GENESIS G90 2021 Getting Started Guide
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GETTING STARTED  
GUIDE
Genesis G90   
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PHONE PROJECTION     3 
PHONE PAIRING      4 
MAKING A CALL      7 
NAVIGATION      10 
GENESIS CONNECTED SERVICES     14
Thank you for joining the Genesis family. This easy-to-follow guide will 
show you how to use various Genesis G90 features and how to adjust their 
settings to your preferences. We hope you enjoy the distinctive luxury of a 
customized and convenient ownership experience.
GETTING STARTED  
GUIDE
AUDIO, CONNE CTIVITY,  AND NA VIGATION  
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*USB data port will typically be located in or near the front in-dash console. Check your vehicle’s owner’s manual for specific 
location. Data cable for iOS device is required for Apple CarPlay. Apple CarPlay is a registered trademark of Apple Inc. Android 
Auto is a trademark of Google Inc. 
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Android Auto and Apple CarPlay allow you to access the most commonly   
used smartphone features, including calling, navigation, text messaging,   
and playing music all from your driver’s seat.
Note  
Android Auto users will be prompted to view a tutorial.   
Select your option and proceed.
‘Allow permission’   
from your phone to   
connect to your vehicle.   
Please note that Apple does not  
ask for permission and just connects.
‘Connect’ a USB data  
cable from your phone to  
the vehicle’s USB port.
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PHONE PROJECTION
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Enjoy using the applications 
displayed on your vehicle’s 
multimedia screen. 
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Bluetooth settings can be found in the ‘Settings’ app on most smartphones.   
Refer to your phone’s owner’s manual or click here for more information.
Using the central control knob, 
navigate to ‘Bluetooth®’  and   
press down to select.
Press the ‘Setup’  button.
The vehicle’s shifter 
 
must be in ‘Park.’
Press down to select ‘Bluetooth 
Connections.’  
 
Then navigate to ‘Add New Device’ 
and press down to select.
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PHONE PAIRING 
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The vehicle will confirm  
that your phone has been  
successfully connected.
Your phone may require a ‘Passkey.’  
If prompted, enter it into your phone.
Turn on your phone’s ‘Bluetooth’  
and select the device (G90) found  
by your phone.
The vehicle will confirm  
that your contacts download  
is complete.
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PHONE PAIRING 
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9.Select ‘Yes’ if you would like to  
set your phone as the priority device  
for Auto Connection.
Note  
If your phone is supported, then your contact list may be transferred to your vehicle 
automatically. Depending on the phone manufacturer and model:
 
—   Some phones may request approval to download 
contacts; this process will take a few minutes
—   Contact list may start with First or Last Name, 
depending on phone models
—   Some phones may require additional confirmation   
to allow contacts to sync
PHONE PAIRING 
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BEFORE YOU START
Make sure your phone is connected to your vehicle and your phone contacts 
have been downloaded to the vehicle. If this has not been done, please follow 
the instructions on the previous pages.
After the beep, say the command 
“Call” followed by the name  
of the desired contact.
Example: “Call John  Smith”
Select the phone number  
you would like to call by  
saying “One”  or “Two.”
Press the ‘Push to Talk’ button 
 
located on the steering wheel. 
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BY VOICE COMMANDS USING BLUETOOTH
MAKING A CALL  
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Press the ‘End Call’ button located  
on the steering wheel to end the call.
The selected number will be dialed 
and your contact’s name and phone 
number will appear on the screen.
Note  
If additional help is needed, then please visit GenesisBluetooth.com   
for more information.
BY VOICE COMMANDS USING BLUETOOTH
MAKING A CALL  
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HERE ARE A FEW COMMON VOICE COMMANDS TO USE AFTER 
YOUR PHONE HAS BEEN PAIRED:
“Help” provides guidance on commands that can be used within the 
current function. 
Say “Call” to initiate a call followed by saying the name of the saved 
contact with whom you wish to speak. For example: “Call John Smith.”
“Dial” makes a call by dialing the spoken numbers. For example: “Dial 
1-800-633-5151.”
“Phone” provides guidance on making a call.
“Contacts” displays the phone’s contacts screen.
To start voice command,  
press the ‘Push to Talk’ button 
located on the steering wheel.
Note  
Compatibility and performance may vary based on your phone, the phone’s software, 
and your wireless carrier.
COMMON PHONE VOICE COMMANDS
MAKING A CALL  
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The results will be listed on the screen. 
Say the line item number to make your 
selection. For example, say “One.”
After the beep, say a command:  
“Find Coffee Shop.”
Press the ‘Push to Talk’ button located 
on the steering wheel. 
The destination route will display  
on the screen and route guidance  
will begin.
5. Press the ‘Push to Talk’ button 
 
located on the steering wheel and  
say “Cancel Route” after the prompt  
to stop route guidance.
FINDING A DESTINATION USING VOICE COMMANDS
NAVIGATION 
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