2011 Hyundai Equus warning light

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Sensor to detect distance to the
vehicle ahead
The sensor detects distance to the vehi-
cle ahead.
If the sensor is covered with dirt or other
foreign matter, the vehicle to vehicle dis-
tance control may not operate correctly.
Always keep the sensor clean.
Sensor malfunction indicator
If the sensor or cover is dirty or obscured
with foreign matter such as snow, the
indicator will illuminate. Clean the sensor
by using a soft cloth.
SCC (Smart cruise control) malfunc-
tion indicator
The warning light illuminates when the
vehicle to vehicle distance control sys-
tem is not functioning normally.
Take your vehicle to an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer and have the system
checked.
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This system detects the lane with the
sensor at the front windshield and warns
you when your vehicle leaves the lane.To operate the LDWS, pull the switch or
press the switch with the engine
start/stop button in the ON position. The
indicator illuminates on the cluster. To
cancel the LDWS, pull the switch or
press the switch again.
LANE DEPARTURE WARNING SYSTEM (LDWS) (IF EQUIPPED)
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WARNING
• The LDWS does not make the
vehicle change lanes. It is the dri-
ver's responsibility to always
check the road conditions.
• Do not turn the steering wheel
suddenly, when the LDWS warns
you that your vehicle is leaving
the lane.
• If the sensor can not detect the
lane or if the vehicle speed does
not exceed 60km/h, the LDWS
won't warn you even though vehi-
cle leaves the lane.
• If your vehicle has window tint or
other types of coating on the
front windshield, the LDWS may
not work properly.
• Do not let water or any kind of liq-
uid come in contact with the
LDWS sensor.
• Do not remove the LDWS parts
and do not affect the sensor by a
strong impact.
• Do not put objects that reflect
light on the dash board.
• Always check the road conditions
because you may not hear the
warning chime because of audio,
and external conditions.
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Warning indicator
If the LDWS FAIL warning indicator
comes on, the LDWS is not working
properly. Take your vehicle to an author-
ized HYUNDAI dealer and have the sys-
tem checked.
The LDWS does not operate
when:
• The driver turns on the turn signal to
change lane.
But, when the hazard warning flasher
is operating, the LDWS operates nor-
mally.
• Operating the wiper switch with HI
mode due to heavy rain.
• Driving on the lane line.
✽NOTICE
To change lane, operate the turn signal
switch then change the lane.
The LDWS may not warn you
even if the vehicle leaves the
lane, or may warn you even if the
vehicle does not leave the lane
when;
• The lane can't be visible due to snow,
rain, stain, a puddle or many other
things.
• The brightness of the outside changes
suddenly.
• Not turning on the headlight even at
night or in the tunnel.
• Difficult to distinguish the color of the
lane from the road.
• Driving on a steep grade or a curve.• Light reflects from the water on the
road.
• The lens or windshield is stained with
foreign matter.
• The sensor cannot detect the lane
because of fog, heavy rain or heavy
snow.
• The surrounding of the inside rear view
mirror temperature is high due to a
direct ray of light.
• The lane is very wide or narrow.
• The lane line is damaged or indistinct.
• The shadow is on the lane line by a
median strip.
• There is a mark similar to a lane line.
• There is a boundary structure.
• The distance from vehicle ahead is
very short or the vehicle ahead drives
hiding the lane line.
• The vehicle shakes heavily.
• The lane number increases or
decreases or the lane lines are cross-
ing complicatedly.
• Putting something on the dashboard.
• Driving with the sun in front of you.
• Driving in areas under construction.
• The lane line is more than two.
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Driving your vehicle
For your safety, the intelligent accelerator
pedal operates as follows:
• The accelerator pedal vibrates when
the lane departure warning system (if
equipped) detects the vehicle has
moved out of its lane.
• The reactive force of the accelerator
pedal increases when the fuel efficien-
cy is low.
The intelligent accelerator pedal function
is available for use in vehicles equipped
with lane departure warning system
(LDWS), vehicle stability management
(VSM) system or ECO driving mode.
The ECO-P (pedal) indicator light will illu-
minate when the ECO-P button is
pressed. If the fuel efficiency is low, the
reactive force of intelligent accelerator
pedal will be increased. It is allow to con-
trol over excess acceleration and you can
drive fuel efficiently to help you improve
fuel efficiency.
If you press the ECO-P button again, the
indicator light turns off and the intelligent
accelerator pedal is not operated in ECO
driving mode. The intelligent accelerator
pedal function is not activated in SPORT
mode either.To deactivate the intelligent accelerator
pedal function in vehicles equipped with
lane departure warning system (LDWS)
or vehicle stability management (VSM)
system, turn off the VSM or LDWS func-
tion by using each button.
INTELLIGENT ACCELERATOR PEDAL (IF EQUIPPED)
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CAUTION
Do not be surprised when the pedal
vibrates. It's not a malfunction but a
warning for your safety.

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VSM detects the distance from the vehi-
cle ahead with the sensor, to warn you
before collision and protect you in certain
hazardous situations.• If the VSM senses the object ahead too
near the vehicle and if driver's operat-
ing of the brake pedal or the steering
wheel should be needed, the warning
light illuminates.
Immediately reduce your speed.
• If the VSM senses more dangerous,
the warning sound also operates and
the accelerator pedal/seat belt
vibrates. Immediately reduce your
speed.
VEHICLE STABILITY MANAGEMENT (VSM) (IF EQUIPPED)
CAUTION
Always check the road conditions
to prevent danger even if the warn-
ing light does not illuminate, the
warning sound does not operate or
the accelerator pedal/seat belt does
not vibrate.
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✽NOTICE
The ESP system should be turned OFF
prior to rocking the vehicle.
Smooth cornering
Avoid braking or gear changing in cor-
ners, especially when roads are wet.
Ideally, corners should always be taken
under gentle acceleration. If you follow
these suggestions, tire wear will be held
to a minimum.
Driving at night
Because night driving presents more
hazards than driving in the daylight, here
are some important tips to remember:
• Slow down and keep more distance
between you and other vehicles, as it
may be more difficult to see at night,
especially in areas where there may
not be any street lights.
WARNING- Spinning tires
Do not spin the wheels, especially
at speeds more than 56 km/h (35
mph). Spinning the wheels at high
speeds when the vehicle is station-
ary could cause a tire to overheat
which could result in tire damage
that may injure bystanders.
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WARNING
If your vehicle becomes stuck in
snow, mud, sand, etc., then you
may attempt to rock the vehicle free
by moving it forward and backward.
Do not attempt this procedure if
people or objects are anywhere
near the vehicle. During the rocking
operation the vehicle may suddenly
move forward of backward as it
becomes unstuck, causing injury
or damage to nearby people or
objects.
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What to do in an emergency
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ROAD WARNING
Hazard warning flasher
The hazard warning flasher serves as a
warning to other drivers to exercise
extreme caution when approaching,
overtaking, or passing your vehicle.It should be used whenever emergency
repairs are being made or when the vehi-
cle is stopped near the edge of a road-
way.
Depress the flasher switch with the
engine start/stop button in any position.
The flasher switch is located in the cen-
ter console switch panel. All turn signal
lights will flash simultaneously.
• The hazard warning flasher operates
whether your vehicle is running or not.
• The turn signals do not work when the
hazard flasher is on.
• Care must be taken when using the
hazard warning flasher while the vehi-
cle is being towed.
If the engine stalls at a crossroad
or crossing
If the engine stalls at a crossroad or
crossing, set the shift lever in the N
(Neutral) position and then push the vehi-
cle to a safe place.
If you have a flat tire while driving
If a tire goes flat while you are driving:
1. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal
and let the vehicle slow down while
driving straight ahead. Do not apply the
brakes immediately or attempt to pull
off the road as this may cause a loss of
control. When the vehicle has slowed
to such a speed that it is safe to do so,
brake carefully and pull off the road.
Drive off the road as far as possible
and park on a firm level ground. If you
are on a divided highway, do not park
in the median area between the two
traffic lanes.
2. When the vehicle is stopped, turn on
your emergency hazard flashers, set
the parking brake and put the shift
lever in P.
3. Have all passengers get out of the
vehicle. Be sure they all get out on the
side of the vehicle that is away from
traffic.
IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY
WHILE DRIVING
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What to do in an emergency
4. When changing a flat tire, follow the
instruction provided later in this sec-
tion.
If engine stalls while driving
1. Reduce your speed gradually, keeping
a straight line. Move cautiously off the
road to a safe place.
2. Turn on your emergency flashers.
3. Try to start the engine again. If your
vehicle will not start, contact an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer or seek
other qualified assistance.
If engine doesn't turn over or
turns over slowly
1. Be sure the shift lever is in N (Neutral)
or P (Park) and the emergency brake
is set.
2. Check the battery connections to be
sure they are clean and tight.
3. Turn on the interior light. If the light
dims or goes out when you operate the
starter, the battery is discharged.
4. Check the starter connections to be
sure they are securely tightened.
5. Do not push or pull the vehicle to start
it. See instructions for "Jump starting".
If engine turns over normally but
does not start
1. Check fuel level.
2. With the engine start/stop button in the
OFF position, check all connectors at
the ignition coils and spark plugs.
Reconnect any that may be discon-
nected or loose.
3. If the engine still does not start, call an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer or seek
other qualified assistance.
IF THE ENGINE WILL NOT START
WARNING
If the engine will not start, do not
push or pull the vehicle to start it.
This could result in a collision or
cause other damage.