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Fuel Gauge
This gauge indicates the approxi-
mate amount of fuel remaining in the
fuel tank.
Information
• The fuel tank capacity is indicatedin chapter 8.
• The fuel gauge is supplemented by a low fuel warning light, which will
illuminate when the fuel tank is
nearly empty.
• On slopes or curves, the fuel gauge pointer may fluctuate or the low fuel
warning light may come on earlier
than usual due to the fuel fluctua-
tion in the tank.
Avoid driving with the extremely
low amount of fuel. Running out of
fuel could cause the engine to
misfire, damaging the catalytic
converter.
NOTICE
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Never remove the radiator cap
when the engine is hot. The
engine coolant is under pres-
sure and could severely burn.
Wait until the engine cools
down before adding coolant to
the reservoir.
CAUTION
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■Type A
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■ Type B
- Fuel Gauge
Running out of fuel can expose
vehicle occupants to danger.
You must stop the vehicle and
obtain additional fuel as soon
as possible, after the warning
light comes on or when the
gauge indicator comes close to
the “E (Empty)” level.
CAUTION
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Information Mode
Service Interval
This mode displays the service inter-
val (mileage and days).
❈For the setting of the service inter-
val, refer to "User Settings Mode"
of the LCD display.
Service in
It calculates and displays when you
need a scheduled maintenance serv-
ice (mileage or days).
If the mileage or day after service
passes 900 miles (1,500 km) or 30
days, "Service in" message is dis-
played for several seconds each time
you turn ON the Engine Start/Stop
Button.
Service required
When you fail to have your vehicle
serviced according to the already
inputted service interval, "Service
required" message is displayed for
several seconds each time you turn
ON the Engine Start/Stop Button.
To reset the service interval in
mileages or days that you initially set:
- Press the OK button for more than
1 second.
Service in OFF
When the service interval is not set,
"Service in OFF" message is dis-
played on the LCD display.
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ItemsExplanation
ECO Driving The ECO driving mode will be activated.
The ECO driving mode will be deactivated.
AVG Fuel EcoReset
The memory of the average fuel economy will be
automatically reset when refueling.
The memory of the average fuel economy will not be automatically reset when refueling.
❈ For further information, refer to “Trip Computer” in this chapter.
ItemsExplanation
Auto Door Lock
The auto door lock function will be deactivated.
All doors will be automatically locked when the vehicle
speed exceeds 9.3mph (15km/h).
All doors will be automatically locked, when the
automatic transmission is shifted from P (Park) to R
(Reverse), N (Neutral), or D (Drive).
Auto Door Unlock
The auto door unlock function will be deactivated.
All doors will be automatically unlocked when turn- ing OFF the Engine Start/Stop Button.
All doors will be automatically unlocked, when the automatic transmission is shifted to P(Park).
All doors will be automatically unlocked, when the driver's door is unlocked.
Smart Trunk
(if equipped) The Smart Trunk system will be activated.
The Smart Trunk system will be deactivated.
❈ For more details, refer to "Smart Trunk" in this chapter.
Door
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ItemsExplanation
Seat Easy Access
The seat easy access function is deactivated.
- When you turn OFF the engine, the driver’s seat automati-cally moves backwards by 2 inch (Normal) or 3 inch
(Enhanced) for more comfortable entering or exiting.
- When the Engine Start/Stop Button is turned to the ACC, ON, or START position from the OFF position, the driver’s seat
resets to its default position.
❈ For further information, refer to “Driver Position Memory
System” in the chapter 3.
Steering Easy
Access
The steering wheel automatically moves forwards or back-
wards for the driver's comfortable entering or exiting.
The steering easy access function is deactivated.
❈ For further information, refer to “Driver Position Memory
System” in the chapter 3.
Driver Convenience
Haptic Steering System Switch (if equipped)
Adjust a tightening level of the haptic rotating switch on the steering wheel on
the LCD display (Strong, Normal, Mild).
❈ For further information about the haptic switch, refer to "LCD Display
Control" in this chapter.
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Service Interval
In this mode, you can activate the
service interval function in mileage
(mile or kilometer) and period
(month).
Off : The service interval functionis deactivated.
On : The service interval function is active (mileage or month).
Quick Guide (if equipped)
This mode provides quick guides for
the Head-Up Display (HUD), the
Blind Spot Detection (BSD) System,
the Smart Cruise Control (SCC)
System, the Lane Departure
Warning System (LDWS), etc.
For further information about each
system, refer to this Owner’s Manual.
Warning Messages
Shift to "P" or "N" to start engine
This warning message illumi-nates, when you try to start the
engine with the shift lever not in P
(Park) or N (Neutral).
Information
You can start the engine with the shift
lever in N (Neutral). However, for
your safety, we recommend that you
start the engine with the shift lever in
P (Park).
Shift to "P" position
This warning message illumi-
nates, when you attempt to turn
OFF the engine without setting the
shift lever in P (Park).
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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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Align steering wheel
This warning message illumi-nates, when the steering wheel is
turned at an angle of 90 degrees
or wider, either to left or to right,
while starting the engine.
You should align the steering wheel and narrow the steering
wheel angle to be less than 30
degrees.
Door / Hood / Trunk Open
It means that any door, hood, ortrunk is open.
Sunroof Open
This warning message illumi-nates, when the sunroof is open
while turning OFF the engine.
Window Open
This warning message illumi-nates, when any window is open
while turning OFF the engine.
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