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AFLS (Adaptive Front Lighting
System) (if equipped)
The AFLS uses the steering angle
and vehicle speed to widen your field
of vision by swiveling and leveling the
headlamp. Turn the knob to the
AUTO position when the engine is
running. The AFLS will operate when
the headlamp is ON. To turn OFF the
AFLS, turn the knob to the other
position. After turning the AFLS OFF,
headlamp swiveling no longer
occurs, but leveling operates contin-
uously.If the AFLS malfunction indicator illu-
minates, the AFLS does not work
properly. Drive to the nearest safe
location and restart the engine. If the
indicator continuously remains ON,
have your vehicle inspected by an
authorized EQUUS dealer.
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A : Wiper speed control· MIST – Single wipe
· OFF – OffAUTO – AUTO control wipe
· LO – Low wiper speed
· HI – High wiper speed
B : Auto control wipe time adjustment
C : Wash with brief wipes
Windshield wipers
Operate the windshield wipers as fol-
lows when the ignition switch is
turned ON.
MIST : For a single wiping cycle,
push the lever upward and
release it with the lever in the
OFF position. The wipers will
operate continuously if the
lever is pushed upward and
held.
OFF : Wiper is not in operation. AUTO : The rain sensor located on
the upper end of the wind-
shield glass senses the
amount of rainfall and con-
trols the wiping cycle at the
proper interval. The more it
rains, the faster the wiper
operates. When the rain
stops, the wiper stops. To
vary the speed setting, turn
the speed control knob (B).
LO : Normal wiper speed
HI : Fast wiper speed
Information
If there is a thick pile of snow or ice on
the windshield, defrost the windshield
for about 10 minutes, or until the
snow and/or ice is melted away before
using the windshield wipers to proper-
ly operate.
Information
• When you operate the wipers, if your vehicle has a problem in any
part of the wiper operation system,
the wiper may operate in the LO
mode regardless of the wiper switch
position. In this case, have your
vehicle checked by an authorized
EQUUS dealer as soon as possible.
• When the engine is turned OFF, the wiper blade sometimes may move
slightly for reducing the deteriora-
tion of the windshield wipers.
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Auto control
The rain sensor located on the upper
end of the windshield glass senses
the amount of rainfall and controls the
wiping cycle at the proper interval.
The more it rains, the faster the wiper
operates. When the rain stops, the
wiper stops. To vary the speed set-
ting, turn the speed control knob (B).
If the wiper switch is set in AUTO
mode when the Engine Start/Stop
Button is ON, the wiper will operate
once to perform a self-check of the
system. Set the wiper to OFF position
when the wiper is not in use.
When the Engine Start/Stop
Button is ON and the windshield
wiper switch is placed in the AUTO
mode, use caution in the following
situations to avoid any injury to
the hands or other parts of the
body:
Do not touch the upper end ofthe windshield glass facing the
rain sensor.
Do not wipe the upper end of the windshield glass with a damp or
wet cloth.
Do not put pressure on the windshield glass. When washing the vehicle, set the
wiper switch in the OFF position
to stop the auto wiper operation.
The wiper may operate and be
damaged if the switch is set in the
AUTO mode while washing the
vehicle.
Do not remove the sensor cover
located on the upper end of the
passenger side windshield glass.
The system parts may be dam-
aged and may not be covered by
your vehicle warranty.
When starting the vehicle in win-
ter, set the wiper switch in the OFF
position. Otherwise, wipers may
operate and ice may damage the
windshield wiper blades. Always
remove all snow and ice and
defrost the windshield properly
prior to operating the windshield
wipers.
NOTICE
NOTICE
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Windshield washer
In the OFF position, pull the lever
gently toward you to spray window
washer fluid on the windshield and
operate the wipers one to three
times.
Use this function when the wind-
shield is dirty.
The spray and wiper operation will
continue until you release the lever.
If the washer does not work, check
the washer fluid level. If the fluid level
is not sufficient, you will need to add
authorized non-abrasive windshield
washer fluid to the washer reservoir.
The reservoir filler neck is located in
the front of the engine compartment
in the passenger side.
To prevent possible damage to the
washer pump, do not operate the
washer when the fluid reservoir is
empty. To prevent possible damage to
the wipers or windshield, do not
operate the wipers when the
windshield is dry.
To prevent damage to the wiper blades, do not use gasoline,
kerosene, paint thinner, or other
solvents on or near them.
To prevent damage to the wiper arms and other components, do
not manually attempt to move
the wipers.
NOTICE
NOTICE
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Do not use the washer in freez-
ing temperatures before warm-
ing the windshield with the
defrosters; the washer fluid
could be frozen on contact with
the windshield and obscure
your vision.
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Do not use the interior lights for
an extended period of time when
the engine is OFF.
It may discharge the battery.
Front
(1) Front map lamp
(2) Front room lamp
Press the button to turn the map
lamp ON. This light produces a
spot beam for your convenience
as a map lamp at night or as a
personal lamp for the driver and
the front passenger. To turn the
lamp OFF, press the button again. DOOR :
The front and rear room lamps are
turned ON for approximately 30
seconds after unlocking the doors
with the smart key, but before
opening a door. When the Engine
Start/Stop Button is in the ACC or
OFF position, and if any door is
opened, the front or rear room
lamp will be ON for approximately
20 minutes. If the door is closed,
the lamps will be turned OFF in 30
seconds.
The front and rear room lamps will
be turned OFF immediately if the
Engine Start/Stop Button is turned
ON with all doors closed.
When the Engine Start/Stop
Button is ON, if any door is
opened, the front or rear room
lamp will be turned ON continu-
ously. If the door is closed, the
lamp will be turned OFF immedi-
ately.
ROOM : Press the button to turn the frontand rear room lamps ON. To turn
the lamps OFF, press the ROOM
button again.
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Do not use the interior lights
when driving in the dark.
Accidents could happen
because the view may be
obscured by interior lights.
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Rear
(1) Rear map lamp
(2) Rear room lamp
Press the button to turn the rearlamp ON. To turn the lamp OFF,
press the button again.
ROOM : Press the button to turn the rearroom lamps ON. To turn the lamps
OFF, press the ROOM button
again.
Do not leave the lamp switches
ON for an extended period of time
when the vehicle is not running.
Trunk room lamp
The trunk room lamp is turned ON
when the trunk is opened.
The trunk room lamp is ON until
the trunk lid is opened. To prevent
unnecessary charging system
drain, close the trunk lid securely
after using the trunk room.
Door courtesy lamp
The door courtesy lamp is turned ON
when the door is opened to assist
entering or exiting the vehicle. It also
serves as a warning to passing vehi-
cles that the vehicle door is opened.
NOTICE
NOTICE
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Glove box lamp
The glove box lamp is turned ON
when the glove box is opened.
To prevent unnecessary charging
system drain, close the glove box
securely after using the glove box.
Vanity mirror lamp
Opening the lid of the vanity mirror
automatically turns the mirror light
ON.
To prevent unnecessary charging
system drain, close the vanity mir-
ror cover after using the mirror.
NOTICE
NOTICE
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Puddle lamp
With all the doors (and trunk) closed
and locked, the puddle lamp will be
turned ON for approximately 15 sec-
onds, when any of the followings is
performed.
- The door unlock button on theSmart Key is pressed.
- You grab the door handle while taking the Smart Key in your pos-
session.
- You approach to the vehicle, while taking the Smart Key in posses-
sion.
Also, when the outside rearview mir-
ror folding switch is in the AUTO
position, the outside rearview mirror
will be automatically unfolded.
Headlamp
With the headlamp (light switch in
the headlamp or AUTO position) ON,
and with all doors (and trunk) closed
and locked, the parking lights and
headlamps will be turned ON for 15
seconds, when the following is per-
formed.
- The door unlock button on the Smart Key is pressed.
At this time, when you press the door
lock or unlock button, the position
light and headlamps will immediately
turn OFF.
Interior light
With the interior light switch in the
DOOR position and all doors (and
trunk) closed and locked, the room
lamp will be turned ON for 30 sec-
onds, if any of the followings is per-
formed.
- The door unlock button on the smart key is pressed.
- You put your hand into the door handle while taking the smart key
in your possession.
At this time, when you press the door
lock or unlock button, the room lamp
will be immediately turned OFF.
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