GENESIS GV80 2021 Owner's Manual
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Safety System
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Air bag inflation conditions
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Front air bags
Front air bags are designed to inflate 
in a frontal collision depending on the 
severity of impact of the front collision.
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Side and curtain air bags and front center 
air bag
Side and curtain air bags and front center 
air bag are designed to inflate when 
an impact is detected by side collision 
sensors depending on the severity of 
impact resulting from a side impact 
collision.
Although the driver’s and front 
passenger’s air bags are designed to 
inflate in frontal collisions, they also may 
inflate in other types of collisions if the 
front impact sensors detect a sufficient 
impact. Side and curtain air bags and 
front center air bag are designed to 
inflate in side impact collisions, but 
they may inflate in other collisions if the 
side impact sensors detect a sufficient 
impact.    
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Also, the side and curtain air bags and 
front center air bag are designed to 
inflate when a rollover is detected by a 
rollover sensor.
If the vehicle chassis is impacted by 
bumps or objects on unimproved roads, 
the air bags may deploy. Drive carefully 
on unimproved roads or on surfaces not 
designed for vehicle traffic to prevent 
unintended air bag deployment.
Air bag non-inflation conditions
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In certain low-speed collisions the air 
bags may not deploy. The air bags are 
designed not to deploy in such cases 
because they may not provide benefits 
beyond the protection of the seat belts.
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Front air bags are not designed to inflate 
in rear collisions, because occupants 
are moved backward by the force of the 
impact. In this case, inflated air bags 
would not provide any additional benefit.
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Front air bags may not inflate in side 
impact collisions, because occupants 
move in the direction of the collision, 
and thus in side impacts, front air bag 
deployment would not provide additional 
occupant protection.
However, side and curtain air bags 
and front center air bag may inflate 
depending on the severity of impact.   
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In an angled collision, the force of impact 
may direct the occupants in a direction 
where the air bags would not be able to 
provide any additional benefit, and thus 
the sensors may not deploy any air bags.
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Just before impact, drivers often brake 
heavily. Such heavy braking lowers the 
front portion of the vehicle causing it 
to “ride” under a vehicle with a higher 
ground clearance. Air bags may not 
inflate in this “underride” situation 
because deceleration forces that are 
detected by sensors may be significantly 
reduced by such “underride” collisions.
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Front air bags may not inflate in 
rollover accidents because front air bag 
deployment would not provide additional 
occupant protection.
However, the side and curtain air bags 
and front center air bag may inflate in a 
rollover situation, when it is detected by 
the rollover sensor.
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Air bags may not inflate if the vehicle 
collides with objects such as utility poles 
or trees, where the point of impact is 
concentrated and the collision energy is 
absorbed by the vehicle structure.    
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SRS Care
The SRS is virtually maintenance-free 
and there are no parts you can safely 
service by yourself. If the SRS air bag 
warning light does not illuminate when 
the Engine Start/Stop button is in the 
ON position, or continuously remains 
on, we recommend that the system be 
immediately inspected by an authorized 
retailer of Genesis Branded products.
Any work on the SRS system, such as 
removing, installing, repairing, or any 
work on the steering wheel, the front 
passenger’s panel, front seats and roof 
rails be performed by an authorized 
retailer of Genesis Branded products. 
Improper handling of the SRS system 
may result in serious personal injury. WARNING
To reduce the risk of serious injury or 
death take the following precautions:
• Do not attempt to modify or 
disconnect the SRS components or 
wiring, including the addition of any 
kind of badges to the pad covers or 
modifications to the body structure.
• Do not place objects over or near 
the air bag modules on the steering 
wheel, instrument panel, and the 
front passenger’s panel above the 
glove box.
• Clean the air bag pad covers with 
a soft cloth moistened with plain 
water. Solvents or cleaners could 
adversely affect the air bag covers 
and proper deployment of the 
system.
• Always have inflated air bags 
replaced by an authorized retailer of 
Genesis Branded products.
• If components of the air bag system 
must be discarded, or if the vehicle 
must be scrapped, certain safety 
precautions must be observed. 
Consult an authorized retailer of 
Genesis Branded products for the 
necessary information. Failure to 
follow these precautions could 
increase the risk of personal injury.   
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Additional Safety Precautions
Passengers should not move out of 
or change seats while the vehicle is 
moving. A passenger who is not wearing 
a seat belt during a crash or emergency 
stop can be thrown against the inside of 
the vehicle, against other occupants, or 
be ejected from the vehicle.
Do not use any accessories on seat 
belts. Devices claiming to improve 
occupant comfort or reposition the seat 
belt can reduce the protection provided 
by the seat belt and increase the chance 
of serious injury in a crash.
Do not modify the front seats. 
Modification of the front seats could 
interfere with the operation of the 
supplemental restraint system sensing 
components or side air bags.
Do not place items under the front 
seats. Placing items under the front seats 
could interfere with the operation of the 
supplemental restraint system sensing 
components and wiring harnesses.
Do not cause impact to the doors. 
Impact to the doors when the Engine 
Start/Stop button is in the ON or START 
position may cause the air bags to 
inflate.
Modifications to accommodate 
disabilities. If you require modification 
to your vehicle to accommodate a 
disability, contact Genesis Customer 
Care at 844 340-9741.
Adding equipment to or modifying 
your air bag equipped vehicle
If you modify your vehicle by changing 
your vehicle’s frame, bumper system, 
front end or side sheet metal or ride 
height, this may affect the operation of 
your vehicle’s air bag system.
Air Bag Warning Labels
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Air bag warning labels, required by the 
U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety 
Administration (NHTSA), are attached 
to alert the driver and passengers of 
potential risks of the air bag system. Be 
sure to read all of the information about 
the air bags that are installed on your 
vehicle in this Owners Manual.    
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Instrument Cluster
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Instrument Cluster ........................................................................\
....................4-4Instrument Cluster Control ........................................................................\
..................4-5
Instrument panel illumination ........................................................................\
...........4-5
Gauges and Meters ........................................................................\
..............................4-5
Speedometer ........................................................................\
.....................................4-5
Tachometer ........................................................................\
.......................................4-6
Engine coolant temperature gauge (for 12.3-inch 3D cluster) ...............................4-6
Fuel gauge
 ........................................................................\
..........................................4 -7
Outside temperature gauge ........................................................................\
.............4-8
Odometer ........................................................................\
..........................................4-9
Distance to empty ........................................................................\
............................4-9
Fuel economy (for 12.3-inch 3D cluster)  ................................................................4-10
Transmission Shift Indicator ........................................................................\
..............4-10
Automatic transmission shift indicator ..................................................................4-10
Warning and Indicator Lights ........................................................................\
.............4-11
Seat belt warning light ........................................................................\
.....................4-11
Air bag warning light ........................................................................\
........................4-11
Parking brake & Brake fluid warning light ...............................................................4-11
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) warning light ..........................................................4-12
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) system warning light .........................4-12
Electric Power Steering (EPS) warning light ..........................................................4-13
Charging system warning light ........................................................................\
.......4-13
Engine oil pressure warning light ........................................................................\
...4-14
Engine coolant temperature warning light (for 8-inch cluster) ............................4-14
Low fuel level warning light ........................................................................\
............4-14
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) ........................................................................\
..4-15
Master warning light ........................................................................\
........................4-15
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) warning light ........................................................4-16
Low tire pressure warning light ........................................................................\
......4-16
Forward Safety warning light ........................................................................\
...........4-17
Lane Safety indicator light ........................................................................\
...............4-17
All Wheel Drive (AWD) warning light .......................................................................4-17
LED headlight warning light ........................................................................\
............4-18
Icy road warning light ........................................................................\
......................4-18
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) indicator light ...................................................4-19
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF indicator light ...........................................4-19
Immobilizer indicator light ........................................................................\
..............4-19
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All Wheel Drive (AWD) LOCK indicator light ..........................................................4-20
Downhill Brake Control (DBC) indicator light ........................................................4-20
AUTO STOP indicator light ........................................................................\
...............4-21
Turn signal indicator light ........................................................................\
.................4-21
High beam indicator light ........................................................................\
................4-21
Low beam indicator light ........................................................................\
.................4-21
Light ON indicator light ........................................................................\
...................4-22
High Beam Assist indicator light ........................................................................\
.....4-22
AUTO HOLD indicator light ........................................................................\
.............4-22
LCD Display Messages ........................................................................\
.......................4-22
Vehicle is on ........................................................................\
.....................................4-22
Shift to P ........................................................................\
...........................................4-22
Vehicle is in N. Press START button and shift to P .................................................4-22
Low key battery  ........................................................................\
...............................4-22
Press brake pedal to start engine  ........................................................................\
..4-23
Key not in vehicle  ........................................................................\
............................4-23
Key not detected ........................................................................\
..............................4-23
Press START button again  ........................................................................\
..............4-23
Press START button with key  ........................................................................\
..........4-23
Check BRAKE SWITCH fuse  ........................................................................\
...........4-23
Shift to P or N to start engine ........................................................................\
..........4-23
Battery discharging due to external electrical devices
 .........................................4-24
Door, Hood, Liftgate open indicator .......................................................................4-24
Sunroof open indicator ........................................................................\
....................4-24
Low tire pressure ........................................................................\
.............................4-24
Lights ........................................................................\
................................................4-25
Wiper ........................................................................\
................................................4-25
Low washer fluid ........................................................................\
..............................4-26
Low fuel ........................................................................\
............................................4-26
Low engine oil ........................................................................\
..................................4-26
Engine overheated ........................................................................\
...........................4-26
Check haptic steering wheel system  .....................................................................4-26
Check headlight ........................................................................\
...............................4-26
Check turn signal ........................................................................\
.............................4-26
Check headlamp LED ........................................................................\
......................4-26
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4. Instrument  Cluster
LCD Display ........................................................................\
..............................4-27LCD Display Control ........................................................................\
...........................4-27
View Modes ........................................................................\
........................................4-27
Driving Assist view ........................................................................\
...........................4-28
Turn By Turn (TBT) view ........................................................................\
...................4-28
Utility view ........................................................................\
........................................4-28
Additional information display ........................................................................\
........4-32
Option Menu ........................................................................\
.......................................4-32
Service messages ........................................................................\
............................4-33
3D cluster (for 12.3-inch 3D cluster) .......................................................................4-33
Head-up display ........................................................................\
...............................4-33
Driver Assistance settings ........................................................................\
...............4-33
Speed unit  ........................................................................\
.......................................4-34
3D Instrument Cluster (for 12.3-Inch 3D Cluster) .....................................................4-34
3D cluster setting ........................................................................\
.............................4-34
Recommendations to optimize the 3D effect .......................................................4-34
Vehicle Settings (Infotainment System) ........................................................4-37Setting Your Vehicle  ........................................................................\
..........................4-37