2012 Hyundai Equus warning

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Features of your vehicle
This function assists you when reverse
parking (back-in parking) or parallel park-
ing.
The parking guide system is only avail-
able when the vehicle speed is less than
10km/h.(1) Reverse parking (Back-in parking)
(2) Parallel parking
(3) Top viewReverse parking
(Back-in parking)
1. Drive the vehicle to a proper place to
park.
2. Stop the vehicle and shift the trans-
mission lever to the R position.
3. Select the reverse parking mode by
touching the icon on the screen.
4. The parking guide line (1) show on the
screen.
PARKING GUIDE SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
WARNING
This is a supplementary system. It
is the responsibility of the driver to
always check the area around the
vehicle when parking the vehicle.
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FRONT BLIND SPOT MONITORING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
Front blind spot monitoring system is a
supplemental system that shows blind
spot in front of the vehicle through the AV
monitor.
The front blind spot monitoring system
will operate when you press the button
and shift the shift lever into N(Neutral) or
D(Drive) while driving less then 10km/h.✽NOTICE
The front blind spot monitoring sys-
tem may not operate normally, when
you drive in the extremely high or low
temperature area.
(operating temperature: -20°C~65°C
(-4°F ~ 149°F))
WARNING
This is a supplementary system. It
is the responsibility of the driver to
always check the area around the
vehicle before driving because
there is a dead zone that can't be
seen through the camera.
Always keep the camera lens clean.
If the lens is covered with foreign
matter, the camera may not operate
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Type B

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The rearview camera will activate when
the back-up light is ON with the engine
start/stop button ON and the shift lever in
the R position.
This system is a supplemental system
that shows behind the vehicle through
the AV monitor while backing-up.
✽NOTICE
The rearview camera may not operate
normally, when you drive in the
extremely high or low temperature
area.
(operating temperature: -20°C~65°C
(-4°F ~ 149°F))
The hazard warning flasher should be
used whenever you find it necessary to
stop the vehicle in a hazardous location.
When you must make such an emer-
gency stop, always pull off the road as far
as possible.
The hazard warning lights are turned on
by pushing in the hazard switch. This
causes all turn signal lights to blink. The
hazard warning lights will operate even
though engine start/stop button is in the
OFF position.
To turn the hazard warning lights off,
push the switch a second time.
WARNING
• This system is a supplementary
function only. It is the responsi-
bility of the driver to always
check the inside/outside rearview
mirror and the area behind the
vehicle before and while backing
up because there is a dead zone
that can't be seen through the
camera.
• Always keep the camera lens
clean. If the lens is covered with
foreign matter, the camera may
not operate normally.
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REARVIEW CAMERA (IF EQUIPPED)
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HAZARD WARNING FLASHER

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To flash the headlights, pull the lever
towards you. It will return to the normal
(low beam) position when released. The
headlight switch does not need to be on
to use this flashing feature.
Turn signals and lane change sig-
nals
The engine start/stop button must be on
for the turn signals to function. To turn on
the turn signals, move the lever up or
down (A). The green arrow indicators on
the instrument panel indicate which turn
signal is operating. They will self-cancel
after a turn is completed.
WARNING
Do not use high beam when there
are other vehicles. Using high
beam could obstruct the other dri-
ver's vision.
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Type B
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Rear fog light (if equipped)
To turn the rear fog lights on, turn the
headlight switch to the headlight position
and press the rear fog light switch (light
on the switch will illuminate).
The rear fog lights turn on when the rear
fog switch is pressed after the front fog
switch is turned to the ON position and
the headlight switch to the parklight posi-
tion. (if equipped)
To turn the rear fog lights off, press the
rear fog light switch again or turn the
headlight switch to the OFF (O) position.
✽NOTICE
To turn on the rear fog light switch, the
engine start/stop button must be in the
ON position.
Daytime running light
(if equipped)
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) can make
it easier for others to see the front of your
vehicle during the day. DRL can be help-
ful in many different driving conditions,
and it is especially helpful after dawn and
before sunset.
The DRL system will turn OFF when:
1. The parking light switch is ON.
2. Engine stops.
Headlight leveling device
(if equipped)
Automatic type
It is automatically adjusted the headlight
beam level according to the number of
the passengers and the loading weight in
the luggage area.
And it offers the proper headlight beam
under the various conditions.
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If it is not working properly even
though your vehicle is inclined
backward according to passenger's
posture, or the headlight beam is
irradiated to the high or low posi-
tion, have your vehicle inspected
by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Don't attempt to inspect or replace
the wiring yourself to prevent mal-
function.

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The spray and wiper operation will con-
tinue until you release the lever.
If the washer does not work, check the
washer fluid level. If the fluid level is not
sufficient, you will need to add appropri-
ate non-abrasive windshield washer fluid
to the washer reservoir.
The reservoir filler neck is located in the
front of the engine compartment on the
passenger side.
CAUTION
To prevent possible damage to the
washer pump, do not operate the
washer when the fluid reservoir is
empty.
WARNING
Do not use the washer in freezing
temperatures without first warming
the windshield with the defrosters;
the washer solution could freeze on
the windshield and obscure your
vision.
CAUTION
• To prevent possible damage to
the wipers or windshield, do not
operate the wipers when the
windshield is dry.
• To prevent damage to the wiper
blades, do not use gasoline,
kerosene, paint thinner, or other
solvents on or near them.
• To prevent damage to the wiper
arms and other components, do
not attempt to move the wipers
manually.

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Front
(1) Front map lamp
(2) Front room lamp
• : Press the button to turn the
map lamp on. This light pro-
duces a spot beam for conven-
ient use as a map lamp at
night or as a personal lamp for
the driver and the front pas-
senger. To turn the lamp off,
press the button again.• DOOR : The front or rear room lamp
come on when the front or rear
door is opened regardless of
the engine start/stop button
position. When doors are
unlocked by the smart key, the
front and rear lamps come on
for approximately 15 seconds
as long as any door is not
opened. The front and rear
room lamps go out gradually
after approximately 15 sec-
onds if the door is closed.
However, if the engine
start/stop button is ON position
or all doors are locked, the
front and rear lamps will turn
off immediately.
If a door is opened with the
engine start/stop button in the
ACC or OFF position, the front
and rear lamps stay on for
about 20 minutes.
However, if a door is opened
with the engine start/stop but-
ton in the ON position, the
lamps stays on continuously.
•
ROOM: Pressing the button, turns the
front and rear room lamps on.
To turn the lamps off, press the
ROOM button again.
INTERIOR LIGHT
CAUTION
Do not use the interior lights for
extended periods when the engine
is not running.
It may cause battery discharge.
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Front
WARNING
Do not use the interior lights when
driving in the dark. Accidents could
happen because the view may be
obscured by interior lights.

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Rear
(1) Rear map lamp
(2) Rear room lamp
• : Press the button to turn the
rear lamp on. To turn the lamp
off, press the button again.
•
ROOM: Pressing the button, turns the
rear room lamps on. To turn
the lamps off, press the
ROOM button again.
Trunk room lamp
The trunk room lamp comes on when the
trunk is opened.
Door courtesy lamp
(if equipped)
The door courtesy lamp comes ON when
the door is opened to assist entering or
exiting the vehicle. It also serves as a
warning to passing vehicles that the vehi-
cle door is open.
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CAUTION
Do not leave the lamp switches on
for an extended period of time when
the vehicle is not running.
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Rear
CAUTION
The trunk room lamp comes on as
long as the trunk lid opens. To pre-
vent unnecessary charging system
drain, close the trunk lid securely
after using the trunk room.
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