GENESIS G80 2019 Quick Reference Guide
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MAINTENANCE
Low tire pressure indicator / 
TPMS malfunction indicator 
Scheduled Maintenance(Normal Usage)3.8L / 5.0L3.3T
Engine Oil And FilterReplace7,500 or 12 mos.Replace6,000 or 12 mos.
Fuel AdditivesAdd7,500 or 12 mos.Add6,000 or 12 mos.
Tire RotationPerform7,500 or 12 mos.Perform6,000 or 12 mos.
Vacuum Hose
Inspect7,500 or 12 mos.Inspect6,000 or 12 mos.
Air Conditioning Refrigerant
Brake Hoses & Lines
Drive Shafts & Boots
Exhaust Pipe & Muffler
Front Brake Disc/Pads, Calipers
Rear Brake Disc/Pads
Steering Gear Box, Linkage & Boots/ Lower Arm Ball Joint, Upper Arm Ball Joint
Suspension Mounting Bolts
Propeller Shaft
Air Cleaner FilerInspect7,500 or 12 mos.Inspect6,000 or 12 mos.
Replace22,500 or 36 mos.Replace18,000 or 36 mos.
Climate Control Air Filter  (For Evaporator And Blower Unit)Replace15,000 or 12 mosInspect12,000 or 12 mos.
Fuel Tank Air Filter
Inspect15,000 or 24 mos.12,000 or 24 mos.
Vapor Hose & Fuel Filler Cap, Fuel tank
Brake Fluid
Parking Brake
Fuel Filter
Fuel Lines, Fuel Hoses And ConnectionsInspect30,000 or 48 mos.Inspect24,000 or 48 mos.Front(AWD)/Rear Differential Oil
Valve Clearance (3.3T and 3.8L)Inspect60,000 or 72 mos.Inspect60,000 or 72 mos.
Drive BeltInspect
First 60,000 or 72 mos.InspectFirst 60,000 or 72 mos.
Subsequent, every 15,000 or 24 mos.InspectSubsequent, every 12,000 or 24 mos.
Spark Plugs (Iridium Coated)Replace105,000Replace42,000
CoolantReplace
First 120,000 or 120 mos.Replace
First 120,000 or 120 mos.
Subsequent, every 30,000 or 24 mos.Subsequent, every 30,000 or 24 mos.
Automatic Transmission FluidNo checks or services required for Normal Usage driving.
*Check the engine oil regularly between recommended oil change. Genesis Branded Vehicle recommend Quaker  State oil.
*See Owner’s Manual for details.
☐ TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)- page 20
NOTE: Tire pressure may vary in colder temperatures causing the 
low tire pressure indicator  to illuminate. Inflate tires according to 
the Tire Pressure Label located on the driver’s side door pillar.
☐ HOW TO DEFROST 
   1 Press the front defrost button.
   2 Set to warmest temperature setting.
  3 Set to highest fan speed.
☐ DEMONSTRATE AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL - page 11
NP150-G2019(Rev 06/05/18)Printing 06/08/18
GENESIS
G80
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
VOICE
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Command ExampleBL UET OOTH®
Dial <Phone #>
Call <Name> “Dial 
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“Call  John Smith ”
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Find  Addr ess  
<H ouse #,  Stree t,
City , S ta te> “1-
2-3-4-5 1s t Stree t,
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“S tarbuck s®”
Impr oving ho w you s tor e your  con tacts can op timize your  
Blue too th®  Voic e R ecognition perf ormance:
• U se full names ins tead o f short or  single-s yllable names  
    (“ John or  Dad”)
•  Avoid using special char acters/emojis or  abbrevia tions  
   (“Dr .”) when sa ving contacts
Find <POI Name> “Find McDonald’s ®”
  Sales Consultant  Date  Sales Manager Date
  Customer     Date
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☐ INTRODUCTION AND LOCATION OF THE SERVICE        
     DEPARTMENT
☐ SET FIRST SERVICE VALET APPOINTMENT
☐ REVIEW FACTORY RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE      
     SCHEDULE
☐ WAS THE CONDITION OF YOUR VEHICLE (AT DELIVERY)        
     TO YOUR  SATISFACTION?   
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GENESIS BRANDED VEHICLE OWNER PRIVACY POLICY
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services that use information collected, generated, recorded or stored by the 
vehicle. We have created a Vehicle Owner Privacy Policy to explain how these 
technologies and services collect, use, and share this information.
You may read our Vehicle Owner Privacy Policy on the GenesisMotorsUSA.com 
website at http://www.genesismotorsusa.com/privacy-policy.html
If you would like to receive a hard copy of our Vehicle Owner Privacy Policy, 
please contact Customer Care at:
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P.O. Box 20850
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844-340-9741
CustomerCare@genesismotorsusa.com
Genesis Customer Care representatives are available Monday through Friday, 
between the hours of 5:00 AM and 7:00 PM PST and Saturday and Sunday 
between 6:30 AM and 3:00 PM PST (English).
For Customer Care assistance in Spanish or Korean, representatives are 
available Monday through Friday between  6:30 AM and 3:00 PM PST.
Roadside Assistance:         1-844-340-9742 
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Instrument cluster
Page07
Navigation
Page 13
Climate controlsPage 11
Driver's main controls
Page 05
Wiper and washer
Page 06
AUX and USB port Page 14
Driver position memory systemPage 03
Use this Quick Reference Guide to learn 
about the features that will enhance your 
enjoyment of your Vehicle. More detailed 
information about these features are available 
in your Owner’s Manual.
         WARNING!
To reduce the risk of serious injury to yourself and others, 
read and understand the important SAFETY INFORMATION 
in your Owner’s Manual.
FEATURES AND CONTROLS Climate control system 11Driver's main controls  0 5Head-up display 1 0
Instrument cluster                                             07LCD display control/modes 0 9 Panoramic Sunroof 0 5 Seat-Climate control system seat 04Seat-Driver position memory system 0 3Seat-Front seat adjustment 0 2Seat-Headrest  adjustment  0 3 Seat-Seat warmer & cooler 04Smart key 0 1
Wipers and washer 0 6
MULTIMEDIAAux and USB port  14Navigation 1 3Wireless cellular phone charging system        14 
DRIVINGBlind-Spot Collison Warning (BSW)  1 8Driver Attention Warning (DAW)                         15Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA)  1 9Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)                                   16Shift by Wire (Electronic type shifter)                 15Smart Cruise Control 1 7Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) 2 0
* Some vehicles may not be equipped  with all the listed features.   
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Driver’s side door Lock / Unlock
Smart key must be within 20-40 in. 
from the outside door handle.
Press:  
Once – Unlock driver door 
Twice – Unlock all doors 
Third – Lock all doors
Lock
Unlock
Trunk open
Panic
NOTE: The key hole is located under 
the key hole cover B.
SMART KEY
A
B
Remove mechanical key.
Press and hold the release button A 
to remove the mechanical key. 
A
This QRG provides instructional videos that are accessible 
by scanning the QR Codes found throughout the QRG with 
your smartphone/tablet.
In order to scan a QR Code, you will need to use a QR Code 
Reader App on your mobile device.  You can download the 
app onto your device though an app store or marketplace.
FRONT  SEAT ADJUSTMENT  
2
Forward and backward1
Seat cushion length (for driver’s seat)2
Seatback angle3
Seat cushion height1
Lumbar support4
Seat bolster adjustment (for driver’s seat)5
1
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5
FEATURES AND CONTROLS  
GENESIS   
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HEADREST  ADJUSTMENT
To Raise Headrest: 
Pull headrest up.
To Lower Headrest: 
Press lock button while pressing 
down on headrest.
To adjust headrest forward:  
Pull forward to 1 of 3 positions.
To adjust backward:  
Pull it fully forward to the farthest 
position and release it. 
To Raise Center Headrest: 
Rotate headrest forward.
Lift headrest up.
To Lower Center Headrest: 
Press lock button while pressing 
down on headrest.
Press button     to rotate headrest 
down.
A
A
Rear center headrest
To Store Settings 1.  Adjust the driver’s seat, outside 
rearview mirrors, steering wheel, 
instrument panel illumination and 
head up display. 
2.   Press the SET button. The 
system will beep once.
3.   Press one of the memory buttons 
(1 or 2) within 5 seconds.  
The system will beep twice. 
To Recall Press the desired memory button 
(1 or 2). The system will beep once.
DRIVER  POSITION MEMORY  SYSTEM
NOTE: Transmission must be in P (Park).
NOTE: To reset the system, 
please refer to the Owner’s 
Manual.
SEAT  WARMER  (front seats)
To turn off immediately, press and 
hold the button.
SEAT WARMER/ COOLER  (front seats)
To turn off immediately, press and 
hold the button.
Each time you push the button,
the setting is changed as follows: 
         – Heat 
         – Air Ventilation
Each time you push the button,
the setting is changed as follows: 
OFF
OFF
HIGH
HIGH
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
LOW
LOW
Type A
Type B
Type A
Type B
FEATURES AND CONTROLS  
GENESIS  
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WIPERS  AND  WASHER
Auto Control Wipe Interval Adjustment
Adjust the control knob.
Windshield Washer
Pull the lever gently toward you to 
spray washer fluid onto the windshield 
and to run the wipers1-3 cycles.
Headlamp Washer
Fluid will spray on headlamp 
assemblies when headlamps are 
turned ON. Will activate only once for 
every ignition key cycle or only once 
every 15 minutes.
Fastest wiper speed
Slowest wiper speed
MIST - Single
 wipe
AUTO - Auto control wipe
LO - Low wiper speed
HI - High wiper speed
OFF
PULL
Scan to view a video of: Windshield Wiper
• Front power window switches.
•Press switch left/right to unfold/fold        
   mirrors.
• 
Rear power window  switches.
• Press the L or R button to adjust the 
mirror by using the directional switch. 
If L or R button is still selected, both 
mirrors will tilt downward when 
reversing. Deselect L or R will disable 
the auto tilt down feature. 
Driver’s door
DRIVER'S MAIN CONTROLS
Outside Rearview Mirror
Press the lock or unlock button on the
smart key, and the mirrors will be
folded or unfolded when AUTO is set.
Power window lock button
•Disables the power window switches
  on the rear passenger doors.
Door Lock
•Locks/unlocks all doors.
Window Switches
PANORAMIC SUNROOF
Sunshade
Sliding the sunroof
Tilting the sunroof
FEATURES AND CONTROLS  
GENESIS      
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Tachometer
Engine coolant temperature gauge
LCD display 
(including trip computer)
Type A with 4.3" LCD Display
Type B with 7" LCD DisplayTachometer
Engine coolant temperature gauge
LCD display 
(including trip computer)
Fuel gauge
SpeedometerWarning and 
indicator lights
Fuel gauge
SpeedometerWarning and 
indicator lights
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
FEATURES AND CONTROLS  
GENESIS          
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LCD DISPLAY MODES
ModesSymbol Explanation
Trip ComputerThis mode displays driving information like the tripmeter, fuel economy, and so on.
Turn By Turn (TBT)(if equipped)This mode displays the navigation turn by turn guidance.
Assist(if equipped)
This mode displays the state of the Driver Attention Warning (DAW) system and Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).
WarningDisplay service internal warning messages and tire pressures.
User SettingsChanges settings.
1            :  MODE button for changing 
modes
2            :  MOVE switch for changing 
items
                 :   SELECT/RESET button for 
setting or resetting the 
selected item
3            :  BACK button for moving  
to upper level menu  
(if equipped)
LCD DISPLAY CONTROL
Type A
Type B
1
2
3
1
2
(Press)
WARNINGS AND INDICATORS
Air bag warning light
Electric Power Steering (EPS) warning light
Seat belt warningParking brake & Brake fluid warning light
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) system warning light
Low tire pressurewarning lightTrunk open warning light
Low fuel level warning light
Front fog light indicator
Low beam indicator
Smart high beam indicator
SNOW modeindicator
Light ON indicator
ECO indicator
SPORT modeindicator
Anti-lock Brake System(ABS) warning light
High beam indicator
Door open warning light
Electronic Stability  Control (ESC) indicatorMaster warning light
Forward Collison Avoidance (FCA)Electric Parking Brake(EPB) warning light
Engine oil pressure warning light
Charging system warning light
Immobilizer indicator
Malfunction IndicatorLamp (MIL)
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF indicator
Cruise indicator
Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)
Adaptive Front Lighting System
AUTO HOLD indicator
Turn signal indicator
The Head-Up display is a transparent 
display which projects an image of 
selected  information of the instrument 
cluster and navigation onto the 
windshield glass.
To activate the head up display, select 
Head-Up Display in the User Settings 
Mode in the LCD display. 
Adjust Head-Up Display height until in 
view.
HEAD-UP DISPLAY
Engine coolant temperature warning light
AWD warning light
NOTE: See Owner's Manual for more details on selecting content to 
display on the Head Up Display.
FEATURES AND CONTROLS  
GENESIS  
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DEFOGGING / DEFROSTINGSYSTEM OFF
Pressing the OFF button will
place the system in the OFF mode.
•  Front blower will turn off. 
•   Outside (fresh) air position 
will be selected.
•   Vented air will be at last set 
temperature.
 1 Driver’s temperature control knob
2 Fan speed control button
3 OFF button
4 AUTO (automatic control) button
5 Driver’s Mode selection button
6 Air conditioning ON/OFF button
7 Front windshield defrost button
8 Rear window defrost button
9  Passenger’s temperature  control knob
Front
Type A
Type B
1
1
10
10
9
9
8
8
12
15
7
7
11
14
4
4
6
6
3
3
2
2
5
5
13
13
Changing the direction 
of the air flow as follow.
MODE SELECTION
NOTE: To reduce window fogging and improve visibility, keep the interior 
surface of the windshield clean by wiping it with a clean cloth and glas\
s 
cleaner. “In addition, position the air intake control to circulate fresh air 
whenever possible while operating the vehicle.
AIR INTAKE CONTROL
Automatically controls the 
modes, fan speeds, air intake 
and air-conditioning functions.
AUTOMATIC HEATING /
AIR CONDITIONING
10 SYNC button
     (sync driver and passenger front 
     air temperature)
11 Air intake control button (Outside air) 
12  Air intake control button (Recirculated air)
 13  Climate information  screen selection button
14 Mode selection button (Passenger)
15 Air intake control button
16  Rear temperature  control thumbwheel
17 Rear vent ON/OFF thumbwheel
Rear
1617
When cabin humidity and carbon dioxide levels increase while Climate 
Control is off, fresh air will be circulated into the cabin.
Please refer to the Owner's Manual for more information.
SMART VENT
Outside (fresh) air position
(type B) (light off)
Recirculated air position
Outside (fresh) air position
(type A)
CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM
3.   Set the fan speed to 
the highest speed 
setting.
2.  Select warmest 
temperature.
1.  Press the front defrost 
button.
NOTE: Outside (fresh) air position will 
be selected when front defrost button 
is selected.
FaceLevelFloorLevelFloor &Defrost
Passenger/Rear
Front
Bi-Level
FEATURES AND CONTROLS  
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AUX and USB PORT
Plug in a USB cable, Auxiliary cable, or 
other media device to connect an 
external audio device and listen to it 
through the audio system in your 
vehicle.
Map position
Standard AVN
DIS Navigation system
NAVIGATION
North Up/Heading Up.
•  Displays the current map mode to reflect the position in reference to     
the screen. The map mode can be switched between North Up and 
Heading Up.
• Each time the button is pressed, the screen will switch in the order
 shown below.
 – Heading Up  North Up  Heading Up  
 – Map Scale: Increases or decreases the map size.
 – Map Scale indicator: shows the scale of the map.
 – Map Voice Key: Activate/deactivate the voice guidance.
1         Move to the Home Screen2 Change the map view mode3 Navigation Voice Guidance On/Off4         Zoom in the map5  Map scale display6         Zoom out the map
1 Clock display2         Move to the Home Screen3 Change the map view mode4 Navigation voice guidance on/off5         Zoom in the map6 Map scale display7         Zoom out the map
7 [MENU] button 8 Unified Search9  Touch to scroll the map10 Set a waypoint to the current route11 Save frequently used address to address book12 Find a POI (Point Of Interest) around the current position13 Vehicle position
8 [MENU] button9  Route guidance10 Vehicle position11 Current position and Destination12 Remaining distance display/ Remaining time13 Cancel Route14 [Route] button
1
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WIRELESS CELLULAR PHONE CHARGING SYSTEM 
The system operates when all doors 
are closed, and the Engine Start/
Stop button is in the ACC/ON 
position. When the charging 
process is completed, the indicator 
light changes from green to orange. 
If there is a malfunction, the indicator 
light turns orange and blinks for 10 
seconds. In this case, remove the 
phone from the charging pad and 
then placing it back onto the pad. 
The wireless charging function can 
be turned ON or OFF.
NOTE: The wireless cellular 
phone charging system 
supports only the Qi-enabled 
cellular phones ().
MULTIMEDIA  
GENESIS