charging Hyundai Genesis 2012 Owner's Manual

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Introduction
INDICATOR SYMBOLS ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
Seat belt warning light
High beam indicator
Turn signal indicator
ABS warning light
Parking brake & Brake fluid
warning light
Engine oil pressure warning
light
ESP indicator
ESP OFF indicator
Malfunction indicator light
Air bag warning light
Cruise indicator (if equipped)
Cruise SET indicator
(if equipped)
SCC malfunction indicator
(if equipped)
SCC sensor malfunction indica-
tor (if equipped)
Immobilizer indicator
Low fuel level warning light
Charging system warning light
Low windshield washer fluid
level warning light (if equipped)
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Door ajar warning light
Overspeed warning light
(if equipped)
120km/h
AFLS malfunction indicator
(if equipped)
ECS malfunction indicator
(if equipped)
Trunk ajar warning light
Front fog light indicator
(if equipped)
AFLS
ECS
EPB malfunction indicator
(if equipped)
AUTO HOLD indicator
(if equipped)EPB
AUTO
HOLD
LDWS indicator (if equipped)LDWS
LDWS malfunction indicator
(if equipped)LDWS
FAIL
SPORT indicator (if equipped)SPORT
ECO indicator (if equipped)ECO
* For more detailed explanations, refer to “Instrument cluster” in section 4.

Safety features of your vehicle
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Front seat adjustment - power
The front seat can be adjusted by using
the control knob located on the outside of
the seat cushion. Before driving, adjust
the seat to the proper position so as to
easily control the steering wheel, pedals
and switches on the instrument panel.
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Forward and backward
Push the control knob forward or back-
ward to move the seat to the desired
position. Release the knob once the seat
reaches the desired position.
CAUTION
• The power seat is driven by an
electric motor. Stop operating
once the adjustment is complet-
ed. Excessive operation may
damage the electrical equipment.
• When in operation, the power
seat consumes a large amount of
electrical power. To prevent
unnecessary charging system
drain, don’t adjust the power seat
longer than necessary while the
engine is not running.
• Do not operate two or more power
seat control knobs at the same
time. Doing so may result in
power seat motor or electrical
component malfunction.
WARNING
The power seat is operable with the
ignition OFF.
Therefore, children should never be
left unattended in the car.
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Features of your vehicle
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Power trunk (if equipped)
The power trunk can be opened or
closed automatically with the transmitter
(or smart key), the power trunk main con-
trol switch on the driver’s door, the open
button, or the close button on the trunk.
If you depress or pull the power trunk
main control switch, open button, or
close button while operating the power
trunk, you could stop operating the power
trunk.
If that happens, to operate the power
trunk again, push or pull any switch or
buttons.
✽NOTICE
In cold and wet climates, the power
trunk may not work properly due to
freezing conditions.WARNING
• For emergencies, be fully aware
of the location of the emergency
trunk safety release lever in this
vehicle and how to open the
trunk if you are accidentally
locked in the trunk.
• No one should be allowed to
occupy the trunk at any time. The
trunk is a very dangerous loca-
tion in the event of a crash.
• Use the release lever for emer-
gencies only. Use extreme cau-
tion, especially while the vehicle
is in motion.
CAUTION
For your safety, do not leave the
power trunk open for a long time, it
could also to prevent unnecessary
charging system drain.
WARNING
Never leave children or animals
unattended in your vehicle.
Children or animals might operate
the power trunk that could result in
injury to themselves or others, or
damage to the vehicle.
WARNING
Make sure there are no people or
objects around the trunk before
operating the power trunk. Wait
until the trunk is open fully and
stopped before loading or unload-
ing cargo or passengers from the
vehicle.
WARNING
Make sure the trunk is closed firm-
ly before driving. If the trunk is
open, you will draw dangerous
exhaust fumes into your vehicle
which can cause serious injury or
death to vehicle occupants.

Features of your vehicle
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1. Tachometer
2. Turn signal indicators
3. Speedometer
4. Engine temperature gauge
5. Warning and indicator lights
6. Fuel gauge*
7. LCD screen
8. Low washer fluid level warning light*
SCC sensor malfunction indicator*
AUTO HOLD malfunction indicator*
9. Shift pattern indicator
10. SCC malfunction indicator*
Charging system warning light
* : if equipped
* The actual cluster in the vehicle may differ
from the illustration.
For more details refer to the "Gauges" in
the next pages.
AUTO
HOLD
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Features of your vehicle
1. Tachometer
2. Turn signal indicators
3. Speedometer
4. Engine temperature gauge
5. Warning and indicator lights
6. Fuel gauge*
7. LCD screen
8. LDWS malfunction indicator*
SCC malfunction indicator*
SCC sensor malfunction indicator*
9. Charging system warning light
Low washer fluid level warning light*
Trunk ajar warning light
10. AUTO HOLD indicator/
AUTO HOLD malfunction indicator*
11. Shift pattern indicator
* : if equipped
* The actual cluster in the vehicle may differ
from the illustration.
For more details refer to the "Gauges" in
the next pages.
AUTO
HOLD
LDWS
FAIL
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Features of your vehicle
If this happens, the system may not mon-
itor the tire pressure. Have the system
checked by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer as soon as possible.
For more information about the TPMS,
refer to “Tire Pressure Monitoring
System” in section 6.D150312ABH
Shift pattern indicator
The indicator displays to show the auto-
matic transmission shift lever selection.
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Front fog light indicator
(if equipped)
This light comes on when the front fog
lights are ON.
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Charging system warning
light
This warning light indicates a malfunction
of either the generator or electrical
charging system.
If the warning light comes on while the
vehicle is in motion:
1. Drive to the nearest safe location.
2. With the engine off, check the genera-
tor drive belt for looseness or break-
age.
3. If the belt is adjusted properly, a prob-
lem exists somewhere in the electrical
charging system. Have an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer correct the problem
as soon as possible.
WARNING - Safe stopping
• The TPMS cannot alert you to
severe and sudden tire damage
caused by external factors.
• If you feel any vehicle instability,
immediately take your foot off the
accelerator, apply the brakes
gradually and with light force,
and slowly move to a safe posi-
tion off the road.

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However, if the ignition switch
is ON or all doors are locked,
the map lamp and the room
lamp will turn off immediately.
If a door is opened with the
ignition switch in the ACC or
LOCK position, the map lamp
and the room lamp stays on for
about 20 minutes. However, if a
door is opened with the ignition
switch in the ON position, the
map lamp and the room lamp
stays on continuously. Also, if
you turn the engine start/stop
button off or remove the igni-
tion key from the ignition switch
when the room lamp is in off
position with all doors closed,
the room lamp will turn on.
• : Push the switch to turn the
room lamp on or off. This light
produces a spot beam for con-
venient use as a room lamp at
night or as a personal lamp for
the rear passenger.
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Trunk room lamp
The trunk room lamp comes on when the
trunk is opened.
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Door courtesy lamp
(if equipped)
The door courtesy lamp comes ON when
the door is opened to assist entering or
exiting the vehicle. It also serves as a
warning to passing vehicles that the vehi-
cle door is open.
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CAUTION
Do not leave the lamp switches on
for an extended period of time when
the vehicle is not running.
CAUTION
The trunk room lamp comes on as
long as the trunk lid opens. To pre-
vent unnecessary charging system
drain, close the trunk lid securely
after using the trunk room.
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Features of your vehicle
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Glove box lamp
The glove box lamp comes on when the
glove box is opened.
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Vanity mirror lamp
Opening the lid of the vanity mirror will
automatically turn on the mirror light.
Welcome light (if equipped)
When all the doors (and trunk) are locked
and closed, the puddle lamp will come on
for about 15 seconds if any of the below
is performed.
- When the door unlock button is pressed
on the transmitter.
- When the door unlock button is pressed
on the smart key.
- When the button of the outside door
handle is pressed.
- When the vehicle is approached with
the smart key in possession.
But, if you don't lock or unlock the doors
for 14 days after you lock the doors, the
light does not come on. Press the door
unlock button on the transmitter/smart
key or press the button of the front out-
side door handle. The welcome light will
illuminate.
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CAUTION
To prevent unnecessary charging
system drain, close the glove box
securely after using the glove box.
CAUTION
To prevent unnecessary charging
system drain, close the vanity mir-
ror cover after using the mirror.
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Driving your vehicle
Ignition switch position
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LOCK
The steering wheel locks to protect
against theft. The ignition key can be
removed only in the LOCK position.
When turning the ignition switch to the
LOCK position, push the key inward at
the ACC position and turn the key toward
the LOCK position.
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ACC (Accessory)
The steering wheel is unlocked and elec-
trical accessories are operative.
✽NOTICE
If difficulty is experienced turning the
ignition switch to the ACC position, turn
the key while turning the steering wheel
right and left to release the tension.
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ON
The warning lights can be checked
before the engine is started. This is the
normal running position after the engine
is started.
Do not leave the ignition switch ON if the
engine is not running to prevent the bat-
tery from discharging.
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START
Turn the ignition switch to the START
position to start the engine. The engine
will crank until you release the key; then
it returns to the ON position. The brake
warning lamp can be checked in this
position.
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WARNING - Ignition
switch
• Never turn the ignition switch to
LOCK or ACC while the vehicle is
moving. This would result in loss
of directional control and braking
function, which could cause an
accident.
• The anti-theft steering column
lock is not a substitute for the
parking brake. Before leaving the
driver’s seat, always make sure
the shift lever is engaged in P
(Park), set the parking brake fully
and shut the engine off.
Unexpected and sudden vehicle
movement may occur if these
precautions are not taken.
• Never reach for the ignition
switch, or any other controls
through the steering wheel while
the vehicle is in motion. The pres-
ence of your hand or arm in this
area could cause a loss of vehicle
control, an accident and serious
bodily injury or death.
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Driving your vehicle
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Illuminated engine start/stop but-
ton
Whenever the front door is opened, the
engine start/stop button will illuminate for
your convenience. The light will go off
immediately when the engine start/stop
button turns to the ON position or go off
after about 30 seconds when the door is
closed.
Engine start/stop button position
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OFF
To turn off the engine, press the engine
start/stop button with the engine
start/stop button ON and the shift lever in
P(Park). When you press the engine
start/stop button without the shift lever in
P(Park), the engine start/stop button
does not turn to the OFF position, but
turns to the ACC position.
Also, the steering wheel locks when the
engine start/stop button is in the OFF
position to protect against theft.
It locks when the door is opened, when
you pull out the smart key from the smart
key holder, or when you lock the doors
using the transmitter (or the smart key).
✽NOTICE
• If difficulty is experienced turning the
engine start/stop button to the ACC
position, turn the steering wheel right
and left to release the tension while
pressing the engine start/stop button.
• When you turn off the engine, the
vehicle should be stopped.
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ACC (Accessory)
Press the engine start/stop button when
it is in the OFF position without depress-
ing the brake pedal.
The steering wheel is unlocked and elec-
trical accessories are operative.
If you leave the engine start/stop button
in the ACC position for more than 1 hour,
the engine is off automatically to prevent
the battery from discharging.
ENGINE START/STOP BUTTON (IF EQUIPPED)
WARNING
You are able to turn off the engine
(START) or vehicle power (ON), only
when the vehicle is not in motion. In
an emergency situation while the
vehicle is in motion, you are able to
turn the engine off and to the ACC
position by pressing the engine
start/stop button for more than 2
seconds or 3 times successively
within 3 seconds. If the vehicle is
still moving, you can restart the
engine without depressing the
brake pedal by pressing the engine
start/stop button with the shift lever
in the N (Neutral) position.
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