2010 Hyundai Equus Owner's Manual

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Headrest
The rear seat(s) is equipped with head-
rests in all the seating positions for the
occupant's safety and comfort.
The headrest not only provides comfort
for passengers, but also helps protect the
head and neck in the event of a collision.Adjusting the height up and down - man-
ual
To raise the headrest, pull it up to the
desired position (1). To lower the head-
rest, push and hold the release button (2)
on the headrest support and lower theheadrest to the desired position (3).
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WARNING
For maximum effectiveness in case of an accident, the headrest
should be adjusted so the middleof the headrest is at the same
height of the center of gravity of
an occupant's head. Generally,
the center of gravity of most peo-ple's head is similar with the
height of the top of their eyes.
Also adjust the headrest as close
to your head as possible. The use
of a cushion that holds the body
away from the seatback is notrecommended.
Do not operate the vehicle with the headrests removed as severe
injury to an occupant may occur
in the event of an accident.
Headrests may provide protec-
tion against severe neck injuries
when properly adjusted.
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Adjusting the height up and down - elec-
tric (if equipped)
Push the control switch up to raise or
down to lower the headrest. Release the
switch once the headrest reaches thedesired position. Removal - manual
To remove the headrest, raise it as far as
it can go then press the release button(1) while pulling the headrest up (2).
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WARNING
Do not operate the vehicle with the
headrests removed as severe injury
to the occupants may occur in the
event of an accident. Headrests
may provide protection against
neck injuries when properly adjust-ed.
CAUTION
For your safety, the electric rear headrest can't be removed. If there
is any problem with the electric rear headrest, take your vehicle to anauthorized HYUNDAI dealer and have the system checked.

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Reinstall-manual
To reinstall the headrest, put the head- rest poles (3) into the holes while press-
ing the release button (2). Then adjust it
to the appropriate height (1).Wing-out (if equipped)
For rear passenger's convenience, the
ends of the headrest can be bent inward.Armrest
To use the armrest, pull the strap (1) (if
equipped) forward from the seatback.
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WARNING
Make sure the headrest locks in
position after adjusting it to proper-
ly protects the occupants.

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Cup holder (if equipped)
To use the cup holder push the button (1). Multi box (if equipped)
To use the multi box, push the button (2).
Close the cover after use.
Rear tower console storage
(if equipped)
These compartments can be used to
store small items.
To open the upper console storage,
press the button (2) and to open the
lower console storage, press the button
(1). Close the tower console storage after
use.
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Type B
Type A
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Seat warmer (if equipped)
The seat warmer is provided to warm the
rear seats during cold weather. While the
engine is running, push the switch to
warm the rear seat.
During mild weather or under conditions
where the operation of the seat warmer
is not needed, keep the switches in theOFF position. Each time you push the button, the
temperature setting of the seat is
changed as follows :
The seat warmer defaults to the OFF position whenever the ignition switch is
turned on.
✽✽ NOTICE
With the seat warmer switch in the ON
position, the heating system in the seat
turns off or on automatically depending
on the seat temperature.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury in an accident or sudden stop, always
keep the tower console storage
closed while driving.
Close this lower and upper lid while the vehicle is moving.
Failure to observe this instruc-tion could cause death or serious
injury. See owner's manual fordetails.
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Type BType A
CAUTION
When cleaning the seats, do not
use an organic solvent such asthinner, benzene, alcohol andgasoline. Doing so may damage
the surface of the heater or seats.
To prevent overheating the seat warmer, do not place blankets,cushions or seat covers on the
seats while the seat warmer is in operation.
Do not place heavy or sharp objects on seats equipped withseat warmers. Damage to the seat
warming components could occur.
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CAUTION
When cleaning the seats, do not
use an organic solvent such asthinner, benzene, alcohol and
gasoline. Doing so may damagethe surface of the seats.
Do not spill liquid such as water or beverages on the surface ofthe front seats and seatbacks, or
the air vent holes may be blockedand prevented from workingproperly.
Do not place materials such as plastic bags or newspapers under
the seats. The air vent may not work properly as the air intakecan be blocked.
When the air vent does not oper- ate, restart the vehicle. If there is
no change, have your vehicleinspected by an authorizedHYUNDAI dealer.
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Seat cooler (if equipped)
The seat cooler is provided to cool rear
seats during hot weather by blowing air
through small vent hole on the surface of
the seats and seatbacks. While the
engine is running, push the rear portion
of the switch to cool rear seats.
When the operation of the seat cooler is
not needed, keep the switches in theOFF position. Each time you push the button, the air-
flow is changed as follows:
The seat cooler defaults to the OFF position whenever the engine
start/stop button is turned on.
WARNING - Seat warmer
burns
Passengers should use extreme
caution when using seat warmers
due to the possibility of excess
heating or burns. The occupants
must be able to feel if the seat isbecoming too warm and to turn the
seat warmer off. In particular, the
driver must exercise extreme care
for the following types of passen-
gers:
1. Infants, children, elderly or dis- abled persons, or hospital outpa- tients
2. Persons with sensitive skin or those that burn easily
3. Fatigued individuals
4. Intoxicated individuals
5. Individuals taking medication that can cause drowsiness or
sleepiness (sleeping pills, cold
tablets, etc.)
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Seat belt restraint systemSEAT BELTS
WARNING
For maximum restraint system protection, the seat belts must
always be used whenever the car
is moving.
Seat belts are most effective when seatbacks are in theupright position.
Children age 12 and under must always be properly restrained in
the rear seat. Never allow chil-
dren to ride in the front passen-
ger seat. If a child over 12 must
be seated in the front seat, he/she
must be properly belted and the
seat should be moved as far back
as possible.
Never wear the shoulder belt under your arm or behind your
back. An improperly positionedshoulder belt can cause serious
injuries in a crash. The shoulder
belt should be positioned midway
over your shoulder across your
collarbone.
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WARNING
Seat belts are designed to bear
upon the bony structure of the
body, and should be worn low
across the front of the pelvis or the
pelvis, chest and shoulders, as
applicable; wearing the lap section
of the belt across the abdominal
area must be avoided. Seat belts should be adjusted as
firmly as possible, consistent with
comfort, to provide the protection
for which they have been designed.
A slack belt will greatly reduce the
protection afforded to the wearer.
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Care should be taken to avoid con- tamination of the webbing with pol-
ishes, oils and chemicals, and par-
ticularly battery acid. Cleaning may
safely be carried out using mild
soap and water. The belt should bereplaced if webbing becomes
frayed, contaminated or damaged.It is essential to replace the entire
assembly after it has been worn in
a severe impact even if damage to
the assembly is not obvious. Belts
should not be worn with straps
twisted. Each belt assembly must
only be used by one occupant; it is
dangerous to put a belt around a
child being carried on the occu-pant's lap.
WARNING
No modifications or additions
should be made by the user which
will either prevent the seat belt
adjusting devices from operating to
remove slack, or prevent the seat
belt assembly from being adjusted
to remove slack.
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Avoid wearing twisted seat belts. A twisted belt can't do its job as
well. In a collision, it could even
cut into you. Be sure the beltwebbing is straight and not twist-ed.
Be careful not to damage the belt webbing or hardware. If the belt
webbing or hardware is dam-
aged, replace it.

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Seat belt warning
Seat belt warning light
As a reminder to the driver, the seat belt
warning light will blink for approximately
6 seconds each time you turn the engine
start/stop button ON regardless of belt
fastening.
If the driver’s seat belt is unfastened after
the engine start/stop button is ON, the
seat belt warning light blinks again for
approximately 6 seconds.
Seat belt warning chime
If the driver's seat belt is not fastened
when the engine start/stop button is
turned ON, the seat belt warning chime
will sound for approximately 6 seconds.
At this time, if the seat belt is fastened,
the chime will stop at once.
Lap/shoulder belt
To fasten your seat belt:
To fasten your seat belt, pull it out of the
retractor and insert the metal tab (1) into
the buckle (2). There will be an audible
"click" when the tab locks into the buckle. The seat belt automatically adjusts to the proper length only after the lap belt por-
tion is adjusted manually so that it fits
snugly around your hips. If you lean for-
ward in a slow, easy motion, the belt will
extend and let you move around. If there
is a sudden stop or impact, however, the
belt will lock into position. It will also lock
if you try to lean forward too quickly.
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NOTICE
If you are not able to pull out the seat
belt from the retractor, firmly pull the
belt out and release it. Then you will be
able to pull the belt out smoothly.
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