Hyundai Equus 2012 User manual

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However, Hyundai reserves the right to make changes at any time so that
our policy of continual product improvement may be carried out.
This manual applies to all models of this vehicle and includes descriptions
and explanations of optional as well as standard equipment. As a result,
you may find material in this manual that does not apply to your specific
vehicle.
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OWNER'S
MANUAL
Operation
Maintenance
Specifications
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Your Hyundai should not be modified in any way. Such modifications may adversely affect the per-
formance, safety or durability of your Hyundai and may, in addition, violate conditions of the limited
warranties covering the vehicle. Certain modifications may also be in violation of regulations estab-
lished by the Department of Transportation and other government agencies in your country.
Your vehicle is equipped with electronic fuel injection and other electronic components. It is possible
for an improperly installed/adjusted two-way radio or cellular telephone to adversely affect electronic
systems. For this reason, we recommend that you carefully follow the radio manufacturer's instruc-
tions or consult your Hyundai dealer for precautionary measures or special instructions if you choose
to install one of these devices.
CAUTION: MODIFICATIONS TO YOUR HYUNDAI
TWO-WAY RADIO OR CELLULAR TELEPHONE INSTALLATION
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NOTICE
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WARNING
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persons if the warning is not heeded. Follow the advice provided with the warning.
CAUTION
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caution is not heeded. Follow the advice provided with the caution.
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FOREWORD
Thank you for choosing Hyundai. We are pleased to welcome you to the growing number of discriminating people who drive
Hyundais. The advanced engineering and high-quality construction of each Hyundai we build is something of which we're very
proud.
Your Owner's Manual will introduce you to the features and operation of your new Hyundai. It is suggested that you read it care-
fully because the information it contains can contribute greatly to the satisfaction you receive from your new car.
The manufacturer also recommends that all service and maintenance on your car be performed by an authorized Hyundai deal-
er. Hyundai dealers are prepared to provide high-quality service, maintenance and any other assistance that may be required.
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CAUTION
Severe engine and transmission damage may result from the use of poor quality fuels and lubricants that do not meet
Hyundai specifications. You must always use high quality fuels and lubricants that meet the specifications listed on Page
8-4 in the Vehicle Specifications section of the Owner's Manual.
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Introduction
Your vehicle at a glance
Safety features of your vehicle
Features of your vehicle
Driving your vehicle
What to do in an emergency
Maintenance
Specifications & Consumer information
Index
table of contents
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How to use this manual / 1-2
Fuel requirements / 1-2
Vehicle break-in process / 1-4
Indicator symbols on the instrument cluster / 1-5
Introduction
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We want to help you get the greatest
possible driving pleasure from your vehi-
cle. Your Owner’s Manual can assist you
in many ways. We strongly recommend
that you read the entire manual. In order
to minimize the chance of death or injury,
you must read the WARNING and CAU-
TION sections in the manual.
Illustrations complement the words in this
manual to best explain how to enjoy your
vehicle. By reading your manual, you
learn about features, important safety
information, and driving tips under vari-
ous road conditions.
The general layout of the manual is pro-
vided in the Table of Contents. A good
place to start is the index; it has an alpha-
betical listing of all information in your
manual.
Sections: This manual has eight sections
plus an index. Each section begins with a
brief list of contents so you can tell at a
glance if that section has the information
you want.
You will find various WARNINGs,
CAUTIONs, and NOTICEs in this manu-
al. These WARNINGs were prepared to
enhance your personal safety.You should
carefully read and follow ALL procedures
and recommendations provided in these
WARNINGs, CAUTIONs and NOTICEs.
✽
NOTICE
A NOTICE indicates interesting or help-
ful information is being provided.
Gasoline engine
Unleaded
For Europe
For the optimal vehicle performance, we
recommend you to use unleaded gaso-
line which complies with EN 228 and has
an octane rating of RON (Research
Octane Number) 95 / AKI (Anti Knock
Index) 91 or higher.
You may use unleaded gasoline with an
octane rating of RON 91~94/AKI 87~90
but it may result in slight performance
reduction of the vehicle.
Except Europe
Your new HYUNDAI vehicle is designed
to use only unleaded fuel having an
Octane Rating of RON (Research
Octane Number) 91 / AKI (Anti-Knock
Index) 87 or higher.
Your new vehicle is designed to obtain
maximum performance with UNLEADED
FUEL, as well as minimize exhaust emis-
sions and spark plug fouling.
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
WARNING
A WARNING indicates a situation in
which harm, serious bodily injury or
death could result if the warning is
ignored.
CAUTION
A CAUTION indicates a situation in
which damage to your vehicle could
result if the caution is ignored.
FUEL REQUIREMENTS
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Introduction
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 alcohol)
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 prob-
lems and damage to the fuel system.
Discontinue using gasohol of any kind if
drivability problems occur.
Vehicle damage or drivability problems
may not be covered by the manufactur-
er’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.
Leaded (if equipped)
For some countries, your vehicle is
designed to use leaded gasoline. When
you are going to use leaded gasoline,
ask to an authorized HYUNDAI dealer
whether leaded gasoline in your vehicle
is available or not.
Octane Rating of leaded gasoline is
same with unleaded one.
WARNING
• Do not "top off" after the nozzle
automatically shuts off when
refueling.
• Always check that the fuel cap is
installed securely to prevent fuel
spillage in the event of an acci-
dent.
CAUTION
NEVER USE LEADED FUEL. The
use of leaded fuel is detrimental to
the catalytic converter and will
damage the engine control sys-
tem’s oxygen sensor and affect
emission control.
Never add any fuel system cleaning
agents to the fuel tank other than
what has been specified. (Consult
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer for
details.)
CAUTION
Never use gasohol which contains
methanol. Discontinue use of any
gasohol product which impairs dri-
vability.
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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.
Do not use methanol
Fuels containing methanol (wood alco-
hol) should not be used in your vehicle.
This type of fuel can reduce vehicle per-
formance and damage components of
the fuel system.
Fuel Additives
HYUNDAI recommends that you use
good quality gasoline that meets Europe
Fuel standards (EN228) or equivalents.
For customers who do not use good
quality gasoline including fuel additives
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 available
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 reg-
istration and insurance.
• Determine that acceptable fuel is avail-
able.
No special break-in period is needed. By
following a few simple precautions 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 emergen-
cies, to allow the brakes to seat prop-
erly.
• Don't let the engine idle longer than 3
minutes at one time.
• Don't tow a trailer during the first 2,000
km (1,200 miles) of operation.
VEHICLE BREAK-IN PROCESS
CAUTION
Your New Vehicle Limited Warranty
may not cover damage to the fuel
system and any performance prob-
lems that are caused by the use of
fuels containing methanol or fuels
containing MTBE (Methyl Tertiary
Butyl Ether) over 15.0% vol.
(Oxygen Content 2.7% weight.)
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INDICATOR SYMBOLS ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
Seat belt warning light
High beam indicator
Turn signal indicator
ABS warning light
Parking brake & Brake fluid
warning light
Engine oil pressure warning
light
ESP indicator
ESP OFF indicator
Malfunction indicator light
Air bag warning light
Cruise indicator (if equipped)
Cruise SET indicator
(if equipped)
Immobilizer indicator
Low fuel level warning light
* For more detailed explanations, refer to “Instrument cluster” in section 4.
Charging system warning light
Low windshield washer fluid
level warning light
Door ajar warning light
Overspeed warning light
(if equipped)
120
km/h
AFLS malfunction indicator
(if equipped)
ECS malfunction indicator
(if equipped)
Tail light indicator
Trunk ajar warning light
Front fog light indicator
AFLS
ECS
EPB malfunction indicator
AUTO HOLD indicator
EPB
VSM OFF indicator (if equipped)
VSM
OFF
AUTO
HOLD
TPMS (Tire Pressure
Monitoring System) malfunction
indicator (if equipped)
Low tire pressure telltale
(if equipped)
ECO-P indicator (if equipped)
ECO-P
SPORT mode indicator
(if equipped)
SPORT
LDWS indicator (if equipped)
LDWS
LED headlamp (low beam) mal-
function indicator (if equipped)
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SCC malfunction
indicator
(if equipped)
SCC sensor mal-
function indicator
(if equipped)
Door open posi-
tion indicator
Low tire pressure
position indicator
(if equipped)
Lane departure
warning system
malfunction indica-
tor (if equipped)
ECO indicator
(if equipped)
Pre-safe seat belt
warning light
(if equipped)
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OVI049221
OVI049220L
OVI069003L
OVI059016L
OVI052091
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Interior overview / 2-2
Instrument panel overview / 2-3
Engine compartment / 2-4
Your vehicle at a glance
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INTERIOR OVERVIEW
1. Door lock/unlock button ....................4-12
2. Outside rearview mirror control
switch ................................................4-45
3. Power window switches ....................4-24
4. Fuel filler lid release button...............4-30
5. Hood release lever............................4-28
6. Brake pedal.......................................5-14
7. Accelerator pedal ...............................5-6
8. Auto hold control button....................5-19
9. Trunk lid release switch or power
trunk main control switch* .......4-16, 4-18
10. Electric parking brake .....................5-15
11. Instrument panel illumination
control knob ....................................4-48
12. Parking assist button* .....................4-72
13. Front blind spot monitoring system
ON button* ......................................4-79
14. Rear fog light switch* ......................4-86
15. Rear curtain folding button* ..........4-124
16. ESP OFF button .............................5-23
17. ECO-P (Pedal) button*....................5-49
18. VSM OFF button*............................5-50
19. Light control/Turn signals................4-82
20. Steering wheel tilt control ...............4-40
21. Steering wheel ................................4-39
* : if equipped
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* The actual vehicle may differ from the illustration.
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Your vehicle at a glance
INSTRUMENT PANEL OVERVIEW
1. Instrument cluster.............................4-47
2. Horn .................................................4-41
3. Driver’s front air bag.........................3-51
4. Wiper/Washer...................................4-88
5. Engine start/stop button .....................5-4
6. Hazard warning flasher
switch ........................................4-80, 6-2
7. Climate control system.....................4-96
8. Clock ..............................................4-121
9. Shift lever ...........................................5-8
10. Seat warmer or seat cooler*...3-9, 3-11
11. Front blind spot monitoring system
ON button* ......................................4-79
12. Rear curtain folding button ...........4-124
13. Vehicle height control button*.........5-29
14. Sport mode button* ........................5-28
15. Passenger’s front air bag ...............3-51
* : if equipped
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT
1. Engine coolant reservoir...................7-20
2. Radiator cap .....................................7-21
3. Brake fluid reservoir..........................7-22
4. Air cleaner.........................................7-25
5. Engine oil dipstick.............................7-18
6. Engine oil filler cap ...........................7-18
7. Windshield washer fluid reservoir .....7-24
8. Fuse box ...........................................7-46
9. Power steering fluid reservoir ...........7-23
10. Jump start connector ........................6-4
❈The actual engine compartment in the
vehicle may differ from the illustration.
OBH018003/OBH011100
■
■
3.8 Engine
• MPI
• GDI
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Your vehicle at a glance
OVI079001
1. Engine coolant reservoir...................7-20
2. Radiator cap .....................................7-21
3. Brake fluid reservoir..........................7-22
4. Air cleaner.........................................7-25
5. Engine oil dipstick.............................7-18
6. Engine oil filler cap ...........................7-18
7. Windshield washer fluid reservoir .....7-24
8. Fuse box ...........................................7-46
9. Power steering fluid reservoir ...........7-23
10. Jump start connector ........................6-4
❈The actual engine compartment in the
vehicle may differ from the illustration.
■
4.6 Engine
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OBH011101
1. Engine coolant reservoir...................7-20
2. Radiator cap .....................................7-21
3. Brake fluid reservoir..........................7-22
4. Air cleaner.........................................7-25
5. Engine oil dipstick.............................7-18
6. Engine oil filler cap ...........................7-18
7. Windshield washer fluid reservoir .....7-24
8. Fuse box ...........................................7-46
9. Power steering fluid reservoir ...........7-23
10. Jump start connector ........................6-4
❈The actual engine compartment in the
vehicle may differ from the illustration.
■
5.0 Engine
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Seats / 3-2
Seat belts / 3-24
Child restraint system / 3-36
Air bag - supplemental restraint system / 3-45
Safety features of your vehicle
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