Hyundai Equus 2016 Owner's Manual

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Air conditioning system operation
tips
When the vehicle is parked underthe direct sunlight in hot weather,
open the windows for a short time
to expel the hot air inside from the
vehicle.
To reduce the dew condensation on the inside of the windows on
rainy or humid days, lower the
humidity inside the vehicle by
operating the A/C system.
During the A/C operation, you may occasionally notice a slight
change in the engine speed, as
the A/C compressor cycles. This is
a normal condition.
Test the A/C system every month only for a few minutes to maximize
the system performance.
After the inside temperature becomes sufficiently cool, change
the air intake control from the air
recirculation mode to the (fresh)
air intake mode.
When operating the A/C system, you may notice clear water drip-
ping (or even puddling) from the
passenger side of the vehicle. This
does not indicate a system failure.
The air recirculation mode of the A/C provides the maximum cool-
ing. However, a prolonged period
of the A/C operation in this mode
may make the air stale inside the
vehicle.
While operating the A/C system, you may occasionally notice the
dew condensation because of the
rapid cooling process and humid
air intake. This does not mean
there is not a system failure.
Climate control air filter
The climate control air filter is
installed behind the glove box to filter
out dust or other pollutants that come
into the vehicle from the outside
through the heating and air condi-
tioning systems.
If dust or other pollutants accumulate
in the filter over a period of time, the
air intake volume may decrease,
resulting in the dew condensation
inside the windshield even when set-
ting in the (fresh) air intake mode. In
this case, have the climate control air
filter replaced by an authorized
EQUUS dealer.
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• Replace the filter every 15,000 miles(24,000 km) or once a year. If the car
has been driven in severe conditions
such as dusty or rough roads, more
frequent air conditioner filter
inspections and changes are
required.
• When the air flow rate suddenly decreases, have the system checked
by an authorized EQUUS dealer.
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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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To defrost outside windshield
1. Set the fan speed in the highest(extreme right) position.
2. Set the temperature in the extreme hot (HI) position.
3. Press the defrost button ( ).
4. The (fresh) air intake mode will be selected automatically.
When the position is selected,
the lower fan speed will be adjusted
according to the higher fan speed.
Defogging logic
To reduce the possibility of the dew
condensation on the inside of the
windshield, the air intake is automat-
ically controlled according to a driv-
ing condition such as setting in the or positions. To cancel or
reset the defogging process, follow
the below steps:
1. Turn the Engine Start/Stop button ON.
2. Press the defrost button ( ).
3. While pressing the A/C button, press the air intake control button
at least 5 times within 3 seconds.
The air intake control indicator flash-
es three times at an interval of 0.5
seconds. It indicates that the defog-
ging process is canceled or reset to
the original status.
When the battery is discharged or
disconnected, the system resets to
the defogging default setting.
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Auto defogging system (if equipped)
Auto defogging reduces the probabil-
ity of the dew condensation on the
inside of the windshield by automati-
cally sensing the moisture.
The auto defogging system operates
when the heater or the A/C is ON.
This indicator illuminates
when the auto defogging
system senses the mois-
ture on the inside of the
windshield and operates.
If it is humid inside the vehicle, the
automated steps operate as follows:
If auto defogging system does not
defog the window in the step 1 (fresh
air intake mode), the steps 2 and 3
will be followed.
Step 1 : (fresh) air intake mode
Step 2 : Operating the A/C
Step 3 : Blowing air toward the wind- shield
Step 4 : Increasing air flow toward the windshield The auto defogging system automat-
ically activates in certain conditions.
However, if you want to turn OFF the
auto defogging system, press the
front defroster button 4 times within 2
seconds while pressing the AUTO
button. The front defroster indicator
will flash 3 times to notify the system
cancellation. To restart the auto
defogging system, follow the proce-
dures mentioned above.
If the battery is disconnected or dis-
charged, it resets to the auto defog-
ging status.Information
When the A/C is turned ON and the
(fresh) air intake mode is selected by
the auto defogging system, and when
you try to turn OFF the A/C and select
the air recirculation mode, the indica-
tor will just flash 3 times, the A/C will
not be turned OFF, and the air recir-
culation mode will not be selected.
Do not remove the sensor cover
on the upper end of the driver's
side windshield. Damage to sys-
tem parts could occur and may
not be covered by your vehicle
warranty.
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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-
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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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Cool and warm box
(if equipped)
To open the box, pull up the lever(1).
If you press the BOX button (2) once,
the indicator will illuminate in blue
and then it will keep your drinks cool.
If you press the BOX button (2)
again, the indicator color will be
changed to amber and then it will
keep your drinks warm.
To stop operating, press the BOX
button (2) again. The indicator will be
turned OFF. It takes about 5 minutes
to swift from the warming mode to
the cooling mode or vice versa.
There are partitions in the box to fix
drink bottles. You can remove the
partitions for larger size bottles. Be
careful not to damage the partitions. When operating in the cooling
mode, and when the drink is hot,
the system takes a long time to
cool the drink. To use the cool-
ing mode efficiently, cool down
the hot drink at the room tem-
perature before putting it in the
box.
When operating in the warming mode, and when the drink is
cold, it takes a long time to warm
the drink. To use the warming
mode efficiently, warm up the
cold drink at the room tempera-
ture before putting it in the box.
If the cover is not securely closed, the efficiency will be
lowered with frost formation.
Always close the cover securely.
If you force to close the cover when drink bottles are not cor-
rectly put inside, it may damage
the cover.
Because the temperature near the box bottom is very low, make
sure that frost does not form
inside the drink bottle.
Securely put the cap on the bottle when you put the bottle in the
box.
Do not put sharp or any other object except drinks in the box. It
may damage the box.
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Have the system maintained
and repaired by an authorized
EQUUS dealer. Inappropriate
repair may damage the system,
resulting in a fire or injury.
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If you leave food in the box for a long period of time, the food may
go spoiled with bad smell.
When you clean the inside of the box, use a soft cloth. Do not use
strong soap or chemical deter-
gents.
There are the air inlet on the rear
seat center and the air outlet on
the trunk. If the air inlet is blocked,
the efficiency will be lowered. If
the air inlet is blocked for a long
period of time, the box may be
damaged.
Do not let the air inlet and outlet
be blocked.
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Ashtray
Front
To open the ashtray, press the cover
and it will slowly open. To clean the
ashtray, lift up the plastic receptacle
and pull it out.
Rear
Use the rear ashtray after opening
up the cover (1).
To clean the ashtray, lift up the plas-
tic receptacle to pull it out.
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- Ashtray use
Do not use the vehicle’s ash-
trays as waste receptacles.
Any lit cigarettes or matches in an ashtray with other
inflammable materials may
cause a fire.
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