2016 Hyundai Equus tow

No special break-in period is needed.
By following a few simple steps for
the first 600 miles (1,000 km), you
may enhance the performance, fuel
economy and life of your vehicle.
Do not race the engine.
While driving, keep your enginespeed between 2,000 rpm (revolu-
tions per minute) and 4,000 rpm.
Do not maintain the same speed for a long period of time, either fast
or slow. The engine speed needs to
be varied for the proper break-in.
Avoid hard stops, except in an emergency, to allow the brakes to
set properly.
Do not tow a trailer for the first 1,200 miles (2,000 km).
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Introduction
Items contained in motor vehi-
cles or emitted from them are
known to the State of California
to cause cancer and birth
defects or reproductive harm.
These include:



ment components and materi-
als
subject to heat and wear
In addition, battery posts, termi-
nals and related accessories
contain lead, lead compounds
and other chemicals known to
the State of California to cause
cancer and reproductive harm.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSI- TION 65 WARNING

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Advanced smart cruise
control system....................5-38
Smart cruise control speed ..5-39
Smart cruise control vehicle-
to-vehicle distance ................5-43
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance
sensor........................................5-45
To convert to the cruise
control mode ...........................5-46
Limitations of the system ....5-47
Lane departure warning
system (LDWS) ...................5-51
LDWS operation......................5-52
Advanced vehicle safety
management (AVSM).........5-55
Blind spot detection system
(BSD)....................................5-58
Operating conditions .............5-59
Warning types .........................5-59
Detecting sensor ....................5-60
Warning message ...................5-61
RCTA (Rear cross traffic
alert) ..........................................5-62
Non-operating condition ......5-63
Economical operation........5-65
Special driving conditions.. 5-67
Hazardous driving
conditions .................................5-67
Rocking the vehicle ...............5-68
Smooth cornering ..................5-69
Driving at night .......................5-69
Driving in the rain ..................5-70
Driving in flooded areas .......5-70
Off-road driving .....................5-70
Highway driving ......................5-71
Winter driving.....................5-72
Snowy or icy conditions .......5-72
Use high quality ethylene
glycol coolant ..........................5-74
Check battery and cables ....5-74
Change to "winter weight"
oil if necessary .......................5-74
Check spark plugs and
ignition system ........................5-74
To prevent the locks from
frozen........................................5-75
Use authorized window
washer anti-freezer solution
in system ..................................5-75
Do not let your parking
brake freeze ............................5-75
Do not let ice and snow
accumulate underneath ........5-75
Carry emergency
equipment.................................5-75
Do not place objects or
materials in the engine
compartment ...........................5-75
Vehicle load limit ................5-76
Tire and loading information
label ...........................................5-76
Certification label ...................5-80
Vehicle weight ....................5-82
Base curb weight ...................5-82
Vehicle curb weight ...............5-82
Load weight .............................5-82
GAW (Gross axle weight) .....5-82
GAWR (Gross axle weight
rating) ........................................5-82
GVW (Gross vehicle weight).. 5-82
GVWR (Gross vehicle
weight rating) ..........................5-82
Trailer towing .....................5-82

Road warning........................6-2
Hazard warning flasher ..........6-2
In case of an emergency
while driving .........................6-2
If the engine stalls at a
crossroad or a railroad
crossing.......................................6-2
If you have a flat tire while
driving..........................................6-2
If engine stalls while driving..6-3
If the engine will not start ..6-3
When the engine does not
revolve, or slowly revolves.....6-3
When the engine normally
revolves, but does not start...6-3
Emergency starting .............6-4
Jump starting .............................6-4
Push-starting ............................6-5
If the engine overheats ......6-6
Tire pressure monitoring
system (TPMS) .....................6-7
Low tire pressure telltale .......6-8
Low tire pressure position
telltale..........................................6-8
TPMS (Tire Pressure
Monitoring System)
malfunction indicator ..............6-9
Changing a tire with TPMS..6-10
If you have a flat tire........6-12
Jack and tools .........................6-12
Removing and storing the
spare tire ..................................6-13
Changing tires .........................6-13
Jack label ..................................6-19
Towing .................................6-20
Towing service ........................6-20
Removable towing hook .......6-22
Emergency towing .................6-22
Engine compartment ...........7-4
Maintenance services .........7-5
Owner's responsibility .............7-5
Owner's maintenance
precautions ................................7-6
Owner's maintenance ........7-7
Owner's maintenance
schedule ......................................7-7
Scheduled maintenance
service ...................................7-8
Normal maintenance
schedule ......................................7-9
Maintenance under severe
usage conditions.....................7-22
Explanation of scheduled
maintenance items .............7-23
Engine oil ............................7-25
Checking the engine oil
level............................................7-25
Changing the engine oil and
filter ...........................................7-26
Engine coolant ...................7-27
Checking the coolant level...7-27
Changing the coolant ............7-29
Brake fluid ..........................7-30
Checking the brake fluid
level ..............................................7-30
Power steering fluid ..........7-31
Checking the power steering
fluid level ..................................7-31
Checking the power steering
hose ...........................................7-31
Washer fluid .......................7-32
Checking the washer fluid
level............................................7-32
Air cleaner ..........................7-33
Filter replacement ..................7-33
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6What to do in an emergency7Maintenance

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...

1. Towing hook .........................................6-22
2. Hood.....................................................3-33
3. Front windshield wiper blades ....3-115, 7-36
4. Sunroof.................................................3-37
5. Outside rearview mirror .......................3-586. Door locks ............................................3-14
7. Tires and wheels...........................7-42, 8-3
8. Headlamps................................3-111, 7-70
9. Front fog light ............................3-113, 7-70
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Your vehicle at a glance
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■ Front view
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1. Glass antenna and Defroster . . . 4-2, 3-122
2. High mounted stop light . . . . . . . . . . . 7-75
3. Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18
4. Rear combination light . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-75
5. Rearview camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1076. Parking assist system . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-102
7. Towing hook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-22
8. Fuel filler lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-34
9. Door locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
10. Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-28
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The actual shape may differ from the illustration.
■ Rear view

Adjusting a head restraint forward
and backwards
A head restraint may be adjusted in a
direction of arrows by pulling the
lower part of the head restraint either
forwards or backwards. Adjust a
head restraint, so it properly sup-
ports the head and neck.
Adjusting the head restraint up and
down
Pull up the control switch to raise the
head restraint, or pull it down to
lower the head restraint. Release the
switch, once the head restraint is
adjusted as desired.If you recline the seatback
towards the front with the head
restraint and seat cushion raised,
the head restraint may come in
contact with the sunvisor or other
parts of the vehicle.
Removal
To remove the head restraint:
1. Recline the seatback (2) by press-
ing the recliner control switch (1).
2. Raise the head restraint to the highest by pressing up the switch
(3). Then, take off the head
restraint (4).
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Storage compartment (if equipped)
To use the storage compartment,
press the button (2). Close the cover
after usage.
Rear tower console storage (if equipped)
These spaces are to store small
items.
To open the upper console storage,
press the button (2). To open the
lower console storage, press the but-
ton (1). Close the covers after usage.
Climate control system seat(if equipped)
This cools or warms the rear seats
by blowing air through small air vents
on the seats and seatbacks.
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To reduce injury risk in an
accident or a sudden stop,
always close the storage cov-
ers while driving.
Close the storage covers, while the vehicle is in motion.
Failure to follow this instruc-
tion may cause death or seri-
ous injury.
WARNING
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