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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 

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.
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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 

7-70
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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Maintenance07
Information
HID lamps have superior perform-
ance in comparison to halogen bulbs.
HID lamps are estimated to last twice
as long as halogen bulbs, or longer, by
the manufacturer, depending on the
usage hours. HID lamps needs to be
replaced at some point within the
vehicle life. Frequent turning the
headlamps ON and OFF shortens the
HID lamps life. HID lamps do not
blow out in the same manner as halo-
gen incandescent lamps. When a
headlamp blows out after a period of
operation, the lamp light gradually
fades away after being turned ON.
Even when the lamp is turned ON by
turning ON the switch, it needs to be
replaced. The HID lamp components
are more complex than the ones of
conventional halogen bulbs. Thus, the
repairing costs are more expensive. 
Headlight (bulb type), front turnsignal, position, side markerand fog light bulbs
When a bulb is out, have the vehicle
checked by an authorized EQUUS
dealer.
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- Halogen bulbs
 Halogen bulbs contain pres-
surized gas. Thus, if broken, it
produced fragments of glass.
 bulbs to avoid scratches and
abrasions. If the bulbs are lit,
avoid contact with liquids.
 Never touch the glass with bare hands. Any remaining oil
may cause the bulb to over-
heat and explode upon being
lit.
 When a bulb is damaged or cracked, immediately replace
it. Then, carefully dispose of it.
 Wear eye protection while replacing a bulb. If hot, cool
down the bulb before han-
dling it.
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Maintenance
17. Remove the headlamp cover by turning it in a counterclockwise
direction.
18. Disconnect the headlamp bulb socket connector.
19. Loosen the wire, which holds the headlamp, by depressing the end
and pushing it upward.
20. Remove the bulb from the head- lamp assembly.
21. Install a new headlamp, and fas- ten the headlamp wire by align-
ing it with the groove.
22. Connect the headlamp socket connector.
23. Close the headlamp cover by turning it in a clockwise direction.
24. Connect the power connector(s) to the back of the headlamp
assembly.
25. Reinstall the headlamp assembly to the vehicle.
Information
Always readjust the headlamp angle,
after an accident or the headlamp
installment by an authorized EQUUS
dealer. When the headlamp (Low) does
not operate, have the vehicle
checked by an authorized EQUUS
dealer.
Turn signal light - bulb type
When the light bulb does not oper-
ate, have the vehicle checked by an
authorized EQUUS dealer.
Position light, Front fog light
When the light bulb does not oper-
ate, have the vehicle checked by an
authorized EQUUS dealer.
Side repeater light bulb
replacement (if equipped)
If the light bulb is not operating, have
the vehicle checked by an authorized
EQUUS dealer.
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Specifications, Consumer information and Reporting safety defects
* : If equipped Item in (mm)
Overall length 203.1 (5160)
Overall width 74.4 (1890)
Overall height 58.7 (1490)
Front tread 63.8 (1620)
Rear tread 64.1 (1627)
Wheelbase 119.9 (3045)
Light BulbWattage Bulb, Cap
Headlights (Low) (HID) 35D1S, PK32d-2
Headlights (High) 55H7, PX26d
Front turn signal lights LED-
Position lights LED-
Side repeater lights*  LED-
Front fog lights*  LED-
Welcome light* LED-
Rear fog light* LED-
Stop and tail lights LED-
Tail light LED-
Rear turn signal lights LED-
Back-up lights LED-
High mounted stop light* LED-
License plate lights LED-
Map lamps LED-
Room lamps LED-
Luggage lamp LED-
Glove box lamp LED-
Vanity mirror lamps* LED-
Door courtesy lamps* LED-