tow GENESIS G90 2021 User Guide
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Headlamp position ( )
The headlamp, parking lamp, license
plate lamp and instrument panel lamp
are turned ON.
Information
The Engine Start/Stop button must be
in the ON position to turn on the head-
lamp.
High beam operation
To turn on the high beam headlamp,
push the lever away from you. The
lever will return to its original position.
The high beam indicator will light
when the headlamp high beams are
switched on.
To turn off the high beam headlamp,
pull the lever towards you. The low
beams will turn on.
To flash the high beam headlamp,
pull the lever towards you, then
release the lever. The high beams
will remain ON as long as you hold
the lever towards you.
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Convenient features of your vehicle
High Beam Assist (HBA)
(if equipped)
The High Beam Assist is a system
that automatically adjusts the head-
lamp range (switches between high
beam and low beam) depending on
the brightness of detected vehicles
and certain road conditions.
Operating condition
1. Place the headlamp switch in the
AUTO position.
2. Turn on the high beam by pushing
the lever away from you.
The High Beam Assist ( ) indica-
tor will illuminate.
3. The High Beam Assist will turn on
when vehicle speed is above 25
mph (40 km/h).
• If the headlamp lever is pushed
away when the High Beam Assist
is operating, the High Beam Assist
will turn off and the high beam will
be on continuously.
• If the headlamp lever is pulled
towards you when the high beam
is off, the high beam will turn on
without the High Beam Assist
canceled. When you let go of the
headlamp lever, the lever will
move to the middle and the high
beam will turn off.• If the headlamp lever is pulled
towards you when the high beam
is on by the High Beam Assist, the
low beam will be on and the High
Beam Assist will turn off.
• If the headlamp lever is placed to
the headlamp ON position, the
High Beam Assist will turn off
and the low beam will be on con-
tinuously.
When the High Beam Assist is on,
the high beam switches to low beam
if any of the following conditions
occur :
- When the headlamp of an on-com-
ing vehicle is detected.
- When the tail lamp of a vehicle in
front is detected.
- When the headlamp or tail lamp of
a motorcycle or a bicycle is detect-
ed.
- When the surrounding ambient
light is bright enough that high
beams are not required.
- When streetlights or other lights
are detected.
- When the headlamp switch is not
in the AUTO position.
- When the High Beam Assist is off.
- When vehicle speed is below 15
mph (24 km/h).
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Warning light and message
When the High Beam Assist is not
working properly, the Check High
Beam Assist warning message will
come on for a few second. After the
message disappears, the master
warning light ( ) will illuminate.
Take your vehicle to an authorized
retailer of Genesis Branded products
and have the system checked.
The High Beam Assist system
may not work properly in the
following situations.
• When the light from an on-
coming or front vehicle is dim.
Such examples may include:
- Light from a vehicle is not
detected because of lamp
damage, or because it is hid-
den from sight, etc.
- Headlamp of a vehicle is
covered with dust, snow or
water.
- A vehicle’s headlamps are
off but the fog lamps are on
and etc.
WARNING
• When the system is affected
by external conditions. Such
examples may include:
- There is a lamp that has a
similar shape as a vehicle’s
lamp.
- Headlamps have been dam-
aged or not repaired proper-
ly.
- Headlamps are not aimed
properly.
- Driving on a narrow curved
road, rough road, uphill or
downhill.
- Vehicle in front is partially
visible on a crossroad or
curved road.
- There is a traffic light, reflect-
ing sign, flashing sign or
mirror ahead.
- There is a temporary reflec-
tor or flash ahead (construc-
tion area).
- The road conditions are bad
such as being wet, iced or
covered with snow.
- A vehicle suddenly appears
from a curve.
- The vehicle is tilted from a
flat tire or being towed.
- The Lane Keeping Assist
system indicator (yellow)
light illuminates.
• When front visibility is poor.
Such examples may include:
- Light from a vehicle is not
detected because of exhaust
fume, smoke, fog, snow, etc.
- The front windshield is cov-
ered with foreign substance.
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Convenient features of your vehicle
• When washing the vehicle, set
the wiper switch in the OFF (O)
position to stop the auto wiper
operation. The wiper may oper-
ate and be damaged if the switch
is set in the AUTO mode while
washing the vehicle.
• Do not remove the sensor cover
located on the upper end of the
passenger side windshield
glass. Damage to system com-
ponents could occur and may
not be covered by your vehicle
warranty.
Windshield Washers
In the OFF position, pull the lever gen-
tly toward you to spray washer fluid on
the windshield and to run the wipers
1-3 cycles. The spray and wiper oper-
ation will continue until you release
the lever. If the washer does not work,
you may need to add washer fluid to
the washer fluid reservoir.
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To avoid personal injury from
the windshield wipers, when the
engine is running and the wind-
shield wiper switch is placed in
the AUTO mode:
• Do not touch the upper end of
the windshield glass facing
the rain sensor.
• Do not wipe the upper end of
the windshield glass with a
damp or wet cloth.
• Do not put pressure on the
windshield glass.
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Front mode selection button
The mode selection button controls
the direction of the air flow through
the ventilation system.
The air flow outlet direction is cycled
as follows:
Information
The passenger's side cannot select the
Floor & Defrost ( ) mode.Face-Level (B, C, D, F, G)
Air flow is directed toward the upper
body and face. Additionally, each
outlet can be controlled to direct the
air discharged from the outlet.
A small amount of air blows from the
floor air vents to help provide pleas-
ant air quality inside the passenger
compartment.
Bi-Level (B, C, D, E, F, G)
Air flow is directed towards the face
and the floor.
Floor & Defrost (A, C, D, E)
Most of the air flow is directed to the
floor and the windshield with a small
amount directed to the side window
defrosters.
Floor-Level (A, C, D, E)
Most of the air flow is directed to the
floor, with a small amount of the air
being directed to the windshield and
side window defrosters.
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Convenient features of your vehicle
Rear mode selection button
If you press the rear mode selection
button, you can adjust the rear mode
individually.
To adjust the rear mode individually,
go to the AVN system screen and
select 'Setup →General Settings'
and deselect 'Lock Rear Controls'
(the RSE LOCKED indicator on the
rear armrest will turn off). If the 'Lock
Rear Controls' is selected (the RSE
LOCKED indicator on the rear arm-
rest will turn on), the rear mode will
operate same as the front mode.
For more information on the RSE
LOCKED indicator, refer to “Rear
Switches Operating Limitation” in
chapter 2.
The air flow outlet direction is cycled
as follows:
Face-Level (F, G)
Air flow is directed toward the upper
body and faceBi-Level (E, F, G)
Air flow is directed toward the face
and floor
Floor-Level (E)
Air flow is directed toward the floor.
Defrost-Level (A, D)
Most of the air flow is directed to the
windshield with a small amount of air
directed to the side window defrosters.
Information
The rear climate control system will be
deactivated if the fan speed is set to the
highest position with the front wind-
shield defroster button ON. However, if
the rear climate control switch is oper-
ated, the system will reactivate.
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Convenient features of your vehicle
Sunvisor
To use the sunvisor, pull it downward.
To use the sunvisor to block the sun
from the side window, pull it down-
ward, release it from the bracket (1)
and swing it to the side towards the
window (2).
To use the vanity mirror, pull down
the sunvisor and slide the mirror
cover (3).
Adjust the sunvisor forward or back-
ward (4) as needed. Use the ticket
holder (5) to hold tickets.
Close the vanity mirror cover secure-
ly and return the sunvisor to its origi-
nal position after use.
Do not put several tickets in the
ticket holder at one time. This
could cause damage to the ticket
holder.
Rear Mirror (if equipped)
To open:
Press the cover and it will slowly
open and the mirror lamp will turn
ON.
To close:
Push back into position.
Make sure to close the rear mirror
cover after use. If not, the rear mir-
ror lamp remains ON, possibly
draining the battery or damaging
the rear mirror.
NOTICE
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For your safety, do not block your
view when using the sunvisor.
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5. Driving Your Vehicle
Detecting Sensor ..........................5-88
System Malfunction ......................5-89
Limitations of the System ............5-90
Parking Collision-avoidance
Assist-Reverse (PCA) ..................5-95
System Setting and Operation ......5-95
Warning and System Control ........5-96
Detecting Sensor ..........................5-98
System Malfunction ....................5-100
Limitations of the System ............5-100
Smart Cruise Control with
Stop & Go System ......................5-102
Smart Cruise Control Switch ......5-103
Adjusting the Sensitivity of Smart
Cruise Control ............................5-104
Converting to Cruise Control
Mode ............................................5-104
Smart Cruise Control Speed ........5-105
Smart Cruise Control Vehicle-to-
Vehicle Distance ..........................5-110
Sensor to Detect Distance to the
Vehicle Ahead ..............................5-113
System Malfunction ......................5-114
Limitations of the System ............5-115
Leading Vehicle Departure
Alert ............................................5-120
System Setting and Operation ....5-120
Navigation-Based Smart Cruise
Control ........................................5-121
System Setting and Operation ....5-122
Lane Following Assist (LFA)
System ........................................5-125
LFA Setting and Operation ..........5-126
Warning Message ..........................5-127
Limitations of the System ............5-129
Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)
System ........................................5-131
LKA operation ................................5-132
Warning Light and Message ........5-134
Limitations of the System ............5-136
LKA System Setting ....................5-137
Highway Driving Assist (HDA)
System ........................................5-138
System Setting and Operation ....5-139
Warning Message ..........................5-141
Blind-Spot View Monitor
System ........................................5-144
Driver Attention Warning (DAW)
System ........................................5-145
System Setting and Operation ....5-145
Resetting the System ..................5-147
System Standby ............................5-147
System Malfunction ......................5-147
Declaration of Conformity ........5-149
The radio frequency components
(Rear Corner Radar) complies: ..5-149
Special Driving Conditions ......5-150
Hazardous Driving Conditions ....5-150
Rocking the Vehicle ......................5-150
Smooth Cornering ........................5-151
Driving at Night..............................5-151
Driving in the Rain ........................5-151
Driving in Flooded Areas ..............5-152
Highway Driving ............................5-152
Winter Driving ............................5-153
Snow or Icy Conditions ................5-153
Winter Precautions ......................5-155
Vehicle Load Limit......................5-157
Tire Loading Information Label ..5-158
Trailer Towing ............................5-162
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To prevent damage to the vehicle:
• If the engine stalls while you are
in motion, do not attempt to shift
the gear to the P (Park) position.
If traffic and road conditions
permit, you may put the shift
lever in the N (Neutral) position
while the vehicle is still moving
and press the Engine Start/Stop
button in an attempt to restart
the engine.
• Do not push or tow your vehicle
to start the engine.
To prevent damage to the vehicle:
When the stop lamp fuse is blown,
you can't start the engine normal-
ly. Replace the fuse with a new
one. If you are not able to replace
the fuse, you can start the engine
by pressing and holding the
Engine Start/Stop button for 10
seconds with the Engine Start/
Stop button in the ACC position.
Do not press the Engine Start/
Stop button for more than 10 sec-
onds except when the stop lamp
fuse is blown.
For your safety always depress
the brake pedal before starting the
engine.
Information
If the smart key battery is weak or the
smart key does not work correctly,
you can start the engine by pressing
the Engine Start/Stop button with the
smart key in the direction of the pic-
ture above.
Turning Off the Engine
1. Stop the vehicle and depress the
brake pedal fully.
2. Press the P button to shift to P
(Park).
3. Press the Engine Start/Stop but-
ton to the OFF position and apply
the parking brake.
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Information
In situations when the gear needs to be
shifted from P (Park) to N (Neutral)
when the Engine Start/Stop button is
in the OFF position, refer to step 4.
Parking
Always come to a complete stop and
continue to depress the brake pedal.
Shift the vehicle into the P (Park)
position, apply the parking brake,
and place the Engine Start/Stop but-
ton in the OFF position. Take the Key
with you when exiting the vehicle.
Paddle Shifter
(Manual Shift Mode)
The paddle shifter is available when
the shift lever is in the D (Drive) posi-
tion.
Pull the [+] or [-] paddle shifter once
to shift up or down one gear and the
system changes from automatic shift
mode to manual shift mode.
To change back to the automatic shift
mode from manual shift mode, do
one of the following:
• Move the shift lever down toward
the D (Drive) position.
• Gently depress the accelerator
pedal for more than 5 seconds.
• Drive the vehicle under 4 mph (7
km/h).
• Pull and hold the right side paddle
shifter.
Information
If the [+] and [-] paddle shifters are
pulled at the same time, gear shift may
not occur.
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• When you stay in the vehicle
with the engine running, be
careful not to depress the
accelerator pedal for a long
period of time. The engine or
exhaust system may overheat
and start a fire.
• The exhaust gas and the
exhaust system are very hot.
Keep away from the exhaust
system components.
• Do not stop or park over flam-
mable materials, such as dry
grass, paper or leaves. They
may ignite and cause a fire.
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