
F20
Climate control air filter ...7-35
Filter inspection ......................7-35
Filter replacement ..................7-35
Wiper blades .......................7-36
Blade inspection .....................7-36
Blade replacement .................7-36
Battery.................................7-39
For best battery service.......7-39
Battery recharging by 
battery charger ......................7-41
Battery recharging by 
vehicle .......................................7-41
Reset items ..............................7-42
Tires and wheels ................7-42
Tire care ...................................7-42
Recommended cold tire 
inflation pressures .................7-42
Checking tire inflation 
pressure ....................................7-44
Tire rotation  ...........................7-45
Wheel alignment and tire 
balance......................................7-45
Tire replacement ....................7-46
Wheel replacement ................7-47
Tire traction .............................7-47
Tire maintenance....................7-48
Tire sidewall labeling .............7-48
Low aspect ratio tire .............7-51
Tire terminology and 
definitions ................................7-52
All season tires .......................7-54
Summer tires ...........................7-54
Snow tires ................................7-54
Tire chains ...............................7-55
Radial-ply tires .......................7-55
Fuses....................................7-56
Inner panel fuse 
replacement ..............................7-57
Engine compartment fuse
replacement ..............................7-59
Fuse/relay panel 
description ................................7-60
Light bulbs ..........................7-69
Headlight, position light, turn
signal light, side marker light
and front fog light bulb 
replacement .............................7-70
Side repeater light bulb 
replacement .............................7-74
Rear combination light bulb
replacement .............................7-75
High mounted stop light .......7-75
License plate lamp 
replacement .............................7-79
Interior light bulb 
replacement .............................7-82
Appearance care ................7-83
Exterior care ...........................7-83
Interior care.............................7-88
Emission control system ...7-89
Crankcase emission control 
system .......................................7-89
Evaporative emission control
system .......................................7-89
Exhaust emission control 
system .......................................7-90
California perchlorate 
notice ...................................7-92 

Dimensions ............................8-2
Bulb wattage .........................8-2
Tires and wheels ..................8-3
Recommended lubricants 
and capacities.......................8-4
Recommended SAE viscosity
number ........................................8-5
Vehicle identification number
(VIN).......................................8-6
Vehicle certification label ...8-6
Tire specification and 
pressure label .......................8-6
Engine number .....................8-7
Refrigerant label ..................8-7
Consumer information.........8-8
Reporting safety defects ....8-9
8Specifications, Consumer
information and Reporting
safety defects
F21 

To flash the headlamps, pull the lever
towards you. It will return to the
default (low beam) position when
released. The headlamp switch does
not need to be ON to flash the head-
lamps.
Turn signals and lane change
signals
The ignition switch must be ON to
turn ON the turn signals. To turn ON
the turn signals, move the lever up or
down (A). Green arrow indicators on
the instrument panel indicate which
turn signal is operating. They will be
automatically OFF after a vehicle
completes a turn. If the indicator con-
tinues to flash after a turn, manually
return the lever to the OFF position.
To signal a lane change, move the
turn signal lever slightly and hold it in
position (B). The lever will return to
the OFF position when released.
If an indicator stays on and does not
flash or if it flashes abnormally, one
of the turn signal bulbs may be
burned out and require replacement.
One-touch triple turn signal 
To activate a one-touch triple turn
signal, move the turn signal lever
slightly for less than 1.8 seconds and
then release it. The lane change sig-
nals will flash three times.
You can activate or deactivate this
function. Refer to the “User Settings”
in this chapter.
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Convenient features of your vehicle
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OVI045621N 

Information
If an indicator flash is abnormally
quick or slow, a bulb may be burned
out or have a poor electrical connec-
tion in the circuit.
Front fog light
Fog lights improve visibility and help
to avoid accidents which happen due
to poor visibility with fog, rain, snow,
etc. The fog lights will turn ON when
fog light switch (1) is turned to ON
with the headlamps ON.
To turn OFF the fog lights, turn the
switch to OFF.
When in operation, the fog lights
consume large amounts of vehicle
electrical power. Use the fog lights
only when visibility is poor.
Unnecessary usage may drain the
battery.
Daytime running light 
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) can
make it easier for others to see the
front of your vehicle during the day-
time. DRL can be helpful in many dif-
ferent driving conditions, especially
after dawn or before sunset.
The DRL system will turn OFF when:
1. The headlamp switch is ON.
2. The parking brake is set.
3. Engine stops.
Headlight leveling device 
Automatic type
It automatically adjusts the head-
lamp beam levels according to the
number of passengers and the load-
ing weight in the luggage area.
It offers the proper headlight beam
under various conditions.
NOTICE
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Convenient features of your vehicle03
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When it does not properly oper-
ate, or when the headlamp
beam is isolated to the high or
low position, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized
EQUUS dealer.
Do not attempt to inspect or
replace the wiring by yourself.
WARNING 

Fuses ......................................................................7-\
56
Inner panel fuse replacement ......................................7-57
Engine compartment fuse replacement ....................7-59
Fuse/relay panel description .......................................7-60
Light bulbs.............................................................7-69
Headlight, position light, turn signal light, 
side marker light and front fog light bulb 
replacement ......................................................................7-\
70
Side repeater light bulb replacement.........................7-74
Rear combination light bulb replacement .................7-75
High mounted stop light ................................................7-75
License plate lamp replacement ..................................7-79
Interior light bulb replacement ....................................7-82
Appearance care ..................................................7-83
Exterior care ....................................................................7-83\
Interior care......................................................................7-\
88
Emission control system .....................................7-89
Crankcase emission control system ...........................7-89
Evaporative emission control system.........................7-89
Exhaust emission control system ...............................7-90
California perchlorate notice .............................7-92 

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Use only the bulbs of the specified
wattage.
Make sure to replace the burned-
out bulb with a new one of the
same wattage rating. Otherwise, it
may cause damage to a fuse or an
electric wiring system.
When you are not equipped with
necessary tools, the appropriate
bulbs and the expertise, consult an
authorized EQUUS dealer. In many
cases, it is difficult to replace vehi-
cle light bulbs, because some parts
of the vehicle must be disassem-
bled before getting to the bulb. This
is especially true when disassem-
bling to replace the headlamp
bulb(s). Removing/installing the
headlamp assembly may damage
your vehicle.
Information
After heavy rain or vehicle washing,
headlamp and taillight lenses may
appear to be frosty. This is caused by
the temperature difference between
the lamp inside and outside. This is
similar to the dew condensation on
your windows inside while raining.
This does not indicate a problem with
your vehicle. When water penetrates
into the lamp circuitry, have the vehi-
cle checked by an authorized EQUUS
dealer.
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NOTICE
NOTICE
- Working on the lights
Before working on the light,
firmly set the parking brake,
turn the ignition switch to the
LOCK position, and turn OFF
the lights. These are to prevent
a sudden vehicle movement,
burning your fingers or an elec-
tric shock.
WARNING 

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Maintenance
Headlight, position light, turn
signal light, side marker light
and front fog light bulb
replacement
(1) Position light
(2) Headlamp (High)
(3) Headlamp (Low)
(4) Front side marker light
(5) Front turn signal light
(6) Front fog light
1. Open the hood.
2. Disconnect the negative batterycable.
3. Press the fastener to open the cover.
4. Open the cover. 5. Pull out the cover (if equipped).
6. Insert a screw driver into the hole
(1) and lift up the screw driver
while pulling out the cover (2).
7. Remove the fastener and screw under the wheel arch.
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if equipped
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if equipped
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Maintenance
13. Remove the mounting bolts.
14. Pull the headlamp assembly out from the vehicle.
15. Remove the clips.
16. Disconnect the power connec- tor(s) from the back of the head-
lamp assembly.
Headlight (HID type) bulbreplacement (if equipped)
When the headlamp does not oper-
ate, have the vehicle checked by an
authorized EQUUS dealer.
Your High Intensity Discharge
(HID) headlamp, equipped with
your vehicle, contains mercury.
When scrapping your vehicle, the
HID Headlamp should be properly
disposed of in advance. The
removed HID headlamp should be
recycled, re-used or disposed as
hazardous waste.
NOTICE
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OVI075187N
OVI079110L
- HID Headlamp low beam 
(if equipped)
Do not attempt to replace or
inspect the low beam (XENON
bulb) to avoid an electric shock
danger. When the low beam
(XENON bulb) does not operate,
have your vehicle checked by
an authorized EQUUS dealer.
WARNING