engine GENESIS G90 2023 Owners Manual

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Before Driving ................................................................................................... 6-4Before Entering the Vehicle ........................................................................................ 6-4
Before Starting ............................................................................................................ 6-4
Engine Start/Stop Button ................................................................................. 6-5Engine Stop/Start Button Positions ........................................................................... 6-6
Starting the Engine ...................................................................................................... 6-7
Turning Off the Engine ................................................................................................ 6-8
Remote Starting .......................................................................................................... 6-9
Vehicle Auto-Shut Off ......................................................................................6-10Operating Conditions ................................................................................................ 6-10
Deactivating Conditions ........................................................................................... 6-10
System Operation ....................................................................................................... 6-10
Automatic Transmission ...................................................................................6-11Automatic Transmission Operation ............................................................................ 6-11
LCD Display Messages (Cluster) .................................................................................6-17
Paddle Shifter (Manual Shift Mode) .......................................................................... 6-21
Good Driving Practices .............................................................................................. 6-21
Braking System ............................................................................................... 6-23Power-Assist Brakes ................................................................................................... 6-23
Disc Brakes Wear Indicator........................................................................................ 6-23
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) ..................................................................................6-24
Auto Hold ....................................................................................................................6-28
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................................................................................... 6-31
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) .............................................................................6-33
Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) .......................................................................6-35
Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC) ................................................................................... 6-37
Brake Assistant System (BAS) .................................................................................... 6-37
Good Braking Practices ............................................................................................ 6-38
All Wheel Drive (AWD) ................................................................................... 6-39All Wheel Drive (AWD) Operation ............................................................................. 6-40
Emergency Precautions ............................................................................................. 6-41
Electronically Controlled Suspension with Road Preview ........................... 6-43System Malfunction .................................................................................................. 6-44
Limitations of the System ......................................................................................... 6-44
Multi-chamber Air Suspension ...................................................................... 6-45Vehicle Height Adjustment ...................................................................................... 6-45
Multi-Chamber Air Suspension Malfunction ........................................................... 6-46
Additional Height Adjustment Function ...................................................................6-47
Towing When the Air Suspension Malfunction ...................................................... 6-48
6. Driving Your Vehicle

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Idle Stop and Go (ISG) ...................................................................................6-49ISG System Operation ............................................................................................... 6-49
ISG System Off............................................................................................................ 6-51
Forced to Restart Engine ...........................................................................................6-52
ISG Malfunction ..........................................................................................................6-52
Calibrating the Battery Sensor ..................................................................................6-53
Coasting .......................................................................................................... 6-54Coasting Setting ........................................................................................................ 6-54
Coasting Operating Conditions ................................................................................ 6-54
Coasting Release Conditions ....................................................................................6-55
Predictive Shift ................................................................................................ 6-56Predictive shift Operating Conditions ..................................................................... 6-56
Predictive shift off Conditions ................................................................................. 6-56
Limitations of the System ......................................................................................... 6-57
Checking Operation on the Instrument Cluster ....................................................... 6-57
How Predictive Shift Operates ................................................................................. 6-59
Drive Mode Integrated Control System ..........................................................6-61Selecting Drive Mode ................................................................................................. 6-61
ECO, COMFORT, SPORT Mode Features ................................................................. 6-62
CUSTOM Mode Features .......................................................................................... 6-63
Road Active Noise Control ............................................................................. 6-65System Malfunction .................................................................................................. 6-65
Active Sound Design....................................................................................... 6-65
Special Driving Conditions .............................................................................6-66
Hazardous Driving Conditions ................................................................................. 6-66
Rocking the Vehicle .................................................................................................. 6-66
Smooth Cornering ......................................................................................................6-67
Driving at Night ..........................................................................................................6-67
Driving in the Rain ..................................................................................................... 6-68
Driving in Flooded Areas ........................................................................................... 6-68
Highway Driving ........................................................................................................ 6-68
Winter Driving .................................................................................................6-69Snow or Icy Conditions ............................................................................................. 6-69
Winter Precautions ..................................................................................................... 6-73
Vehicle Load Limit .......................................................................................... 6-75The Loading Information Label ................................................................................. 6-75
Trailer Towing .................................................................................................. 6-79

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WARNING
Carbon monoxide (CO) gas is toxic. Breathing CO can cause unconsciousness and
death.
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide which cannot be seen or smelled.
Do not inhale engine exhaust.
If at any time you smell engine exhaust inside the vehicle, open the windows
immediately. Exposure to CO can cause unconsciousness and death by asphyxiation.
Be sure the exhaust system does not leak.
The exhaust system should be checked whenever the vehicle is raised to change the
oil or for any other purpose. If you hear a change in the sound of the exhaust or if you
drive over something that strikes the underneath side of the vehicle, have the exhaust
system checked as soon as possible by an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded
products.
Do not run the engine in an enclosed area.
Letting the engine idle in your garage, even with the garage door open, is a hazardous
practice. Run the engine only long enough to start the engine and to move the vehicle
out of the garage.
Avoid idling the engine for prolonged periods with people inside the vehicle.
If it is necessary to idle the engine for a prolonged period with people inside the
vehicle, be sure to do so only in an open area with the air intake set at “Fresh” and fan
control set to high so fresh air is drawn into the interior.
Keep the air intakes clear.
To assure proper operation of the ventilation system, keep the ventilation air intakes
located in front of the windshield clear of snow, ice, leaves, or other obstructions.
If you must drive with the trunk open:
Close all windows.
Open instrument panel air vents.
Set the air intake control at “Fresh”, the air flow control at “Floor” or “Face”, and the fan
control set to high.
WARNING
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING
Engine exhaust and a wide variety of automobile components including
components found in the interior furnishings in a vehicle, contain or emit harmful
chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects and
reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain
products of components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California
to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

6-4
Driving Your Vehicle
Before Entering the Vehicle

[Be sure all windows, side view
mirror(s), and outside lights are clean
and unobstructed.

[Remove frost, snow, or ice.

[Visually check the tires for uneven
wear and damage.

[Check under the vehicle for any sign
of leaks.

[Be sure there are no obstacles behind
you if you intend to back up.
Before Starting

[Make sure the hood, the trunk, and
the doors are securely closed and
locked.

[Adjust the position of the seat and
steering wheel.

[Adjust the inside and outside rearview
mirrors.

[Verify all the lights work.

[Fasten your seat belt. Check that all
passengers have fastened their seat
belts.

[Check the gauges and indicators
in the instrument panel and the
messages on the instrument display
when the Engine Start/Stop button is
in the ON position.

[Check that any items you are carrying
are stored properly or fastened down
securely.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of SERIOUS INJURY or
DEATH, take the following precautions:

[ALWAYS wear your seat belt. All
passengers must be properly belted
whenever the vehicle is moving.
For more information, refer to “Seat
Belts” section in chapter 3.

[Always drive defensively. Assume
other drivers or pedestrians may be
careless and make mistakes.

[Stay focused on the task of driving.
Driver distraction can cause
accidents.

[Leave plenty of space between you
and the vehicle in front of you.
WARNING
NEVER drink or take drugs and drive.
Drinking or taking drugs and driving
is dangerous and may result in an
accident and SERIOUS INJURY or
DEATH.
Drunk driving is the number one
contributor to the highway death
toll each year. Even a small amount
of alcohol will affect your reflexes,
perceptions and judgment. Just
one drink can reduce your ability to
respond to changing conditions and
emergencies and your reaction time
gets worse with each additional drink.
Driving while under the influence
of drugs is as dangerous as or more
dangerous than driving under the
influence of alcohol.
You are much more likely to have a
serious accident if you drink or take
drugs and drive. If you are drinking or
taking drugs, don’t drive. Do not ride
with a driver who has been drinking
or taking drugs. Choose a designated
driver or call a taxi.
BEFORE DRIVING

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Whenever the front door is opened, the
Engine Start/Stop button will illuminate
and will go off 30 seconds after the door
is closed.
WARNING
To turn the vehicle off in an emergency:
Press and hold the Engine Start/Stop
button for more than two seconds OR
Rapidly press and release the Engine
Start/ Stop button three times (within
three seconds).
If the vehicle is still moving, you can
restart the vehicle without depressing
the brake pedal by pressing the Engine
Start/Stop button with the gear in the N
(Neutral) position.
WARNING

[NEVER press the Engine Start/Stop
button while the vehicle is in motion
except in an emergency. This will
result in the vehicle turning off and
loss of power assist for the steering
and brake systems. This may lead
to loss of directional control and
braking function, which could cause
an accident.

[Before leaving the driver’s seat,
always make sure the gear is in the
P (Park) position, set the parking
brake, press the Engine Start/Stop
button to the OFF position, and take
the Smart Key with you. Unexpected
vehicle movement may occur if these
precautions are not followed.

[NEVER reach through the steering
wheel for the Engine Start/Stop
button or any other control while the
vehicle is in motion. The presence
of your hand or arm in this area
may cause a loss of vehicle control
resulting in an accident.
ENGINE START/STOP BUTTON

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Driving Your Vehicle
Engine Stop/Start Button Positions
Button Position Action Notes
OFFTo turn off the engine, press the
Engine Start/Stop button with the
vehicle shifted to P (Park).
Note if the Engine Start/Stop
button is pressed with the vehicle
shifted to D (Drive) or R (Reverse)
or N (Neutral), the gear will
automatically shift to P (Park).
If the Engine Start/Stop button is
pressed with the gear shifted to
N (Neutral), the Engine Start/Stop
button will change to the ACC
position.
ACCPress the Engine Start/Stop button
when the button is in the OFF
position without depressing the
brake pedal.
Some of the electrical accessories
are usable.If you leave the Engine Start/Stop
button in the ACC position for
more than one hour, the battery
power will turn off automatically
to prevent the battery from
discharging.
ONPress the Engine Start/Stop button
while it is in the ACC position
without depressing the brake
pedal.
The warning lights can be checked
before the engine is started.Do not leave the Engine Start/Stop
button in the ON position when the
engine is not running to prevent
the battery from discharging.
STARTTo start the engine, depress the
brake pedal and press the Engine
Start/ Stop button with the gear
shifted to the P (Park) or the N
(Neutral) position.
For your safety, start the engine
with the gear shifted to the P
(Park) position.If you press the Engine Start/Stop
button without depressing the
brake pedal, the engine does not
start and the Engine Start/Stop
button changes as follows:
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Starting the Engine
WARNING

[Always wear appropriate shoes when
operating your vehicle. Unsuitable
shoes, such as high heels, ski boots,
sandals, flip flops, etc., may interfere
with your ability to use the brake and
accelerator pedals.

[Do not start the vehicle with the
accelerator pedal depressed.
The vehicle can move which can lead
to an accident.

[Wait until the engine RPM is normal.
The vehicle may suddenly move if
the brake pedal is released when the
RPM is high.
Information

[The vehicle will start by pressing the
Engine Start/Stop button, only when
the smart key is in the vehicle.

[Even if the smart key is in the vehicle,
and when it is far away from the driver,
the engine may not start.

[When the Engine Start/Stop button
is in the ACC or ON position, if any
door is open, the system checks for the
smart key. When the smart key is not
in the vehicle, the “
” indicator
will blink and the warning 'Key not in
vehicle' will come on. When all doors
are closed, the chime will also sound for
about 5 seconds. Keep the smart key in
the vehicle.1. Always carry the smart key with you.
2. Make sure the parking brake is
applied.
3. Make sure the gear is shifted to P
(Park) by pressing the P button.
4. Depress the brake pedal.
5. Press the Engine Start/Stop button.
Information

[Do not wait for the engine to warm up
while the vehicle remains stationary.
Start driving at moderate engine
speeds. Steep accelerating and
decelerating should be avoided.

[Always start the vehicle with your foot
on the brake pedal. Do not depress the
accelerator while starting the vehicle.
Do not race the engine while warming
it up.

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Driving Your Vehicle
NOTICE
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 gear in N (Neutral)
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 vehicle.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the vehicle:
Do not press the Engine Start/Stop
button for more than 10 seconds except
when the stop lamp fuse is blown.
When the stop lamp fuse is blown,
you cannot normally start the engine.
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.
For your safety always depress the
brake pedal before starting the vehicle.
Emergency starting
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If the smart key battery is weak or the
smart key does not work correctly, you
can start the vehicle by pressing the
Engine Start/Stop button with the smart
key in the direction of the picture 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 button
to the OFF position and apply the
parking brake.

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Remote Starting
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You can start the vehicle using the
Remote Start button of the smart key.To start the vehicle remotely:
1. Press the door lock button within
32 ft. (10 m) from the vehicle.
2. Press the remote start (
) button for
over 2 seconds within 4 seconds after
locking the doors. The hazard warning
lights will blink.
3. To turn off the remote start function,
press the remote start (
) button
once.

[The remote start (
) button may not
operate if the smart key is not within
32 ft. (10 m).

[The vehicle will not remotely start if
the engine hood or trunk is opened.

[The vehicle must be in P (Park) for the
remote start function to start.

[The engine turns off if you get in the
vehicle without a registered smart key.

[The engine turns off if you do not get
in the vehicle within 10 minutes after
remotely starting the vehicle.

[Do not idle the engine for a long
period.

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Driving Your Vehicle
WARNING
To reduce the risk of serious injury or
death:

[ALWAYS check the surrounding
areas near your vehicle for people,
especially children, before shifting a
vehicle into D (Drive) or R (Reverse).

[Before leaving the driver's seat,
always make sure the vehicle is
shifted to the P (Park) position, then
apply the parking brake, then press
the Engine Start/Stop button to
the OFF position. Unexpected and
sudden vehicle movement can occur
if these precautions are not followed.

[When using the paddle shifter
(manual shift mode), do not use
engine braking (shifting from a
high gear to lower gear) rapidly on
slippery roads. The vehicle may slip
causing an accident.
Rotary shifter/ Rotary gear shift dial
P (Park)
Always come to a complete stop before
shifting into P (Park).
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To shift the gear to R (Reverse), press
the P button while depressing the brake
pedal.
If you turn the engine off in R (Reverse),
N (Neutral) or D (Drive), the gear will
automatically shift to P (Park).
WARNING

[Shifting into P (Park) while the
vehicle is in motion may cause you to
lose control of the vehicle.

[After the vehicle has stopped, always
make sure the vehicle is in P (Park),
apply the parking brake, and turn the
engine off.

[When parking on an incline, shift
the gear to P (Park) and apply the
parking brake to prevent the vehicle
from rolling downhill.