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At this time, the Engine Start/StopButton turns to the ACC position
(When you re-press the Engine
Start/Stop Button again, it will turn
to the ON position).
Press start button again
This warning message illumi-nates, when you cannot operate
the Engine Start/Stop button due
to a malfunction with the Engine
Start/Stop button.
You can start the engine by re- pressing the Engine Start/Stop
button again.
When the warning light illuminates each time you press the Engine
Start/Stop button, have your vehi-
cle inspected by an authorized
EQUUS dealer.
Press brake pedal to start engine
This warning message illuminates,the Engine Start/Stop button
changes to the ACC position twice
by repeatedly pressing the button
without pressing the brake pedal.
You can start the engine by press- ing the brake pedal.
Press start button with SmartKey
This warning message illumi-
nates, when you press the Engine
Start/Stop button while the warn-
ing message, “Key not detected,”
is displayed.
At this time, the immobilizer indi- cator flashes.
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Low Key Battery
This warning message illumi-nates, when the Smart-Key bat-
tery is discharged while turning
the Engine Start/Stop button to
the OFF position.
Key not detected
This warning message illumi-nates, when the Smart Key is not
detected while pressing the
Engine Start/Stop button.
Key not in vehicle
This warning message illumi-nates, when the Smart Key is out
of the vehicle while pressing the
Engine Start/Stop button.
You should always carry the Smart Key in your possession.
Press start button while turnsteering
This warning message illumi-
nates, when the steering wheel is
abnormally locked while pressing
the Engine Start/Stop button.
You should press the Engine Start/Stop button while turning the
steering wheel from side to side.
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Indicator Lights
Electronic StabilityControl (ESC) IndicatorLight
This indicator light illuminates:
Once you turn ON the ignition
switch or the Engine Start/Stop
button.
- It illuminates for approximately 3seconds and then goes OFF.
When there is a malfunction with the ESC system.
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized
EQUUS dealer.
This indicator flashes:
While the ESC is operating.
❈For further information, refer to
"Electronic Stability Control (ESC)"
in the chapter 5.
Electronic Stability
Control (ESC) OFFIndicator Light
This indicator light illuminates:
Once you turn ON the ignition
switch or the Engine Start/Stop
button.
- It illuminates for approximately 3seconds and then goes OFF.
When you deactivate the ESC system by pressing the ESC OFF
button.
❈ For further information, refer to
"Electronic Stability Control
(ESC)" in the chapter 5.
Immobilizer Indicator
Light
This indicator illuminates up to 30
seconds:
When the vehicle detects the
Smart Key in the vehicle while the
Engine Start/Stop button is the
ACC or ON position.
- At this time, you can start theengine.
- The indicator light goes off after starting the engine.
This indicator flashes for a few sec-
onds:
When the smart key is out of the vehicle.
- At this time, you cannot start theengine.
This indicator illuminates for 2 sec-
onds and goes OFF:
When the Smart Key is not detect- ed inside the vehicle while the
Engine Start/Stop button is ON.
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized
EQUUS dealer.
This indicator flashes:
When the Smart Key battery isweak.
- In this case, you cannot start theengine. However, by pressing the
Engine Start/Stop button with the
smart key, you may start the
engine. (For further information,
refer to “Starting the Engine” in
the chapter 5).
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Battery saver function
The purpose of this function is toprevent the battery from being dis-
charged. The system automatical-
ly turns OFF the parking lights
when the driver turns OFF the
engine and opens the driver's
door.
With this function, the parking lights are turned OFF automatical-
ly if the driver parks the vehicle on
the side of the road at night.
If necessary, in order to keep the
lights ON when the engine is
turned OFF, perform the follow-
ings:
1) Open the driver-side door.
2) Turn the parking lights ON and OFF again using the light
switch on the steering column.
Headlamp escort function
When you press the Engine
Start/Stop button to the ACC or OFF
position with the headlamps ON, the
headlamps (and/or tail lights) remain
ON for approximately 5 minutes.
However, when the driver’s door is
open and then closed, the head-
lamps are turned OFF after 15 sec-
onds.
The headlamps can be turned OFF
by pressing the lock button on the
Smart Key twice or turning the light
switch to the OFF or Auto position.
However, when you turn the light
switch to the Auto position, and when
it is dark outside, the headlamps will
not be turned OFF.
If the driver exit the vehicle
through other doors (except dri-
ver’s door), the battery saver func-
tion does not operate and the
headlamp escort function does
not turn OFF automatically.
Therefore, it discharges the bat-
tery. In this case, make sure to
turn OFF the lamp before exiting
the vehicle.
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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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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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These compartments are to store
small items required by the driver or
passengers.
To avoid possible theft, do notleave valuables in the storage
compartments.
Always keep the storage com- partment covers closed while
driving. Do not attempt to place
so many items in the storage
compartment. Otherwise, the
storage compartment cover can-
not be securely closed.
Center console storage
To open the center console storage,
push the button (1) or (2).
Glove box
The glove box can be locked and
unlocked with the mechanical key in
the smart key (1).
To open the glove box, pull the lever
(2) and the glove box will automati-
cally open. Close the glove box after
using it.
Do not keep food in the glove box
for a long period of time.
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- Flammable materials
Do not place cigarette lighters,
propane cylinders, or other
flammable/explosive materials
in the vehicle. These items may
catch fire and/or explode if the
vehicle is exposed to hot tem-
peratures for an extended peri-
od of time.
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To reduce the risk of injury in an
accident or sudden stop, always
keep the glove box door closed
while driving.
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1.Carry the Smart Key inside thevehicle.
2.Check the parking brake is firmly applied.
3.Place the shift lever in P(Park).
4.Depress the brake pedal.
5.Press the Engine Start/Stop but- ton.
It should be started without
depressing the accelerator.
6.Do not wait for the engine to warm up while idling the engine.
Start driving at a moderate speed.
(Sudden accelerating and deceler-
ating should be avoided.)
If the engine stops while driving,
do not attempt to move the shift
lever to P (Park). When traffic and
road conditions permit, and while
the vehicle is still moving, you
may move the shift lever to
N(Neutral), and press the Engine
Start/Stop button to restart the
engine. Even though the Smart Key is
inside the vehicle, but when the
key is far away from the driver, the
engine may not start.
When the Engine Start/Stop button is in the ACC or ON position, and
when any door is open, the system
checks for the presence of the
Smart Key. If the Smart Key is not
inside the vehicle, the "Key not in
vehicle" indicator will illuminate.
When all doors are closed, the
chime will also sound for approxi-
mately 5 seconds. The indicator
will be turned OFF while the vehi-
cle is moving. Keep the Smart Key
inside the vehicle when the Engine
Start/Stop button is in the ACC or
ON position.
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Always wear proper shoes
when driving your vehicle.
Improper types of shoes (i.e.
high heels, slippers, ski boots,
etc.) may interfere with your
ability to control the brake and
accelerator pedal.
WARNING
Only when the Smart Key is
inside the vehicle, pressing the
Engine Start/Stop button will
start the engine. Never allow
children or any persons, who
are unfamiliar with the vehicle,
to touch the Engine Start/Stop
button or other related parts.
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