2016 Hyundai Equus snow chains

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

Inoperable conditions of the
Parking Assist System
The Parking Assist System maynot properly operate, when:
1. Moisture is frozen over the sensor.
(It will operate normally again
when the frozen ice melts.)
2. The sensor is covered or blocked with foreign substances, such as
snow or water. (It will normally
operate again when the substance
is removed, and the sensor is no
longer blocked.)
3. The sensor is stained with foreign substances such as snow or
water. (The sensing range will
return to normal when foreign sub-
stances are removed.)
There is a possible malfunctionwith the Parking Assist Systemwhen:
1. The vehicle drives on uneven road
surfaces such as unpaved roads,
gravels, bumps, or slopes.
2. The sensor is interfered with objects, which generate excessive
noise, such as horns, motorcycle
engines, or truck air brakes.
3. Heavy rain or water is sprayed.
4. Wireless transmitters or mobile phones are near the sensor.
5. The sensor is covered with snow.
Detecting range may decrease when:
1. Outside air temperature is
extremely hot or cold.
2. The sensor cannot detect an object, as it is smaller than 39 in (1
m) or narrower than 5.5 in (14 cm)
in diameter.
The following objects may notbe recognized by the sensor:
1. A sharp or slim object, such as
ropes, chains or small poles.
2. An object, such as clothes, spongy material or snow, absorbs the sen-
sor frequency.
Information
1. The warning may not soundsequentially depending on the speed
and shapes of the objects detected.
2. The Parking Assist System may malfunction if the vehicle bumper
height or sensor installation is mod-
ified. Any unauthorized installment
of equipment or accessories may
also limit the sensor performance.
3. Sensor may not recognize objects within 12 in (30 cm), or it may mis-
calculate the distance.
4. When the sensor is frozen or stained with snow or water, the sensor may
be inoperative until the stains are
removed using a soft cloth.
5. Do not push, scratch or strike the sensor with any hard objects that
could damage the sensor surface.
This may damage the sensor.
i
3-105
Convenient features of your vehicle03

Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
The ABS continuously monitors the
wheel speed. When the wheels are
about to be locked, the ABS system
repeatedly modulates the hydraulic
brake pressure to the wheels.When you depress brake pedals in
conditions, which may lock the
wheels, you may hear a snapping
sound or feel like that from the
brakes. This is normal and indicates
your ABS is active.
In order to obtain the maximum ben-
efit from your ABS in an emergency
situation, do not attempt to modulate
your brake pressure or to pump your
brakes. Press your brake pedal as
hard, as possible, or as the situation
allows, in order for the ABS to control
the power delivery to the brakes.
Information
A clicking sound may be heard in the
engine compartment, when the engine
is started, and the vehicle begins to
move. These conditions are normal
and indicate that the anti-lock brake
system properly operates.
Even with the anti-lock brake sys-
tem, your vehicle still requires a
safe braking distance. Always
maintain a safe distance from the
vehicle in front of you.
Always slow down the speed when cornering. The anti-lock brake sys-
tem cannot prevent accidents
resulted from an excessively high
speed.
On loose or uneven road surfaces, operation of the anti-lock brake
system may result in a longer brak-
ing distance than the one of a vehi-
cle equipped with a conventional
brake system.
i
5-26
Driving your vehicle
ABS (or ESC, Electronic
Stability Control system) can-
not prevent accidents caused
by improper or dangerous driv-
ing maneuvers. Even though
you have more control over the
vehicle with emergency brak-
ing, always maintain a safe dis-
tance between you and objects
ahead. Vehicle speeds should
always be reduced in extreme
rough road conditions. The
braking distance of an ABS(or
ESC)-equipped vehicle may be
longer than the one of a ABS-
unequipped vehicle in the fol-
lowing road conditions. In these
conditions the vehicle should
be driven at a reduced speed:
A road surface is rough, or it is covered with gravel or
snow
Tire chains are installed
The road surface is pitted or uneven.
The safety performance of an
ABS(or ESC)-equipped vehicle
should not be tested by driving
at a high speed or cornering.
This may put you and others in
danger.
WARNING

5-67
Driving your vehicle05
Hazardous driving conditions
When hazardous driving elements
are encountered such as water,
snow, ice, mud and sand, take these
suggestions:
Drive cautiously and keep a longerbraking distance.
Avoid abrupt braking or steering. When your vehicle is stuck in snow,
mud, or sand, use the second
gear. Accelerate slowly to avoid
unnecessary spinning of the drive
wheels.
Put sand, rock salt, tire chains or other non-slip materials under the
drive wheels to provide additional
traction when being stuck in ice,
snow, or mud.
S SP
P E
EC
CI
IA
A L
L
D
D R
RI
IV
V I
IN
N G
G
C
C O
O N
ND
DI
IT
T I
IO
O N
NS
S
OVI055043N
- ABS
Do not pump the brake pedal,
when your vehicle is equipped
with the ABS.
WARNING
- Downshifting
Downshifting with an automatic
transmission, while driving on
slippery surfaces, may cause an
accident. A sudden speed
change in driving may cause
the tires to skid. Be careful
when downshifting on a slip-
pery surface.
WARNING

5-72
Driving your vehicle
The severe weather conditions of
winter quickly wear out tires and
cause other problems. To minimize
winter driving problems, you should
take the following suggestions:
Snowy or icy conditions
To drive your vehicle in the deep
snow, it may be necessary to use
snow tires or tire chains. When
installing snow tires, it is necessary
to select tires in the equivalent size
and type to the original ones. Failure
to do so may adversely affect your
safety and handling. Furthermore,
speeding, rapid accelerating, sudden
braking and sharp turning are poten-
tially hazardous.
When decelerating, set the engine
brake to the fullest extent. Sudden
braking on a snowy or icy road may
cause a skid. You need to keep a suf-
ficient distance from a vehicle in
front. Also, gently depress the brake.
It should be noted that installing tire
chains provides a greater driving
force, but do not prevent a sideways
skid.
Information
Using tire chains are illegal in some
states. Check state laws, before
installing tire chains.
Snow tires
When installing snow tires, make
sure they are radial tires of the same
size and load range as the original
ones. Install snow tires on all four
wheels to balance your vehicle’s
handling in all weather conditions.
Keep in mind that the traction provid-
ed by snow tires on a dry road may
not be the same as the original tires.
You should cautiously drive, even
when a road surface is dry. Check
the recommended speed maximum
with your tire dealer.
Do not install studded tires before checking the local, state and munici-pal regulations. There may be a pos-sible restriction against using those.
i
W W I
IN
N T
TE
ER
R
D
D R
RI
IV
V I
IN
N G
G
OVI055049N
- Snow tire size
Snow tires should be equivalent
in size and type to the vehicle's
original ones. Otherwise, the
safety and handling of your
vehicle may be adversely affect-
ed.
WARNING

5-73
Driving your vehicle05
Tire chains
Since the sides of radial tires are thin-
ner, they may be damaged by
installing some types of snow chains.
Therefore, snow tires are more rec-
ommended than snow chains. Do not
install tire chains on tires over the alu-
minum wheels. Snow chains may
cause damage to those wheels.
When snow chains must be used, use
the AutoSock (fabric snow chain).
Damage to your vehicle caused from
improper snow chains is not covered
by your vehicle manufacturer's war-
ranty.
Install the AutoSock only on the rear
tires. Use authorized HYUNDAI
(MOBIS) parts, after reading the
instruction.
Make sure to use the AutoSock of the correct size and type.
Incorrect snow chains may dam-
age your vehicle body and sus-
pension. Those damages may
not be covered by your vehicle
manufacturer's warranty.
Always check the AutoSock installation condition after driv-
ing approximately 0.3 to 0.6
miles (0.5 to 1 km). Tighten or
reinstall the AutoSock, when
they are loose.
Chain installation
When installing the AutoSock, follow
the manufacturer's instructions and
tighten them to the fullest. Slowly
drive, when the AutoSock is
installed. While hearing a snapping
sound between the AutoSock and
the vehicle body (or chassis), stop
the vehicle and tighten the AutoSock.
When still hearing the snapping
sound after tightening, slow down
the vehicle until it stops. Immediately
remove the AutoSock before driving
on a cleared road.
NOTICE
OVI055136N

5-75
Driving your vehicle05
To prevent the locks from
frozen
To prevent the locks from being
frozen, spray authorized de-icing
fluid or glycerin into key openings.
When a lock opening is already cov-
ered with ice, spray authorized de-
icing fluid on the ice to remove it.
When an internal part of a lock
freezes, try to thaw it with a heated
key. Carefully use the heated key to
avoid an injury.
Use authorized window-wash-
er anti-freezer solution in sys-
tem
To prevent the window washer from
being frozen, add authorized win-
dow-washer anti-freeze solution, as
instructed on the window-washer
container. Window-washer anti-
freeze solution is available from an
authorized EQUUS dealer, and so
are the most auto parts outlets. Do
not use engine coolant or other types
of anti-freezer solution, because
these may damage the vehicle paint.
Do not let your parking brake
freeze
Under some conditions, your parking
brake may freeze in the engaged
position. This is most likely to hap-
pen, when there is an accumulation
of snow or ice around/near the rear
brakes, or when the brakes are wet.
When there is the risk that your park-
ing brake may freeze, temporarily
apply it after locating the shift lever in
P(Park). Also, block the rear wheels
in advance, so the vehicle may not
roll. Then, release the parking brake.
Do not let ice and snow accu-
mulate underneath
Under some conditions, snow and
ice may build up under the fenders
and interfere with the steering. When
driving in such conditions during the
severe winter, you should check
underneath the vehicle on a regular
basis to assure that moving the front
wheels and the steering components
is unobstructed.
Carry emergency equipment
In accordance with weather condi-
tions, you should carry appropriate
emergency equipment, while driving.
Some of the items you may want to
carry include tire chains, tow straps,
chains, flashlight, emergency flares,
sand, a shovel, jumper cables, a win-
dow scraper, gloves, ground cloth,
coveralls and a blanket.
Do not place objects or materi-
als in the engine compartment
Putting objects or materials in the
engine compartment may cause an
engine failure or combustion,
because those may block the engine
cooling. The manufacturer is not
responsible for the damage caused
by such placement.

Information
A tire pressure sensor is not equipped
with the spare tire.
TPMS (Tire Pressure
Monitoring System)
malfunction indicator
The TPMS malfunction indicator illu-
minates after approximately 1-
minute flashing, when the TPMS
detects the malfunction.
Immediately have the system
checked by an authorized EQUUS
dealer to find the cause of the mal-
function.
Information
If there is the TPMS malfunction, the
low tire pressure position telltale will
not illuminate even with an under-
inflated tire.
The TPMS malfunction indicatormay remain ON after approxi-
mately 1-minute flashing, when
the vehicle drives near electric
power supply cables or a radio
transmitter, such as a police sta-
tion, government/public office,
broadcasting station, military
installation, airport, or transmit-
ting tower. Those may interfere
the normal TPMS operation.
The TPMS malfunction indicator may remain ON after approxi-
mately 1-minute flashing, when
the snow chains or some of your
personal electronic devices, such
as a laptop computer, mobile
charger, remote starting device or
navigation, are used inside the
vehicle. Those may interrupt the
normal TPMS operation.
NOTICE
i
i
6-9
What to do in an emergency06
The low tire pressure telltale
may illuminate in cold weather,
when the tire pressure was
adjusted in warm weather. It
does not indicate the TPMS mal-
function, because the lower
temperature proportionally low-
ers the tire pressure.
When your vehicle drive
through the severe temperature
difference, from warm to cold
and vice versa, or the outside
temperature is greatly higher or
lower, you should check and
readjust the tire pressure to the
recommended level.
CAUTION
- Low pressure damage
Significantly under-inflated
tires makes your driving unsta-
ble, possibly increasing a brak-
ing distance and causing a loss
of vehicle control.
Long-time driving on under-
inflated tires may overheat or
fail the tires.
WARNING