2012 Hyundai Equus Owner's Manual

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➀CRUISE indicator
➁SET indicator
➂Set speed
➃Vehicle-to-vehicle distance
The smart cruise control system allows
you to program the vehicle to maintain a
constant speed and distance detecting
the vehicle ahead without depressing the
accelerator pedal.
✽NOTICE
• During normal smart cruise control
operation, when the SET switch is
activated or reactivated after applying
the brakes, the smart cruise control
will energize after approximately 3
seconds. This delay is normal.
• To activate smart cruise control,
depress the brake pedal at least once
after turning the ignition switch to the
ON position or starting the engine. This
is to check if the brake switch which is
important part to cancel smart cruise
control is in normal condition.
SMART CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
WARNING
• If the smart cruise control is left
on, (CRUISE indicator light in the
instrument cluster illuminated)
the smart cruise control can be
activated unintentionally. Keep
the smart cruise control system
off (CRUISE indicator light OFF)
when the smart cruise control is
not in use, to avoid inadvertently
setting a speed.
• Use the smart cruise control sys-
tem only when traveling on open
highways in good weather.
• Do not use the smart cruise con-
trol when it may not be safe to
keep the car at a constant speed,
for instance, driving in heavy or
varying traffic, or on slippery
(rainy, icy or snow-covered) or
winding roads or over 6% up-hill
or down-hill roads.
• Pay particular attention to the
driving conditions whenever
using the smart cruise control
system.
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• Be careful when driving downhill
using the smart cruise control
system, which may increase the
vehicle speed.
• The smart cruise control system
is not a substitute for safe driving
practices but a convenience
function only. It is the responsi-
bility of the driver to always
check the speed and distance to
the vehicle ahead.
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To set cruise control speed:
1. Push the CRUISE button on the steer-
ing wheel to turn the system on. The
CRUISE indicator light in the instru-
ment cluster will illuminate.
2. Accelerate to the desired speed.
The smart cruise control speed can be
set as follows:
• 30 km/h~180 km/h: when there is no
vehicle in front
• 10 km/h~180 km/h: when there is a
vehicle in front3. Push the SET- switch, and release it at
the desired speed. The SET indicator
light, set speed and vehicle to vehicle
distance on the LCD screen will illumi-
nate. Release the accelerator pedal.
The desired speed will automatically
be maintained.
If there is a vehicle in front of you, the
speed may decrease to maintain the dis-
tance to the vehicle ahead.
On a steep grade, the vehicle may slow
down or speed up slightly while going
uphill or downhill.
To increase cruise control set
speed:
Follow either of these procedures:
• Push the RES+
switch and hold it. Your
vehicle set speed will increase by 10
km/h or 5 mph. Release the switch at
the speed you want.
• Push the RES+
switch and release it
immediately. The cruising speed will
increase by 1.0 km/h (0.6 mph) or 1.0
mph (1.6 km/h) each time the RES+
switch is operated in this manner.
• You can set the speed to 180 km/h
(113 mph).
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To decrease the cruising speed:
Follow either of these procedures:
• Pushthe SET- switch and hold it. Your
vehicle set speed will decrease by 10
km/h or 5 mph. Release the switch at
the speed you want.
• Push the SET- switch and release it
immediately. The cruising speed will
decrease by 1.0 km/h (0.6 mph) or 1.0
mph (1.6 km/h) each time the SET-
switch is operated in this manner.
• You can set the speed to 30 km/h (18.6
mph).
To temporarily accelerate with the
cruise control on:
If you want to speed up temporarily when
the cruise control is on, depress the
accelerator pedal. Increased speed will
not interfere with cruise control operation
or change the set speed.
To return to the set speed, take your foot
off the accelerator.
If you press the SET- switch at an
increased speed, the cruising speed will
be set again.
✽NOTICE
Be careful when accelerating temporar-
ily, because the speed is not regulated
automatically at this time even if there is
a vehicle in front of you.
Cruise control will be canceled
when;
• Depressing the brake pedal.
• Shifting the shift lever into N (Neutral) or
R (Reverse).
• Pressing the CANCEL switch located
on the steering wheel.
• Decreasing the vehicle speed to less
than approximately 30 km/h (18.6
mph).
• Operate the EPB switch (if equipped).
Do not operate the parking brake while
driving except in an emergency situa-
tion.
• The ESP or ABS is operating.
• Downshifting to the 2nd gear with
sports mode.
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• Decreasing the vehicle speed to less
than approximately 10km/h (6.2mph)
as the vehicle in front of you.
• Accelerating the vehicle speed to more
than approximately 180km/h
(113mph).
• The ESP is turned off.
• The sensor or the cover is stained with
foreign matter.
Each of these actions will cancel smart
cruise control operation (the SET indica-
tor light, set speed and vehicle to vehicle
distance on the LCD screen will go out),
but it will not turn the system off. If you
wish to resume smart cruise control
operation, push the RES+ switch located
on your steering wheel. You will return to
your previously preset speed.
To resume cruise control set
speed:
If any method other than the CRUISE
switch was used to cancel cruising speed
and the system is still activated, the most
recent set speed will automatically
resume when the RES+ switch is
pushed. It will not resume, however, if the
vehicle speed has dropped below
approximately 10 km/h (6.2 mph) when
the sensor detects the vehicle ahead or if
the vehicle speed has dropped below
approximately 30 km/h (18.6 mph) when
there is no vehicle in front of your vehicle.
✽NOTICE
Always check the road conditions when
pressing the RES+ switch to resume the
speed.
To turn cruise control off, do one
of the following:
• Push the CRUISE button (the CRUISE
indicator light in the instrument cluster
will go out).
• Turn the engine off.
Both of these actions cancel smart cruise
control operation. If you want to resume
smart cruise control operation, repeat
the steps provided in “To set cruise con-
trol speed” on the previous page.CAUTION
If the sensor cover is dirty or
obstructed, the smart cruise control
operation will cancel automatically.
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To set vehicle to vehicle distance:
This system assists you can set the dis-
tance from the vehicle ahead and main-
tain the selected distance even if you did
not push the accelerator or the brake
pedal.The vehicle to vehicle distance will auto-
matically activate when the smart cruise
control system is on.
Select the appropriate distance accord-
ing to road conditions and vehicle speed.
Each time the button is pressed, the vehi-
cle to vehicle distance changes as fol-
lows;
Distance 3 →Distance 2 →Distance 1
For example, if you drive at 80 km/h (50
mph), the distance maintain as follows;
Distance 3 - approximately 55 m
Distance 2 - approximately 40 m
Distance 1 - approximately 26 m
✽NOTICE
The 'Distance 3' is always set when the
system is used for the first time after
starting the engine.
When the lane ahead is clear:
• The vehicle speed will maintain the set
speed.
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When there is a vehicle ahead of you
in your lane:
• Your vehicle speed will slow down or
speed up to maintain the selected dis-
tance.
• If the vehicle ahead speeds up, your
vehicle will travel at a steady cruising
speed after accelerating to the select-
ed speed.• The warning chime will sound and a
message will appear when the vehicle
speed decrease to less than 10 km/h
(6.2 mph) due to a vehicle ahead, and
the smart cruise control system will
automatically cancel.
• If the system is deactivated, you must
actively adjust the vehicle speed, as
well as the distance to the vehicle
ahead by depressing the accelerator or
brake pedal.
• Always check the road conditions. Do
not rely on the warning chime.
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CAUTION
• The warning chime sounds and
malfunction indicator blinks if it
is hard to maintain the selected
distance to the vehicle ahead.
• If the warning chime sounds,
actively adjust the vehicle speed,
as well as the distance to the
vehicle ahead by depressing the
accelerator or brake pedal.
• Even if the warning chime is not
activated, always pay attention to
the driving conditions to prevent
dangerous situations from occur-
ring.
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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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Limitations of the system
The smart cruise control system may
have limits to its ability to detect distance
to the vehicle ahead due to road and traf-
fic conditions.
On curves
• On curves, the smart cruise control
system may not detect a moving vehi-
cle in your lane, and then your vehicle
could accelerate to the set speed. Also,
the vehicle speed will slow down when
the vehicle ahead is recognized sud-
denly.
• Select the appropriate set speed on
curves and apply the brakes or accel-
erator pedal if necessary.• Your vehicle speed can be reduced
due to a vehicle in the adjacent lane.
Apply the accelerator pedal and select
the appropriate set speed. Check to be
sure that the road conditions permit
safe operation of the smart cruise con-
trol.
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CAUTION
• Do not install accessories around
the sensor and do not replace the
bumper by yourself. It may inter-
fere with the sensor performance.
• Always keep the sensor and
bumper clean.
• To prevent sensor cover damage
from occurring, wash the car with
a soft cloth.
• Do not damage the sensor or sen-
sor area by a strong impact. If the
sensor moves slightly off posi-
tion, the smart cruise control sys-
tem will not operate correctly.
If this occurs, have your vehicle
checked by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer as soon as pos-
sible.
• Use only a genuine HYUNDAI
sensor cover for your vehicle.