air from
the passenger compart-
ment will be drawn through
the heating system and
heated or cooled according
to the function selected.
Outside (fresh) air position
With the outside (fresh) air
position selected, air enters
the vehicle from outside and
is heated or cooled accord-
ing to the function selected.
✽NOTICE
Prolonged operation of the heater in the
recirculated air position (without air
conditioning selected) may cause fog-
ging of the windshield and side windows
and the air within the passenger com-
partment may become stale.
In addition, prolonged use of the air con-
ditioning with the recirculated air posi-
tion selected will result in excessively dry
air in the passenger compartment.
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WARNING
• Continued climate control system
operation in the recirculated air
position may allow humidity to
increase inside the vehicle which
may fog the glass and obscure
visibility.
• Do not sleep in a vehicle with the
air conditioning or heating sys-
tem on. It may cause serious
harm or death due to a drop in the
oxygen level and/or body temper-
ature.
• Continued climate control system
operation in the recirculated air
position can cause drowsiness or
sleepiness, and loss of vehicle
control. Set the air intake control
to the outside (fresh) air position
as much as possible while driv-
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Features of your vehicle
Climate control air filter
(if equipped)
The climate control air filter installed
behind the glove box filters the dust or
other pollutants that come into the vehi-
cle from the outside through the heating
and air conditioning system. If dust or
other pollutants accumulate in the filter
over a period of time, the air flow from the
air vents may decrease, resulting in
moisture accumulation on the inside of
the windshield even when the outside
(fresh) air position is selected. If this hap-
pens, have the climate control air filter
replaced by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
✽NOTICE
• Replace the filter every 15,000 km
(10,000 miles) or once a year.
If the car is being driven in severe
conditions such as dusty or rough
roads, more frequent air conditioner
filter inspections and changes are
required.
• When the air flow rate suddenly
decreases, the system should be
checked at an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
Checking the amount of air con-
ditioner refrigerant and compres-
sor lubricant
When the amount of refrigerant is low,
the performance of the air conditioning is
reduced. Overfilling also has a negative
impact on the air conditioning system.
Therefore, if abnormal operation is
found, have the system inspected by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
✽NOTICE
It is important that the correct type and
amount of oil and refrigerant is used.
Otherwise, damage to the compressor
and abnormal system operation may
occur.
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Recirculated
air
Climate control
air filterBlower
Evaporator
coreHeater core
WARNING
The air conditioning system should
be serviced by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer. Improper service
may cause serious injury to the
person performing the service.

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Features of your vehicle
• For maximum defrosting, set the tem-
perature control to the extreme
right/hot position and the fan speed
control to the highest speed.
• If warm air to the floor is desired while
defrosting or defogging, set the mode
to the floor-defrost position.
• Before driving, clear all snow and ice
from the windshield, rear window, out-
side rear view mirrors, and all side win-
dows.
• Clear all snow and ice from the hood
and air inlet in the cowl grill to improve
heater and defroster efficiency and to
reduce the probability of fogging up the
inside of the windshield.
To defog inside windshield
1. Set the fan speed to the desired posi-
tion.
2. Select desired temperature.
3. Press the defrost button ( ).
4. The air conditioning will be turned on
according to the detected ambient tem-
perature and outside (fresh) air posi-
tion will be selected automatically.
If the air conditioning and outside (fresh)
air position are not selected automatical-
ly, adjust the corresponding button man-
ually. If the position is selected,
lower fan speed is adjusted to a higher
fan speed.
WINDSHIELD DEFROSTING AND DEFOGGING
WARNING- Windshield
heating
Do not use the or position
during cooling operation in
extremely humid weather. The dif-
ference between the temperature of
the outside air and that of the wind-
shield could cause the outer sur-
face of the windshield to fog up,
causing loss of visibility. In this
case, set the mode selection knob
or button to the position and
fan speed control to the lower
speed.
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Features of your vehicle
These compartments can be used to
store small items required by the driver
or passengers.
Center console storage
To open the center console storage, push
the button (1) (if equipped) or pull up the
lever (2).
Rear tower console storage
(if equipped)
To open the upper console storage, press
the button (2) and to open the lower con-
sole storage, press the button (1). Close
the tower console storage after use.
STORAGE COMPARTMENTS
WARNING- Flammable
materials
Do not store cigarette lighters,
propane cylinders, or other flamma-
ble/explosive materials in the vehi-
cle. These items may catch fire
and/or explode if the vehicle is
exposed to hot temperatures for
extended periods.
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.
CAUTION
• To avoid possible theft, do not
leave valuables in the storage
compartments.
• Always keep the storage com-
partment covers closed while
driving. Do not attempt to place
so many items in the storage
compartment that the storage
compartment cover cannot close
securely.
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Features of your vehicle
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Glove box
The glove box can be locked and
unlocked with the mechanical key of the
smart key (1).
To open the glove box, press the button
(2) and the glove box will automatically
open (3). Close the glove box after use.
Sunglass holder
To open the sunglass holder, press the
cover and the holder will slowly open.
Place your sunglasses with the lenses
facing out. To close the sunglass holder,
push it up.
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WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury in an
accident or sudden stop, always
keep the glove box door closed
while driving.
CAUTION
Do not keep food in the glove box
for a long time.

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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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