Hyundai Equus: Warning Messages

Shift to "P" or "N" to start engine

• This warning message illuminates if you try to start the engine with the shift lever not in the P (Park) or N (Neutral) position.

✽ NOTICE

You can start the engine with the shift lever in the N (Neutral) position. But, for your safety, we recommend that you start the engine with the shift lever in the P (Park) position.

Shift to "P" position

• This warning message illuminates if you try to turn off the engine without the shift lever in P (Park) position.
• At this time, the Engine Start/Stop Button turns to the ACC position (If you press the Engine Start/Stop Button once more, it will turn to the ON position).

Press start button again

• This warning message illuminates if you can not operate the Engine Start/Stop Button when there is a problem with the Engine Start/Stop Button system.
• It means that you could start the engine by pressing the Engine Start/Stop Button once more.
• If the warning illuminates each time you press the Engine Start/Stop Button, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized EQUUS dealer.

Press brake pedal to start engine

• This warning message illuminates if the Engine Start/Stop Button changes to the ACC position twice by pressing the button repeatedly without depressing the brake pedal.
• It means that you should depress the brake pedal to start the engine.

Press start button with smart key

• This warning message illuminates if you press the Engine Start/Stop Button while the warning message “Key not detected” is illuminating.
• At this time, the immobilizer indicator light blinks.

Low Key Battery

• This warning message illuminates if the battery of the smart key is discharged when the Engine Start/Stop Button changes to the OFF position.

Key not detected

• This warning message illuminates if the smart key is not detected when you press the Engine Start/Stop Button.

Key not in vehicle

• This warning message illuminates if the smart key is not in the vehicle when you press the Engine Start/Stop Button.
• It means that you should always have the smart key with you.

Press start button while turn steering

• This warning message illuminates if the steering wheel does not unlock normally when the Engine Start/Stop Button is pressed.
• It means that you should press the Engine Start/Stop Button while turning the steering wheel right and left.

Align steering wheel

• This warning message illuminates if you start the engine when the steering wheel is turned to more than 90 degrees to the left or right.
• It means that you should turn the steering wheel and make the angle of the steering wheel be less than 30 degrees.

Door / Hood / Trunk Open

• It means that any door, hood, or trunk is open.

Sunroof Open

• This warning message illuminates if you turn off the engine when the sunroof is open.

Window Open

This warning message illuminates if you turn off the engine when any window is open.

Check fuse "Brake switch"

• This warning message illuminates if the brake switch fuse is disconnected.
• It means that you should replace the fuse with a new one. If that is 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 illuminates if the fuse switch under the steering wheel is OFF.
• It means that you should turn the fuse switch on.

❈ For more details, refer to “Fuses” in chapter 7.

Low Tire Pressure

• This warning message illuminates if the tire pressure is low with the Engine/Start Button in ON position.

❈ For more details, refer to "Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)" in chapter 6.

Check Fuel Cap

• This warning message illuminates if the fuel filler cap is opened or is not tightened securely. Tighten the fuel filler cap securely.

Check Power System

• This warning message illuminates if the battery voltage is abnormally low, or the battery has poor performance. In this case, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized EQUUS dealer.

Low Washer Fluid

• This warning message illuminates on the service reminder mode if the washer fluid level in the reservoir is nearly empty.
• It means that you should refill the washer fluid.

Check BSD System (if equipped)

• This warning message illuminates if there is a malfunction with the Blind Spot Detection (BSD) system. And the light on the BSD switch will turn off and the BSD system will be automatically deactivated. In this case, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized EQUUS dealer.

❈ For more details, refer to "Blind Spot Detection (BSD) System" in chapter 5.

Service Engine Immediately

• This warning message illuminates if there is a malfunction with the engine. And the vehicle speed is limited. In this case, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized EQUUS dealer.

Check PSB

• This warning message illuminates if there is a malfunction with the Presafe Seat Belt (PSB) system. In this case, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized EQUUS dealer.

Check ECS

• This warning message illuminates if there is a malfunction with the Electronic Controlled Suspension (ECS) system. In this case, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized EQUUS dealer.

✽ NOTICE - ECS Warning Message

When there is a malfunction with the Electronic Stability Control (ESC), the Electronic Controlled Suspension (ECS) warning message may illuminate as well as the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Indicator Light.

CAUTION - ECS Warning Message

• If the Electronic Controlled Suspension (ECS) Warning Message illuminates when there is no air in the suspension, the vehicle height will be very low. In this case, do not drive the vehicle to protect it from the projections on the surface of the ground. In this case, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized EQUUS dealer.
• When towing the vehicle, you should follow the instruction in "Electronic Controlled Suspension (ECS)" of chapter 5.

Check SCC System

• This warning message illuminates if there is a malfunction with the advanced smart cruise control system. In this case, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized EQUUS dealer.

Check SCC Radar

• This warning message illuminates if the radar of the advanced smart cruise control system or its cover is stained. Remove the stains with a soft cloth.