Hyundai Equus 2015 User manual

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Operation
Maintenance
Specifications
All information in this Owner's Manual is current at the time of pub-
lication. 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 equip-
ment. As a result, you may find material in this manual that does not
apply to your specific vehicle.

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Your Hyundai should not be modified in any way. Such modifications may adversely affect
the performance, 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 established by the U.S. Department of Transportation and other federal or
state agencies.
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 instructions or consult your EQUUS dealer for precautionary measures or spe-
cial 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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This manual includes information titled as WARNING, CAUTION and NOTICE.
These titles indicate the following:
✽✽NOTICE
This indicates that interesting or helpful information is being provided.
SAFETY AND VEHICLE DAMAGE WARNING
WARNING
This indicates that a situation may result in harm, serious injury or death to you
or other persons if the warning is not heeded. Follow the advice provided with the
warning.
CAUTION
This indicates that a situation may result in damage to your vehicle or its equip-
ment if the caution is not heeded. Follow the advice provided with the caution.

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FOREWORD
Thank you for choosing EQUUS. We are pleased to welcome you to the growing number of discriminating people who
drive EQUUS. The advanced engineering and high-quality construction of each EQUUS 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 EQUUS. It is suggested that you
read it carefully 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
EQUUS dealer. EQUUS dealers are prepared to provide high-quality service, maintenance and any other assistance
that may be required.
HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Note : Because future owners will also need the information included in this manual, if you sell this EQUUS, please
leave the manual in the vehicle for their use. Thank you.
Copyright 2014 Hyundai Motor America. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in
any retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of Hyundai Motor
America.
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 specifi-
cations listed on Page 8-4 and 8-8 in the Vehicle Specifications and Consumer Information section of the
Owner's Manual.

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Guide to Hyundai Genuine Parts
1. What are Hyundai Genuine Parts?
Hyundai Genuine Parts are the
same parts used by Hyundai Motor
Company to manufacture vehicles.
They are designed and tested for
the optimum safety, performance,
and reliability to our customers.
2. Why should you use genuine
parts?
Hyundai Genuine Parts are engi-
neered and built to meet rigid man-
ufacturing requirements. Using imi-
tation, counterfeit or used salvage
parts is not covered under the
Hyundai New Vehicle Limited
Warranty or any other Hyundai war-
ranty.
In addition, any damage to or fail-
ure of Hyundai Genuine Parts
caused by the installation or failure
of an imitation, counterfeit or used
salvage part is not covered by any
Hyundai Warranty.
3. How can you tell if you are pur-
chasing Hyundai Genuine
Parts?
Look for the Hyundai Genuine
Parts Logo on the package (see
below).
Hyundai Genuine Parts exported
to the USA are packaged with
labels written only in English.
Hyundai Genuine Parts are only
sold through authorized EQUUS
dealerships.
A100A01L A100A02L A100A04L
A100A03L

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Introduction
How to use this manual / Fuel requirements / Vehicle break-in process / Vehicle handling instructions /
Vehicle data collection and event data recorders
Your vehicle at a glance
Exterior overview / Interior overview / Instrument panel overview / Engine compartment
Safety features of your vehicle
Seats / Seat belts / Child restraint system / Air bag
Features of your vehicle
Keys / Door locks / Trunk / Windows / Hood / Fuel filler lid / Sunroof / Steering wheel / Mirrors /
Instrument cluster / Lighting / Wipers & Washers / Climate control system / Multimedia system / Etc.
Driving your vehicle
Before driving / Engine start/stop button / Transmission / Drive mode integrated control system /
Brake system / Cruise control system / Winter driving / Vehicle load limit / Etc.
What to do in an emergency
Road warning / Emergency while driving / Emergency starting / Engine overheat / TPMS / Flat tire / Towing / Etc.
Maintenance
Engine compartment / Maintenance service / Engine oil / Engine coolant / Brake fluid / Washer fluid /
Parking brake / Air cleaner / Wiper blades / Battery / Tire and wheels / Fuses / Light bulbs / Etc.
Specifications, Consumer information and Reporting safety defects
Index
table of contents

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Introduction
How to use this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Fuel requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Vehicle break-in process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Vehicle data collection and event data recorders . . 1-6

Introduction
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We want to help you get the greatest
possible driving pleasure from your
vehicle. Your Owner’s Manual can
assist you in many ways. We strong-
ly 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 will learn about fea-
tures, important safety information,
and driving tips under various road
conditions.
The general layout of the manual is
provided in the Table of Contents. A
good place to start is the index; it has
an alphabetical listing of all informa-
tion in your manual.
Sections: This manual has eight sec-
tions 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.
Symbols used in this manual
Warnings, cautions and Notices
✽✽NOTICE
A NOTICE indicates interesting or
helpful information is being provided.
Symbols used in illustrations
Safety symbol
The symbol means to "Avoid"
or "Do not do anything".
Arrows
Indicates the location.
Indicates the action (pressing,
turning, etc.) or outcome of an
operation.
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
WARNING
A WARNING indicates a situa-
tion in which harm, serious bod-
ily 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.

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Introduction
Your new vehicle is designed to
obtain maximum performance with
UNLEADED FUEL, as well as mini-
mize exhaust emissions and spark
plug fouling.
Your new vehicle is designed to use
only unleaded fuel having an octane
number ((R+M)/2) of 87 or higher.
For improved vehicle performance,
premium unleaded fuel with a Pump
Octane Rating of 91 (Research
Octane Number 95) or higher is rec-
ommended.
Gasoline containing alcohol and
methanol
Gasohol, a mixture of gasoline and
ethanol (also known as grain alco-
hol) are being marketed along with or
instead of leaded or unleaded gaso-
line.
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, including
hard to start, rough running at cold
start, malfunction indicator light or
damage to the fuel system.
Discontinue using gasohol of any
kind if drivability problems occur.
Vehicle damage or drivability prob-
lems may not be covered by the man-
ufacturer’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.
FUEL REQUIREMENTS
CAUTION
Never add any fuel system clean-
ing agents to the fuel tank other
than what has been specified.
(Consult an authorized EQUUS
dealer for further details.)
WARNING
• Do not "top off" after the noz-
zle automatically shuts off
when refueling.
• Tighten the cap until it clicks
one time, otherwise the
Malfunction Indicator Light
“ ” will illuminate.
• Always check that the fuel cap
is installed securely to pre-
vent fuel spillage in the event
of an accident.