Seat Hyundai Equus 2015 Manual PDF

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Check PSB
• This warning message illuminates
if there is a malfunction with the
Pre-safe Seat Belt (PSB) system.
We recommend that the vehicle be
inspected by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
❈For more details, refer to "Seat
Belt" in chapter 3.
Check ECS (if equipped)
• This warning message illuminates
if there is a malfunction with the
Electronic Controlled Suspension
(ECS) system. We recommend that
the vehicle be inspected by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
❈For more details, refer to
"Electronic Controlled Suspension
(ECS)" in chapter 5.
✽NOTICE - ECS Warning
Message
When there is a malfunction with
the Electronic Stability Control
(ESC), the Electronic Controlled
Suspension (ECS) warning message
may illuminate as well as the
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Indicator Light.
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Warning lights
✽NOTICE
Make sure that all warning lights
are OFF after starting the engine. If
any light is still ON, this indicates a
situation that needs attention.
Air bag Warning Light
This warning light illuminates:
• Once you set the ignition switch or
Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON
position.
- It illuminates for approximately 6
seconds and then goes off.
• When there is a malfunction with
the SRS.
In this case, we recommend that
you have the vehicle inspected by
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Seat Belt Warning Light
This warning light informs the driver
that the seat belt is not fastened.
For more details, refer to the “Seat
Belts” in chapter 3.
WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS

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LED Headlamp Warning
Light (if equipped)
This warning light illuminates:
• Once you set the Engine Start/Stop
Button to the ON position.
- It illuminates for approximately 3
seconds and then goes off.
• When there is a malfunction with
the LED headlamp.
In this case, we recommend that you
have the vehicle inspected by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
This warning light blinks:
• When there is a malfunction with a
LED headlamp related part.
In this case, we recommend that you
have the vehicle inspected by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Master Warning Light
This indicator light illuminates
• when there is a malfunction on the
pre-safe seat belt, electronic con-
trol suspension, or advanced smart
cruise control. To identify the details
of the warning, look at the LCD dis-
play.
CAUTION - LED Headlamp
Warning Light
Continuous driving with the
LED Headlamp Warning Light
on or blinking can reduce LED
headlamp (low beam) life.

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Defrost-Level (A)
Most of the air flow is directed to the
windshield with a small amount of air
directed to the side window defrosters.Instrument panel vents
The outlet vents can be opened or
closed separately using the thumb-
wheel. To close the vent, rotate it left
to the maximum position. To open the
vent, rotate it right to the desired
position.
Also, you can adjust the direction of
air delivery from these vents using
the vent control lever as shown.
Temperature control
The temperature will increase to the
maximum (HI) by turning the knob to
the right for the front seat and pressing
the up ( ) button for the rear seat.
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The temperature will decrease to the
minimum (Lo) by turning the knob to
the left for the front seat and pressing
the down ( ) button for the rear seat.
When turning the knob for the front
seat and pressing the button for the
rear seat, the temperature will
increase or decrease by 0.5°C/1°F.
When set to the lowest temperature
setting, the air conditioning will oper-
ate continuously.If you turn the front passenger's tem-
perature knob or if you press the rear
temperature button, the indicator on
the 3 Zone button will be illuminated,
and you can adjust the front passen-
ger's and rear temperature individual-
ly. If you press the 3 Zone button, the
indicator on the 3 Zone button will be
turned off, and the front passenger's
and rear temperature will be adjusted
like the driver's temperature.
Temperature conversion
If the battery has been discharged or
disconnected, the temperature mode
display will reset to Centigrade.
This is a normal condition. You can
switch the temperature mode between
Centigrade to Fahrenheit as follows;
While pressing the OFF button,
depress the AUTO button for 3 sec-
onds or more. The display will change
from Centigrade to Fahrenheit, or
from Fahrenheit to Centigrade.Air intake control
This is used to select the outside
(fresh) air position or recirculated air
position.
To change the air intake control posi-
tion, push the control button.
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CAUTION
There is the air inlet at the cen-
ter of the rear seat and the air
outlet at the inside of the trunk.
If the air inlet is blocked, the effi-
ciency will be lower. If the air
inlet is blocked for a long time,
the box may be damaged.
Do not let the air inlet and outlet
be blocked.

Driving your vehicle
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Before entering vehicle
• Be sure that all windows, outside
mirror(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 section 7,
“Maintenance”.
Before starting
• Close and lock all doors.
• Position the seat so that all con-
trols 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
familiar with your vehicle and its
equipment.
BEFORE DRIVING
WARNING
All passengers must be proper-
ly belted whenever the vehicle
is moving. Refer to “Seat belts”
in section 3 for more informa-
tion on their proper use.
WARNING
Driving while distracted can
result in a loss of vehicle con-
trol, that may lead to an acci-
dent, 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 sys-
tems which take the driver’s
eyes, attention and focus away
from the safe operation of a
vehicle or which are not permis-
sible by law should never be
used during operation of the
vehicle.

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• Never reach for the engine
start/stop button, or any other
controls through the steering
wheel while the vehicle is in
motion. The presence of your
hand or arm in this area could
cause a loss of vehicle con-
trol, an accident and serious
bodily injury or death.
• Do not place any movable
objects around the driver’s
seat as they may move while
driving, interfere with the driv-
er and lead to an accident.WARNING
• Never press the engine
start/stop button while the
vehicle is in motion. This
would result in the engine
turning off and loss of power
assist for the steering and
brakes, which may lead to
loss of directional control and
braking function, which could
cause an accident.
• The anti-theft steering column
lock is not a substitute for the
parking brake. Before leaving
the driver’s seat, always make
sure the shift lever is engaged
in P (Park), set the parking
brake fully and shut the
engine off. Unexpected and
sudden vehicle movement
may occur if these precau-
tions are not taken.
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For smooth operation, depress the
brake pedal when shifting from N
(Neutral) to a forward or reverse
gear.Transmission ranges
When ignition switch is off, cluster
and knob (transaxle lever) display
the shift lever position for 30 sec-
onds.
WARNING- Automatic
transmis-
sion
• Always check the surrounding
areas near your vehicle for
people, especially children,
before shifting a car into D
(Drive) or R (Reverse).
• Before leaving the driver’s
seat, always make sure the
shift lever is in the P (Park)
position; then set the parking
brake fully and shut the
engine off. Unexpected and
sudden vehicle movement
can occur if these precautions
are not followed in the order
identified.
• Do not use the engine brake
(shifting from a high gear to
lower gear) rapidly on slip-
pery roads. The vehicle may
slip causing an accident.
CAUTION
• To avoid damage to your
transmission, do not acceler-
ate the engine in R (Reverse)
or any forward gear position
with the brakes on.
• When stopped on an incline,
do not hold the vehicle sta-
tionary with engine power.
Use the service brake or the
parking brake.
• Do not shift from N (Neutral)
or P (Park) into D (Drive), or R
(Reverse) when the engine is
above idle speed.

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Electric parking brake (EPB)
Applying the parking brake
To engage the parking brake, first
apply the brake pedal and then pull
the EPB switch. Make sure that the
brake warning light comes on.
Releasing the parking brake
To release the EPB (electric parking
brake), press the EPB switch in the
following condition:
• Set the engine start/stop button in
the ON position.
• Depress the brake pedal
Make sure the brake warning light
goes off.To release EPB (electric parking
brake) automatically:
• Shift lever in P (Park)
With the engine running depress
the brake pedal and shift out of P
(Park) to R (Rear), N (Neutral) or D
(Drive).
• Shift lever in N (Neutral)
With the engine running depress
the brake pedal and shift out of N
(Neutral) to R (Rear) or D (Drive).
• Depress the accelerator pedal sat-
isfying the following conditions.
1. Engine running
2. Driver's seat belt fastened
3. Driver's door, engine hood and
trunk closed
4. Shift lever in R (Rear), D (Drive)
or M (Mode)
Make sure the brake warning light
goes off.
CAUTION
Do not operate the parking
brake while the vehicle is mov-
ing except in an emergency sit-
uation. It could damage the
vehicle system and make
endanger driving safety.
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