2016 Hyundai Equus warning

Hill-start assist control (HAC)
A vehicle has the tendency to slide
backwards on a steep slope, when the
driver begins to accelerate after a
stop. The HAC prevents the vehicle
from sliding backwards by automati-
cally operating the brake systems for
about 2 seconds. The brake systems
are automatically released, when the
accelerator pedal is depressed or after
about 2 seconds.
Information
• The HAC does not operate when theshift lever is in P(Park) or
N(Neutral).
• The HAC activates, even when the ESC is OFF. However, it does not
activate, when the ESC malfunc-
tions.
Good braking practices
Make sure the parking brake isreleased and that the parking
brake indicator goes OFF before
driving.
Driving through water may get the brakes wet. The brakes may also
get wet after washing the vehicle.
Wet brakes can be dangerous!
Your vehicle may not quickly stop,
when the brakes are wet. Wet
brakes may cause the vehicle to
slide to one side.
To dry the brake, lightly depress
the brake pedal until the braking
operation returns to normal, taking
care to keep the vehicle under con-
trol at all times. When the braking
operation does not return to nor-
mal, immediately and safely stop
the vehicle and call an authorized
EQUUS dealer for assistance.i
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The HAC is activated only for
about 2 seconds, so always
depress the accelerator pedal
to begin driving upwards after a
stop.
WARNING
Whenever parking or leaving the vehicle, always securely
set the parking brake and
locate the vehicle's shift lever
in P(Park). A vehicle, of which
the shift lever is not in P(Park)
with the parking brake set ON,
is at risk of inadvertently mov-
ing and injuring you or others.
All vehicles should always set the parking brake, when park-
ing, to avoid inadvertent
movement, which may injure
occupants or pedestrians.
WARNING

ECS (Electronic Controlled
Suspension) malfunction
warning message
When the ECS malfunction warning
message is displayed while driving,
the ECS does not properly function.
Have the system checked by an
authorized EQUUS dealer.
Information
• When the battery is discharged, orwhen either the SPORT button or
the vehicle height control button is
pressed repeatedly in a short time,
the ECS malfunction indicator may
illuminate to protect the system.
• When the height is adjusted repeat- edly, the height control may tem-
porarily stop due to the compressor
overheat. This is to prevent damage
to related parts. When the ECS malfunction mes-
sage is displayed with no air
inside the suspension, the vehicle
height may be very low. Thus, do
not drive the vehicle to protect it
from the projections on the sur-
face of the ground.
Take your vehicle to an authorized
EQUUS dealer by towing it and
have the system checked. You
should tow the vehicle as shown
in the picture.
When you load the vehicle onto the
tow truck, the loading angle(1)
should be smaller than 6°.
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(1) CRUISE indicator
(2) SET indicator
(3) Set speed
(4) Vehicle-to-vehicle distance
The Smart Cruise Control system
sets your vehicle to maintain a set
speed unless it is not limited by traf-
fic. When the system detects a vehi-
cle in front, the vehicle will automati-
cally slow down the speed to main-
tain a set distance without depress-
ing the accelerator or the brake
pedal.
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When the Smart Cruise
Control remains ON(CRUISE
indicator on the instrument
cluster illuminates), the Smart
Cruise Control may be unin-
tentionally activated. Keep the
smart cruise control system
OFF(CRUISE indicator OFF),
when the smart cruise control
is not in use, to avoid inadver-
tently setting the system.
Use the smart cruise control system only when traveling
on open highways in good
weather.
Do not use the Smart Cruise Control, when it may be
unsafe to keep the vehicle at a
constant speed, for instance,
driving in heavy or fluctuating
traffic, driving on slippery
(rainy, icy or snow-covered) or
sharply curving roads, or driv-
ing on a slope of 6 degrees or
above.
Pay particular attention to the driving conditions whenever
using the smart cruise control
system.
Be careful when driving downhill using the smart
cruise control system.
The smart cruise control sys- tem is not a substitute for
your safe driving practices,
but a mere system for your
convenience. It is the driver's
responsibility to always check
the speed and distance to the
vehicle in front.
WARNING

When there is no vehicle infront:
The vehicle will maintain the set speed.
Your vehicle speed will slow down or go up to maintain the selected
distance.
When a vehicle in front speeds up, your vehicle will drive at a steady
cruising speed after accelerating to
the set speed.
The warning alarm sounds and the malfunction indicator flash-
es, when the vehicle is unable to
maintain the selected distance
from the vehicle in front.
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When the warning alarm
sounds, actively adjust the vehi-
cle speed, as well as the dis-
tance from the vehicle in front by
depressing the accelerator or
brake pedal.
Even when there is no warning alarm, always pay attention to
the driving conditions to prevent
dangerous situations from
occurring.
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When a vehicle in front (vehicle
speed: less than 20 mph (30
km/h)) change a lane to the
next, a warning message will
appear with a warning alarm.
Adjust your vehicle speed for
any sudden appearance of a
vehicle or an object in front by
depressing the brake pedal
according to the road and driv-
ing conditions.
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In traffic situation
In traffic, your vehicle will stop, when
a vehicle in front stops. Also, when a
vehicle in front starts moving, your
vehicle will start as well. However,
when your vehicle stops for more
than 3 seconds, you must depress
the accelerator or press the RES+
switch to start driving.
Vehicle-to-vehicle Distance
Sensor
The sensor measures a distance
from a vehicle in front.
When this sensor is covered with dirt
or other foreign substances, the vehi-
cle-to-vehicle distance measurement
may not be correct.
Always keep the sensor clean.
SCC (Smart cruise control) malfunction indicator
The warning message is
displayed, when the vehi-
cle-to-vehicle distance
control system abnormal-
ly operates.
Have the system checked by an authorized EQUUS
dealer.
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To convert to the Cruise
Control mode:
The driver may choose to only use
the Cruise Control mode (speed con-
trol function) by following the direc-
tions below:
1.Turn the smart cruise control sys-tem ON (the cruise indicator will
illuminate, but the system will not
be active).
2.Press the vehicle-to-vehicle dis- tance switch for more than 2 sec-
onds.
3.Choose between "Smart Cruise Control(SCC) mode" and "Cruise
Control(CC) mode".
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When using the Cruise Control
mode, you must check the dis-
tance from other vehicles for
yourself, as the system will not
automatically brake to slow
down.
WARNING
Do not install accessoriesaround the sensor and do not
replace the bumper by your-
self. It may interfere with the
sensor performance.
Always keep the sensor and bumper clean.
To prevent sensor cover from being damaged, use a soft
cloth to clean your vehicle.
Do not strike the sensor or the sensor area with a strong
impact. When the sensor
moves slightly off position,
the Smart Cruise Control sys-
tem will not correctly operate.
If this occurs, immediately
have your vehicle checked by
an authorized EQUUS dealer.
Use only an authorized HYUNDAI sensor cover for
your vehicle.
CAUTION

The Smart Cruise Control system
may be temporarily inoperable
due to any strong electromagnetic
waves.
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Driving your vehicle The vehicle cannot be stopped by using the Smart Cruise
Control system.
If necessary, you must
depress the brake.
Maintain a safe distance from a vehicle in front depending
on the road conditions and the
vehicle speed. When the vehi-
cle-to-vehicle distance is too
close while driving at a high
speed, it may cause a serious
collision.
The Smart Cruise Control sys- tem cannot recognize stopped
vehicles, pedestrians or
oncoming vehicles.
Always cautiously look
around the front to prevent
unexpected and sudden situa-
tions from occurring.
When a vehicle in front fre- quently change lanes, it may
delay the system reaction
time or may react to recognize
a vehicle in the next lane.
Always cautiously look
around the front to prevent
unexpected and sudden situa-
tions from occurring.
The Smart Cruise Control sys- tem is not a substitute for
your safe driving practices
but only a system for your
convenience. It is the driver's
responsibility to always check
the speed and the vehicle-to-
vehicle distance.
Always be aware of the set speed and vehicle-to-vehicle
distance.
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Always maintain a sufficientbraking distance. If neces-
sary, decelerate your vehicle
by depressing the brake.
Always pay close attention to the driving conditions and the
vehicle speed, since the
Smart Cruise Control system
may not recognize complex
driving situations.
For your safe operation, care- fully read the manual in
advance and follow the
instructions.WARNING

This system detects lane lines with
the sensor located on the front wind-
shield, and warns the driver of driv-
ing out of lane lines (lane departure).
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The LDWS does not automati-
cally control the driving direc-
tion. It is the driver's responsi-
bility to always check the road
conditions.
Do not abruptly turn the steer- ing wheel, upon getting the
LDWS warnings.
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When the sensor cannotdetect lane lines, or when the
vehicle speed does not
exceed 43 mph (70 km/h), the
LDWS warnings will not be
given, even while driving out
of lane lines.
When the front windshield is tinted or coated, the LDWS
may not properly operate.
Keep the LDWS sensor off water or any liquid to prevent
damage.
Do not disassemble the LDWS, nor damage the sensor
with a strong impact.
Do not put reflective objects on the dash board.
Always check the road condi- tions, as you may not hear the
warning alarm due to audio or
other external noises.
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