GENESIS GV80 2021 Owner's Manual
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Maximum loaded vehicle weight
The sum of curb weight; accessory 
weight; vehicle capacity weight; and 
production options weight.
Normal occupant weight
The number of occupants a vehicle 
is designed to seat multiplied by 150 
pounds (68 kg).
Occupant distribution
Designated seating positions.
Outward facing sidewall
An asymmetrical tire has a particular 
side that faces outward when 
mounted on a vehicle. The outward 
facing sidewall bears white lettering 
or bears manufacturer, brand, and/or 
model name molding that is higher 
or deeper than the same moldings 
on the inner facing sidewall.
Passenger (P-Metric) tire
A tire used on passenger cars 
and some light duty trucks and 
multipurpose vehicles.
Ply
A layer of rubber-coated parallel 
cords.Pneumatic tire
A mechanical device made of rubber, 
chemicals, fabric and steel or other 
materials, that, when mounted on 
an automotive wheel provides the 
traction and contains the gas or fluid 
that sustains the load.
Pneumatic options weight
The combined weight of installed 
regular production options weighing 
over 5 lb. (2.3 kg) in excess of the 
standard items which they replace, 
not previously considered in 
curb weight or accessory weight, 
including heavy duty breaks, ride 
levelers, roof rack, heavy duty 
battery, and special trim.
Recommended inflation pressure
Vehicle manufacturer’s 
recommended tire inflation pressure 
as shown on the tire placard.
Radial ply tire
A pneumatic tire in which the ply 
cords that extend to the beads are 
laid at 90 degrees to the centerline 
of the tread.
Rim
A metal support for a tire and upon 
which the tire beads are seated.
Sidewall
The portion of a tire between the 
tread and the bead.
Speed rating
An alphanumeric code assigned to a 
tire indicating the maximum speed 
at which a tire can operate.    
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Traction
The friction between the tire and 
the road surface. The amount of grip 
provided.
Tread
The portion of a tire that comes into 
contact with the road.
Treadwear indicators
Narrow bands, sometimes called 
“wear bars”, that show across the 
tread of a tire when only 1/16 inch of 
tread remains.
UTQGS
Uniform Tire Quality Grading 
Standards is a tire information 
system that provides consumers 
with ratings for a tire’s traction, 
temperature and treadwear. 
Ratings are determined by tire 
manufacturers using government 
testing procedures. The ratings are 
molded into the sidewall of the tire.
Vehicle capacity weight
The number of designated seating 
positions multiplied by 150 lbs. (68 
kg) plus the rated cargo and luggage 
load.
Vehicle maximum load on the tire
Load on an individual tire due to curb 
and accessory weight plus maximum 
occupant and cargo weight.
Vehicle normal load on the tire
Load on an individual tire that is 
determined by distributing to each 
axle its share of the curb weight, 
accessory weight, and normal 
occupant weight and dividing by 2.Vehicle placard
A label permanently attached 
to a vehicle showing the 
original equipment tire size and 
recommended inflation pressure.
All Season Tires
Genesis Branded Vehicle specifies 
all season tires on some models to 
provide good performance for use 
all year round, including snowy and 
icy road conditions. All season tires 
are identified by ALL SEASON and/
or M+S (Mud and Snow) on the tire 
sidewall. Snow tires have better 
snow traction than all season tires 
and may be more appropriate in 
some areas.
Summer Tires
Genesis Branded Vehicle specifies 
summer tires on some models to 
provide superior performance on dry 
roads. Summer tire performance is 
substantially reduced in snow and 
ice. Summer tires do not have the 
tire traction rating M+S (Mud and 
Snow) on the tire side wall. If you 
plan to operate your vehicle in snowy 
or icy conditions, Genesis Branded 
Vehicle recommends the use of 
snow tires or all season tires on all 
four wheels.   
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Snow Tires
If you equip your car with snow 
tires, they should be the same size 
and have the same load capacity as 
the original tires. Snow tires should 
be installed on all four wheels; 
otherwise, poor handling may result. 
Snow tires should carry 4 psi (28 kPa) 
more air pressure than the pressure 
recommended for the standard 
tires on the tire label on the driver’s 
side of the center pillar, or up to the 
maximum pressure shown on the tire 
sidewall, whichever is less. Do not 
drive faster than 75 mph (120 km/h) 
when your vehicle is equipped with 
snow tires.
Radial-Ply Tires
Radial-ply tires provide improved 
tread life, road hazard resistance 
and smoother high speed ride. The 
radial-ply tires used on this vehicle 
are of belted construction, and are 
selected to complement the ride 
and handling characteristics of 
your vehicle. Radial-ply tires have 
the same load carrying capacity, 
as bias-ply or bias belted tires of 
the same size, and use the same 
recommended inflation pressure. 
Mixing of radial-ply tires with 
bias-ply or bias belted tires is not 
recommended. Any combinations of 
radial-ply and bias-ply or bias belted 
tires when used on the same vehicle 
will seriously deteriorate vehicle 
handling. The best rule to follow 
is: Identical pairs of radial-ply tires 
should always be used as a set for 
the front tires and a set for the rear 
tires.Longer wearing tires can be more 
susceptible to irregular tread wear. 
It is very important to follow the tire 
rotation interval in this chapter to 
achieve the tread life potential of 
these tires. Cuts and punctures in 
radial-ply tires are repairable only in 
the tread area, because of sidewall 
flexing. Consult your tire dealer for 
radial-ply tire repairs.
 WARNING
Do not mix bias ply and radial ply 
tires under any circumstances. 
This may cause unusual handling 
characteristics that may cause loss 
of vehicle control resulting in an 
accident.    
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Low Aspect Ratio Tires  
(if equipped)
The aspect ratio is lower than 50 on 
low aspect ratio tires.
Because low aspect ratio tires are 
optimized for handling and braking, 
their sidewall is a little stiffer than 
a standard tire. Also low aspect 
ratio tires tend to be wider and 
consequently have a greater contact 
patch with the road surface. In some 
instances they may generate more 
road noise compared with standard 
tires.
 CAUTION
The side wall of a low aspect ratio 
tire is shorter than the normal one. 
Thus, the low-aspect wheel and 
tire are easily damaged. Follow the 
below instructions.
• When driving on a rough road or 
driving off a road, be careful not 
to damage the tires and wheels. 
After driving, inspect the tires 
and wheels.
• When passing over a pothole, 
speed bump, manhole, or curb 
stone, drive the vehicle slowly so 
as not to damage the tires and 
wheels.
• When there is an impact on a tire, 
inspect the tire condition. Or, 
contact an authorized retailer of 
Genesis Branded products.
• Inspect the tire condition and 
pressure every 1,800 miles 
(3,000 km) to prevent tire 
damage.
• It is difficult to recognize a tire 
damage only with your eyes. 
When there is a slight hint of a 
tire damage, check and replace 
the tire to prevent the damage 
caused by air leakage.
• When a tire is damaged while 
driving on a rough road, off a 
road, or over obstacles, such as a 
pothole, manhole, or curb stone, 
your warranty does not cover the 
damage.
• The tire information is specified 
on the tire side wall.   
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■ Cartridge type
■  Multi type
■  Midi type Normal
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A vehicle’s electrical system is protected 
from electrical overload damage by 
fuses.
This vehicle has 5 fuse panels, one 
located in the driver’s side panel bolster, 
the other in the engine compartment.
If any of your vehicle’s lights, 
accessories, or controls do not work, 
check the appropriate circuit fuse. If a 
fuse has blown, the element inside the 
fuse will be melted or broken.
If the electrical system does not work, 
first check the driver’s side fuse panel. 
Before replacing a blown fuse, turn the 
engine and all switches off, and then 
disconnect the negative battery cable. 
Always replace a blown fuse with one of 
the same rating.
If the replacement fuse blows, this 
indicates an electrical problem. 
Avoid using the system involved and 
immediately consult an authorized 
retailer of Genesis Branded products.
 WARNING
NEVER replace a fuse with anything but 
another fuse of the same rating.
• A higher capacity fuse could cause 
damage and possibly cause a fire.
• Do not install a wire or aluminum 
foil instead of the proper fuse - 
even as a temporary repair. It may 
cause extensive wiring damage and 
possibly a fire.
NOTICE
Do not use a screwdriver or any other 
metal object to remove fuses because 
it may cause a short circuit and damage 
the system.
FUSES