2012 Hyundai Equus Owner's Manual

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Features of your vehicle
Door open position indicator
This indicator illuminates when a door,
hood or trunk is not closed securely.
The indicator displays that which one is
opened.
Immobilizer indicator
If any of the following occurs, the immo-
bilizer indicator illuminates, blinks or the
light goes off.
• When the smart key is in the vehicle, if
the engine start/stop button is turned
to the ACC or ON position, the indica-
tor will illuminate until the engine is
started. However, when the smart key
is not in the vehicle, if the engine
start/stop button is pressed, the indica-
tor will blink for a few minutes to indi-
cate that you are not be able to start
the engine.
• When the engine start/stop button is
turned to the ON position from the
ACC position without the smart key in
the vehicle, the indicator blinks for a
few minutes to indicate that you are not
be able to start the engine.
• When the battery is weak, if the engine
start/stop button is pressed, the indica-
tor will blink and you are not be able to
start the engine. However, you are able
to start the engine by inserting the
smart key in the smart key holder. If
smart key system related parts have a
problem, the indicator will blink.
Low fuel level warning light
This warning light indicates the fuel tank
is nearly empty. When it comes on, you
should add fuel as soon as possible.
Driving with the fuel level warning light on
or with the fuel level below “E” can cause
the engine to misfire and damage the
catalytic converter.
Low washer fluid level
warning light
This warning light indicates the washer
fluid reservoir is near empty. Refill the
washer fluid as soon as possible.
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Malfunction indicator light
(MIL) (check engine light)
This indicator light is part of the Engine
Control System which monitors various
emission control system components. If
this light illuminates while driving, it indi-
cates that a potential malfunction has
been detected somewhere in the emis-
sion control system.
This light will also illuminate when the
engine start/stop button is turned to the
ON position, and will go out in a few sec-
onds after the engine is started. If it illu-
minates while driving, or does not illumi-
nate when the engine start/stop button is
turned to the ON position, take your vehi-
cle to your nearest authorized HYUNDAI
dealer and have the system checked.
Generally, your vehicle will continue to be
drivable, but have the system checked by
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer promptly.
ESP (Electronic Stability
Program) indicator
The ESP indicator will illuminate when
the engine start/stop button is turned
ON, but should go off after approximate-
ly 3 seconds. If the indicator does not
come on, or continuously remains on
after coming on for about 3 seconds
when you turned the engine start/stop
button to the ON position, or if the indica-
tor comes on while driving, the ESP is
not working properly. Take your vehicle to
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer and have
the system checked.
When the ESP is on, it monitors the driv-
ing conditions and under normal driving
conditions, the ESP light will remain off.
When a slippery or low traction condition
is encountered, the ESP will operate,
and the ESP indicator will blink to indi-
cate the ESP is operating.
CAUTION
Prolonged driving with the
Malfunction Indicator Light illumi-
nated may cause damage to the
emission control systems which
could effect drivability and/or fuel
economy.
CAUTION
If the Malfunction Indicator Light
illuminates, potential catalytic con-
verter damage is possible which
could result in loss of engine
power. Have the Engine Control
System inspected as soon as pos-
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ESP OFF indicator
The ESP OFF indicator will illuminate
when the engine start/stop button is
turned ON, but should go off after
approximately 3 seconds. To switch to
ESP OFF mode, press the ESP OFF but-
ton. The ESP OFF indicator will illumi-
nate indicating the ESP is deactivated.
VSM OFF indicator
(if equipped)
To switch to VSM OFF mode, press the
VSM OFF button. The VSM OFF indica-
tor will illuminate indicating the VSM is
deactivated.
If this indicator stays on when VSM OFF
is not selected, the VSM may have mal-
functioned. Take your vehicle to an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer and have
the system checked.
Cruise indicator (if equipped)
CRUISE indicator
The indicator illuminates when the cruise
control system is enabled.
The cruise indicator in the instrument
cluster is illuminated when the CRUISE
button on the steering wheel is pressed.
The indicator light turns off when the
CRUISE button is pressed again. For
more information about the use of cruise
control, refer to “Cruise control system or
Smart cruise control system” in section 5.
Cruise SET indicator
The indicator illuminates when the cruise
function switch (SET- or RES+) is ON.
The cruise SET indicator light in the
instrument cluster or on the LCD screen
is illuminated when the cruise control
switch (SET- or RES+) is pushed. The
cruise SET indicator does not illuminate
when the cruise control switch (CAN-
CEL) is pushed or the system is disen-
gaged.
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Smart cruise control warning light
(if equipped)
SCC (Smart cruise control) malfunction
indicator
The warning light illuminates when the
vehicle to vehicle distance control sys-
tem is not operated normally.
Take your vehicle to an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer and have the system
checked.SCC (Smart cruise control) sensor mal-
function indicator
If the sensor or the cover is stained the
indicator will illuminate. Remove the
stains with a soft cloth.
For more information about the use of
smart cruise control, refer to "Smart
cruise control system" in section 5.
Key reminder warning chime
(if equipped)
If the driver’s door is opened while the
smart key is in the vehicle with the
engine start/stop button in ACC or the
smart key is in the smart key holder with
the engine start/stop button in OFF, the
key reminder warning chime will sound.
The chime sounds until the smart key is
removed from the smart key holder or the
driver’s door is closed.
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Pre-safe seat belt warning light
(if equipped)
If the PSB indicator continuously remains
on after coming on for about 3 seconds
when you turned the engine start/stop
button to the ON position, or if the indica-
tor comes on while driving, the PSB is
not working properly. Take your vehicle to
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer and have
the system checked.
Lane departure warning
system indicator
(if equipped)
The LDWS indicator will illuminate when
you turn the lane departure warning sys-
tem on by pressing the LDWS switch.
For more information, refer to "lane
departure warning system(LDWS)" in
section 5.
Lane departure warning system mal-
function indicator (if equipped)
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.
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Overspeed warning
(if equipped)
Overspeed warning light
If you drive with the speed of 120 km/h or
more, the overspeed warning light will
blink. This is to prevent you from over-
speeding.
Overspeed warning chime
If you drive with the speed of 120 km/h or
more, the overspeed warning chime will
sound for about 5 seconds. This is to pre-
vent you from overspeeding.
EPB (Electric Parking
Brake) malfunction indica-
tor
The EPB malfunction indicator will illumi-
nate when the engine start/stop button is
turned to ON, but should go off after
approximately 3 seconds. If the warning
light does not come on, or continuously
remains on after coming on for about 3
seconds when you turned the engine
start/stop button to the ON position, the
Electric Parking Brake is not working
properly.
If it comes on while driving, the EPB is
not working properly.
Take your vehicle to an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer and have the system
checked.
The EPB malfunction indicator may illu-
minate when the ESP indicator comes on
to indicate that the ESP is not working
properly, but if this occurs, it does not
indicate malfunction of the EPB.
AUTO HOLD indicator
If you press the AUTO HOLD switch, the
AUTO HOLD indicator on the cluster
comes on white. And when you stop the
vehicle completely by pressing the brake
pedal, the indicator changes from white
to green.
For more information, refer to “AUTO
HOLD” in section 5.
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AFLS (Adaptive Front
Lighting System)
malfunction indicator
(if equipped)
If the AFLS malfunction indicator comes
on, the AFLS is not working properly.
Drive to the nearest safe location and
restart the engine. If the indicator contin-
uously remains on, take your vehicle to
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer and have
the system checked.
SPORT mode indicator
(if equipped)
The SPORT indicator light will illuminate
when the SPORT button is pressed. It
enables you to drive dynamically. The
indicator light turns off when the SPORT
button is pressed again. The sporty driv-
ing mode returns to the normal mode.
For more information, refer to "Electronic
controlled suspension" in section 5.
ECS (Electronic Control
Suspension) malfunction
indicator (if equipped)
The ECS malfunction indicator will illumi-
nate when the engine start/stop button is
turned to ON, but should go off after
approximately 3 seconds. If the warning
light does not come on, or continuously
remains on after coming on for about 3
seconds when you turn the engine
start/stop button to the ON position, the
ECS is not working properly.
If it comes on while driving, the electron-
ic control suspension is not working
properly.
Take your vehicle to an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer and have the system
checked.
Warning on the LCD screen
Key not in vehicle
If the smart key is
not in the vehicle
and if any door is
opened or closed
with the engine
start/ stop button
in ACC, ON, or
START, the warn-
ing illuminates on
the LCD display.
The chime also sounds for 5 seconds
when there smart key is not in the vehi-
cle and the door is closed.
Always have the smart key with you.
Key not detected
If the smart key is
not in the vehicle
or is not detected
and you press the
engine start/ stop
button, the warn-
ing illuminates on
the LCD display
for 10 seconds.
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Low key battery
If the engine start/
stop button turns
to the OFF posi-
tion when the
smart key in the
vehicle dis-
charges, the warn-
ing illuminates on
the LCD display
for 10 seconds.
Replace the battery with a new one. If it
is not possible, you can start the engine
by inserting the smart key into the smart
key holder then pressing the engine
start/stop button.
Press brake pedal to start engine
If the engine start/
stop button turn to
the ACC position
twice by pressing
the button repeat-
edly without
depressing the
brake pedal, the
warning illumi-
nates on the LCD
display for 10 seconds to indicate that
you should depress the brake pedal to
start the engine.
Shift to "P" position
If you try to turn off
the engine without
the shift lever in
the P (Park) posi-
tion, the engine
start/stop button
will turn to the
ACC position. If
the button is
pressed once
more it will turn to the ON position The
warning illuminates on the LCD display
for about 10 seconds to indicate that you
should press the engine start/stop button
with the shift lever in the P (Park) position
to turn off the engine.
Remove key
When you turn off
the engine with
the smart key in
the smart key
holder, the warn-
ing illuminates on
the LCD display
for 10 seconds.
Push the smart
key inward and
pull it out from the smart key holder.
Insert key
If you press the
engine start/stop
button while the
"Key is not detect-
ed" illuminates on
the LCD display,
the warning “Insert
key” illuminates for
10 seconds.
Press start button again
If there is a prob-
lem with the
engine start/stop
button system, the
warning illumi-
nates for 10 sec-
onds to indicate
that you could
start the engine by
pressing the
engine start/stop button while pressing
the brake pedal.
If the warning illuminates each time you
press the engine start/stop button, take
your vehicle to an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer and have the system checked.
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