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SPORT mode
The SPORT mode focuses on the
driving dynamics by automatically
adjusting the steering wheel, sus-
pension (where the ECS is
equipped), engine and transmission
system.is selected by pressing
the DRIVE MODE but-
ton, the SPORT indica-
tor will illuminate.
Even after the SPORT mode is acti- vated, restarting of the engine
resets the DRIVE mode to be in the
NORMAL mode. Thus, when nec-
essary, re-select the SPORT mode.
ed:
- The RPM(revolutions per minutes) level is maintained over a certain
length of time, even when the
accelerator is released.
- Up-shifting timing is delayed, when accelerating.
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In the Sport mode, the fuel efficiency
may decrease.
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When a Driving Mode theme is select-
ed in the User Settings Mode of the
LCD display (if equipped), the
SPORT and SNOW indicators will not
illuminate on the instrument cluster.
SNOW mode (if equipped)
Snow mode helps the driver to more
effectively drive a vehicle on slippery
roads, such as snowy or muddy
roads.
is selected by pressing
the DRIVE MODE but-
ton, the SNOW indicator
will illuminate.
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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°.
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Information
During the normal operation of the
Smart Cruise Control, with the SET
switch activated or reactivated after
applying brakes, the Smart Cruise
Control will energize after approxi-
mately 3 seconds. This delay is nor-
mal.
Smart Cruise Control speed
To set the cruising speed:
1. Press the CRUISE (ONton on the steering wheel to turn
the system ON. The CRUISE indi-
cator on the instrument cluster will
illuminate.
2. Accelerate to a desired speed. (180 km/h) : when there is no
vehicle in front
km/h) : when there is a vehicle in
front 3.Press the SET- switch, and release
it at the desired speed. The SET
indicator, the set speed and the
vehicle-to-vehicle distance on the
LCD display will illuminate.
Release the accelerator. The set
speed will automatically be main-
tained.
When there is a vehicle in front, thespeed may decrease to maintain asafe distance.
On a steep slope, the vehicle mayslow down or speed up slightly, whiledriving uphill or downhill.
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The Smart Cruise Control willbe canceled in following situa-tions:
The Smart Cruise Control will be
manually canceled in below situa-
tions:
While driving
- The brake pedal is depressed.
- Pull the lever (to CANCEL) locatedon the steering wheel.
While stopping with operating sys- tem
- Depress the brake pedal and pullthe lever (to CANCEL).
The advanced Smart Cruise Control
turns OFF temporarily when the indi-
cator on the LCD display turns OFF.
The CRUISE indicator continuously
illuminates.
The Smart Cruise Control will be
automatically canceled in below sit-
uations:
The driver's door is opened.
The shift lever is moved to N (Neutral), R (Reverse) or P (Park).
The EPB (electric parking brake) is set.
The vehicle speed is over 120 mph (190 km/h). The vehicle stops on a steep slope.
The ESC, ABS or TCS operates.
The ESC is turned OFF.
The sensor is covered or blocked
with dust or foreign substances.
When the vehicle is stopped for over 5 minutes.
The vehicle stops and goes repeat- edly for a long period of time.
The driver starts driving by depress- ing the accelerator or pressing the
RES+ button when a vehicle far
away in front stops.
The accelerator pedal is continuous- ly depressed for more than 1 minute.
Each of depressing actions will
cancel the Smart Cruise Control
operation. (The SET indicator, the
set speed and the vehicle-to-vehi-
cle distance on the LCD display will
go OFF.)
When the Smart Cruise Control is
automatically canceled, it will not
be resume even by pressing the
RES+ or SET- button. Also, the
EPB (electric parking brake) will be
set upon stopping the vehicle.
When the Smart Cruise Control is
cancelled by other than the above
reasons, we recommend you to
have the system checked by an
authorized EQUUS dealer.
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In traffic situation
In traffic, your vehicle will stop, when
a vehicle in front stops. Also, when a
vehicle in front starts moving, your
vehicle will start as well. However,
when your vehicle stops for more
than 3 seconds, you must depress
the accelerator or press the RES+
switch to start driving.
Vehicle-to-vehicle Distance
Sensor
The sensor measures a distance
from a vehicle in front.
When this sensor is covered with dirt
or other foreign substances, the vehi-
cle-to-vehicle distance measurement
may not be correct.
Always keep the sensor clean.
SCC (Smart cruise control) malfunction indicator
The warning message is
displayed, when the vehi-
cle-to-vehicle distance
control system abnormal-
ly operates.
Have the system checked by an authorized EQUUS
dealer.
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LDWS operation
To turn ON the LDWS,
pull the switch with the
Engine Start/Stop button
ON. The indicator illumi-
nates on the cluster. To
turn OFF the LDWS, pull
the switch again.
LDWS indicator illuminate in 3colors as follows:
[Green]
When the system operating condi-
tions are satisfied.
[White] - The system operating conditionsare not satisfied (The driving
speed is below 43 mph (70
km/h)).
- The sensor does not detect lane lines.
[Yellow] There is a malfunction with the
LDWS. In this case, have your vehi-
cle inspected by an authorized
EQUUS dealer. When the LDWS operates, when
your vehicle drives out of the lane
lines, and when your driving speed
exceeds 43 mph (70 km/h), the
warnings will be given as follows:
1. Visual warning
When driving out of the lane lines, a
lane line, which you drive out of, will
flash in yellow on the LCD display.
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The second-stage alarm will activate
when:
1.The first-stage alarm is ON.
2.The turn signal is pressed ON,before changing the lanes.
When the second-stage alert is
active, a warning light will flash on
the outside rearview mirror and the
head up display, and an alarm will
sound.
When the turn signal switch is
pressed to the original position, the
second-stage alert will be deactivat-
ed.
Detecting sensor
The sensors are located inside of the
rear bumper.
Always keep the rear bumper clean
for the proper operation of the sys-
tem.
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Warning message
When the detecting sensor perform-
ance is bad, or when the sensors are
overheated by foreign substances on
the rear bumper, the warning mes-
sage will be displayed to alert the
driver. However, the message may
be displayed even in an open place
without any vehicles to be detected
due to bad weather. Remove the for-
eign substance on the rear bumper.
After the foreign substance is
removed, if you drive for approxi-
mately 10 minutes, the system will
work normally.
If the system does not work normally
even though the foreign substance is
removed, take your vehicle to an
authorized EQUUS dealer and have
the system checked.When there is a problem with the
BSD system, the message will be
displayed to alert the driver. In this
case, have a vehicle checked by an
authorized EQUUS dealer.
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