2016 Hyundai Equus Owner's Manual

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5 seater
C190F01JM
Item Description TotalA Vehicle Capacity 904 lbs
Weight (410 kg)
Subtract Occupant
B Weight 300 lbs
150 lbs (68 kg) × 2 (136 kg)
C
Available Cargo and604 lbs
Luggage weight (274 kg)
Example 1
ABC
C190F02JM
Item Description TotalA Vehicle Capacity 904 lbs
Weight (410 kg)
Subtract Occupant
B Weight 750 lbs
150 lbs (68 kg) × 5 (340 kg)
C
Available Cargo and154 lbs
Luggage weight (70 kg)
ABC
Example 2
C190F03JM
Item Description Total
A Vehicle Capacity 904 lbs
Weight (410 kg)
Subtract Occupant
B Weight 860 lbs
172 lbs (78 kg) × 5 (390 kg)
C
Available Cargo and44 lbs
Luggage weight (20 kg)
ABC
Example 3
Refer to the label of the tire/loading
information for more specific infor-
mation about the weight capacity
and seating positions. The total
weight of the driver, occupants and
load should never exceed your vehi-
cle's weight capacity.

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4 seater
C190F01JM
Item Description TotalA Vehicle Capacity 754 lbs
Weight (342 kg)
Subtract Occupant
B Weight 300 lbs
150 lbs (68 kg) × 2 (136 kg)
C
Available Cargo and454 lbs
Luggage weight (206 kg)
Example 1
ABC
OBK059035N
Item Description TotalA Vehicle Capacity 754 lbs
Weight (342 kg)
Subtract Occupant
B Weight 600 lbs
150 lbs (68 kg) × 4 (272 kg)
C
Available Cargo and154 lbs
Luggage weight (70 kg)
Example 2
OBK059034N
Item Description Total
A Vehicle Capacity 754 lbs
Weight (342 kg)
Subtract Occupant
B Weight 688 lbs
172 lbs (78 kg) × 4 (312 kg)
C
Available Cargo and66 lbs
Luggage weight (30 kg)
Example 3
Refer to the label of the tire/loading
information for more specific infor-
mation about the weight capacity
and seating positions. The total
weight of the driver, occupants and
load should never exceed your vehi-
cle's weight capacity.

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Certification label
The certification label is located on
right side of the driver's door sill.
This label shows the maximum
weight capacity, or called GVWR
(Gross Vehicle Weight Rating). The
GVWR includes the weight of the
vehicle, all occupants, fuel, and load.
This label also tells you the maxi-
mum weight that can be supported
by the front and rear axles, called
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR).
To find out the actual load weight of
the front and rear axles, you need to
weigh your vehicle. Your dealer can
help you with this. Equally and even-
ly spread out the loads across the
centerline.The label will help you decide how
much loads and installed equipment
your vehicle can carry.
When your vehicle carries items
inside, such as suitcases, tools and
packages, those loads move as fast
as your vehicle. When stopping or
sharply turning, or if there is a crash,
those loads may throw forwards
under the influence of inertia, and
cause an injury by hitting with the
driver or an occupant.
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- Over loading
Never exceed the GVWR or
the GAWR of your vehicle.
Overloading above those lim-
its may cause an accident or a
vehicle damage. You can cal-
culate the load weight capaci-
ty by weighing the items (or
people), before putting them
in the vehicle. Be careful not
to overload your vehicle.
Do not overload your vehicle above the GVWR, the
front/rear GAWRs or the vehi-
cle weight capacity. When
overloading, including tires,
parts may break. Even, it may
adversely affects the vehicle
handling and braking per-
formance. You may lose con-
trol and crash. Also, overload-
ing may shorten the life span
of your vehicle.
WARNING

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Overloading may damage yourvehicle. Repairs are not covered
by your warranty. Do not over-
load your vehicle.
Heavier suspension compo- nents for higher durability may
not change the weight capacity.
Ask your dealer to help you load
your vehicle the right way.
NOTICE
Overloading your vehicle mayoverheat the tires and cause
tire failure, possibly leading to
a crash.
Overloading your vehicle may increase a stopping distance,
possibly leading to a crash.
A crash, which is resulted from poor handling, vehicle
damage, tire failure, or a
longer stopping distance, may
result in a serious injury or
death.
WARNING
- Unsecured loads
Items you carry inside your
vehicle may hit and injure an
occupant in a sudden stop or
turn, or in a crash.
Put items in the trunk. Try toevenly spread the weight.
Never stack up items, like suitcases, inside the vehicle,
especially above the seat-
backs.
Do not leave an unsecured child restraint in your vehicle.
When you carry something inside the vehicle, secure it.
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This is to guide you to load in a prop-
er manner, and to keep the load
weight under the maximum weight
capacity. Proper loading will provide
maximum vehicle performance.
Before loading your vehicle, read the
following terms and explanation for
determining your vehicle's loading
weight, based on the vehicle's speci-
fications and the certification label:
Base curb weight
This is the weight of the vehicle, only
including a full tank of fuel and all
standard equipment. This weight
excludes optional equipment, loads,
or occupants.
Vehicle curb weight
This is the weight of your new vehi-
cle, upon being delivered from a
dealer, including any optional equip-
ment.
Load weight
This is the weight of all the addition-
al items, including the loads and
optional equipment.
GAW (Gross axle weight)
This is the total weight on each
axle(front and rear), including the
vehicle curb weight and the load
weight.
GAWR
(Gross axle weight rating)
This is the maximum weight capacity
of a single axle (front or rear). This
GAWR is shown on the certification
label. The total load weight on each
axle must never exceed its GAWR.
GVW (Gross vehicle weight)
This is the accumulated weight of the
base curb weight, the actual load
weight, and the occupants' weight.
GVWR
(Gross vehicle weight rating)
This is the maximum weight capacity
of a vehicle, including all options,
equipment, occupants and loads.
The GVWR is shown on the certifica-
tion label on the driver’s door sill.
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What to do in an emergency
Road warning..........................................................6-2
Hazard warning flasher ...................................................6-2
In case of an emergency while driving ..............6-2
If the engine stalls at a crossroad or a railroad
crossing........................................................................\
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If you have a flat tire while driving..............................6-2
If engine stalls while driving...........................................6-3
If the engine will not start ...................................6-3
When the engine does not revolve, or slowly
revolves........................................................................\
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When the engine normally revolves, but does not
start.....................................................................\
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Emergency starting ...............................................6-4
Jump starting ......................................................................6-\
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Push-starting .....................................................................6-5\
If the engine overheats ........................................6-6
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) ..........6-7
Low tire pressure telltale ................................................6-8
Low tire pressure position telltale ................................6-8
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System)
malfunction indicator .......................................................6-9
Changing a tire with TPMS...........................................6-10
If you have a flat tire..........................................6-12
Jack and tools ..................................................................6-12
Removing and storing the spare tire .........................6-13
Changing tires .................................................................6-13
Jack label ........................................................................\
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Towing ...................................................................6-20
Towing service .................................................................6-20
Removable towing hook ................................................6-22
Emergency towing ..........................................................6-22

Hazard warning flasher
The hazard warning flasher serves
as a warning to other drivers to be
extremely cautious when approach-
ing, passing by or passing ahead.
It should be used when your vehicle
is under emergency repair, or when
your vehicle stops on the edge of a
roadway.
Press the flasher switch regardless
of the ignition switch position. The
flasher switch is on the switch panel
of the center consol. All turn signal
lights will simultaneously flash.
• The hazard warning flasher oper-ates, whether your vehicle is run-
ning or not.
The turn signals cannot be turned ON when the hazard flasher is ON.
Care must be taken to turn ON the hazard warning flasher, when tow-
ing your vehicle.
If the engine stalls at a cross-
road or a railroad crossing
If the engine stalls at a crossroad or
a railroad crossing, set the shift lever
in N(Neutral) and then push the
vehicle to a safe place.
If you have a flat tire while
driving
If a tire goes flat while driving:
1.Take your foot off the acceleratorand slow down the speed while
driving straight ahead. Do not
abruptly apply the brakes in an
attempt to pull over the vehicle, as
this may cause a loss of control.
When the driving speed gets suffi-
ciently lowered to stop the vehicle,
carefully apply the brake and pull
off the road. Drive away from the
road as far as possible and safely
park the vehicle in a safe and flat
place. When you are on a divided
highway, do not park the vehicle in
the median area between the two
directions.
2.When the vehicle is stopped, turn ON the emergency hazard flasher,
set the parking brake, and set the
shift lever in P(Park).
3.Have all occupants get out of the vehicle. Make sure they stay out of
the roadway.
4.When changing a flat tire, follow the instruction provided in the fol-
lowing part of this chapter.
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If engine stalls while driving
1.Gradually reduce your drivingspeed while driving straight ahead.
Cautiously drive off the road to a
safe place.
2.Press the emergency hazard flash- er.
3.Try to re-start the engine again. When your vehicle does not re-
start, contact an authorized
EQUUS dealer for the qualified
assistance.When the engine does not
revolve, or slowly revolves
1.Make sure that the shift lever is inN(Neutral) or P (Park), and the
emergency brake is set.
2.Check that the battery connections are clean and tight.
3.Turn ON the interior light. When the light dims or goes out upon operat-
ing the starter, the battery is dis-
charged.
4.Check that the starter connections are securely tightened.
5.Do not push or pull the vehicle to start it. Follow instructions provided
in "Jump starting".
When the engine normally
revolves, but does not start
1.Check the fuel level.
2.With the Engine Start/Stop Buttonin the OFF position, check all con-
nectors of the ignition coils and the
spark plugs. Reconnect any dis-
connected or loose parts.
3.If the engine still does not start, contact an authorized EQUUS
dealer for the qualified assistance
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When the engine does not start,
do not push or pull the car to
start it. This may result in a col-
lision or cause other damage.
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