2016 Hyundai Equus weight

Information
If an indicator flash is abnormally
quick or slow, a bulb may be burned
out or have a poor electrical connec-
tion in the circuit.
Front fog light
Fog lights improve visibility and help
to avoid accidents which happen due
to poor visibility with fog, rain, snow,
etc. The fog lights will turn ON when
fog light switch (1) is turned to ON
with the headlamps ON.
To turn OFF the fog lights, turn the
switch to OFF.
When in operation, the fog lights
consume large amounts of vehicle
electrical power. Use the fog lights
only when visibility is poor.
Unnecessary usage may drain the
battery.
Daytime running light
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) can
make it easier for others to see the
front of your vehicle during the day-
time. DRL can be helpful in many dif-
ferent driving conditions, especially
after dawn or before sunset.
The DRL system will turn OFF when:
1. The headlamp switch is ON.
2. The parking brake is set.
3. Engine stops.
Headlight leveling device
Automatic type
It automatically adjusts the head-
lamp beam levels according to the
number of passengers and the load-
ing weight in the luggage area.
It offers the proper headlight beam
under various conditions.
NOTICE
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When it does not properly oper-
ate, or when the headlamp
beam is isolated to the high or
low position, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized
EQUUS dealer.
Do not attempt to inspect or
replace the wiring by yourself.
WARNING

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-\
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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

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Your vehicle's fuel economy depends
mainly on your driving style such as
where you drive and when you drive.
Each of these factors affects your
fuel economy (how many miles/kilo-
meters you can drive with a
gallon/liter of fuel). To drive your vehi-
cle as economically as possible, fol-
low the below driving suggestions.
These will help you save in both the
fuel and repair expenses:
Drive smoothly. Accelerate at amoderate rate. Do not make
"jackrabbit" starts or full-throttle
shifts. Maintain a steady cruising
speed. Do not race between stop-
lights. Try to adjust your speed in
accordance with other traffic to
avoid unnecessary speed
changes. Avoid heavy traffic when-
ever possible. Always maintain a
safe distance from a vehicle in
front to avoid unnecessary braking.
This also reduces brake wear-out.
Drive at a moderate speed. The faster you drive, the more fuel your
vehicle uses. Driving at a moderate
speed, in the highest gear appro-
priate for the driving conditions
especially on the highway, is one of
the most effective ways to reduce
fuel consumption.
Do not "ride" the brake pedal. This can increase fuel consumption and
also wear out the brake compo-
nents. In addition, resting your foot
on the brake pedal, while driving,
may overheat the brake, reducing
breaking effects and possibly lead-
ing a serious consequence.
Check your tire conditions. Keep them inflated to the recommended
pressure level. Under or over infla-
tion will unnecessarily tire wear-
out. Check the tire pressures at
least once a month. Make sure that the wheels are cor-
rectly aligned. Hitting a curb or
driving too fast on uneven surfaces
may distort the wheel alignment.
Poor alignment causes faster tire
wear-out and may also result in
other problems as well as greater
fuel consumption.
Keep your vehicle in good condi- tion. For the better fuel economy
and the cheaper maintenance
expenses, maintain your vehicle in
accordance with the maintenance
schedule in the chapter 7. When
you drive your vehicle in harsh con-
ditions, more frequent mainte-
nance is required (refer to the
chapter 7 for further information).
Keep your vehicle clean. Your vehi- cle should be kept clean and away
from any corrosive substances. It is
especially important that mud, dirt,
ice and others are not daubed
under the vehicle. This extra weight
may increase the fuel consumption
and also cause corrosion.
Avoid a heavy loading. Do not carry unnecessary weight in your
vehicle. It will improve your fuel
economy.
Do not let the engine idle longer than necessary. When you wait
(not in traffic), turn OFF the engine.
Then restart the engine, when you
are ready to go.
Remember that your vehicle does not require the engine warm-up for
a long time. After turning On the
engine, run the engine for 10 to 20
seconds, before shifting the gear.
In cold weather, however, your
engine needs a slightly longer
warm-up period.
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An AutoSock, which is in the wrong size or is improperly
installed, may damage brake
lines, suspension, body and
wheels of your vehicle.
Stop driving and retighten the AutoSock, whenever there are
snapping sounds between the
vehicle and the AutoSock.
Use high quality ethylene gly-
col coolant
The cooling system of your vehicle is
filled with the high-quality ethylene
glycol coolant when being delivered.
It is the only type of coolant that your
vehicle is filled with, because it pre-
vents corrosion of the cooling sys-
tem, lubricates the water pump and
prevents freezing. Refill the cooling
system in accordance with your
maintenance schedule in the chapter
7. Before winter, check your coolant
to assure that the freezing point is
sufficiently lower than the expected
winter temperature.
Check battery and cables
The winter temperature increases
the battery consumption. Inspect the
battery and cables, as described in
the chapter 7. The battery charging
level can be checked by an author-
ized EQUUS dealer or in a service
station.
Change to "winter weight" oil,
if necessary
In some regions during the cold win-
ter, it is recommended to use the
"winter weight" oil with lower viscosi-
ty. For further information about this,
refer to the chapter 8. When you can-
not be sure about a type of winter
weight oil, consult an authorized
EQUUS dealer.
Check spark plugs and ignition
system
Inspect your spark plugs and, if nec-
essary, replace them. Also check all
ignition wirings and components for
any cracks, wear-out, and damage.
NOTICE
- Chain installation
When installing the AutoSock,
park the vehicle on level ground
away from other vehicles. Press
ON the Hazard Warning flasher
and place a warning triangle
behind your vehicle, if available.
Place the shift lever in P(Park),
set the parking brake and turn
OFF the engine, before
installing the AutoSock.
WARNING
- Tire chains
The use of the AutoSock may
adversely affect vehicle han-
dling.
Do not drive faster than the lower of the two - 20 mph (30
km/h) and the AutoSock manu-
facturer’s recommended
speed limit.
Drive carefully and avoid bumps, holes, sharp turns, and
other road hazards, which may
bounce the vehicle.
Avoid turning sharply or lock- ing the wheel brake.
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Tire and loading information
label
The label on the driver's door sill
gives the original tire size, the rec-
ommended cold tire pressure, the
seating capacity (the number of
occupants), and load weight capaci-
ty.
Vehicle capacity weight:
5 seater
904 lbs. (410 kg)
4 seater
754 lbs. (342 kg)
The maximum weight capacity
includes occupant weights and load
weights.
Seating capacity:
5 seater
Total : 5 persons (Front seat : 2 persons, Rear seat : 3 persons)
4 seater
Total : 4 persons (Front seat : 2 persons, Rear seat : 2 persons)
Seating capacity is the maximum
number of occupants including a
driver, your vehicle may carry.
However, the seating capacity may
be reduced based upon the weight of
all of the occupants, and the weight
of the cargo being carried.
Do not overload the vehicle as there
is a limit to the total weight, or load
limit including occupants and cargo,
the vehicle can carry.
Towing capacity:
We do not recommend using this
vehicle for trailer towing.
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Cargo capacity:
The cargo capacity of your vehicle
will increase or decrease depending
on the weight and the number of
occupants.
Steps For Determining CorrectLoad Limit -
1. Locate the statement "The com-
bined weight of occupants and
cargo should never exceed XXX
kg or XXX lbs.'' on your vehicle's
placard.
2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will
be riding in your vehicle.
3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from
XXX kg or XXX lbs.
4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and lug-
gage load capacity. For example, if
the "XXX" amount equals 1400
lbs. and there will be five 150 lb
passengers in your vehicle, the
amount of available cargo and lug-
gage load capacity is 650 lbs.
(1400 - 750(5x150) = 650 lbs.)
5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded
on the vehicle. That weight may
not safely exceed the available
cargo and luggage load capacity
calculated in Step 4. 6. If your vehicle will be towing a trail-
er, load from your trailer will be
transferred to your vehicle. Consult
this manual to determine how this
reduces the available cargo and
luggage load capacity of your
vehicle.Information
We do not recommend using this vehi-
cle to tow a trailer.
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5 seater
C190F01JM
Item Description TotalA Vehicle Capacity 904 lbs
Weight (410 kg)
Subtract Occupant
B Weight 300 lbs
150 lbs (68 kg) × 2 (136 kg)
C
Available Cargo and604 lbs
Luggage weight (274 kg)
Example 1
ABC
C190F02JM
Item Description TotalA Vehicle Capacity 904 lbs
Weight (410 kg)
Subtract Occupant
B Weight 750 lbs
150 lbs (68 kg) × 5 (340 kg)
C
Available Cargo and154 lbs
Luggage weight (70 kg)
ABC
Example 2
C190F03JM
Item Description Total
A Vehicle Capacity 904 lbs
Weight (410 kg)
Subtract Occupant
B Weight 860 lbs
172 lbs (78 kg) × 5 (390 kg)
C
Available Cargo and44 lbs
Luggage weight (20 kg)
ABC
Example 3
Refer to the label of the tire/loading
information for more specific infor-
mation about the weight capacity
and seating positions. The total
weight of the driver, occupants and
load should never exceed your vehi-
cle's weight capacity.

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4 seater
C190F01JM
Item Description TotalA Vehicle Capacity 754 lbs
Weight (342 kg)
Subtract Occupant
B Weight 300 lbs
150 lbs (68 kg) × 2 (136 kg)
C
Available Cargo and454 lbs
Luggage weight (206 kg)
Example 1
ABC
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Item Description TotalA Vehicle Capacity 754 lbs
Weight (342 kg)
Subtract Occupant
B Weight 600 lbs
150 lbs (68 kg) × 4 (272 kg)
C
Available Cargo and154 lbs
Luggage weight (70 kg)
Example 2
OBK059034N
Item Description Total
A Vehicle Capacity 754 lbs
Weight (342 kg)
Subtract Occupant
B Weight 688 lbs
172 lbs (78 kg) × 4 (312 kg)
C
Available Cargo and66 lbs
Luggage weight (30 kg)
Example 3
Refer to the label of the tire/loading
information for more specific infor-
mation about the weight capacity
and seating positions. The total
weight of the driver, occupants and
load should never exceed your vehi-
cle's weight capacity.