2012 Hyundai Equus Owner's Manual

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Features of your vehicle
✽NOTICE
When you operate the massage system
by pressing the remote control button,
the massage seat operates for 15 min-
utes. If you want to operate the massage
seat longer, press the remote control
button again.CAUTION
• Do not damage the seat back with
sharp objects. The air hose and
air tube may be damaged.
• If the massage seat or vibrator
does not operate normally, have
the system inspected by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
CAUTION
An inappropriately disposed bat-
tery can be harmful to the environ-
ment and human health.
Dispose the battery according to
your local law(s) or regulation.

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✽NOTICE
If you install an aftermarket HID head-
lamp, your vehicle’s audio and electron-
ic device may malfunction.
Aux, USB and iPod®port
(if equipped)
If your vehicle has an aux and/or USB
(universal serial bus) port or iPod®port,
you can use an aux port to connect audio
devices a USB port to plug in a USB, and
an iPod
®port to plug in an iPod®.
✽NOTICE
When using a portable audio device
connected to the power outlet, noise may
occur during playback. If this happens,
use the power source of the portable
audio device.
❈iPod®is a trademark of Apple Inc.
Navigation system (if equipped)
The navigation system ascertains the
present position of your vehicle by using
information from satellites and guides
you to the place you assign as the desti-
nation.
Detailed information for the navigation
system is described in a separately sup-
plied manual.
MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM
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DIS (Driver Information System)
(if equipped)
Informations for DIS are described in the
DIS manual supplied separately.
Bluetooth®Wireless Technology
hands-free (if equipped)
You can use the phone wirelessly by
using the Bluetooth®Wireless
Technology.
Detailed information for the
Bluetooth®
Wireless Technology hands-free is
described in the manual supplied sepa-
rately.
INFO (if equipped)
You can check the state of the vehicle
and set several functions through the
monitor.
To open the info main menu, press the
INFO button on the central control panel.
Detailed information for the info main
menu is described in a separately sup-
plied manual.
Glass antenna (if equipped)
When the radio power switch is turned on
while the ignition switch is in either the
“ON” or “ACC” position, your car will
receive both AM and FM broadcast sig-
nals through the antenna in the rear win-
dow glass.
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Steering wheel audio control
The steering wheel audio control button
is installed to promote safe driving.
VOLUME (VOL / ) (1)
• Press the up button ( ) to increase
volume.
• Press the down button ( ) to
decrease volume.
SEEK/PRESET ( / ) (2)
If the SEEK/PRESET button is pressed
for 0.8 second or more, it will work as fol-
lows in each mode.
RADIO mode
It will function as the AUTO SEEK select
button. It will SEEK until you release the
button.
DVDP mode
It will function as the FF/REW button.
DVDC mode
It will function as the DISC UP/DOWN
button.
If the SEEK/PRESET button is pressed
for less than 0.8 second, it will work as
follows in each mode.
CAUTION
Do not operate audio remote con-
trol buttons simultaneously.
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Type B
Type ACAUTION
• Do not clean the inside of the rear
window glass with a cleaner or
use a scraper to remove foreign
deposits as this may cause dam-
age to the antenna elements.
• Avoid adding metallic coatings
such as Ni, Cd, and so on. These
can disturb receiving AM and FM
broadcast signals.

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RADIO mode
It will function as the PRESET STATION
select buttons.
DVDP mode
It will function as the TRACK UP/DOWN
button.
DVDC mode
It will function as the TRACK UP/DOWN
button.
Detailed information for audio control
buttons is included in the following pages
in this section.
MODE (3)
Press the MODE button to select Radio,
DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) or DVDC
(Digital Versatile Disc Changer) or AUX.
MUTE (4)
• Press the MUTE button to cancel the
sound.
• Press the MUTE button again to acti-
vate the sound.
✽NOTICE
Detailed information is described in a
separately supplied manual.

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Before driving / 5-3
Engine start/stop button / 5-4
Starting the engine / 5-6
Automatic transmission / 5-8
Brake system / 5-14
Electronic controlled suspension (ECS) / 5-28
Cruise control system / 5-32
Smart cruise control system / 5-36
Lane departure warning system / 5-46
Intelligent accelerator pedal / 5-49
Vehicle stability management (VSM) / 5-50
Economical operation / 5-54
Special driving conditions / 5-56
Winter driving / 5-60
Vehicle weight / 5-64
Trailer towing / 5-65
Driving your vehicle

Driving your vehicle
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WARNING- ENGINE EXHAUST CAN BE DANGEROUS!
Engine exhaust fumes can be extremely dangerous. If, at any time, you smell exhaust fumes inside the vehicle, open the win-
dows immediately.
• Do not inhale exhaust fumes.
Exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless gas that can cause unconsciousness and death by asphyxia-
tion.
• Be sure the exhaust system does not leak.
The exhaust system should be checked whenever the vehicle is raised to change the oil or for any other purpose. If you hear
a change in the sound of the exhaust or if you drive over something that strikes the underneath side of the car, have the
exhaust system checked as soon as possible by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
• Do not run the engine in an enclosed area.
Letting the engine idle in your garage, even with the garage door open, is a hazardous practice. Never run the engine in your
garage any longer than it takes to start the engine and back the car out.
• Avoid idling the engine for prolonged periods with people inside the car.
If it is necessary to idle the engine for a prolonged period with people inside the car, be sure to do so only in an open area
with the air intake set at "Fresh" and fan operating at one of the higher speeds so fresh air is drawn into the interior.
If you must drive with the trunk lid open because you are carrying objects that make this necessary:
1. Close all windows.
2. Open side vents.
3. Set the air intake control at "Fresh", the air flow control at "Floor" or "Face" and the fan at one of the higher speeds.
To assure proper operation of the ventilation system, be sure the ventilation air intakes located just in front of the windshield are
kept clear of snow, ice, leaves or other obstructions.

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Driving your vehicle
Before entering vehicle
• Be sure that all windows, outside mir-
ror(s), and outside lights are clean.
• Check the condition of the tires.
• Check under the vehicle for any sign of
leaks.
• Be sure there are no obstacles behind
you if you intend to back up.
Necessary inspections
Fluid levels, such as engine oil, engine
coolant, brake fluid, and washer fluid
should be checked on a regular basis,
with the exact interval depending on the
fluid. Further details are provided in sec-
tion 7, “Maintenance”.
Before starting
• Close and lock all doors.
• Position the seat so that all controls are
easily reached.
• Adjust the inside and outside rearview
mirrors.
• Be sure that all lights work.
• Check all gauges.
• Check the operation of warning lights
when the engine start/stop button is
turned to the ON position.
• Release the parking brake and make
sure the brake warning light goes out.
For safe operation, be sure you are famil-
iar with your vehicle and its equipment.
BEFORE DRIVING
WARNING
All passengers must be properly
belted whenever the vehicle is mov-
ing. Refer to “Seat belts” in section
3 for more information on their
proper use.
WARNING
Always check the surrounding
areas near your vehicle for people,
especially children, before putting a
vehicle into D (Drive) or R
(Reverse).
WARNING- Driving under
the influence of alcohol or
drugs
Drinking and driving is dangerous.
Drunk driving is the number one
contributor to the highway death
toll each year. Even a small amount
of alcohol will affect your reflexes,
perceptions and judgment. Driving
while under the influence of drugs
is as dangerous or more dangerous
than driving drunk.
You are much more likely to have a
serious accident if you drink or
take drugs and drive.
If you are drinking or taking drugs,
don’t drive. Do not ride with a driv-
er who has been drinking or taking
drugs. Choose a designated driver
or call a cab.
WARNING
Driving while distracted can result in
a loss of vehicle control, that may
lead to an accident, severe personal
injury, and death. The driver’s primary
responsibility is in the safe and legal
operation of a vehicle, and use of any
handheld devices, other equipment,
or vehicle systems which take the
driver’s eyes, attention and focus
away from the safe operation of a
vehicle or which are not permissible
by law should never be used during
operation of the vehicle.