
This device complies with Part 15
of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmfulinterference, and
2. This device must accept any inter- ference received, including inter-
ference that may cause undesired
operation.
NVS
®is a registered trademark and
Z-Nav™ is a trademark of the Gentex
Corporation, Zeeland, Michigan.
HomeLink
®is a registered trademark
owned by Johnson Controls,
Incorporated, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Electric chromic mirror (ECM) with HomeLink®system and
compass (Type B)
Your vehicle may be equipped with a
Gentex Automatic-Dimming Mirror
with a Z-Nav™ Electronic Compass
Display and an Integrated
HomeLink
®Wireless Control
System. During the night-time driv-
ing, this feature automatically detects
and reduces rearview mirror glare
while the compass indicates the
direction the vehicle heads for. The
HomeLink
®Universal Transceiver
allows you to activate your garage
door(s), electric gate, home lighting,
etc.
(1) Channel 1 button
(2) Channel 2 button
(3) Status indicator LED
(4) Channel 3 button
(5) Rear light sensor
(6) Dimming ON/OFF button
(7) Compass control button
(8) Compass display
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The transceiver has been tested
and complies with FCC and
Industry Canada rules. Changes
or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsi-
ble for compliance could void
the user's authority to operate
the device.
CAUTION

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ItemsExplanation
Head Lamp Delay
The head lamp delay function is active.
The headlamp delay function is deactivated.
❈For further information, refer to “Lighting” in this chapter.
Welcome Light
The welcome light function is active.
The welcome light function is deactivated.
❈For further information, refer to “Welcome System” in this
chapter.
One Touch Turn
Lamp
The one touch turn lamp function will be deactivated.
The lane change signals flash three, five or
seven times, when the turn signal lever is
slightly operated.
❈ For further information, refer to “Lighting” in this chapter.
Lamp

At this time, the Engine Start/StopButton turns to the ACC position
(When you re-press the Engine
Start/Stop Button again, it will turn
to the ON position).
Press start button again
This warning message illumi-nates, when you cannot operate
the Engine Start/Stop button due
to a malfunction with the Engine
Start/Stop button.
You can start the engine by re- pressing the Engine Start/Stop
button again.
When the warning light illuminates each time you press the Engine
Start/Stop button, have your vehi-
cle inspected by an authorized
EQUUS dealer.
Press brake pedal to start engine
This warning message illuminates,the Engine Start/Stop button
changes to the ACC position twice
by repeatedly pressing the button
without pressing the brake pedal.
You can start the engine by press- ing the brake pedal.
Press start button with SmartKey
This warning message illumi-
nates, when you press the Engine
Start/Stop button while the warn-
ing message, “Key not detected,”
is displayed.
At this time, the immobilizer indi- cator flashes.
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Overview
Description
The trip computer is a driving infor-
mation system, controlled by a
micro-computer. This displays driv-
ing-related information.
Information
Some driving information, stored in
the trip computer (i.e. average vehicle
speed), is reset, when the battery is
disconnected.
Trip Modes
Type A : To change the trip mode,press the or button.
Type B : To change the trip mode, rotate the haptic switch.
❈ For further information, refer to
"LCD Display control" in this chap-
ter.
Trip A/B
Information
Even though you attempt to reset one
of the tripmeter, elapsed time, and
average vehicle speed information, it
will reset all information together.
❈For further information about the
OK button, refer to "LCD Display
Control" in this chapter.
Tripmeter (1)
The tripmeter displays the accumu-
lated driving distance information
since its last default setting.
- Distance range: 0.0 ~ 9999.9
mi. or km
To reset the tripmeter, press the OK button on the steering wheel
for 1 second or longer, when the
tripmeter is displayed.
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TRIP A
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To flash the headlamps, pull the lever
towards you. It will return to the
default (low beam) position when
released. The headlamp switch does
not need to be ON to flash the head-
lamps.
Turn signals and lane change
signals
The ignition switch must be ON to
turn ON the turn signals. To turn ON
the turn signals, move the lever up or
down (A). Green arrow indicators on
the instrument panel indicate which
turn signal is operating. They will be
automatically OFF after a vehicle
completes a turn. If the indicator con-
tinues to flash after a turn, manually
return the lever to the OFF position.
To signal a lane change, move the
turn signal lever slightly and hold it in
position (B). The lever will return to
the OFF position when released.
If an indicator stays on and does not
flash or if it flashes abnormally, one
of the turn signal bulbs may be
burned out and require replacement.
One-touch triple turn signal
To activate a one-touch triple turn
signal, move the turn signal lever
slightly for less than 1.8 seconds and
then release it. The lane change sig-
nals will flash three times.
You can activate or deactivate this
function. Refer to the “User Settings”
in this chapter.
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Air conditioning system operation
tips
When the vehicle is parked underthe direct sunlight in hot weather,
open the windows for a short time
to expel the hot air inside from the
vehicle.
To reduce the dew condensation on the inside of the windows on
rainy or humid days, lower the
humidity inside the vehicle by
operating the A/C system.
During the A/C operation, you may occasionally notice a slight
change in the engine speed, as
the A/C compressor cycles. This is
a normal condition.
Test the A/C system every month only for a few minutes to maximize
the system performance.
After the inside temperature becomes sufficiently cool, change
the air intake control from the air
recirculation mode to the (fresh)
air intake mode.
When operating the A/C system, you may notice clear water drip-
ping (or even puddling) from the
passenger side of the vehicle. This
does not indicate a system failure.
The air recirculation mode of the A/C provides the maximum cool-
ing. However, a prolonged period
of the A/C operation in this mode
may make the air stale inside the
vehicle.
While operating the A/C system, you may occasionally notice the
dew condensation because of the
rapid cooling process and humid
air intake. This does not mean
there is not a system failure.
Climate control air filter
The climate control air filter is
installed behind the glove box to filter
out dust or other pollutants that come
into the vehicle from the outside
through the heating and air condi-
tioning systems.
If dust or other pollutants accumulate
in the filter over a period of time, the
air intake volume may decrease,
resulting in the dew condensation
inside the windshield even when set-
ting in the (fresh) air intake mode. In
this case, have the climate control air
filter replaced by an authorized
EQUUS dealer.
Information
• Replace the filter every 15,000 miles(24,000 km) or once a year. If the car
has been driven in severe conditions
such as dusty or rough roads, more
frequent air conditioner filter
inspections and changes are
required.
• When the air flow rate suddenly decreases, have the system checked
by an authorized EQUUS dealer.
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Recirculatedair
Climate control
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Cool and warm box
(if equipped)
To open the box, pull up the lever(1).
If you press the BOX button (2) once,
the indicator will illuminate in blue
and then it will keep your drinks cool.
If you press the BOX button (2)
again, the indicator color will be
changed to amber and then it will
keep your drinks warm.
To stop operating, press the BOX
button (2) again. The indicator will be
turned OFF. It takes about 5 minutes
to swift from the warming mode to
the cooling mode or vice versa.
There are partitions in the box to fix
drink bottles. You can remove the
partitions for larger size bottles. Be
careful not to damage the partitions. When operating in the cooling
mode, and when the drink is hot,
the system takes a long time to
cool the drink. To use the cool-
ing mode efficiently, cool down
the hot drink at the room tem-
perature before putting it in the
box.
When operating in the warming mode, and when the drink is
cold, it takes a long time to warm
the drink. To use the warming
mode efficiently, warm up the
cold drink at the room tempera-
ture before putting it in the box.
If the cover is not securely closed, the efficiency will be
lowered with frost formation.
Always close the cover securely.
If you force to close the cover when drink bottles are not cor-
rectly put inside, it may damage
the cover.
Because the temperature near the box bottom is very low, make
sure that frost does not form
inside the drink bottle.
Securely put the cap on the bottle when you put the bottle in the
box.
Do not put sharp or any other object except drinks in the box. It
may damage the box.
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NOTICE
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Have the system maintained
and repaired by an authorized
EQUUS dealer. Inappropriate
repair may damage the system,
resulting in a fire or injury.
WARNING

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Driving your vehicle
- 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