2016 Hyundai Equus warning

Driving your vehicle
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

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- ENGINE EXHAUST CAN BE DANGEROUS!
Engine exhaust fumes may be extremely dangerous. When, at any time, you
smell exhaust fumes inside the vehicle, immediately open the windows.
• Do not inhale exhaust fumes.Exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide, the colorless, odorless gas that
may cause unconsciousness and death by asphyxiation.
The exhaust system should be checked whenever the vehicle is raised to
change the oil or for any other purpose. If you notice a change in the sound
of the exhaust system or if you drive over something that strikes the vehicle
underneath, have the exhaust system checked as soon as possible by an
authorized EQUUS dealer.
Letting the engine idle in a garage, even with the garage door open, is haz-
ardous. Never run the engine in your garage any longer than it takes to start
the engine and move out the vehicle.
Avoid idling the engine for a prolonged period of time with people inside the vehicle.
If it is necessary to idle the engine for a prolonged period of time with people
inside the vehicle, idle the engine in an open area with the air control in the
(fresh) air intake mode and the fan operating at a high speed. Thus, fresh air
can be taken into the interior.
When you need to drive with the trunk lid open because of the object you carry,
make sure the followings:
1. Close all windows.
2. Open side vents.
3. Set the air intake control in (fresh) air intake mode, the air flow directed toward "Floor" or "Face," and the fan at a high speed.
To assure proper ventilation, clear snow, ice, leaves or other substances from
the air inlet just in front of the windshield.
WARNING
Engine exhaust and a wide variety of automobile components and
parts, including components found in the interior furnishings in a
vehicle, contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer and birth defects and reproductive harm. In addition,
certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of compo-
nent wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California
to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
California PROPOSITION 65 WARNING

Before entering vehicle
• Be sure that all windows, outsidemirror(s), and outside lights are
clean.
Check the condition of the tires.
Check underneath the vehicle for any leakage sign.
Make sure there are no obstacles behind, when you intend to drive
backwards.
Necessary inspections
Fluid levels, such as engine oil,
engine coolant, brake fluid, and
washer fluid should be checked on a
regular basis, at exact intervals.
Further details are provided in the
chapter 7, "Maintenance".
Before starting
Close and lock all doors.
Check the seat position, so all con-trols are easily accessible.
Adjust the inside and outside rearview mirrors.
Make sure that all lights operate.
Check all gauges.
Check the operation of warning lights when the Engine Start/Stop
button is turned ON.
Release the parking brake and make sure the brake warning light
goes OFF.
For safe operation, make sure you
are familiar with your vehicle equip-
ment and operation.
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Careless driving may result in a
loss of vehicle control, possibly
leading to an accident, severe
personal injury, and death. The
driver’s primary responsibility
is to drive in the safe and legal
manner. The use of any hand-
held devices, other equipment,
or vehicle systems, which take
the driver’s eyes, attention and
focus away from the safe opera-
tion of a vehicle or which are
not permissible by law, should
never be used in driving.
WARNINGAll passengers must be proper-
ly belted whenever the vehicle
is moving. Refer to "Seat belts"
in chapter 2 for more informa-
tion on the proper usage.
WARNING
Always take a look around your
vehicle for any passers-by,
especially children, before
changing the shift lever to D
(Drive) or R (Reverse).
WARNING

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Driving your vehicle- Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
DUI (driving under the influ-
ence) is dangerous. DUI is the
number one contributor to the
highway death toll each year.
Even a small amount of alcohol
will affect your reflexes, percep-
tions and judgment. Driving
under the influence of drugs is
as dangerous as or more dan-
gerous than driving under the
influence of alcohol.
You are much more likely to
have a serious accident if you
drive under the influence of
alcohol or drug. After you drink
alcohol or take drugs, do not
drive. Do not ride in a passen-
ger's seat when a driver drinks
or takes drugs.
Have a designated driver in
your group or call a cab.
WARNING
When you park or pull over the vehicle with the engine
ON, be careful not to depress
the accelerator pedal for a
long period of time. It may
overheat the engine or
exhaust system and cause
fire.
When you make a sudden stop or rapidly turn the steer-
ing wheel, any loose objects
may toss about inside the
vehicle and interfere with the
pedal operation, possibly
causing an accident. Keep all
things in the vehicle safely
stored.
If you are not concentrated while driving, it may cause an
accident. Be careful when
operating controls such as
the audio or heater. It is
always the driver's responsi-
bility to be attentive to the
driving safety.
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Illuminated Engine Start/Stop
Button
Whenever the front door is opened,
the Engine Start/Stop button will illu-
minate for your convenience. The
light will go OFF 30 seconds after the
door is closed.
Engine Start/Stop Button posi-
tion
OFF
To turn OFF the engine, re-press the
turned-ON Engine Start/Stop button,
when the gear shift in P(Park). When
you turn OFF the Engine Start/Stop
button with the gear shift not in
P(Park), the Engine Start/Stop but-
ton will not be turned OFF, but turns
to the ACC position.
Information
When you turn OFF the engine, the
vehicle should be stopped.
ACC(Accessory)
Press the Engine Start/Stop button
when the button is OFF without
depressing the brake pedal.
The electrical accessories are opera-
tive.
If you leave the Engine Start/Stop
button in the ACC position for more
than 1 hour, the battery power will be
automatically turned OFF to prevent
the battery discharge.
ON
Press the Engine Start/Stop button
when the button is in the ACC posi-
tion without depressing the brake
pedal.
Check the warning lights before
starting the engine. Do not leave the
button turned ON for a long time if
the engine is not running to prevent
battery discharge.i
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- Emergency situation
In an emergency situation while
the vehicle is in motion, you can
turn the engine in the OFF or
ACC position, by pressing the
Engine Start/Stop button 2 sec-
onds or longer or by pressing it
3 times successively within 3
seconds. If the vehicle is still
moving, you can restart the
engine without depressing the
brake pedal by pressing the
Engine Start/Stop button with
the shift gear in the N (Neutral)
position.
WARNING

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To start the engine, depress the
brake pedal and press the Engine
Start/Stop Button with the shift gear
in P(Park) or N(Neutral).
For your safety, start the engine with
the shift gear in P(Park).
Information
• If you press the Engine Start/Stopbutton without depressing the brake
pedal, the engine does not start.
When the Engine Start/Stop button
is pressed, it changes as follows:
OFF → →
ACC →
→
ON →
→
OFF
• If you leave the Engine Start/Stop Button in the ACC or the ON posi-
tion for a long time, the battery will
be discharged.
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Never press the Engine Start/Stop button while the
vehicle is in motion except in
an emergency situation. This
would turn the engine OFF,
resulting in loss of power
assist for the steering wheel
and brake. This may lead to
loss of directional control and
braking function, which could
cause an accident.
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Before leaving the driver’sseat, always make sure the
shift gear is engaged in P
(Park), fully set the parking
brake and turn the engine
OFF. Unexpected and sudden
vehicle movement may occur
if these precautions are not
taken.
Never touch the Engine Start/Stop button, or any other
controls on the steering wheel
while the vehicle is in motion.
Reaching out for those con-
trols with your hand or arm
may cause a loss of vehicle
control, an accident, serious
bodily injury or death.
Do not place any loose objects around the driver’s
seat, as they may toss about
while driving, interfering with
the driver's pedal operation
and leading to an accident.
WARNING

1.Carry the Smart Key inside thevehicle.
2.Check the parking brake is firmly applied.
3.Place the shift lever in P(Park).
4.Depress the brake pedal.
5.Press the Engine Start/Stop but- ton.
It should be started without
depressing the accelerator.
6.Do not wait for the engine to warm up while idling the engine.
Start driving at a moderate speed.
(Sudden accelerating and deceler-
ating should be avoided.)
If the engine stops while driving,
do not attempt to move the shift
lever to P (Park). When traffic and
road conditions permit, and while
the vehicle is still moving, you
may move the shift lever to
N(Neutral), and press the Engine
Start/Stop button to restart the
engine. Even though the Smart Key is
inside the vehicle, but when the
key is far away from the driver, the
engine may not start.
When the Engine Start/Stop button is in the ACC or ON position, and
when any door is open, the system
checks for the presence of the
Smart Key. If the Smart Key is not
inside the vehicle, the "Key not in
vehicle" indicator will illuminate.
When all doors are closed, the
chime will also sound for approxi-
mately 5 seconds. The indicator
will be turned OFF while the vehi-
cle is moving. Keep the Smart Key
inside the vehicle when the Engine
Start/Stop button is in the ACC or
ON position.
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Always wear proper shoes
when driving your vehicle.
Improper types of shoes (i.e.
high heels, slippers, ski boots,
etc.) may interfere with your
ability to control the brake and
accelerator pedal.
WARNING
Only when the Smart Key is
inside the vehicle, pressing the
Engine Start/Stop button will
start the engine. Never allow
children or any persons, who
are unfamiliar with the vehicle,
to touch the Engine Start/Stop
button or other related parts.
WARNING

Automatic transmission opera-
tion
The automatic transmission has 8
forward speed levels and 1 reverse
speed level. Vehicle speed is auto-
matically selected, depending on the
shift lever position.
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A new vehicle may experience some-
what abrupt movement during the
first few shifts.
Always depress the brake pedalwhen moving the shift lever from N(Neutral) to a forward or reverse gear.
To avoid damage to your trans- mission, do not depress the
accelerator, when the shift lever
is in R (Reverse) or any forward
gear positions, and when the
brake is set.
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When a vehicle stops on a
slope, do not stop the vehicle
with the engine power.
Set the service brake or the
parking brake.
Do not shift from N(Neutral)/P(Park) to
D(Drive)/R(Reverse), when the
engine runs faster than the idle
speed.
Transmission ranges
The shift lever position is displayed
on the instrument cluster, when the
Engine Start/Stop button is ON.
P (Park)
Always completely stop the vehicle
before moving the shift lever to P
(Park). This locks the transmission
and prevents the drive wheels from
rotating.
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- Automatic transmission
Always take a look around your vehicle for any passers-
by, especially children, before
moving the shift lever to D
(Drive) or R (Reverse).
Before leaving the driver’s seat, always make sure the
shift lever is in P (Park). Then,
fully set the parking brake and
turn the engine OFF.
Unexpected and sudden vehi-
cle movement may occur
when these precautions are
not taken.
WARNING
Moving the shift lever to P(Park), while driving, locks the
drive wheels, possibly result-
ing in your loss of vehicle
control.
Do not set the shift lever in P (Park) instead of setting the
parking brake. Always make
sure the shift lever is latched
in P(Park) position, and the
parking brake is fully set.
Never leave a child unattend- ed in a vehicle.
WARNING