Hyundai Equus 2012 Owner's Manual

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ELECTRONIC CONTROLLED SUSPENSION (ECS) (IF EQUIPPED)
ECS controls the vehicle suspension
automatically to maximize passenger
comfort by using the air spring in the sus-
pension.
You can also control the vehicle suspen-
sion manually in SPORT mode, NOR-
MAL mode, or HIGH mode.
To select the SPORT mode
Push the SPORT button to select the
SPORT mode that provides a tighter sus-
pension and firmer ride. And also, it
enables you to operate the shift pattern
and steering wheel more actively. The
SPORT indicator will illuminate.The SPORT mode is used for sporty driv-
ing such as driving on winding, moun-
tainous roads or high speed driving.
Push the SPORT button again to return
to NORMAL mode that provides a softer
ride. The SPORT indicator will go off.
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To control the vehicle height
Push the vehicle height control button to
select the HIGH mode that makes the
vehicle height be higher than the NOR-
MAL mode and the indicator light on the
vehicle height control button will illumi-
nate. It is useful in a rough road.
✽NOTICE
When you drive over 70km/h, you can
not select the HIGH mode. If the vehicle
speed exceeds 70km/h while driving in
the HIGH mode, the NORMAL mode
will be selected automatically.
Push the vehicle height control button
again to select the NORMAL mode that
makes the vehicle height lower than the
HIGH mode. The indicator light in the
vehicle height control button will go off.
✽NOTICE
•When the vehicle stops with the shift
lever in D(Drive) or R(Reverse), you
can not change the vehicle height.
•If the vehicle speed exceeds 120km/h
while driving in NORMAL mode, the
LOW mode that is lower than NOR-
MAL mode is selected automatically.
LOW mode can not be selected manu-
ally.
•Do not operate ECS when the air filter
of the compressor in the lower part of
the vehicle sinks under the water.
Indraft of water into the compressor
may happen, and ECS may not oper-
ate normally.
•Make sure there are no objects under
the vehicle before changing the vehicle
height.
•A click sound may be heard while
operating ECS, but these conditions
are normal and indicate that ECS is
functioning properly.
•Depending on the outside tempera-
ture the vehicle height may be differ-
ent.
•Do not press the engine start/stop but-
ton to the other position while operat-
ing ECS. This could cause damage to
ECS.
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ECS (Electronic Controlled
Suspension) Malfunction indicator
The ECS malfunction indicator will illumi-
nate when the engine start/stop button is
turned to the ON position, but should go
off after approximately 3 seconds. If the
warning light does not come on, or con-
tinuously remains on after coming on for
about 3 seconds when you turn the
engine start/stop button to the ON posi-
tion, the ECS is not working properly.
If it comes on while driving, ECS is not
working properly.
Take your vehicle to an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer and have the system
checked.The ECS 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 malfunc-
tion of the ECS.
✽NOTICE
If the battery is discharged or if you
push the SPORT button or the vehicle
height control button repeatedly in
short time, the ECS malfunction indica-
tor may illuminate to protect the system.
CAUTION
If the ECS malfunction indicator
illuminates when there is no air in
the suspension, the vehicle height
will be very lower, so do not drive to
protect the vehicle from the projec-
tions on the surface of the ground.
Take your vehicle to an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer by towing the vehi-
cle and have the system checked.
You should tow the vehicle as the
picture.
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When you load the vehicle onto the tow
truck, the loading angle(1) should be
smaller than 6°.
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➀CRUISE indicator
➁SET indicator
The cruise control system allows you to
program the vehicle to maintain a con-
stant speed without pressing the acceler-
ator pedal.
This system is designed to function
above approximately 40 km/h (25 mph)
and below approximately 180 km/h (113
mph).
✽NOTICE
• During normal cruise control opera-
tion, when the SET switch is activated
or reactivated after applying the
brakes, the cruise control will ener-
gize after approximately 3 seconds.
This delay is normal.
• To activate cruise control, depress the
brake pedal at least once after turning
the ignition switch to the ON position
or starting the engine. This is to check
if the brake switch which is important
part to cancel cruise control is in nor-
mal condition.
CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
WARNING
• If the cruise control is left on,
(CRUISE indicator light in the
instrument cluster illuminated)
the cruise control can be activat-
ed unintentionally. Keep the
cruise control system off
(CRUISE indicator light OFF)
when the cruise control is not in
use, to avoid inadvertently set-
ting a speed.
• Use the cruise control system
only when traveling on open
highways in good weather.
• Do not use the cruise control
when it may not be safe to keep
the vehicle at a constant speed,
for instance, driving in heavy or
varying traffic, or on slippery
(rainy, icy or snow-covered) or
winding roads or over 6% up-hill
or down-hill roads.
• Pay particular attention to the
driving conditions whenever
using the cruise control system.
• Be careful when driving downhill
using the cruise control system,
which may increase the vehicle
speed.
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To set cruise control speed:
1. Push the CRUISE button on the steer-
ing wheel to turn the system on. The
CRUISE indicator light in the instru-
ment cluster will illuminate.
2. Accelerate to the desired speed, which
must be more than 40 km/h (25 mph)
and less than 180 km/h (113 mph).3. Push the SET- switch, and release it at
the desired speed. The SET indicator
light in the instrument cluster will illu-
minate. Release the accelerator pedal.
The desired speed will automatically
be maintained.
On a steep grade, the vehicle may slow
down or speed up slightly while going
uphill or downhill.
To increase cruise control set
speed:
Follow either of these procedures:
• Push the RES+
switch and hold it. Your
vehicle will accelerate. Release the
switch at the speed you want.
• Push the RES+
switch and release it
immediately. The cruising speed will
increase by 2.0 km/h (1.2 mph) or 1.0
mph (1.6 km/h) each time the RES+
switch is operated in this manner.
• You can set the speed to 180 km/h
(113 mph).
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To decrease the cruising speed:
Follow either of these procedures:
• Push the SET- switch and hold it. Your
vehicle will gradually slow down.
Release the switch at the speed you
want to maintain.
• Push the SET- switch and release it
immediately. The cruising speed will
decrease by 2.0 km/h (1.2 mph) or 1.0
mph (1.6 km/h) each time the SET-
switch is operated in this manner.
• You can set the speed to 40 km/h (25
mph).
To temporarily accelerate with the
cruise control on:
If you want to speed up temporarily when
the cruise control is on, depress the
accelerator pedal. Increased speed will
not interfere with cruise control operation
or change the set speed.
To return to the set speed, take your foot
off the accelerator.
If you press the SET- switch at increased
speed, the cruising speed will be set
again.
Cruise control will be canceled
when;
• Depressing the brake pedal.
• Shifting the shift lever into N (Neutral).
• Pressing the CANCEL switch located
on the steering wheel.
• Decreasing the vehicle speed lower
than the memory speed by 15 km/h (9
mph).
• Decreasing the vehicle speed to less
than approximately 32 km/h (20 mph).
• Increasing the vehicle speed to more
than approximately 200 km/h (125
mph).
• The ESP is operating.
• Downshifting to the 2nd gear with
sports mode.
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• Operate the EPB switch. Do not oper-
ate the parking brake while driving
except in an emergency situation.
Each of these actions will cancel cruise
control operation (the SET indicator light
in the instrument cluster will go off), but it
will not turn the system off. If you wish to
resume cruise control operation, push
the RES+ switch located on your steering
wheel. You will return to your previously
preset speed.
To resume cruising speed at
more than approximately 40 km/h
(25 mph):
If any method other than the CRUISE
switch was used to cancel cruising speed
and the system is still activated, the most
recent set speed will automatically
resume when the RES+ switch is
pushed.
It will not resume, however, if the vehicle
speed has dropped below approximately
40 km/h (25 mph).
✽NOTICE
Always check the road conditions when
pressing the RES+ switch to resume the
speed.
To turn cruise control off, do one
of the following:
• Push the CRUISE button (the CRUISE
indicator light in the instrument cluster
will go off).
• Turn the engine start/stop button off.
Both of these actions will cancel the
cruise control operation. If you want to
resume the cruise control operation,
repeat the steps provided in “To set
cruise control speed” on the previous
page.
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➀CRUISE indicator
➁SET indicator
➂Set speed
➃Vehicle-to-vehicle distance
The smart cruise control system allows
you to program the vehicle to maintain a
constant speed and distance detecting
the vehicle ahead without depressing the
accelerator pedal.
✽NOTICE
• During normal smart cruise control
operation, when the SET switch is
activated or reactivated after applying
the brakes, the smart cruise control
will energize after approximately 3
seconds. This delay is normal.
• To activate smart cruise control,
depress the brake pedal at least once
after turning the ignition switch to the
ON position or starting the engine. This
is to check if the brake switch which is
important part to cancel smart cruise
control is in normal condition.
SMART CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
WARNING
• If the smart cruise control is left
on, (CRUISE indicator light in the
instrument cluster illuminated)
the smart cruise control can be
activated unintentionally. Keep
the smart cruise control system
off (CRUISE indicator light OFF)
when the smart cruise control is
not in use, to avoid inadvertently
setting a speed.
• Use the smart cruise control sys-
tem only when traveling on open
highways in good weather.
• Do not use the smart cruise con-
trol when it may not be safe to
keep the car at a constant speed,
for instance, driving in heavy or
varying traffic, or on slippery
(rainy, icy or snow-covered) or
winding roads or over 6% up-hill
or down-hill roads.
• Pay particular attention to the
driving conditions whenever
using the smart cruise control
system.
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• Be careful when driving downhill
using the smart cruise control
system, which may increase the
vehicle speed.
• The smart cruise control system
is not a substitute for safe driving
practices but a convenience
function only. It is the responsi-
bility of the driver to always
check the speed and distance to
the vehicle ahead.
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To set cruise control speed:
1. Push the CRUISE button on the steer-
ing wheel to turn the system on. The
CRUISE indicator light in the instru-
ment cluster will illuminate.
2. Accelerate to the desired speed.
The smart cruise control speed can be
set as follows:
• 30 km/h~180 km/h: when there is no
vehicle in front
• 10 km/h~180 km/h: when there is a
vehicle in front3. Push the SET- switch, and release it at
the desired speed. The SET indicator
light, set speed and vehicle to vehicle
distance on the LCD screen will illumi-
nate. Release the accelerator pedal.
The desired speed will automatically
be maintained.
If there is a vehicle in front of you, the
speed may decrease to maintain the dis-
tance to the vehicle ahead.
On a steep grade, the vehicle may slow
down or speed up slightly while going
uphill or downhill.
To increase cruise control set
speed:
Follow either of these procedures:
• Push the RES+
switch and hold it. Your
vehicle set speed will increase by 10
km/h or 5 mph. Release the switch at
the speed you want.
• Push the RES+
switch and release it
immediately. The cruising speed will
increase by 1.0 km/h (0.6 mph) or 1.0
mph (1.6 km/h) each time the RES+
switch is operated in this manner.
• You can set the speed to 180 km/h
(113 mph).
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