2016 Hyundai Equus ECO mode

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Driving your vehicle05
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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Maintenance07
Load Index:The numerical index,
on a scale of 1 to 279, to indicate a
tire loading capacity.
Maximum Inflation Pressure: The
maximum air pressure to which a
cold tire may be inflated. The maxi-
mum air pressure information is
specified on a tire side wall.
Maximum Load Rating: The load-
ing capacity for a tire, which is inflat-
ed to the maximum.
Maximum Loaded Vehicle Weight:
The sum of curb weight; accessory
weight; vehicle capacity weight; and
production options weight.
Normal Occupant Weight: The mul-
tiplication of the designated occu-
pant seat number by 150 pounds (68
kg).
Occupant Distribution: Designated
seating positions.
Outward Facing Sidewall: The side
of a asymmetrical tire that has a par-
ticular side that faces outward when
mounted on a vehicle. The outward
facing sidewall bears white lettering
or bears manufacturer, brand, and/or
model name molding that is higher or
deeper than the same moldings on
the inner facing sidewall.
Passenger (P-Metric) Tire: This tire
is for a passenger vehicle, a light
truck or a multipurpose vehicle.
Ply: A layer of rubber-coated parallel
cords
Pneumatic Tire: A mechanical
device made of rubber, chemicals,
fabric and steel or other materials,
that, when mounted on an automo-
tive wheel, provides the traction and
contains the gas or fluid that sustains
the load. Production Options Weight:
The
combined weight of installed regular
production options weighing over 5
lb.(2.3 kg) in excess of the standard
items which they replace, not previ-
ously considered in curb weight or
accessory weight, including heavy
duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack,
heavy duty battery, and special trim.
Recommended Inflation Pressure:
Vehicle manufacturer's recommend-
ed pressure to inflate a tire. This is
specified on a tire placard.
Radial Ply Tire: A pneumatic tire in
which the ply cords that extend to the
beads are laid at 90 degrees to the
centerline of the tread.
Rim: A metal support for a tire and
upon which the tire beads are seat-
ed.
Sidewall: The portion of a tire
between the tread and the bead.
Speed Rating: An alphanumeric
code to indicate the maximum speed
to which a tire can operate.
Traction: The friction between a tire
and a road surface. The amount of
grip provided.
Tread: The contacting portion of a
tire with the road.
Treadwear Indicators: This is a nar-
row band, sometimes called "wear
bars." This appears across the tread,
when only 2/32 inch of tread
remains.
UTQGS: The Uniform Tire Quality
Grading Standards is the information
of traction, temperature and tread
abrasion. A rating is measured by a
tire manufacturer in accordance with
the government-specified testing
procedure. The rating information is
specified on the tire side wall.

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Maintenance
Vehicle Capacity Weight: The mul-
tiplication of the designated occu-
pant seat number by 150 pounds (68
kg) plus the loading weight.
Vehicle Maximum Load on the
Tire: Loading capacity for an individ-
ual tire. The curb and accessory
weights plus the maximum occupant
and loading weights.
Vehicle Normal Load on the Tire:
Loading capacity for an individual
axle. The sum of the curb, accessory,
and normal occupant weights is
divided by 2.
Vehicle Placard: A label, perma-
nently attached to a vehicle, to indi-
cate the original equipment tire size
and the recommended inflation pres-
sure.
All season tires
HYUNDAI designated some models
of all-season tires to provide good
performance for use all year round,
including snowy and icy road condi-
tions. All-season tires are identified
by ALL SEASON and/or M+S (Mud
and Snow) on the tire side wall.
Snow tires have better snow traction
than all season tires and may be
more appropriate in some areas.
Summer tires
HYUNDAI designated some models
of summer tires to provide superior
performance on dry roads. Summer
tire performance is substantially
reduced in snow and ice. Summer
tires do not have a tire traction rating
mark, M+S (Mud and Snow), on the
tire side wall. Before driving in snowy
or icy conditions, it is recommended
to install snow tires or all-season
tires on all four wheels.
Snow tires
When equipping your vehicle with
snow tires, the tires should be in the
same size and have the same load
capacity as the original ones. Snow
tires should be installed on all four
wheels. Otherwise, it may cause
poor handling. Snow tires should be
more inflated by 4 psi (28 kPa) than
the lesser of the two recommended
pressures - one specified on the tire
label attached to the central pillar on
the driver's side, and the other spec-
ified on the tire side wall.
Do not drive faster than 75 mph (120
km/h) when your car is equipped with
snow tires.
- Snow or ice
When driving on a snowy or icy road, drive slower than 20
mph (30 km/h).
Use the SAE “S” class or wire chains.
When you hear chain-rattling noise, retighten the chain to
avoid its contact with the
vehicle body.
To prevent damage to the vehicle body, retighten the
chains after driving 0.3~0.6
miles (0.5~1.0 km).
Do not use tire chains on a vehicle equipped with alu-
minum wheels. In unavoidable
circumstance, use the wire-
type chains.
Use the wire chains, of which the diameter is less than 0.47
inches (12 mm), to prevent
damage to the chain connect-
ing parts.
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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