2015 Hyundai Equus Owner's Manual

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Brake operating
• If the AVSM senses the collision,
the brake system comes to stan-
dard mode to react promptly when
the driver operates the brake
pedal.
• If the driver releases the accelera-
tor after warning in hazardous situ-
ations, the AVSM automatically
brakes the vehicle gently.
• If the driver hits the brake to reduce
vehicle speed, the brake assistant
system operates to raise efficiency
of braking.
• If danger disappears, if the driver
depresses the accelerator or if the
driver releases the brake pedal,
the brake operating stop.
Seat belt operating
The seat belt tightens when the vehi-
cle senses a collision.
WARNING
The AVSM does not stop the
vehicle completely and does
not avoid collision. Always look
ahead cautiously to prevent
unexpected and sudden situa-
tions from occurring.
WARNING
The AVSM operates according
to the distance from the vehicle
ahead, relative velocity and dri-
ver's operation of the brake or
accelerator pedal. Do not drive
dangerously to operate the
AVSM.
CAUTION
• When the AVSM is controlled
or turned off, make sure that
the vehicle is stopped.
• When the engine is running by
turning on, the AVSM is auto-
matically turned on. If is not
required, select the AVSM OFF
in USM.
• If the AVSM ON is selected in
USM (User Settings Mode), if
the ESC is cancelled by press-
ing the ESC OFF button, the
AVSM function is automatical-
ly cancelled. And then it is
impossible to control the
AVSM by manually.

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Malfunction indicator
• The VSM OFF indicator will illumi-
nate when the engine start/stop
button is turned ON, but should go
off after approximately 3 seconds.
If the indicator 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 posi-
tion, or if the indicator comes on
while driving, the AVSM is not
working properly. We recommend
that the system be checked by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
• The VSM OFF indicator may illumi-
nate when the ESC indicator or
SCC indicator comes on, but it
does not indicate malfunction of
the AVSM.
WARNING
The AVSM is not a substitute for
safe driving practices but a sup-
plementary function only. It is
the responsibility of the driver
to always check the speed and
the distance to the vehicle
ahead.
WARNING
• Even if there is a malfunction
to the brake operating of the
AVSM, when you depress the
brake pedal, the brake is oper-
ating normally. But, the AVSM
brake operating does not
operate even in certain haz-
ardous situations.
• The AVSM is designed to
function above approximately
15 km/h (9.3 mph) and below
approximately 180 km/h (111.8
mph).
• The AVSM does not react to
- Persons or animals.
- Oncoming vehicles in the
opposite lane or the vehicle
in the intersection.
- Stopped objects.
• The AVSM can not detect the
objects certainly, when:
- The sensors are stained with
dirt or covered.
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- There is heavy rain or heavy
snow.
- There is interference by elec-
tromagnetic waves.
- There are strong radar
reflections.
- Driving in curve.
- Driving uphill or downhill.
- Driving in areas under con-
struction.
- The object ahead is very nar-
row such as motorcycles or
bicycles.
- The vehicle cuts in suddenly.
• The AVSM brake operating
does not operates, if the driv-
er does not release the accel-
erator pedal or does not oper-
ate the brake pedal.

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The BSD (Blind spot detection) sys-
tem uses a radar sensor to alert the
driver while driving.It senses the rear side territory of the
vehicle and provides information to
the driver.
➀BSD(Blind spot detection)
Warning range is dependent on your
vehicle speed. However, if your vehi-
cle speed is speedy about 10km/h
than other vehicle, the warning is not
operated.
➁LCA(Lane change assist)
When the vehicle is approaching to
your vehicle at high speed, the warn-
ing is operated.
➂RCTA(Rear cross traffic alert)
When your vehicle moves backward,
the sensor detects the approaching
vehicles to the left or right side direc-
tion and warning is operated.
BLIND SPOT DETECTION SYSTEM (BSD) (IF EQUIPPED)
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WARNING
• Always check the road condi-
tion while driving for unex-
pected situations even
though the BSD (Blind spot
detection) system is operat-
ing.
• BSD (Blind spot detection)
system is a system made for
convenience. Do not solely
rely on the system but always
pay attention to drive safely.

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Operating conditions
The indicator on the switch will illumi-
nate when the BSD (Blind spot
detection) system switch is pressed
with the ignition switch ON. If vehicle
speed exceeds 15 km/h (9.3 mph),
the system will activate.
If you press the switch again, the
switch indicator and system will be
turned off.
If the ignition switch is turned OFF
and ON the system returns to the
previous state.
When the system is not used turn the
system off by turning off the switch.
When the system is turned on the
warning light will illuminate for 3 sec-
onds on the outside rearview mirror.
Warning type
The system will activate when:
1.The system is on
2.Vehicle speed is above 15 km/h
(9.3 mph)
3.Other vehicles are detected in the
rear side
If a vehicle is detected within the
boundary of the system, a warning
light will illuminate on the outside
rearview mirror and the head up dis-
play.
If the detected vehicle is not in
detecting range, the warning will be
turned off by driving conditions.
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The second stage alarm will activate
when:
1.The first stage alert is on
2.The turn signal is on to change a
laneWhen the second stage alert is acti-
vated, a warning light will be blinking
on the outside rearview mirror and
the head up display, and a alarm will
sound.
If you move the turn signal switch to
origin position, the second stage
alert will be deactivated.
Detecting sensor
The sensors are located on inside of
the rear bumper.
Always keep the rear bumper clean
for the system to work properly.
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Warning message
The message will appear to notify
the driver if there are foreign sub-
stances on the rear bumper. The light
on the switch and the system will
turn off automatically.
Remove the foreign substance on the
rear bumper.
After the foreign substance is removed,
if you drive for approximately 10 min-
utes, the system will work normally.
If the system does not work normally
even though the foreign substance is
removed, we recommend that you
take your vehicle to an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer and have the system
checked.
Rear cross traffic alert
When your vehicle moves backwards
from a parking position, the sensor
detects approaching vehicles to the
left or right side direction and gives
information driver.
Operating conditions
• When the ignition is ON, if you
press the BSD switch, the switch
indicator illuminates and the sys-
tem is on ready.
• The system is operated when the
vehicle speed is below 10km/h with
R gear.
• The RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic
Alert) detecting range is
0.5m~20m based on side direc-
tion. If the approaching vehicle
speed is 4 km/h~36 km/h in sens-
ing range, it is detected. However,
the system sensing range is differ-
ent base on conditions. Always pay
attention to surrounding.
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Warning type
• If the vehicle detected by sensors
approaches your vehicle, the warn-
ing is chime and the warning light
will blink on the outside rearview
mirror.
• If the detected vehicle is got out
from sensing range, behind your
vehicle, moving opposite direction
away from your vehicle or moving
slow, the warning is cancelled.
• The system operating is not work-
ing properly due to other factors or
circumstances, always pay atten-
tion to your surrounding.❈If your vehicle's left or right side
bumper is blinded by barrier or
vehicles, the system sensing abili-
ty may be deteriorated.
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WARNING
• The warning light on the out-
side rearview mirror and the
head up display will illuminate
whenever a vehicle is detect-
ed at the rear side by the sys-
tem.
To avoid accidents, do not
focus only on the warning
light and neglect to see the
surrounding of the vehicle.
• Drive safely even though the
vehicle is equipped with a
BSD (Blind spot detection)
system. Do not solely rely on
the system but check for your-
self before changing lanes.
The system may not alert the
driver in some conditions so
always check the surround-
ings while driving.
CAUTION
• The system may not work
properly if the bumper has
been replaced or if a repair
work has been done near the
sensor.
• The detection area differs
according to the roads width.
If the road is narrow the sys-
tem may detect other vehicles
in the next lane.
• On the contrary, if the road is
very wide the system may not
detect other vehicles.
• The system may turn off due
to strong electromagnetic
waves.

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Driver's Attention
The driver must be cautious in the
below situations for the system may
not assist the driver and may not
work properly.
- Curved roads, tollgates, etc.
- The surrounding of the sensor is
polluted with rain, snow, mud, etc
- The rear bumper near the sensor is
covered or hidden with a foreign
matter such as a sticker, bumper
guard, bicycle stand etc.
- The rear bumper is damaged or the
sensor is out of place.
- The height of the vehicle shows
much change such as when the
trunk is loaded with heavy objects,
abnormal tire pressure etc.
- Due to bad weather such as heavy
rain or snow.
- A fixed object is near such as a
guardrail, etc.
- A lot of amount of metal sub-
stances are near the vehicles such
as a construction area.- A big vehicle is near such as a bus
or truck.
- A motorcycle or bicycle is near.
- A flat trailer like vehicle is near.
- If the vehicle has started at the
same time as the vehicle next to it
and has accelerated.
- When the other vehicle passes by
very fast.
- When changing lanes.
- When going down or up a steep
road where the height of the lane is
different.
- When the other vehicle drives at
the rear very nearby or drives very
close.
- When a trailer or carrier is installed.
- When the temperature of rear
bumper is high
- When the sensors are covered by
the vehicle, wall and pillar of park-
ing lot
- When your vehicle moves back, if
the detected vehicle also moves
back
- If there is small things like shopping
cart and baby carriage- If there is low height vehicle like
sport vehicle
- When the vehicle is closing to your
vehicle
- When driving through a narrow
road with many trees or bushes.
Outside rearview mirror may not
alert the driver when:
- The outside rearview mirror hous-
ing is severely polluted
- The window is severely polluted
- The windows are severely tinted.