warning Hyundai Equus 2012 Workshop Manual

Features of your vehicle
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Trunk unlocking (if equipped)
When all doors are locked, if you are
within 0.7~1 m (28~40 in.) from the out-
side trunk handle with your smart key in
your possession, the trunk will unlock
and open when you press the trunk han-
dle switch.
Also, once the trunk is opened and then
closed, the trunk will be locked automati-
cally.
If you close the trunk when the smart key
is in the trunk, the chime will sound for 5
seconds. The trunk will unlock and open
when you press the trunk handle switch.
Start-up
You can start the engine without inserting
the key. For detailed information refer to
“Engine start/stop button” in section 5.
Buttons on the smart key
Lock (1)
All doors (and trunk) are locked if the lock
button is pressed while all doors are
closed.
If all doors (and trunk) are closed, the
hazard warning lights blink once to indi-
cate that all doors (and trunk) are locked.However, if any door (or trunk) remains
open, the hazard warning lights will not
operate. If all doors (and trunk) are
closed after the lock button is pressed,
the hazard warning lights blink.
If you press the lock button one more
time within 4 seconds after all doors are
locked by pressing the lock button, the
outside rearview mirror will be folded.
(if equipped)
Unlock (2)
All doors (and trunk) are unlocked if the
unlock button is pressed.
The hazard warning lights will blink twice
to indicate that all doors (and trunk) are
unlocked.
However, after pressing this button, the
doors (and trunk) will lock automatically
unless you open any door within 30 sec-
onds.
If you press the unlock button one more
time within 4 seconds after all doors are
unlocked by pressing the unlock button,
the outside rearview mirror will be unfold-
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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 radio
transmitter 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.
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CAUTION
The power trunk can be operated
when the engine is not running.
However, the power trunk con-
sumes large amounts of vehicle
electric power. To prevent the bat-
tery from being discharged, do not
operate them consecutively (more
than approximately 10 times).

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Features of your vehicle
THEFT-ALARM SYSTEM
This system is designed to provide pro-
tection from unauthorized entry into the
vehicle. This system is operated in three
stages: the first is the "Armed" stage, the
second is the "Theft-alarm" stage, and
the third is the "Disarmed" stage. If trig-
gered, the system provides an audible
alarm with blinking of the hazard warning
lights.
Armed stage
Park the vehicle and stop the engine.
Arm the system as described below.
1. Turn off the engine.
2. Make sure that all doors, the engine
hood and trunk lid are closed and
latched.
3. • Lock the doors by depressing the
door lock button on the smart key.
After completion of the steps above,
the hazard warning lights will blink
once to indicate that the system is
armed.
If any door, trunk lid or engine hood
remains open, the hazard warning
lights won’t operate and theft-alarm
will not arm. If all doors, trunk lid and
engine hood are closed, the hazard
warning lights blink once.
• Lock the doors by pressing the button
of the front outside door handles with
the smart key in your possession.
After completion of the steps above,
the hazard warning lights will blink
once to indicate that the system is
armed.If any door, trunk lid or engine hood
remains open, the hazard warning
lights won’t operate and theft-alarm
will not arm. To arm the system, close
all the doors, trunk lid and engine
hood, and try again to lock the doors.
• Do not arm the system until all pas-
sengers have left the vehicle. If the
system is armed while a passen-
ger(s) remains in the vehicle, the
alarm may be activated when the
remaining passenger(s) leave the
vehicle. If any door, trunk lid or
engine hood is opened within 30
seconds after entering the armed
stage, the system is disarmed to
prevent unnecessary alarm.
Armed
stage
Theft-alarm
stageDisarmed
stage

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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 be
serviced by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
Malfunctions caused by improper
alterations, 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 of
the 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.
• To reinstall the mechanical key, put the
key into the hole and push it until a
click sound is heard.
• 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.
DOOR LOCKS
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UnlockLock
WARNING
• If you don't close the door
securely, the door may open
again.
• Be careful that someone's body
and hands are not trapped when
closing the door.

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• 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.
Power door latch (if equipped)
If a door isn’t closed completely but is
closed to the first detent position, the
door will be close automatically.
Operating door locks from inside
the vehicle
With the door lock button
• To unlock a door, push the door lock
button (1) to the “Unlock” position. The
red mark (2) on the button will be visi-
ble.
• To lock a door, push the door lock but-
ton (1) to the “Lock” position. If the door
is locked properly, the red mark (2) on
the door lock button will not be visible.
• To open a door, pull the door handle
(3) outward.
OVI049008
Lock
Unlock
OVI049007
WARNING
If the door is open slightly, be care-
ful not to nip fingers in the door.
CAUTION
Before closing the door, ensure that
all obstructions are removed.
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• If the inner door handle of the driver’s
(or front passenger’s) door is pulled
when the door lock button is in lock
position, the button is unlocked and
door opens. (if equipped)
• Front doors cannot be locked if the
smart key is in the vehicle and any
door is opened.
With central door lock switch
Operate by depressing the central door
lock switch.• When pressing the right portion (1) for
the driver or the left portion (3) of the
switch for the front passenger, all vehi-
cle doors will lock.
• When pressing the left portion (2) for
the driver or the right portion (4) of the
switch for the front passenger, all vehi-
cle doors will unlock.
• If the smart key is in the vehicle and
any door is opened, the doors will not
lock even though the lock button (1) or
(3) of the central door lock switch is
pressed.
WARNING - Door lock mal-
function
If a power door lock ever fails to
function while you are in the vehi-
cle, try one or more of the following
techniques to exit:
• Operate the door unlock feature
repeatedly (both electronic and
manual) while simultaneously
pulling on the door handle.
• Operate the other door locks and
handles, front and rear.
• Lower a front window and use the
key to unlock the door from out-
side.
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Driver’s door
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Front passenger’s door
WARNING - Doors
• The doors should always be fully
closed and locked while the vehi-
cle is in motion to prevent acci-
dental opening of the door.
Locked doors will also discour-
age potential intruders when the
vehicle stops or slows down.
• Be careful when opening doors
and watch for vehicles, motorcy-
cles, bicycles or pedestrians
approaching the vehicle in the
path of the door. Opening a door
when something is approaching
can cause damage or injury.

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Impact sensing door unlock sys-
tem
All doors will be automatically unlocked
after an impact causes the air bags to
deploy.
Speed sensing door lock system
(if equipped)
All doors will be automatically locked
after the vehicle speed exceeds 15 km/h
(9 mph). And all doors will be automati-
cally unlocked when you turn the engine
off.
✽NOTICE
You can select some auto door lock/
unlock features in the INFO menu of
DIS (Driver Information System, if
equipped) as follows;
• Speed sensing auto door lock
• Auto door unlock by unlocking the
driver's door lock button
• Auto door unlock when the smart key
is removed from the smart key holder.
• Auto door lock/unlock by shifting the
shift lever out of P (Park) or into P
(Park)
If you want this feature, refer to the DIS
manual (if equipped) supplied separate-
ly.WARNING- Unlocked
vehicles
Leaving your vehicle unlocked can
invite theft or possible harm to you
or others from someone hiding in
your vehicle while you are gone.
Always remove the ignition key,
engage the parking brake, close all
windows and lock all doors when
leaving your vehicle unattended.
WARNING- Unattended
children
An enclosed vehicle can become
extremely hot, causing death or
severe injury to unattended chil-
dren or animals who cannot escape
the vehicle. Furthermore, children
might operate features of the vehi-
cle that could injure them, or they
could encounter other harm, possi-
bly from someone gaining entry to
the vehicle. Never leave children or
animals unattended in your vehicle.

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Features of your vehicle
Child-protector rear door lock
The child safety lock is provided to help
prevent children from accidentally open-
ing the rear doors from inside the vehicle.
The rear door safety locks should be
used whenever children are in the vehi-
cle.
1. Open the rear door.
2. Push the child safety lock (1) located
on the rear edge of the door to the lock
( ) position. When the child safety
lock is in the lock position, the rear
door will not open even though the
inner door handle is pulled.3. Close the rear door.
To open the rear door, pull the outside
door handle.
Even though the doors may be unlocked,
the rear door will not open by pulling the
inner door handle (2) until the rear door
child safety lock is unlocked ( ).
WARNING- Rear door
locks
If children accidentally open the
rear doors while the vehicle is in
motion, they could fall out and be
severely injured or killed. To pre-
vent children from opening the rear
doors from the inside, the rear door
safety locks should be used when-
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Features of your vehicle
Closing the trunk
To close the trunk, lower the trunk lid,
then press down it until it locks. To be
sure the trunk lid is securely fastened,
always check by trying to pull it up again.
Power trunk (if equipped)
The power trunk can be opened or
closed automatically with the smart key,
the power trunk main control button, the
open button, or the close button on the
trunk.
If you depress the power trunk main con-
trol button, open button, or close button
while operating the power trunk, you
could stop operating the power trunk.
If that happens, to operate the power
trunk again, push any button.
CAUTION
Make certain that you close the
trunk before driving your vehicle.
Possible damage may occur to the
trunk lift cylinders and attached
hardware if the trunk is not closed
prior to driving.
WARNING
The trunk swings upward. Make
sure no objects or people are near
the rear of the vehicle when open-
ing the trunk.
WARNING
The trunk lid should be always kept
completely closed while the vehicle
is in motion. If it is left open or ajar,
poisonous exhaust gases may
enter the vehicle and serious ill-
ness or death may result.
CAUTION
For your safety, do not leave the
power trunk open for a long time, it
could also to prevent unnecessary
charging system drain.
WARNING
Never leave children or animals
unattended in your vehicle.
Children or animals might operate
the power trunk that could result in
injury to themselves or others, or
damage to the vehicle.