Adaptive FrontLighting System(AFLS) Warning Light
This warning light blinks:
Once you set the Engine
Start/Stop Button to the ON posi-
tion.
- It illuminates for approximately 3seconds and then goes off.
When there is a malfunction with the AFLS.
When there is a malfunction with the
AFLS:
1. Carefully drive to the nearest safelocation and stop your vehicle.
2. Turn OFF the engine and restart the engine. If the problem persists,
have your vehicle inspected by an
authorized EQUUS dealer.
Electric Parking Brake(EPB) Warning Light
This warning light illuminates:
Once you turn ON the ignition
switch or the Engine Start/Stop
button.
- It illuminates for approximately 3seconds and then goes off.
When there is a malfunction with the EPB.
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized EQUUS
dealer.
Information
- Electric Parking Brake (EPB) Warning Light
The Electric Parking Brake (EPB)
warning light may illuminate, when
the Electronic Stability control (ESC)
indicator illuminates due to the ESC
malfunction (This does not indicate
malfunction of the EPB).
Master Warning Light
This indicator light illuminates:
When there is a malfunction with the pre-safe seat belt, check the
fuel cap, the washer level, the
electronic control suspension, or
the advanced smart cruise con-
trol. To identify the cause of the
warning, look at the LCD display.
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Driving your vehicle
Certification label
The certification label is located on
right side of the driver's door sill.
This label shows the maximum
weight capacity, or called GVWR
(Gross Vehicle Weight Rating). The
GVWR includes the weight of the
vehicle, all occupants, fuel, and load.
This label also tells you the maxi-
mum weight that can be supported
by the front and rear axles, called
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR).
To find out the actual load weight of
the front and rear axles, you need to
weigh your vehicle. Your dealer can
help you with this. Equally and even-
ly spread out the loads across the
centerline.The label will help you decide how
much loads and installed equipment
your vehicle can carry.
When your vehicle carries items
inside, such as suitcases, tools and
packages, those loads move as fast
as your vehicle. When stopping or
sharply turning, or if there is a crash,
those loads may throw forwards
under the influence of inertia, and
cause an injury by hitting with the
driver or an occupant.
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- Over loading
Never exceed the GVWR or
the GAWR of your vehicle.
Overloading above those lim-
its may cause an accident or a
vehicle damage. You can cal-
culate the load weight capaci-
ty by weighing the items (or
people), before putting them
in the vehicle. Be careful not
to overload your vehicle.
Do not overload your vehicle above the GVWR, the
front/rear GAWRs or the vehi-
cle weight capacity. When
overloading, including tires,
parts may break. Even, it may
adversely affects the vehicle
handling and braking per-
formance. You may lose con-
trol and crash. Also, overload-
ing may shorten the life span
of your vehicle.
WARNING
This is to guide you to load in a prop-
er manner, and to keep the load
weight under the maximum weight
capacity. Proper loading will provide
maximum vehicle performance.
Before loading your vehicle, read the
following terms and explanation for
determining your vehicle's loading
weight, based on the vehicle's speci-
fications and the certification label:
Base curb weight
This is the weight of the vehicle, only
including a full tank of fuel and all
standard equipment. This weight
excludes optional equipment, loads,
or occupants.
Vehicle curb weight
This is the weight of your new vehi-
cle, upon being delivered from a
dealer, including any optional equip-
ment.
Load weight
This is the weight of all the addition-
al items, including the loads and
optional equipment.
GAW (Gross axle weight)
This is the total weight on each
axle(front and rear), including the
vehicle curb weight and the load
weight.
GAWR
(Gross axle weight rating)
This is the maximum weight capacity
of a single axle (front or rear). This
GAWR is shown on the certification
label. The total load weight on each
axle must never exceed its GAWR.
GVW (Gross vehicle weight)
This is the accumulated weight of the
base curb weight, the actual load
weight, and the occupants' weight.
GVWR
(Gross vehicle weight rating)
This is the maximum weight capacity
of a vehicle, including all options,
equipment, occupants and loads.
The GVWR is shown on the certifica-
tion label on the driver’s door sill.
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Driving your vehicle
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NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)
7-10
Maintenance
22,500 miles (36,000 km) or 18 months
❑Rotate tires
❑ Inspect air cleaner filter
❑ Inspect vacuum hose
❑ Inspect power steering fluid
❑ Replace engine oil and filter (22,500 miles (36,000 km) or 36 months)\
❑ Add fuel additives *
1(22,500 miles (36,000 km) or 36 months)
*1: When the TOP-TIER Detergent Gasoline is unavailable, adding one bottle of additives is rec-
ommended. Additives are available from your authorized EQUUS dealer along with informa-
tion on how to use them. Do not mix it with other additives.
*
2: Fuel filter & Fuel tank air filter are considered to be maintenance free\
. However, regular inspection is still recommended, because the maintenance schedule depend\
s on the fuel
quality. When there are critical safety problems, such as fuel flow blocking, overflowing, power
loss, and hard starting, immediately replace the fuel filter regardless of maintenance sche\
d-
ule, and consult an authorized EQUUS dealer for further information.
❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 24 months
❑Rotate tires
❑ Inspect vacuum hose
❑ Inspect A/C refrigerant
❑ Inspect brake hoses and lines
❑ Inspect drive shafts and boots
❑ Inspect exhaust pipe and muffler
❑ Inspect front brake disc/pads, calipers
❑ Inspect propeller shaft
❑ Inspect rear brake disc/pads
❑ Inspect steering gear box, linkage & boots/lower arm ball joint, upper arm ball joint
❑ Inspect suspension mounting bolts
❑ Inspect brake fluid
❑ Inspect fuel filter *
2
❑Inspect fuel lines, fuel hoses and connections
❑ Inspect fuel tank air filter *2
❑Inspect parking brake
❑ Inspect vapor hose and fuel filler cap, fuel tank
❑ Inspect power steering fluid
❑ Inspect EHPS (Electronic Hydraulic Power Steering) motor pump and hoses
❑ Replace climate control air filter (for evaporator and blower unit)
❑ Replace air cleaner filter
❑ Replace engine oil and filter (30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 48 months)
❑ Add fuel additives *
1(30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 48 months)
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)
7-12
Maintenance
52,500 miles (84,000 km) or 42 months
❑Rotate tires
❑ Inspect air cleaner filter
❑ Inspect vacuum hose
❑ Inspect power steering fluid
❑ Replace engine oil and filter (52,500 miles (84,000 km) or 84 months)\
❑ Add fuel additives *
1(52,500 miles (84,000 km) or 84 months)
60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 48 months
❑ Rotate tires
❑ Inspect vacuum hose
❑ Inspect A/C refrigerant
❑ Inspect brake hoses and lines
❑ Inspect drive shafts and boots
❑ Inspect exhaust pipe and muffler
❑ Inspect front brake disc/pads, calipers
❑ Inspect propeller shaft
❑ Inspect rear brake disc/pads
❑ Inspect steering gear box, linkage & boots/lower arm ball joint, upper arm ball joint
❑ Inspect suspension mounting bolts
❑ Inspect brake fluid
❑ Inspect fuel filter *
2
❑Inspect fuel lines, fuel hoses and connections
❑ Inspect fuel tank air filter *2
❑Inspect parking brake
❑ Inspect vapor hose and fuel filler cap, fuel tank
(Continued)
*1: When the TOP-TIER Detergent Gasoline is unavailable, adding one bottle of additives is rec-ommended. Additives are available from your authorized EQUUS dealer along with informa-
tion on how to use them. Do not mix it with other additives.
*
2: Fuel filter & Fuel tank air filter are considered to be maintenance free\
. However, regular inspection is still recommended, because the maintenance schedule depend\
s on the fuel
quality. When there are critical safety problems, such as fuel flow blocking, overflowing, power
loss, and hard starting, immediately replace the fuel filter regardless of maintenance sche\
d-
ule, and consult an authorized EQUUS dealer for further information.
❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)
7-15
Maintenance07
90,000 miles (144,000 km) or 72 months
❑Rotate tires
❑ Inspect vacuum hose
❑ Inspect A/C refrigerant
❑ Inspect brake hoses and lines
❑ Inspect drive shafts and boots
❑ Inspect exhaust pipe and muffler
❑ Inspect front brake disc/pads, calipers
❑ Inspect propeller shaft
❑ Inspect rear brake disc/pads
❑ Inspect steering gear box, linkage & boots/lower arm ball joint, upper arm ball joint
❑ Inspect suspension mounting bolts
❑ Inspect brake fluid
❑ Inspect fuel filter *
2
❑Inspect fuel lines, fuel hoses and connections
❑ Inspect fuel tank air filter *2
❑Inspect parking brake
❑ Inspect vapor hose and fuel filler cap, fuel tank
❑ Inspect drive belts (First, 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 72 months
after every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 24 months) *
4
❑ Inspect power steering fluid
❑ Inspect EHPS (Electronic Hydraulic Power Steering) motor pump and hoses
❑ Replace climate control air filter (for evaporator and blower unit)
❑ Replace air cleaner filter
❑ Replace engine oil and filter (90,000 miles (144,000 km) or 144 month\
s)
❑ Add fuel additives *
1(90,000 miles (144,000 km) or 144 months)
*1: When the TOP-TIER Detergent Gasoline is unavailable, adding one bottle of additives is rec-
ommended. Additives are available from your authorized EQUUS dealer along with informa-
tion on how to use them. Do not mix it with other additives.
*
2: Fuel filter & Fuel tank air filter are considered to be maintenance free\
. However, regular inspection is still recommended, because the maintenance schedule depend\
s on the fuel
quality. When there are critical safety problems, such as fuel flow blocking, overflowing, power
loss, and hard starting, immediately replace the fuel filter regardless of maintenance sche\
d-
ule, and consult an authorized EQUUS dealer for further information.
*
4: The drive belt should be replaced, when it has a crack. Otherwise, the tension would be excessively reduced.
❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)
7-17
Maintenance07
112,500 miles (180,000 km) or 90 months
❑Rotate tires
❑ Inspect air cleaner filter
❑ Inspect vacuum hose
❑ Inspect power steering fluid
❑ Replace engine oil and filter (112,500 miles (180,000 km) or 180 mont\
hs)
❑ Add fuel additives *
1(112,500 miles (180,000 km) or 180 months)
120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 96 months
❑ Rotate tires
❑ Inspect vacuum hose
❑ Inspect A/C refrigerant
❑ Inspect brake hoses and lines
❑ Inspect drive shafts and boots
❑ Inspect exhaust pipe and muffler
❑ Inspect front brake disc/pads, calipers
❑ Inspect propeller shaft
❑ Inspect rear brake disc/pads
❑ Inspect steering gear box, linkage & boots/lower arm ball joint, upper arm ball joint
❑ Inspect suspension mounting bolts
❑ Inspect brake fluid
❑ Inspect fuel filter *
2
❑Inspect fuel lines, fuel hoses and connections
❑ Inspect fuel tank air filter *2
❑Inspect parking brake
❑ Inspect vapor hose and fuel filler cap, fuel tank
(Continued)
*1: When the TOP-TIER Detergent Gasoline is unavailable, adding one bottle of additives is rec-ommended. Additives are available from your authorized EQUUS dealer along with informa-
tion on how to use them. Do not mix it with other additives.
*
2: Fuel filter & Fuel tank air filter are considered to be maintenance free\
. However, regular inspection is still recommended, because the maintenance schedule depend\
s on the fuel
quality. When there are critical safety problems, such as fuel flow blocking, overflowing, power
loss, and hard starting, immediately replace the fuel filter regardless of maintenance sche\
d-
ule, and consult an authorized EQUUS dealer for further information.
❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)
7-20
Maintenance
150,000 miles (240,000 km) or 120 months
❑Rotate tires
❑ Inspect vacuum hose
❑ Inspect A/C refrigerant
❑ Inspect brake hoses and lines
❑ Inspect drive shafts and boots
❑ Inspect exhaust pipe and muffler
❑ Inspect front brake disc/pads, calipers
❑ Inspect propeller shaft
❑ Inspect rear brake disc/pads
❑ Inspect steering gear box, linkage & boots/lower arm ball joint, upper arm ball joint
❑ Inspect suspension mounting bolts
❑ Inspect brake fluid
❑ Inspect fuel filter *
2
❑Inspect fuel lines, fuel hoses and connections
❑ Inspect fuel tank air filter *2
❑Inspect parking brake
❑ Inspect vapor hose and fuel filler cap, fuel tank
❑ Inspect power steering fluid
❑ Inspect EHPS(Electronic Hydraulic Power Steer ing) motor pump, belt and hoses
❑ Inspect rear differential oil *
3 (160,000 miles (256,000 km) or 192 months)
❑ Inspect drive belts (First, 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 72 months
after every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 24 months) *
4
❑ Replace climate control air filter (for evaporator and blower unit)
❑ Replace air cleaner filter
❑ Replace engine oil and filter (150,000 miles (240,000 km) or 240 mont\
hs)
❑ Replace coolant (First, 120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 120 months
after every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 24 months)
❑ Add fuel additives *
1(150,000 miles (240,000 km) or 240 months)
*1: When the TOP-TIER Detergent Gasoline is unavailable, adding one bottle of additives is rec-
ommended. Additives are available from your authorized EQUUS dealer along with informa-
tion on how to use them. Do not mix it with other additives.
*
2: Fuel filter & Fuel tank air filter are considered to be maintenance free\
. However, regular inspection is still recommended, because the maintenance schedule depend\
s on the fuel
quality. When there are critical safety problems, such as fuel flow blocking, overflowing, power
loss, and hard starting, immediately replace the fuel filter regardless of maintenance sche\
d-
ule, and consult an authorized EQUUS dealer for further information.
*
3: Rear differential oil should be refilled, when the rear differential is submerged in water.
*4: The drive belt should be replaced, when it has a crack. Otherwise, the tension would be excessively reduced.
❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.