transmission GENESIS G90 2023 User Guide

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4. Press and hold the A button on
the steering wheel for more than 1
second.
5. When the message ‘Vehicle will stay in
(N). Change gear to cancel’ (or ‘N will
stay engaged when the vehicle is Off’)
will appear on the cluster LCD display,
press the Engine Start/Stop button
while depressing the brake pedal.
However, if you open the driver and
front passenger’s door, the gear will
automatically shift to P (Park) and the
Engine Start/Stop button will change
to the OFF position.
NOTICE
With the gear in N (Neutral) the Engine
Start/Stop button will be in the ACC
position. In the ACC position, the doors
cannot be locked. The battery may
discharge if left in the ACC position for
a long time.
D (Drive)
This is the normal driving position.
The transmission will automatically shift
through an 8-gear sequence, providing
the best fuel economy and power.
For extra power when passing another
vehicle or driving uphill, depress the
accelerator pedal further until you feel
the transmission downshift to a lower
gear.
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To shift the gear to D (Drive), rotate the
shift dial clockwise while depressing the
brake pedal.
When the vehicle is stopped in the D
(Drive) position, if you open the driver's
door with the seat belt unfastened, the
gear will automatically shift to P (Park).
However, if the vehicle is in motion, the
gear may not automatically shift to P
(Park) to prevent automatic transmission
damage.
NOTICE
Always come to a complete stop before
shifting into D (Drive).

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Driving Your Vehicle
CAUTION
When you start after stopping on a
steep incline, even if the gear is in
D (Drive), if you do not depress the
accelerator or brake pedal, the vehicle
may roll backwards, which can cause an
accident.
When the battery is discharged
You cannot shift gears, when the battery
is discharged.
In emergencies, do the following to shift
the gear to N (Neutral) on a level ground.
1. Connect the battery cables from
another vehicle or from a another
battery to the jump-starting terminals
inside the engine compartment.
For more details, refer to "Jump
Starting" section in chapter 8.
2. Release the Electronic Parking Brake
with the Engine Start/Stop button in
the ON position.
3. Shift the gear to the N (Neutral)
position. Refer to the “To stay in N
(Neutral) when vehicle is OFF” in this
chapter.
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 the “To stay in N
(Neutral) when vehicle is OFF” in this
chapter.
Shift-lock system
For your safety, the automatic
transmission has a shift-lock system
which prevents shifting the transmission
from P (Park) into R (Reverse) or D (Drive)
unless the brake pedal is depressed.
To shift from P (Park) or N (Neutral) into R
(Reverse) or D (Drive):
1. Depress and hold the brake pedal.
2. Start the engine.
3. Shift gear while depressing the brake
pedal.
Parking
Always come to a complete stop and
continue to depress the brake pedal.
Shift the gear to P (Park), apply the
parking brake, and press the Engine
Start/Stop button to the OFF position.
Take the Key with you when leaving the
vehicle.
WARNING

[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 flammable
materials, such as dry grass, paper
or leaves. They may ignite and cause
a fire.

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Rotary shifter turned while pressing P
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This message is displayed when you turn
the shift dial while P button is pressed.
Shifting conditions not met
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This message is displayed when engine
RPM is too high, or when driving speed is
too fast to shift the gear.
Decrease vehicle speed or slow down
before shifting the gear.
Shifter system malfunction
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This message is displayed when the
transmission or the rotary gear shift dial
does not properly operate in the P (Park)
position.
Have the vehicle inspected by an
authorized retailer of Genesis Branded
products.
Rotary shifter stuck
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If the dial does not return to its original
position after turning the shift dial, the
above warning message is displayed.
Have the vehicle inspected by an
authorized retailer of Genesis Branded
products.

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Check shifter dial
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This message is displayed when there is
a malfunction with the shift dial.
Have the vehicle inspected by an
authorized retailer of Genesis Branded
products.
Check P button
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This message is displayed when there is
a problem with the P button.
Have the vehicle inspected by an
authorized retailer of Genesis Branded
products.
Transmission overheated warning
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Transmission Hot! Park with engine on
Repeated sudden acceleration and quick
start may overheat the transmission. If
the transmission is overheated, the self-
protection mode alarms the driver with
an audible sound warning message.

[Move the vehicle to a safe location
and shift the gear to P (Park), and stop
the vehicle with the engine on. Wait
until the transmission is sufficiently
cooled down.

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Driving Your Vehicle
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Vehicle Power limited due to high
transmission temperature
If you continue to drive with overheated
transmission, the above warning
message is displayed and self-protection
mode restricts the power output of the
vehicle.

[Move the vehicle to a safe location
and shift the gear to P (Park), and stop
the vehicle with the engine on. Wait
until the transmission is sufficiently
cooled down.

[If the above message is continuously
displayed, have you contact an
authorized retailer of Genesis Branded
products.
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Transmission cooled and safe to drive
This message is displayed when the
vehicle is safe to drive.

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Paddle Shifter (Manual Shift
Mode)
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The paddle shifter allows the driver to
shift gears without taking one’s hands off
the steering wheel.
The paddle shifter operates as follow.

[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 automatic shift
mode from manual shift mode, do one
of the following:
-Pull the [+] paddle shifter for more
than one second.
-Drive the vehicle under 4 mph (7
km/h)
-Gently depress the accelerator
pedal for more than 6 seconds.
-Rotate the shift dial to the D (Drive)
position.
Information
If the [+] and [-] paddle shifters are pulled
at the same time, gear shift may not occur.
Good Driving Practices

[Never shift the gear from P (Park) or
N (Neutral) to any other position with
the accelerator pedal depressed.

[Never shift the gear into P (Park) when
the vehicle is in motion.
Be sure the vehicle is completely
stopped before you attempt to shift
into R (Reverse) or D (Drive).

[Do not shift the gear to N (Neutral)
when driving. If the gear is shifted to
N (Neutral) while driving, the vehicle
loses the ability to provide engine
braking. Doing so may increase the
risk of an accident.
Also, shifting the gear back to
D (Drive) while the vehicle is
moving may severely damage the
transmission.

[When driving uphill or downhill,
always shift to D (Drive) for driving
forward or shift to R (Reverse) for
driving rearwards. After selecting
D (Drive) or R (Reverse), check the
gear position indicated on the cluster
before driving. If the vehicle moves in
the opposite direction of the selected
gear, the engine may turn off and a
serious accident might occur due to
degraded brake performance.

[Do not drive with your foot resting
on the brake pedal. Even light, but
consistent pedal pressure can result
in the brakes overheating, brake wear
and possibly even brake failure.

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[Always apply the parking brake when
leaving the vehicle. Do not depend on
placing the transmission in P (Park) to
keep the vehicle from moving.

[Exercise extreme caution when
driving on a slippery surface. Be
especially careful when braking,
accelerating or shifting gears. On a
slippery surface, an abrupt change
in vehicle speed can cause the drive
wheels to lose traction and may cause
loss of vehicle control resulting in an
accident

[Optimum vehicle performance and
economy is obtained by smoothly
depressing and releasing the
accelerator. WARNING
To reduce the risk of SERIOUS INJURY
or DEATH:

[ALWAYS wear your seat belt. In a
collision, an unbelted occupant
is significantly more likely to be
seriously injured or killed than a
properly belted occupant.

[Avoid high speeds when cornering or
turning.

[Do not make quick steering wheel
movements, such as sharp lane
changes or fast, sharp turns.

[The risk of rollover is greatly
increased if you lose control of your
vehicle at highway speeds.

[Loss of control often occurs if two or
more wheels drop off the roadway
and the driver over steers to reenter
the roadway.

[In the event your vehicle leaves
the roadway, do not steer sharply.
Instead, slow down before pulling
back into the travel lanes.

[Genesis Branded Vehicle
recommends you to follow all posted
speed limits.
NOTICE
Kickdown mechanism
Use the kickdown mechanism for
maximum acceleration. Depress the
accelerator pedal beyond the pressure
point. The automatic transmission will
shift to a lower gear depending on the
engine speed.

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ESC OFF usage
When Driving
The ESC OFF mode should only be used
briefly to help free the vehicle if stuck in
snow or mud, by temporarily stopping
operation of ESC, to maintain wheel
torque.
To turn ESC off while driving, press the
ESC OFF button while driving on a flat
road surface.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the transmission:

[Do not allow wheel(s) of one axle to
spin excessively while the ESC, ABS,
and Parking Brake warning lights
are displayed. The repairs would not
be covered by the vehicle warranty.
Reduce engine power and do not
spin the wheel(s) excessively while
these lights are displayed.

[When operating the vehicle
on a dynamometer, make sure
ESC is turned off (ESC OFF light
illuminated).
Information
Turning ESC off does not affect ABS or
standard brake system operation.
Vehicle Stability Management
(VSM)
Vehicle Stability Management is a
function of the Electronic Stability
Control (ESC) system. It helps the vehicle
stay stable when accelerating or braking
suddenly on wet, slippery and rough
roads where traction over the four tires
can suddenly become uneven.
WARNING
Take the following precautions when
using Vehicle Stability Management:

[ALWAYS check the speed and the
distance to the vehicle ahead. VSM
is not a substitute for safe driving
practices.

[Never drive too fast for the road
conditions. VSM will not prevent
accidents. Excessive speed in bad
weather, on slippery and uneven
roads can result in severe accidents.

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Coasting Release Conditions
The Coasting function will be
automatically released when the
following conditions are met.

[Comfort or Sport is selected for
driving mode

[The driver uses the paddle shifter

[Smart Cruise Control is activated (Set
speed appears on the cluster)

[The vehicle’s speed exceeds 30~100
mph (50~160 km/h) range

[The road gradient is under -5% or over
+5%

[If the distance between the vehicle
ahead is too close or the relative
speed changes momentarily in Smart
mode

[If lane change is predicated in Smart
mode (for example, the turn signal is
turned ON or a LKA warning appears
due to steering wheel control, etc.)
Information
It is recommended to turn off the
Coasting function if you are driving under
frequently stop-and-go condition. Change
the drive mode to Comfort or Sport or
deselect Coasting from the infotainment
system screen.
NOTICE

[If the accelerator pedal is pressed
quickly for accelerating with the
Coasting function in operation,
acceleration may occur after the
engagement of the clutch inside the
transmission. In turn, the driver may
continue to feel acceleration even
after the system is turned off.

[Driving with the Coasting function
off may be required in some cases
since the engine brake is not applied
while the Coasting function is
operating.

[Operating the infotainment system
screen to activate or deactivate
the Coasting function while driving
may be dangerous as the driver’s
attention is dispersed.

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Predictive shift feature proactively
upshifts or downshifts the gear based on
the data detected from the navigation,
front radar sensor, and camera.
CAUTION
Predictive shift is a convenience
feature. Regardless of its operation,
the driver must pay attention to
the road condition and abide traffic
laws. The vehicle manufacturer
does not take any responsibility for
traffic law violation and accidents.
Predictive shift Operating
Conditions
Predictive shift operates when it is in
the ready state, and a specific situation
is detected while driving. Details
on prerequisites for activation and
operations are as follows.

[Prerequisites for activation: Predictive
shift operates when all the following
conditions are met.
-Drive mode is set to SMART
-Gear is positioned in D (Drive)
-Smart cruise control is off
-Engine and transmission operate
normally
-Front radar sensor and related
controllers operate normally
-When driving on a highway

[Operating condition:
Predictive shift function operates
when one of the following situation is
detected.
-Curve or downhill ahead
-Roundabout ahead
-Entering highway
-Low speed vehicle ahead (Vehicle-
to-vehicle distance is closing in)
Predictive shift off Conditions
The predictive shift function will be
released when the following conditions
are met.
-The detected situation is over
-Drive mode is shifted from SMART to
another mode
-Gear is shifted from D (Drive) to
another gear position
-Paddle shifter is used
-Smart cruise control is on
-Engine or transmission malfunctions
-Front radar sensor or related
controllers malfunction
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