warning Hyundai Equus 2016 Owner's Manual

Parking light position ( )
When the light switch is in the park-
ing light position, the tail, license and
instrument panel lights are ON and
the tail light indicator is ON.
Headlamp position ( )
When the light switch is in the head-
lamp position, the head, tail, license
and instrument panel lights are ON.
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The Engine Start/Stop button must be
pressed ON to turn ON the head-
lamps.
High beam operation
To turn ON the high beam head-
lamps, push the lever away from you.
Pull it back for low beams. The high
beam indicator illuminates, when the
headlamp high beams are switched
ON.
To prevent the battery from being
discharged, do not leave the lights
ON for a prolonged period of time
while the engine is not running.
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Do not use high beam when
there are other vehicles. Using
high beam could obstruct the
other driver's vision.
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If an indicator flash is abnormally
quick or slow, a bulb may be burned
out or have a poor electrical connec-
tion in the circuit.
Front fog light
Fog lights improve visibility and help
to avoid accidents which happen due
to poor visibility with fog, rain, snow,
etc. The fog lights will turn ON when
fog light switch (1) is turned to ON
with the headlamps ON.
To turn OFF the fog lights, turn the
switch to OFF.
When in operation, the fog lights
consume large amounts of vehicle
electrical power. Use the fog lights
only when visibility is poor.
Unnecessary usage may drain the
battery.
Daytime running light
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) can
make it easier for others to see the
front of your vehicle during the day-
time. DRL can be helpful in many dif-
ferent driving conditions, especially
after dawn or before sunset.
The DRL system will turn OFF when:
1. The headlamp switch is ON.
2. The parking brake is set.
3. Engine stops.
Headlight leveling device
Automatic type
It automatically adjusts the head-
lamp beam levels according to the
number of passengers and the load-
ing weight in the luggage area.
It offers the proper headlight beam
under various conditions.
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When it does not properly oper-
ate, or when the headlamp
beam is isolated to the high or
low position, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized
EQUUS dealer.
Do not attempt to inspect or
replace the wiring by yourself.
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Windshield washer
In the OFF position, pull the lever
gently toward you to spray window
washer fluid on the windshield and
operate the wipers one to three
times.
Use this function when the wind-
shield is dirty.
The spray and wiper operation will
continue 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
authorized non-abrasive windshield
washer fluid to the washer reservoir.
The reservoir filler neck is located in
the front of the engine compartment
in the passenger side.
To prevent possible damage to the
washer pump, do not operate the
washer when the fluid reservoir is
empty. 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 manually attempt to move
the wipers.
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Do not use the washer in freez-
ing temperatures before warm-
ing the windshield with the
defrosters; the washer fluid
could be frozen on contact with
the windshield and obscure
your vision.
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Do not use the interior lights for
an extended period of time when
the engine is OFF.
It may discharge the battery.
Front
(1) Front map lamp
(2) Front room lamp
Press the button to turn the map
lamp ON. This light produces a
spot beam for your convenience
as a map lamp at night or as a
personal lamp for the driver and
the front passenger. To turn the
lamp OFF, press the button again. DOOR :
The front and rear room lamps are
turned ON for approximately 30
seconds after unlocking the doors
with the smart key, but before
opening a door. When the Engine
Start/Stop Button is in the ACC or
OFF position, and if any door is
opened, the front or rear room
lamp will be ON for approximately
20 minutes. If the door is closed,
the lamps will be turned OFF in 30
seconds.
The front and rear room lamps will
be turned OFF immediately if the
Engine Start/Stop Button is turned
ON with all doors closed.
When the Engine Start/Stop
Button is ON, if any door is
opened, the front or rear room
lamp will be turned ON continu-
ously. If the door is closed, the
lamp will be turned OFF immedi-
ately.
ROOM : Press the button to turn the frontand rear room lamps ON. To turn
the lamps OFF, press the ROOM
button again.
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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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Rear
(1) Rear map lamp
(2) Rear room lamp
Press the button to turn the rearlamp ON. To turn the lamp OFF,
press the button again.
ROOM : Press the button to turn the rearroom lamps ON. To turn the lamps
OFF, press the ROOM button
again.
Do not leave the lamp switches
ON for an extended period of time
when the vehicle is not running.
Trunk room lamp
The trunk room lamp is turned ON
when the trunk is opened.
The trunk room lamp is ON until
the trunk lid is opened. To prevent
unnecessary charging system
drain, close the trunk lid securely
after using the trunk room.
Door courtesy lamp
The door courtesy lamp is turned ON
when the door is opened to assist
entering or exiting the vehicle. It also
serves as a warning to passing vehi-
cles that the vehicle door is opened.
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Air intake control
This is to select either the (fresh) air
intake mode or the air recirculation
mode.
To change the air intake control
mode, push the control button.
Air recirculation mode
With the air recirculationmode selected, air inside
the vehicle will be taken out
through the heating sys-
tem, be cooled or heated
according to the selected
function, and be injected
inside again.
(fresh) Air intake mode
With the (fresh) air intake mode selected, air outside
the vehicle will enter inside
the vehicle, and be heated
or cooled according to the
selected function.
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A prolonged period of the heater oper-
ation in the air recirculation mode
(without air conditioning selected)
may cause fogging on the windshield
and side windows, and make the air
stale inside the vehicle.
In addition, a prolonged period of the
air conditioning operation in the air
recirculation mode may make air
excessively dry inside the vehicle.
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A prolonged period of the cli- mate control system opera-
tion in the air recirculation
mode may intake damp air,
increase humidity inside the
vehicle, cause fogging on win-
dows and obscure driver's
view.
Do not sleep in a vehicle with the air conditioning or heating
system ON. It may cause seri-
ous harm or death due to oxy-
gen deficiency and hypother-
mia.
A prolonged period of the cli- mate control system opera-
tion in the air recirculation
mode may cause drowsiness,
sleepiness or loss of vehicle
control. Set in the (fresh) air
intake mode as much as pos-
sible while driving.
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Checking the amount of air
conditioner refrigerant and
compressor lubricant
When the amount of refrigerant is
low, the A/C performance is reduced.
Overfilling also has a negative
impact on the A/C system.
Therefore, if abnormal operation is
found, have the system inspected by
an authorized EQUUS dealer.
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It is important that the correct type
and the fixed amount of oil/refriger-
ant are observed. Otherwise, damage
to the compressor and abnormal sys-
tem operation may occur.
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The A/C system should be
checked and repaired by an
authorized EQUUS dealer.
Improper maintenance may
cause serious injury to the per-
son performing the mainte-
nance.
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For the maximum defrosting effects, set the temperature to be
extreme hot (extreme right) and
set the fan speed in the highest.
When you want warm air near the floor while defrosting or defogging,
set the mode in the floor-defrost
position.
Before driving, clear all snow and ice from the windshield, rear win-
dow, outside rear view mirrors,
and all side windows.
Clear all snow and ice from the hood and air inlet in the cowl grill
to improve heater and defroster
efficiency and to prevent possible
dew condensation on the inside of
the windshield.
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If the engine temperature is still cold
after starting, brief warming up of the
engine may be required to warm the
air in the air outlet.
To defog inside windshield
1. Select the desired fan speed.
2. Select the desired temperature.
3. Press the defrost button ( ).
4. The (fresh) air intake mode will beselected automatically.
If the (fresh) air intake mode is not
selected automatically, adjust the
corresponding buttons manually.
If the position is selected, lower
fan speed is adjusted according to
the higher fan speed.
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- Windshield heating
Do not set in the or in the
position when operating the
A/C in extremely humid weath-
er. The difference between the
outside and inside tempera-
tures could cause the dew con-
densation on the outer surface
of the windshield, causing loss
of driver's view, serious injury
or death. In this case, set the
knob or the button in the
position and lower the fan
speed.
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These compartments are to store
small items required by the driver or
passengers.
To avoid possible theft, do notleave 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. Otherwise, the
storage compartment cover can-
not be securely closed.
Center console storage
To open the center console storage,
push the button (1) or (2).
Glove box
The glove box can be locked and
unlocked with the mechanical key in
the smart key (1).
To open the glove box, pull the lever
(2) and the glove box will automati-
cally open. Close the glove box after
using it.
Do not keep food in the glove box
for a long period of time.
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- Flammable materials
Do not place cigarette lighters,
propane cylinders, or other
flammable/explosive materials
in the vehicle. These items may
catch fire and/or explode if the
vehicle is exposed to hot tem-
peratures for an extended peri-
od of time.
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To reduce the risk of injury in an
accident or sudden stop, always
keep the glove box door closed
while driving.
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Sunglass holder
To open the sunglass holder, press
the cover and the holder will slowly
open. Place your sunglasses inside
the compartment holder with the
lenses facing out. Push to close the
sunglass holder.
Rear console storage
To open the console storage, push
the open button. After using the con-
sole storage, make sure to close it.
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Do not keep objects exceptsunglasses inside the sun-
glass holder. Such objects
can be thrown from the holder
in an accident or sudden stop,
possibly injuring passengers
inside the vehicle.
Do not open the sunglass holder while the vehicle is
moving. The rear view mirror
may be blocked by an open
sunglass holder.
Do not force to put your sun- glasses into the sunglass
holder to prevent breakage or
deformation of glasses. It may
cause personal injury if you
force to open it, when the
glasses are jammed inside the
sunglass holder.
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