2012 Hyundai Equus ESP

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ECS (Electronic Controlled
Suspension) Malfunction indicator
The ECS malfunction indicator will illumi-
nate when the engine start/stop button is
turned to the ON position, but should go
off after approximately 3 seconds. If the
warning light does not come on, or con-
tinuously remains on after coming on for
about 3 seconds when you turn the
engine start/stop button to the ON posi-
tion, the ECS is not working properly.
If it comes on while driving, ECS is not
working properly.
Take your vehicle to an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer and have the system
checked.The ECS malfunction indicator may illu-
minate when the ESP indicator comes on
to indicate that the ESP is not working
properly, but it does not indicate malfunc-
tion of the ECS.
✽NOTICE
If the battery is discharged or if you
push the SPORT button or the vehicle
height control button repeatedly in
short time, the ECS malfunction indica-
tor may illuminate to protect the system.
CAUTION
If the ECS malfunction indicator
illuminates when there is no air in
the suspension, the vehicle height
will be very lower, so do not drive to
protect the vehicle from the projec-
tions on the surface of the ground.
Take your vehicle to an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer by towing the vehi-
cle and have the system checked.
You should tow the vehicle as the
picture.
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To decrease the cruising speed:
Follow either of these procedures:
• Push the SET- switch and hold it. Your
vehicle will gradually slow down.
Release the switch at the speed you
want to maintain.
• Push the SET- switch and release it
immediately. The cruising speed will
decrease by 2.0 km/h (1.2 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 40 km/h (25
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 increased
speed, the cruising speed will be set
again.
Cruise control will be canceled
when;
• Depressing the brake pedal.
• Shifting the shift lever into N (Neutral).
• Pressing the CANCEL switch located
on the steering wheel.
• Decreasing the vehicle speed lower
than the memory speed by 15 km/h (9
mph).
• Decreasing the vehicle speed to less
than approximately 32 km/h (20 mph).
• Increasing the vehicle speed to more
than approximately 200 km/h (125
mph).
• The ESP is operating.
• Downshifting to the 2nd gear with
sports mode.
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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 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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A vehicle ahead cannot be recognized
correctly by the sensor if any of following
occurs:
- When the vehicle is pointing upwards
due to overloading in the trunk
- While the steering wheel is operating
- When driving to one side of the lane
- When driving on narrow lanes or on
curves
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• 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 the distance
to the vehicle ahead.
• Always be aware of the selected
speed and vehicle to vehicle dis-
tance.
• Always maintain sufficient brak-
ing distance and decelerate your
vehicle by applying the brakes if
necessary.
• As the smart cruise control sys-
tem may not recognize complex
driving situations, always pay
attention to driving conditions
and control your vehicle speed.
• For safe operation, carefully read
and follow the instructions in this
manual before use.WARNING
• The vehicle cannot be stopped by
using the smart cruise control
system.
If an emergency stop is neces-
sary, you must apply the brakes.
• Keep a safe distance according
to road conditions and vehicle
speed. If the vehicle to vehicle
distance is too close during a
high-speed driving, it may cause
a serious collision.
• The smart cruise control system
can not recognize a stopped
vehicle, pedestrians or an
oncoming vehicle. Always look
ahead cautiously to prevent
unexpected and sudden situa-
tions from occurring.
• In front of you, vehicles moving
with a frequent lane change may
cause a delay in the system's
reaction or may cause the system
to react to a vehicle actually in an
adjacent lane. Always look ahead
cautiously to prevent unexpected
and sudden situations from
occurring.
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CAUTION
The smart cruise control system
may not operate temporarily due to
electrical interference.

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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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Brake operating
• If the VSM senses the collision, the
brake system comes to standard mode
to react promptly when the driver oper-
ates the brake pedal.
• If the driver releases the accelerator
after warning in hazardous situations,
the VSM automatically brakes the vehi-
cle gently.
• If the driver hits the brake to reduce
vehicle speed, the brake assistant sys-
tem operates to raise efficiency of
braking.
• If danger disappears, if the driver
depresses the accelerator or if the driv-
er releases the brake pedal, the brake
operating stop.
Seat belt operating
The seat belt tightens when the vehicle
senses a collision.
To cancel the VSM
• If you press the VSM OFF button, the
warning operating and brake operating
will cancel and the VSM OFF indicator
illuminates on the instrument cluster.
To turn on the VSM, press the VSM
OFF button again. The VSM OFF indi-
cator goes out.
• If you press the ESP OFF button to
turn off the ESP, the VSM will cancel,
too.
WARNING
The VSM does not stop the vehicle
completely and does not avoid col-
lision. Always look ahead cautious-
ly to prevent unexpected and sud-
den situations from occurring.
WARNING
The VSM operates according to the
distance from the vehicle ahead,
relative velocity and driver's opera-
tion of the brake or accelerator
pedal. Do not drive dangerously to
operate the VSM.
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