
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

Check fuse "BRAKE SWITCH"
This warning message illuminatesif the brake switch fuse is discon-
nected.
You need to replace the fuse with a new one. If not possible, you can
start the engine by pressing the
Engine Start/Stop button for 10
seconds in the ACC position.
Turn on "FUSE SWITCH"
This warning message illuminatesif the fuse switch under the steer-
ing wheel is OFF.
You should turn ON the fuse switch.
❈ For further information, refer to
“Fuses” in the chapter 7.
Low Tire Pressure
This warning message illumi-
nates, when the tire is under-inflat-
ed with the Engine Start/Stop but-
ton ON.
❈ For further information, refer to
"Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)" in the chapter 6.
Check Fuel Cap
This warning message illumi-
nates, when the fuel filler cap is
open or is not securely tightened.
Securely close the fuel filler cap.
3-82
Convenient features of your vehicle
OVI045738
OVI045739
OVI045740
OVI045741

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

7-56
Maintenance
A vehicle’s electrical system is pro-
tected from a possible electrical
overloading damage by fuses.
This vehicle has 4 fuse panels - two
on the driver’s side, another on the
panel bolster of the passenger's
side, and the other in the engine
compartment.
When any of your lights, acces-
sories, or controls does not operate,
check the appropriate circuit fuse.
When a fuse is out, some elements
may melt inside.
When the electrical system does not
operate, check the fuse panel on the
driver's side first.
Before replacing the fuse, disconnect
the negative battery cable. Always
replace it with a fuse of the same rat-
ing. When the newly-replaced fuse
blows, there may be an electrical
problem. Avoid using any pertinent
systems. Immediately consult an
authorized EQUUS dealer.
Three kinds of fuses are to be used:
a blade type for lower amperage rat-ing, and a cartridge type and a fusiblelink for higher amperage ratings.
Information
The actual fuse, relay panels, and
labels may differ from the equipped
items.
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OVI075172N
Normal
Normal
Blade type
Cartridge type
Fusible link Blown
Blown
Normal Blown
- Fuse replacement
Never replace a fuse with the
one of a different rating.
A higher capacity fuse may cause damage or a fire.
Never use a wire or an alu- minum foil, instead of a prop-
er fuse - even as an emergent
measure. It may damage
extensive wirings and cause a
fire.
WARNING
Do not use a screwdriver or any
other metal object to remove a
fuse. It may cause a short cir-
cuit and damage the system.
CAUTION

7-57
Maintenance07
When replacing a blown fuse orrelay with a new one, make sure
the new fuse or relay fits tightly
into the clips The incomplete
fastening fuse or relay may
cause the vehicle wiring and
electric systems damage and a
possible fire.
Do not remove fuses, relays and terminals fastened with bolts or
nuts. The fuses, relays and ter-
minals may be fastened incom-
pletely, and it may cause a pos-
sible fire. If fuses, relays and ter-
minals fastened with bolts or
nuts are blown, consult an
authorized EQUUS dealer.
Do not input any other objects except fuses or relays into
fuse/relay terminals such as a
driver or wiring. It may cause
contact failure and system mal-
function.
Inner panel fuse replacement
1. Turn OFF the ignition switch and all the other switches.
2. Open the fuse panel cover.
NOTICE
OVI075100N
Driver’s side
OVI075173N
Front passenger’s side

7-58
Maintenance
3.Pull straight out a fuse, which is suspected to be out. Use the fuse
puller provided in the panels either
on the driver’s side or the front pas-
senger’s side.
4. Check the removed fuse. When the fuse is out, replace it.
Spare fuses are provided in the
fuse panels in the front passen-
ger's side. (or in the fuse panel of
the engine compartment)
5. Install a new fuse of the same rat- ing, and tightly secure it in the
clips.
When it is loosely fit, consult an
authorized EQUUS dealer.
When you do not have a spare fuse,
use a fuse of the same rating from a
circuit, such as a cigarette lighter fuse,
which may not be needed to drive. When the headlamps or other electri-
cal components do not operate, but
when the fuses are not blown out,
check the fuse panel in the engine
compartment. In case that a fuse is
blown out, it must be replaced.fuse is
blown, it must be replaced.
Fuse switch
Always set the transportation fuse
switch in the "ON" position. When
you press it OFF, some devices,
such as the audio and the digital
clock, must be reset. Also, the Smart
Key may not properly operate.
Always set the transportation
fuse switch in the "ON" position
while driving.
Do not repeatedly press the transportation fuse switch. The
fuse switch may be worn out.
Information
When you do not drive your vehicle
more than 1 month, press OFF the
transportation fuse switch to prevent
a battery discharge.
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NOTICE
OVI075101N
Driver’s side
OVI075174N
Front passenger’s side
OVI075102N

Fuses ........................................................................\
............................................7-56Engine compartment fuse ........................................................................\
.....7-59
Fuse switch ........................................................................\
...........................7-58
Fuse/relay panel description ........................................................................\
.7-60
Instrument panel fuse ........................................................................\
...........7-57
Gauges ........................................................................\
.........................................3-65
Glove box ........................................................................\
..................................3-141
Glove box lamp ........................................................................\
.........................3-120
Hazard warning flasher ........................................................................\
.................6-2
Hazardous driving conditions ........................................................................\
.....5-67
Head restraint (front seat) ........................................................................\
.............2-6
Head restraint (rear seat) ........................................................................\
.............2-17
Head up display (HUD) ........................................................................\
............3-100
Headlamp position........................................................................\
.....................3-111
Headlight (Headlamp) escort function ..............................................................3-109
Headlight bulb replacement ........................................................................\
........7-70
Headlight leveling device........................................................................\
..........3-113
Headlight welcome.......................................................\
.....................................3-121
Heated steering wheel ........................................................................\
.................3-43
Height adjustment ........................................................................\
.......................2-24
Heater Automatic climate control system..............................................................3-123
High beam operation ........................................................................\
.................3-111
Highway driving.........................................................\
.........................................5-71
Hill-start assist control (HAC) ........................................................................\
....5-32
Hood ........................................................................\
............................................3-33
Horn........................................................................\
.............................................3-43
How to use this manual ........................................................................\
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