2016 Hyundai Equus ESP

The Smart Cruise Control system
may be temporarily inoperable
due to any strong electromagnetic
waves.
NOTICE
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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.
WARNING

Seat belt operating
The seat belt tightens when the vehi-
cle senses a collision.
When the AVSM is activated ordeactivated, make sure that the
vehicle is stopped.
When the engine runs, the AVSM is automatically turned ON. If
unnecessary, select the AVSM
OFF in the User Settings mode.
Even when the AVSM ON is selected in the User Settings
mode, but when the ESC is
turned OFF by pressing the ESC
OFF button, the AVSM is auto-
matically deactivated. Then, it is
impossible to manually control
the AVSM.
Malfunction indicator
The AVSM OFF indicator illumi-nates, when the Engine Start/Stop
button is pressed ON. However, it
goes OFF in approximately 3 sec-
onds. When the indicator does not
illuminate, or continuously remains
ON even after 3 seconds, with the
Engine Start/Stop button ON, or
when the indicator remains ON
while driving, the AVSM does not
properly operate. Take your vehicle
to an authorized EQUUS dealer
and have the system checked.
The AVSM OFF indicator may illu- minate, when the ESC indicator or
SCC indicator illuminates. It does
not indicate a malfunction of the
AVSM.
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The AVSM is not a substitute for
your safe driving practices, but
only a supplementary system. It
is the driver's responsibility to
always check the speed and the
vehicle-to-vehicle distance.
WARNING
The AVSM is activated depend-
ing on the vehicle-to-vehicle
distance, relative velocity and
driver's brake pedal/accelerator
operation. Do not recklessly
drive on purpose to activate the
AVSM.
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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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Rocking the vehicle
When it is necessary to rock the
vehicle to escape from snow, sand,
or mud, first move the steering wheel
from side to side to clear the front-
wheel area. Then, move the shift
lever back and forth between
R(Reverse) and any forward gears.
Do not race the engine, and avoid
unnecessary wheel spins. When
your vehicle is still stuck in after try-
ing the above, have the vehicle
pulled out by a tow truck to avoid
engine overheating and transmission
damages.
A long-time rocking may overheat
the engine and damage the trans-
mission/tires.
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The ESC system must be turned OFF
before rocking the vehicle.
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NOTICE
- Spinning tires
Do not spin the wheels, espe-
cially faster than 35 mph (56
km/h). Spinning the wheels at a
high speed, while parking, may
overheat a tire and injure
passers-by.
WARNING
When your vehicle is stuck in
snow, mud, sand, etc., you may
rock the vehicle to escape by
moving forwards and back-
wards. Do not attempt this,
when people or objects are any-
where near the vehicle. Rocking
the vehicle may cause it to sud-
denly move forwards or back-
wards, as it becomes unstuck,
injuring nearby people or dam-
aging objects.
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Smooth cornering
Avoid braking or shifting a gear on a
corner, especially when a road sur-
face is wet. It is ideal to drive a cor-
ner by gently accelerating. When you
take this suggestion, the tire wear-
out will be minimized.
Driving at night
Since night-time driving is more haz-
ardous than day-time driving, here
are some important tips to remem-
ber:
Slow down a driving speed andkeep a longer safe distance from a
vehicle in front, as it may be hard-
er to see at night, especially in
areas without any street lights.
Adjust your mirror angle to reduce glares from the headlamps of other
vehicles.
Keep your headlamps clean and properly aimed at. Any foreign sub-
stances on a headlamp and an
improperly adjusted headlamp
angle make it much harder to see
at night. Turning the headlamp ON,
while operating windshield wipers,
is mandatory in some states.
Avoid directly staring at the head- lamps of approaching vehicles.
This may temporarily blind your
vision, and take several seconds
for your eyes to readjust in the
darkness.
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Driving in the rain
Rain and wet roads make driving
dangerous, especially when you are
not prepared for the pavement slick
from rain. Here are a few things to
consider before driving in the rain:
A heavy rainfall will make it harderto see and will increase a braking
distance. Thus, slow down a driv-
ing speed.
Keep your windshield wipers in good shape. Replace your wiper
blades, when those fail to wipe out
some parts on the windshield.
When your tires are in bad shape, quick braking on a wet surface may
cause a skid and possibly lead to
an accident. Make sure your tires
are in good shape.
Turn the headlamps ON to make it easier for others to see you.
Driving at a high speed through large puddles may affect your
brake systems. While driving
through puddles, slow down your
driving speed.
When your brakes are (or are sus- pected to be) wet, lightly apply
them while driving, until the brak-
ing operation returns to normal.
Driving in flooded areas
Avoid driving through a flooded area,
unless you are sure the water level is
lower than the wheel bub bottom.
Slowly drive, when driving through
any water. Keep an adequate stop-
ping distance, because your braking
systems may become wet.
After driving through water, dry the
brakes by gently applying them sev-
eral times, while slowly driving.
Off-road driving
Carefully drive off the road, because
your vehicle may become damaged
by rocks or roots of trees. Check the
off-road conditions, in advance,
where you will drive.
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To prevent the locks from
frozen
To prevent the locks from being
frozen, spray authorized de-icing
fluid or glycerin into key openings.
When a lock opening is already cov-
ered with ice, spray authorized de-
icing fluid on the ice to remove it.
When an internal part of a lock
freezes, try to thaw it with a heated
key. Carefully use the heated key to
avoid an injury.
Use authorized window-wash-
er anti-freezer solution in sys-
tem
To prevent the window washer from
being frozen, add authorized win-
dow-washer anti-freeze solution, as
instructed on the window-washer
container. Window-washer anti-
freeze solution is available from an
authorized EQUUS dealer, and so
are the most auto parts outlets. Do
not use engine coolant or other types
of anti-freezer solution, because
these may damage the vehicle paint.
Do not let your parking brake
freeze
Under some conditions, your parking
brake may freeze in the engaged
position. This is most likely to hap-
pen, when there is an accumulation
of snow or ice around/near the rear
brakes, or when the brakes are wet.
When there is the risk that your park-
ing brake may freeze, temporarily
apply it after locating the shift lever in
P(Park). Also, block the rear wheels
in advance, so the vehicle may not
roll. Then, release the parking brake.
Do not let ice and snow accu-
mulate underneath
Under some conditions, snow and
ice may build up under the fenders
and interfere with the steering. When
driving in such conditions during the
severe winter, you should check
underneath the vehicle on a regular
basis to assure that moving the front
wheels and the steering components
is unobstructed.
Carry emergency equipment
In accordance with weather condi-
tions, you should carry appropriate
emergency equipment, while driving.
Some of the items you may want to
carry include tire chains, tow straps,
chains, flashlight, emergency flares,
sand, a shovel, jumper cables, a win-
dow scraper, gloves, ground cloth,
coveralls and a blanket.
Do not place objects or materi-
als in the engine compartment
Putting objects or materials in the
engine compartment may cause an
engine failure or combustion,
because those may block the engine
cooling. The manufacturer is not
responsible for the damage caused
by such placement.