Side GENESIS G90 2023 Owners Manual

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WARNING
Vehicles equipped with R-1234yfSince the refrigerant is
mildly flammable and
operated at high pressure,
the air conditioning system
should only be serviced
by trained and certified
technicians. It is important
that the correct type and
amount of oil and refrigerant
are used.
All refrigerants should be reclaimed
with proper equipment.
Venting refrigerants directly to the
atmosphere is harmful to individuals
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warnings can lead to serious injuries.
Air Conditioning refrigerant label
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You can find out which air conditioning
refrigerant is applied to your vehicle on
the label located inside of the hood.
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Each symbols and specification on
the air conditioning refrigerant label is
represented as below:
M Classification of refrigerant
N Amount of refrigerant
O Classification of compressor lubricant
P Caution
Q Flammable refrigerant
R To require registered technician to
service air conditioning system

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Convenience Features
Photo-catalyst Module ( if
equipped )
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Freshens a vehicle’s inner space by
deodorization of lingering odor through
PCM installed in HVAC system.
Your Genesis is equipped with the PCM
which includes a visible ray LED and
photo-catalytic material. The PCM is
activated automatically when the vehicle
is started.
The PCM deodorizes harmful gases
such as NH
3 or HCHO and reduces the
number of floating viruses and bacteria
nearby PCM and eventually air inside
cabin of your vehicle will be refreshed
by continuous air flow through PCM
installed in HVAC system.
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Ex) 2HCHO + 2H2O + 2O2 J 2CO2 + 4H2O

[Photocatalytic radical reaction
J Removal of harmful substances
(VOC gases/microorganisms)
Air cleaning mechanism
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A: Outdoor air,
B: Clean air
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HVACIntakes indoor and outdoor
air into the HVAC, passes it
through the PCM, and then
supplies clean air to the interior
of the vehicle.
PCMThe visible ray LED photo-
catalyst module produces
radicals by photocatalytic
reaction.
RadicalsRadicals generated by the PCM
attach to viruses, bacteria and
harmful gases such as NH
3 and
HCHO and reduce the number
of them in HVAC system.

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Convenience Features
WARNING
Windshield heating
Do not use the
position during
cooling operation in extremely humid
weather. The difference between the
temperature of the outside air and that
of the windshield could cause the outer
surface of the windshield to fog up,
causing loss of visibility could cause
an accident resulting in serious injury
or death. In this case, set the mode
selection button to the
position
and fan speed control knob to a lower
speed.

[For maximum defrost performance,
set the temperature control to the
highest temperature setting and
the fan speed control to the highest
setting.

[If warm air to the floor is desired while
defrosting or defogging, set the mode
to the floor-defrost position.

[Before driving, clear all snow and ice
from the windshield, rear window,
side view mirrors and all side
windows.

[Clear all snow and ice from the
hood and air inlet in the cowl grill
to improve heater and defroster
efficiency and to reduce the
probability of fogging up the inside of
the windshield.
NOTICE
If the engine temperature is still cold
after starting, then a brief engine warm
up period may be required for the
vented air flow to become warm or hot.
To Defog Inside Windshield
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1. Select the desired fan speed.
2. Select the desired temperature.
3. Press the defroster button (
).
4. Fresh mode will be selected
automatically.
Check to make sure the air intake control
is in Fresh mode. If the air intake control
indicator light is illuminated, press the
button once to enable Fresh mode
(indicator light OFF).
If the
position is selected, the fan
speed is automatically increased.
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To Defrost Inside Windshield
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1. Set the fan speed to the highest
(extreme right) position.
2. Set the temperature to the extreme
hot (HI) position.
3. Press the defroster button (
).
4. Fresh mode will be selected
automatically.
Check to make sure the air intake control
is in Fresh mode. If the air intake control
indicator light is illuminated, press the
button once to enable Fresh mode
(indicator light OFF).
If the
position is selected, lower fan
speed is adjusted to a higher fan speed.
Defogging Logic
To reduce the probability of fogging
up the inside of the windshield, the air
intake or air conditioning are controlled
automatically according to certain
conditions. To cancel or reset the
defogging logic, do the following.
1. Press the Engine Start/Stop button to
the ON position.
2. Press the defroster button (
) or
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3. While pressing the air conditioning
button (A/C), press the air intake
control button at least 5 times within
3 seconds.
The air intake control button indicator
will blink 3 times to indicate that the
defogging logic has been disabled.
Repeat the steps again to re-enable the
defogging logic.
If the battery has been discharged or
disconnected, it resets to the defog logic
status.

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Convenience Features
Rear Window Defroster
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the rear window
defroster conducting elements bonded
to the inside surface of the rear window,
never use sharp instruments or window
cleaners containing abrasives to clean
the window.
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The defroster heats the window to
remove frost, fog and thin ice from the
interior and exterior of the rear window,
while the engine is running.

[To activate the rear window defroster,
press the rear window defroster
button located in the center control
panel. The indicator on the rear
window defroster button illuminates
when the defroster is ON.

[To turn off the defroster, press the rear
window defroster button again.
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[If there is heavy accumulation of snow
on the rear window, brush it off before
operating the rear defroster.

[The rear window defroster
automatically turns off after
approximately 20 minutes or when the
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position.
Side view mirror defroster
If your vehicle is equipped with the side
view mirror defrosters, they will operate
at the same time you turn on the rear
window defroster.

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Auto Defogging System
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Auto defogging helps reduce the
possibility of fogging up the inside of the
windshield by automatically sensing the
moisture on inside the windshield.
The auto defogging system operates
when the heater or air conditioning is on.
Information
The auto defogging system may not
operate normally, when the outside
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STORAGE COMPARTMENT
WARNING
Never store cigarette lighters, propane
cylinders, or other flammable/explosive
materials in the vehicle. These items
may catch fire and/or explode if the
vehicle is exposed to hot temperatures
for extended periods.
WARNING
ALWAYS keep the storage compartment
covers closed securely while driving.
Items inside your vehicle are moving as
fast as the vehicle. If you have to stop
or turn quickly, or if there is a crash, the
items may fly out of the compartment
and may cause an injury if they strike
the driver or a passenger.
NOTICE
To avoid possible theft, do not leave
valuables in the storage compartments.
Center Console Storage
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To open:
Press the button.
Rear Console Storage
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To open:
Press the button.

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Convenience Features
UV-C sterilizer system
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M: UV-C sterilizer system button,
N: UV-C LED,
O: UV-C Indicator light (upper part of armrest
touchscreen)
The rear seat console is equipped with
an antibacterial sterilization system for
personal belongings.
WARNING

[Press the button to turn UV-C
function off when it is not in use.
Being exposed to ultraviolet rays
from UV-C LED may be harmful to
your skin and eyes.

[Do not place magnetic items
(magnets, etc.) near the upper part
of the UV-C storage box. It may cause
malfunction to the UV-C sensor and
unnecessarily operate the UV-C
function.
NOTICE

[Press the button to turn UV-C
function off when it is not in use.
Prolonged exposure under ultraviolet
rays may change the color and shape
of the object.

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be sterilized. Prolonged exposure
to ultraviolet rays may damage the
wrapping or container and affect the
food inside.
Using UV-C sterilizer system
Place the item in the UV-C storage box
and turn it on. Within 10 minutes, up to
99.9% of germs on the surface can be
removed.
1. Open the UV-C storage box while the
engine is running.
2. Press the button inside the storage
box.

[UV-C sterilizer system indicator light
illuminates.

[Antibacterial tray is ready to
operate.
3. Place the item in the center inside the
storage box and close the cover.

[UV-C indicator light illuminates.

[UV-C LED is turned on and
sterilization begins.

[After 10 minutes, the UV-C indicator
light turns off as sterilization is
complete.

[Press the UV-C sterilizer system
button to turn off the function, after
you are finished using the system.

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Convenience Features
Armrest Storage Box
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Use to store small items.
To open:
Press the button that is located inside of
the door handle.
CAUTION
Always press the button to open the
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storage box may cause damage.
Glove Box
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The glove box can be locked and
unlocked with the mechanical key M.
To open:
Pull the lever N.
WARNING
ALWAYS close the glove box door after
use.
An open glove box door can cause
serious injury to the passenger in an
accident, even if the passenger is
wearing a seat belt.

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Sunglass Holder
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To open:
Push and release the cover and the
holder will slowly open. Place your
sunglasses in the compartment door
with the lenses facing out.
To close:
Push back into position.
Make sure the sunglass holder is closed
while driving.
WARNING

[Do not keep objects except
sunglasses inside the sunglass
holder. Such objects can be thrown
from the holder in the event of a
sudden stop or an accident, possibly
injuring the passengers in the
vehicle.

[Do not open the sunglass holder
while the vehicle is moving. The side
view mirror of the vehicle can be
blocked by an open sunglass holder.

[Do not put the glasses forcibly into
a sunglass holder. It may cause
personal injury if you try to open
it forcibly when the glasses are
jammed in holder.