2016 Hyundai Equus towing

Use a towing strap, which is 16 feet(5 m) or shorter. Tie a white or red
cloth (about 12 inches (30 cm)
wide) in the middle of the strap for
the better visibility.
Drive carefully not to loosen the towing strap, while towing.
Information
Emergency towing is illegal in some
states. Contact an authorized EQUUS
dealer and tow the vehicle.
Emergency towing precautions
Set the shift lever in N (Neutral).
Release the parking brake.
Depress the brake pedal with extraforce, because the brake perform-
ance may be reduced.
Put extra force into the steering wheel operation, because the
power steering system may be dis-
abled.
Driving down a long slope may overheat the brakes, reducing the
brake performance. Stop driving at
intervals and cool off the brake
system. - Automatic transmission
When the car is towed, dragging
all four wheels on the ground, it
should be done only in a forward
direction. Be sure to set the shift
lever in N(Neutral). Unlock the
steering wheel by pressing the
Engine Start/Stop button to the
ACC position. A driver must be
in the towed vehicle to operate
both the steering wheel and
brakes.
To avoid a serious damage to the automatic transmission
while towing, limit the vehicle
speed to 10 mph (15 km/h) and
drive shorter than 1 mile (1.5
km).
Before towing, check any fluid lick of the automatic transmis-
sion. When it leaks, flatbed
equipment or a towing dolly
must be used.
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What to do in an emergency
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Maintenance
MAINTENANCE UNDER SEVERE USAGE CONDITIONS
The following maintenance procedures must be performed more frequently,
when driving under severe conditions. Refer to the below chart for the appro-
priate maintenance schedule.
R : Replace
I : Inspect, and, if necessary, clean, adjust, repair or replace.
SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONS
A - Repeatedly driving a short distance of less than 5 miles (8 km) at a normal temperature or of lessthan 10 miles (16 km) at a freezing temperature
B - Extensively idling or slowly driving for a long distance
C - Driving on a rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, graveled or salt-spread roads
D - Driving in areas where salt or other corrosive materials are abundant or at a freezing temperature
E - Driving in sandy areas
F - Driving in the heavy traffic area at a temperature over 90°F (32°C)
G- Driving on a slope or a mountainous area
H - Towing a trailer, or using a camper or roof rack
I - Driving as a patrol car, taxi, other commercial usages or vehicle towing
J - Driving at a speed over 106 mph (170 km/h)
K - Frequent stopping and starting
MAINTENANCE ITEMMAINTENANCE
OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVALSDRIVING
CONDITION
ENGINE OIL AND FILTERREVERY 3,750 MILES
(6,000 KM) OR 6 MONTHSA, B, C, D, E,
F, G, H, I, J, K
AIR CLEANER FILTERIMORE FREQUENTLYC, E
SPARK PLUGSRMORE FREQUENTLYA, B, H, I, K
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
FLUIDREVERY 60,000 MILES
(96,000 KM) A, C, D, E, F,
G, H, I
FRONT BRAKE DISC/PADS,
CALIPERSIMORE FREQUENTLYC, D, G, H
REAR BRAKE DISC/PADSIMORE FREQUENTLYC, D, G, H
PARKING BRAKEIMORE FREQUENTLYC, D, G, H
STEERING GEAR BOX,
LINKAGE & BOOTS/
LOWER ARM BALL JOINT,
UPPER ARM BALL JOINT
IMORE FREQUENTLYC, D, E, F, G,
H, I
DRIVE SHAFTS AND BOOTSIEVERY 7,500 MILES
(12,000 KM) OR 6 MONTHSC, D, E, F, G,
H, I, J
REAR DIFFERENTIAL OILREVERY 80,000 MILES
(128,000 KM)C, G, H, I, J
CLIMATE CONTROL
AIR FILTER (FOR EVAPORA-
TOR AND BLOWER UNIT)RMORE FREQUENTLYC, E
PROPELLER SHAFTIEVERY 7,500 MILES
(12,000 KM) OR 6 MONTHSC, E

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Maintenance
4. Tire ply composition andmaterial
There are a number of layers or plies
of rubber-coated fabrics in the tire.
Tire manufacturers indicate the
materials on the tire, such as steel,
nylon and polyester. The letter "R"
means radial ply construction; the
letter "D" means diagonal or bias ply
construction; and the letter "B"
means belted-bias ply construction.
5. Maximum permissible infla-tion pressure
This number indicates the air pres-
sure limit of the tire. Do not inflate the
tire over the maximum pressure.
Refer to "Tire and Loading
Information Label" for the recom-
mended inflation pressure.
6. Maximum load rating
This number indicates the maximum
loading capacity in kilograms or in
pounds that a tire can carry. When
replacing the tires, always use the
tire of the same load rating as the
original one.
7. Uniform tire quality grading
Quality grades can be found where
applicable on the tire sidewall
between tread shoulder and maxi-
mum section width.
For example: TREAD wear 200
TRACTION AA
TEMPERATURE A
Tread wear
The tread wear grade is a compara-
tive rating based on a tire wear-out
rating, which is recorded while being
tested under a controlled condition
on a test course specified by a gov-
ernment. For example, a tire, of
which the tread wear grade is 150,
would wear out one-and-a half times
(1½) faster than a tire graded 100.
The actual tread wear rating
depends on the actual driving condi-
tions. In addition, the actual tread
wear rating may significantly vary
from the tread wear grade due to a
lot of variations, such as driving
habits, maintenance conditions, road
characteristics and climates.
These grades are written on the tire
side wall of a passenger vehicle. The
available tires with the standard or
optional equipment may vary with
respect to this grade.
Traction - AA, A, B & C
The traction grades, from the highest
to the lowest, are AA, A, B and C.
Those grades represent the stopping
performance level of a tire measured
on a wet test surface specified by the
government under a controlled con-
dition. A tire marked with the letter, C,
may have poor traction.
The traction grade of a tire is
based on a braking traction test,
while driving straight ahead. The
test does not include accelerat-
ing, cornering, hydroplaning, or
towing situations.
WARNING

Dashboard illumination, see instrument panel illumination ...............................3-64
Dashboard, see instrument cluster ......................................................................3-\
62
Daytime running light ........................................................................\
...............3-113
Defogging (Windshield)........................................................................\
............3-138
Defroster (Rear window) ........................................................................\
..........3-122
Defrosting (Windshield)........................................................................\
............3-138
Dimensions ........................................................................\
....................................8-2
Display illumination, see instrument panel illumination ....................................3-64
Displays, see instrument cluster........................................................................\
..3-62
Door courtesy lamp ........................................................................\
...................3-119
Door locks ........................................................................\
...................................3-14Central door lock switch ........................................................................\
......3-16
Child-protector rear door lock......................................................................3-\
17
Drinks holders, see cup holders ........................................................................\
3-146
Drive mode integrated control system ECO mode ........................................................................\
............................5-34
SNOW mode ........................................................................\
........................5-35
SPORT mode ........................................................................\
........................5-35
Driver position memory system ........................................................................\
..3-40
Driver’s air bag ........................................................................\
...........................2-54
Driving at night ........................................................................\
...........................5-69
Driving in flooded areas........................................................................\
..............5-70
Driving in the rain ........................................................................\
.......................5-70
Economical operation........................................................................\
..................5-65
Electric chromic mirror (ECM) with HomeLink
®system and compass ..3-44, 3-51
Electric parking brake (EPB) ........................................................................\
......5-19
Electronic controlled suspension (ECS) .............................................................5-36
Electronic hydraulic power steering (EHPS) ......................................................3-42
Electronic stability control (ESC) .......................................................................5\
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Emergency starting........................................................................\
........................6-4 Jump starting ........................................................................\
..........................6-4
Emergency towing ........................................................................\
......................6-22
Emergency while driving ........................................................................\
..............6-2
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Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS).............................................................6-7
Tire rotation ........................................................................\
.................................7-45
Tire specification and pressure label.....................................................................8-6\
Tires specifications........................................................................\
........................8-3
Tires and wheels........................................................................\
..........................7-42Checking tire inflation pressure ...................................................................7-44
Compact spare tire replacement ...................................................................7-47
Low aspect ratio tire ........................................................................\
.............7-51
Recommended cold tire inflation pressures .................................................7-42
Tire care ........................................................................\
................................7-42
Tire maintenance ........................................................................\
..................7-48
Tire replacement ........................................................................\
...................7-46
Tire rotation ........................................................................\
..........................7-45
Tire sidewall labeling ........................................................................\
...........7-48
Tire terminology and definitions ..................................................................7-52
Tire traction ........................................................................\
..........................7-47
Wheel alignment and tire balance ................................................................7-45
Wheel replacement ........................................................................\
...............7-47
Towing........................................................................\
.........................................6-20
Trailer towing ........................................................................\
..............................5-81
Transmission Automatic transmission ........................................................................\
........5-11
Trip A/B........................................................................\
.......................................3-86
Trip computer ........................................................................\
..............................3-86 Fuel Economy ........................................................................\
......................3-87
Trip A/B ........................................................................\
................................3-86
Trip computer mode ........................................................................\
....................3-70
Trunk Emergency trunk safety release ...................................................................3-23
Non-powered trunk ........................................................................\
..............3-18
Power trunk ........................................................................\
..........................3-19
Smart trunk ........................................................................\
...........................3-24
Trunk room lamp........................................................................\
.......................3-119
Turn by turn mode (TBT) ........................................................................\
...........3-70
Turn signals and lane change signals ................................................................3-112
User settings mode ........................................................................\
......................3-72
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