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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.
OVI075030N
OVI075179N
OVI075113N
if equipped
OVI075114N
if equipped
OVI075180N
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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
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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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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-
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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