Hyundai Equus 2013 User Guide

Introduction
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Gasoline containing alcohol and
methanol
Gasohol, a mixture of gasoline and
ethanol (also known as grain alcohol),
and gasoline or gasohol containing
methanol (also known as wood alco-
hol) are being marketed along with or
instead of leaded gasoline.
Do not use gasohol containing more
than 10% ethanol, and do not use
gasoline or gasohol containing any
methanol. Either of these fuels may
cause drivability problems and dam-
age to the fuel system, engine control
system and emission control system.
Discontinue using gasohol of any
kind if drivability problems occur.
Vehicle damage or drivability prob-
lems may not be covered by the
manufacturer’s warranty if they result
from the use of:
1. Gasohol containing more than
10% ethanol.
2. Gasoline or gasohol containing
methanol.
3. Leaded fuel or leaded gasohol.
Other fuels
Using fuels such as;
- Silicone (Si) contained fuel,
- MMT (Manganese, Mn) contained
fuel,
- Ferrocene (Fe) contained fuel, and
- Other metallic additives contained
fuels,
may cause vehicle and engine dam-
age. Also, the Malfunction Indicator
Lamp (MIL) may illuminate or cause
plugging, misfiring, poor acceleration,
engine stalling, catalyst melting,
abnormal corrosion, life cycle reduc-
tion, etc.
Use of MTBE
HYUNDAI recommends avoiding
fuels containing MTBE (Methyl
Tertiary Butyl Ether) over 15.0% vol.
(Oxygen Content 2.7% weight) in
your vehicle.
Fuel containing MTBE over 15.0%
vol. (Oxygen Content 2.7% weight)
may reduce vehicle performance and
produce vapor lock or hard starting.
CAUTION
Your New Vehicle Limited
Warranty may not cover damage
to the fuel system and any per-
formance problems that are
caused by the use of fuels con-
taining methanol or fuels con-
taining MTBE (Methyl Tertiary
Butyl Ether) over 15.0% vol.
(Oxygen Content 2.7% weight.)
CAUTION
Never use gasohol which con-
tains methanol. Discontinue use
of any gasohol product which
impairs drivability.

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Introduction
Do not use methanol
Fuels containing methanol (wood
alcohol) should not be used in your
vehicle. This type of fuel can reduce
vehicle performance and damage
components of the fuel system,
engine control system and emission
control system.
Fuel Additives
HYUNDAI recommends that you use
unleaded gasoline which has an
octane rating of RON (Research
Octane Number) 95 / AKI (Anti Knock
Index) 91 or higher (for Europe) or
Octane Rating of RON (Research
Octane Number) 91 / AKI (Anti-Knock
Index) 87 or higher (except Europe).
For customers who do not use good
quality gasoline including fuel addi-
tives regularly, and have problems
starting or the engine does not run
smoothly, one bottle of additives
added to the fuel tank at every
15,000km (for Europe)/5,000km
(except Europe). Additives are avail-
able from your authorized HYUNDAI
dealer along with information on how
to use them.
Operation in foreign countries
If you are going to drive your vehicle
in another country, be sure to:
• Observe all regulations regarding
registration and insurance.
• Determine that acceptable fuel is
available.No special break-in period is need-
ed. By following a few simple precau-
tions for the first 1,000 km (600 miles)
you may add to the performance,
economy and life of your vehicle.
• Do not race the engine.
• While driving, keep your engine
speed (rpm, or revolutions per
minute) between 2,000 rpm and
4,000 rpm.
• Do not maintain a single speed for
long periods of time, either fast or
slow. Varying engine speed is
needed to properly break-in the
engine.
• Avoid hard stops, except in emer-
gencies, to allow the brakes to seat
properly.
• Don't tow a trailer during the first
2,000 km (1,200 miles) of opera-
tion.
VEHICLE BREAK-IN
PROCESS

Your vehicle at a glance
Exterior overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Interior overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Instrument panel overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
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Your vehicle at a glance
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EXTERIOR OVERVIEW
1. Towing hook ............................................6-26
2. Front view camera ................................4-116
3. Hood .......................................................4-33
4. Front windshield wiper blades .....4-124, 7-31
5. Sunroof ...................................................4-38
6. Outside rearview mirror ..........................4-51
7. Door locks...............................................4-16
8. Tires and wheels .............................7-39, 8-3
9. Headlamps ...........................................4-117
10. Front fog light ......................................4-122
OVI013001
■Front view
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Your vehicle at a glance
1. Glass antenna and Defroster ....4-166, 4-132
2. High mounted stop lamp ........................7-73
3. Rear combination lamp ..........................7-73
4. Rearview camera..................................4-112
5. Parking assist system ...........................4-107
6. Towing hook ............................................6-26
7. Fuel filler lid ............................................4-35
8. Door locks...............................................4-16
OVI013002L
■Rear view
❈The actual shape may differ from the illustration.

Your vehicle at a glance
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INTERIOR OVERVIEW
1. Inside door handle ............................4-17
2. Driver’s seat control ............................3-4
3. Driver position memory system
button ................................................4-42
4. Power window switch ........................4-28
5. Outside rearview mirror control ........4-52
6. Fuel-filler lid opener ..........................4-35
7. BSD on/off button ..............................5-78
8. Parking assist system on/off
button ..............................................4-107
9. Instrument panel illumination
control lever ......................................4-56
10. HUD on/off button..........................4-104
11. ESC off button ................................5-36
12. Trunk lid release switch or
power trunk main control switch ......4-20
13. Electric parking brake switch ..........5-26
14. Brake pedal ....................................5-23
15. Accelerator pedal ..............................5-9
16. Tilt and telescopic steering
control lever ....................................4-45
17. Heated steering wheel on/off
button ..............................................4-45
18. Steering wheel ................................4-44
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Your vehicle at a glance
INSTRUMENT PANEL OVERVIEW
1. Instrument cluster ..............................4-55
2. Lighting control lever ......................4-118
3. Wiper and washer control lever ......4-124
4. Horn ..................................................4-46
5. Driver’s front air bag .........................3-57
6. Engine start/stop button ......................5-6
7. Hazard warning flasher ......................6-2
8. Climate control system ....................4-133
9. SBW(Shift by wire) control lever........5-11
10. Climate control system seat ............3-11
11. Around view monitoring system
on/off button ..................................4-116
12. Vehicle height control button ..........5-46
13. Rear curtain folding button ............4-164
14. Center console storage box ..........4-152
15. Passenger’s front air bag ................3-57
16. Glove box ......................................4-152
OVI014004❈The actual shape may differ from the illustration.

Your vehicle at a glance
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT
1. Engine coolant reservoir ...................7-22
2. Radiator cap .....................................7-23
3. Brake fluid reservoir ..........................7-24
4. Air cleaner.........................................7-27
5. Engine oil dipstick .............................7-19
6. Engine oil filler cap ...........................7-20
7. Windshield washer fluid reservoir .....7-26
8. Fuse box ...........................................7-49
9. Power steering fluid reservoir ...........7-25
10. Jump start connector ........................6-5
OBH011100
■3.8 Engine
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Your vehicle at a glance
1. Engine coolant reservoir ...................7-22
2. Radiator cap .....................................7-23
3. Brake fluid reservoir ..........................7-24
4. Air cleaner.........................................7-27
5. Engine oil dipstick .............................7-19
6. Engine oil filler cap ...........................7-20
7. Windshield washer fluid reservoir .....7-26
8. Fuse box ...........................................7-49
9. Power steering fluid reservoir ...........7-25
10. Jump start connector ........................6-5
11. Chamber air cleaner ......................7-28
OBH011101
■5.0 Engine
❈The actual shape may differ from the illustration.

Safety features of your vehicle
Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
• Front seat adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
• Rear seat adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-27
• Seat belt restraint system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-27
• Pre-tensioner seat belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-33
• Pre-Safe Seat belt (PSB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-36
• Seat belt precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-37
• Care of seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-39
Child restraint system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-40
• Using a child restraint system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-42
Air bag - supplemental restraint system . . . . . . . 3-50
• How does the air bag system operate . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-51
• Air bag warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-53
• SRS components and functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-54
• Driver's and passenger's front air bag . . . . . . . . . . . 3-57
• Side impact air bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-60
• Curtain air bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-62
• SRS Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-68
• Air bag warning label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-70
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