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Your vehicle is designed to maximize
its driving performance as well as to
minimize exhaust emissions and
spark plug fouling, when being refu-
eled with UNLEADED FUEL.
Your vehicle is designed to use only
the unleaded fuel having a Pump
Octane number ((R+M)/2) of 87
(Research Octane Number 91) or
higher.
To further improve your vehicle per-
formance, premium unleaded fuel
having a Pump Octane number
((R+M)/2) of 91 (Research Octane
Number 96) or higher is recommend-
ed. (Do not use methanol blended
fuels.)Gasoline containing alcohol andmethanol
Gasohol, a mixture of gasoline and
ethanol (also known as grain alco-
hol), is on sale along with or instead
of leaded or unleaded gasoline.
Do not use gasohol, of which the
ethanol percentage is 10% or more.
Also, do not use gasoline or gasohol
containing any methanol. Either of
these fuels may cause drivability
problems, including hard starting,
rough running before the engine
warm-up, illumination of the
Malfunction Indicator Light and dam-
age to the fuel system, engine con-
trol system and emission control sys-
tem.
Stop using gasohol of any kind, if a
drivability problem occurs.
The manufacturer's warranty does
not cover vehicle damage or a dri-
vability problem, which is caused by
one of the followings:
1. Gasohol, of which the ethanol per-
centage is 10% or more
2. Gasoline or gasohol, containing methanol
3. Leaded fuel or leaded gasohol
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Do not "top off" after the noz-
zle automatically shuts off
when refueling.
Tightly close the cap, until it clicks one time. Otherwise,
the Malfunction Indicator
Light " " will illuminate.
Always confirm that the fuel cap is securely closed in
order to prevent fuel spillage
in the event of an accident.
WARNING
Never add any fuel-system
cleaning additives to the fuel
tank, unless specified. (Consult
an authorized EQUUS dealer for
further details.)
CAUTION
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Your vehicle at a glance
Exterior overview (front) .....................................1-2
: Towing hook, Hood, Front windshield wiper blades, Sunroof, Outside rearview mirror, Door locks,
Tires and wheels, Headlamps, Front fog light
Exterior overview (rear) .......................................1-3
: Glass antenna and Defroster, High mounted stop light, Trunk, Rear combination light, Rearview camera,
Parking assist system, Towing hook, Fuel filler lid,
Door locks, Window
Interior overview ....................................................1-4
: Inside door handle, Driver's seat control, Driver position memory system button, Power window switch,
Outside rearview mirror control, Fuel-filler lid opener,
Trunk lid release switch or power trunk main control
switch, Seats, Steering wheel, etc...
Instrument panel overview ...................................1-5
: Instrument cluster, Lighting control lever, Wiper and washer control lever, Engine Start/Stop Button,
Climate control system, Vehicle height control but-
ton, etc...
Engine compartment .............................................1-6
: Engine coolant reservoir, Air cleaner, Engine oil fillercap, Windshield washer fluid reservoir, Fuse box,
Jump start connector, etc...
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Opening the Fuel Filler Lid
1. Turn OFF the engine.
2. Push the fuel filler lid open buttonon the driver’s door. Then, the fuel
filler lid will slowly swing open (1).
3. To open the fuel tank cap (2), turn it in a counterclockwise direction.
You may hear a hissing noise, as
the inside pressure equalizes.
4. Place the cap on the fuel filler door.
Closing the Fuel Filler Lid
1. To close the fuel tank cap, turn it in a clockwise direction, until it clicks.
2. Close the Fuel Filler Lid until it is securely latched.
When the Malfunction Indicator Light
( ) illuminates, turn OFF the
engine, check or retighten the fuel
filler cap until it clicks. When the
Malfunction Indicator Light ( )
remains illuminated, have your vehi-
cle checked by your EQUUS dealer.
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Gasoline is highly flammable
and explosive. Failure to follow
these guidelines may result in
SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH:
Read and follow all warnings
posted at the gas station.
Before refueling, check the location of the Emergency
Gasoline Shut-Off, if available,
at the gas station.
Before touching the fuel noz- zle, you should eliminate the
static electricity potentially
built up on your body by
touching a metal part of the
vehicle with your bare hand,
keeping a safe distance away
from the fuel filler neck, noz-
zle, or other gas source.
Do not use cellular phones while refueling. Electric cur-
rent and/or electronic interfer-
ence from cellular phones
may potentially ignite fuel
vapors and cause a fire.
(Continued)
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(Continued)
Do not get back into a vehiclewhile refueling. You may build
up static electricity by touch-
ing, rubbing or sliding against
any item or fabric capable of
producing static electricity.
Static electricity discharge
may ignite fuel vapors, caus-
ing a fire. When you must re-
enter the vehicle, you should
eliminate potentially danger-
ous static electricity once
again by touching a metal part
of the vehicle with your bare
hand, keeping a safe distance
away from the fuel filler neck,
nozzle, or other gas source.
When using an approved portable fuel container, make
sure to place the container on
the ground, before refueling.
Static electricity discharged
from the container may ignite
fuel vapors, causing a fire.
Once refueling has begun,
contact between your bare
hand and the vehicle should
be maintained until the filling
is complete.
Use only approved portable plastic fuel containers
designed to carry and store
gasoline.
When refueling, always set the shift lever in P (Park), set the
parking brake, and turn OFF
the Engine Start/Stop button.
Sparks produced by electrical
components related to the
engine may ignite fuel vapors,
causing a fire.
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Do not use matches or alighter and do not smoke or
leave a lit cigarette in your
vehicle while at a gas station,
especially during refueling.
Do not overfill or "top-off" your vehicle tank, which may
cause gasoline spillage.
When a fire breaks out during refueling, stay away from the
vehicle, and immediately noti-
fy it to the gas station manag-
er, and call the local fire
department. Follow any safety
instructions they provide.
When pressurized fuel sprays out, it may cover your clothes
or skin. This puts you at risk
of fire and burns. Always care-
fully and slowly open the fuel
cap. When the fuel vents out
from the tank, or when you
hear a hissing sound, wait
until those stop before com-
pletely opening the cap.
Always check that the fuel cap is securely closed to prevent
fuel spillage in the event of an
accident.
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• Make sure to refuel your vehicle inaccordance with the "Fuel require-
ments" in the "Foreword" chapter.
• Do not spill fuel on the exterior sur- face of the vehicle. Any type of fuel
spillage on a painted surface may
damage the paint.
When the fuel filler cap requires to
be replaced, use only a genuine
EQUUS cap or the equivalent
specified for your vehicle. An
unauthorized fuel filler cap may
result in a serious malfunction of
the fuel system or emission con-
trol system.
NOTICE
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Fuel Gauge
This gauge indicates the approxi-
mate amount of fuel remaining in the
fuel tank.
Information
• The fuel tank capacity is indicatedin chapter 8.
• The fuel gauge is supplemented by a low fuel warning light, which will
illuminate when the fuel tank is
nearly empty.
• On slopes or curves, the fuel gauge pointer may fluctuate or the low fuel
warning light may come on earlier
than usual due to the fuel fluctua-
tion in the tank.
Avoid driving with the extremely
low amount of fuel. Running out of
fuel could cause the engine to
misfire, damaging the catalytic
converter.
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Never remove the radiator cap
when the engine is hot. The
engine coolant is under pres-
sure and could severely burn.
Wait until the engine cools
down before adding coolant to
the reservoir.
CAUTION
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- Fuel Gauge
Running out of fuel can expose
vehicle occupants to danger.
You must stop the vehicle and
obtain additional fuel as soon
as possible, after the warning
light comes on or when the
gauge indicator comes close to
the “E (Empty)” level.
CAUTION
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If any of the following conditions
occurs, the mileage and days may be
incorrect.
- The battery cable is disconnected.
- The fuse switch is turned off.
- The battery is discharged.
Warning Message
If one of followings occurs, warning
messages will be displayed in the
information mode for about 10 sec-
onds.
- Malfunction of the pre-safe seatbelt, electronic control suspen-
sion, or advanced smart cruise
control system
- Low washer fluid
- Check fuel cap
User Settings Mode
Head-Up Display (HUD) Settings (if equipped)
Display Height
Adjust the height of the HUD image
on the windshield glass (Level 0 to
20).
Rotation
Rotate the angle of the HUD image
on the windshield glass (Level -5 to
+5).
Font Color
Choose the font color of the HUD
(White, Orange, Green).
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Check fuse "BRAKE SWITCH"
This warning message illuminatesif the brake switch fuse is discon-
nected.
You need to replace the fuse with a new one. If not possible, you can
start the engine by pressing the
Engine Start/Stop button for 10
seconds in the ACC position.
Turn on "FUSE SWITCH"
This warning message illuminatesif the fuse switch under the steer-
ing wheel is OFF.
You should turn ON the fuse switch.
❈ For further information, refer to
“Fuses” in the chapter 7.
Low Tire Pressure
This warning message illumi-
nates, when the tire is under-inflat-
ed with the Engine Start/Stop but-
ton ON.
❈ For further information, refer to
"Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)" in the chapter 6.
Check Fuel Cap
This warning message illumi-
nates, when the fuel filler cap is
open or is not securely tightened.
Securely close the fuel filler cap.
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