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Convenient features of your vehicle03
Rear button
If you press the rear button, the 3
ZONE indicator will illuminate, and
you can adjust the rear mode individ-
ually. If you press the 3 ZONE button,
the 3 zone control indicator will be
turned OFF, and the rear mode will
be operated as the front mode.
The air flow outlet can be converted
as follows:
Face-level (G)
Air flow is directed toward the upper
body and face.
Bi-level (G, H)
Air flow is directed toward the face
and floor.
Floor level (G, H)
Air flow is directed toward the floor.
Information
When the front windshield defrost
button is pressed, the rear air flow will
be blocked.
Defrost-Level (A)
Most of the air flow is directed to the
windshield with a small amount of air
directed to the side window defrosters.
Instrument panel outlet
The outlets can be opened or closed
separately using the thumbwheel. To
close the outlet, rotate it in a counter-
clock-wise direction. To open the out-
let, rotate it in a clock-wise direction.
Also, you can adjust the air flow
direction from these outlets using the
vent control lever as shown.
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Auto defogging system (if equipped)
Auto defogging reduces the probabil-
ity of the dew condensation on the
inside of the windshield by automati-
cally sensing the moisture.
The auto defogging system operates
when the heater or the A/C is ON.
This indicator illuminates
when the auto defogging
system senses the mois-
ture on the inside of the
windshield and operates.
If it is humid inside the vehicle, the
automated steps operate as follows:
If auto defogging system does not
defog the window in the step 1 (fresh
air intake mode), the steps 2 and 3
will be followed.
Step 1 : (fresh) air intake mode
Step 2 : Operating the A/C
Step 3 : Blowing air toward the wind- shield
Step 4 : Increasing air flow toward the windshield The auto defogging system automat-
ically activates in certain conditions.
However, if you want to turn OFF the
auto defogging system, press the
front defroster button 4 times within 2
seconds while pressing the AUTO
button. The front defroster indicator
will flash 3 times to notify the system
cancellation. To restart the auto
defogging system, follow the proce-
dures mentioned above.
If the battery is disconnected or dis-
charged, it resets to the auto defog-
ging status.Information
When the A/C is turned ON and the
(fresh) air intake mode is selected by
the auto defogging system, and when
you try to turn OFF the A/C and select
the air recirculation mode, the indica-
tor will just flash 3 times, the A/C will
not be turned OFF, and the air recir-
culation mode will not be selected.
Do not remove the sensor cover
on the upper end of the driver's
side windshield. Damage to sys-
tem parts could occur and may
not be covered by your vehicle
warranty.
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Winter driving .......................................................5-72
Snowy or icy conditions ................................................5-72
Use high quality ethylene glycol coolant .................5-74
Check battery and cables .............................................5-74
Change to "winter weight" oil if necessary .............5-74
Check spark plugs and ignition system .....................5-74
To prevent the locks from frozen ..............................5-75
Use authorized window washer anti-freezer
solution in system ...........................................................5-75
Do not let your parking brake freeze .......................5-75
Do not let ice and snow accumulate underneath...5-75
Carry emergency equipment ........................................5-75
Do not place objects or materials in the engine
compartment ....................................................................5-75\
Vehicle load limit ..................................................5-76
Tire and loading information label .............................5-76
Certification label ............................................................5-80
Vehicle weight ......................................................5-82
Base curb weight ...........................................................5-82
Vehicle curb weight ........................................................5-82
Load weight ......................................................................5-\
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GAW (Gross axle weight) ..............................................5-82
GAWR (Gross axle weight rating) ...............................5-82
GVW (Gross vehicle weight) .........................................5-82
GVWR (Gross vehicle weight rating) ..........................5-82
Trailer towing .......................................................5-82

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Driving your vehicle
- ENGINE EXHAUST CAN BE DANGEROUS!
Engine exhaust fumes may be extremely dangerous. When, at any time, you
smell exhaust fumes inside the vehicle, immediately open the windows.
• Do not inhale exhaust fumes.Exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide, the colorless, odorless gas that
may cause unconsciousness and death by asphyxiation.
The exhaust system should be checked whenever the vehicle is raised to
change the oil or for any other purpose. If you notice a change in the sound
of the exhaust system or if you drive over something that strikes the vehicle
underneath, have the exhaust system checked as soon as possible by an
authorized EQUUS dealer.
Letting the engine idle in a garage, even with the garage door open, is haz-
ardous. Never run the engine in your garage any longer than it takes to start
the engine and move out the vehicle.
Avoid idling the engine for a prolonged period of time with people inside the vehicle.
If it is necessary to idle the engine for a prolonged period of time with people
inside the vehicle, idle the engine in an open area with the air control in the
(fresh) air intake mode and the fan operating at a high speed. Thus, fresh air
can be taken into the interior.
When you need to drive with the trunk lid open because of the object you carry,
make sure the followings:
1. Close all windows.
2. Open side vents.
3. Set the air intake control in (fresh) air intake mode, the air flow directed toward "Floor" or "Face," and the fan at a high speed.
To assure proper ventilation, clear snow, ice, leaves or other substances from
the air inlet just in front of the windshield.
WARNING
Engine exhaust and a wide variety of automobile components and
parts, including components found in the interior furnishings in a
vehicle, contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer and birth defects and reproductive harm. In addition,
certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of compo-
nent wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California
to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
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• In sports mode, the transmissionwill automatically downshift, when
it slows down. When the vehicle
stops, the transmission automatical-
ly selects the 1st gear.
• In sports mode, the transmission will automatically upshift, when the
engine rpm approaches toward the
red zone.
• Even though the driver moves the shift lever to a +(up) or -(down)
position, the transmission may not
make the manually-requested gear
change, if the requested gear is out
of the allowable engine RPM range.
• When driving on a slippery road, set the shift lever in the 2nd gear, which
is better for smooth acceleration on
a slippery road.Shift lock system
For your safety, the automatic trans-
mission has a shift lock system to
prevent the transmission shifting
from P(Park) to R (Reverse), unless
the brake pedal is depressed.
To shift the transmission from
P(Park) into R(Reverse):
1. Depress the brake pedal.
2. Start the engine or turn the Engine Start/Stop button ON.
3. Move the shift lever.
When the brake pedal is repeatedly
depressed and released with the
shift lever in P(Park), you may expe-
rience chattering noises near the
shift lever. This is a normal condition.
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Driving your vehicle
Always fully depress the brake
pedal before and while moving
the shift lever out of P (Park) to
another position to avoid inad-
vertent movement of the vehi-
cle. This may injure persons in
or around the car.
WARNING

The EPB warning light may illu-minate, when the EPB switch is
abnormally operated. Turn the
engine OFF and, after a few min-
utes, turn it ON again. The EPB
warning light will go OFF and
the EPB switch will be normally
operable. However, when the
EPB warning light still remains
ON, have the system be checked
by an authorized EQUUS dealer.
The EPB is not set ON, when the parking brake warning light
does not illuminate or flash,
even though the EPB switch was
pulled up.
When the parking brake warning light flashes with the EPB warn-
ing light ON, press the EPB
switch, and then pull it up.
Repeat this one more time.
When the EPB warning does not
go OFF, have the system
checked by an authorized
EQUUS dealer.
Emergency braking
When there is a problem with the
brake while driving, emergency brak-
ing is possible by pulling and holding
the EPB switch.
However, braking distance will be
longer than it is in normal driving.
Information
In emergency braking with the EPB
switch, the parking brake warning
light will illuminate to indicate the
system operation.
If there is noise or burning smell
after emergency braking, immedi-
ately have your vehicle checked
by an authorized EQUUS dealer.
When the EPB (electric parkingbrake) is not released
When the EPB is normally released,
we recommend that you contact an
authorized EQUUS dealer, tow your
vehicle, and have the system
checked.
If you continuously notice a noise
or burning smell after using the
EPB for emergency braking, we
recommend that you have the sys-
tem checked by an authorized
EQUUS dealer.
NOTICE
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Driving your vehicle
Do not operate the parking
brake while the vehicle is mov-
ing except in an emergency situ-
ation. It may damage the brake
system and lead to an accident.
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°.
NOTICE
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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.
Information
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.
WARNING