brake fluid GENESIS G70 2021 Owner's Manual

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Your vehicle at a glance
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT
1. Engine coolant reservoir ...................7-19
2. Radiator cap .....................................7-21
3. Brake/Clutch fluid reservoir...............7-22
4. Air cleaner.........................................7-25
5. Engine oil dipstick .............................7-17
6. Engine oil filler cap ...........................7-17
7. Windshield washer fluid reservoir .....7-23
8. Fuse box ...........................................7-50
❈The battery is in the trunk.
OIK077001/OIK017007
■Theta 2.0 T-GDI
The actual engine compartment in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.
■Lambda 3.3 T-GDI

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Convenient features of your vehicle
3
Warning and Indicator Lights
Information
Make sure that all warning lights are
OFF after starting the engine. If any
light is still ON, this indicates a situa-
tion that needs attention.
Seat Belt Warning Light
This warning light informs the driver
that the seat belt is not fastened.
For more details, refer to "Seat
Belts" in chapter 2.
Air Bag Warning Light
This warning light illuminates:
• When you press the Engine
Start/Stop button to the ON posi-
tion.
- It illuminates for approximately 6
seconds and then goes off.
• When there is a malfunction with
the SRS.
In this case, have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized retailer
of Genesis Branded products.
Parking Brake & Brake
Fluid Warning Light
This warning light illuminates:
• When you pressthe Engine
Start/Stop button to the ON posi-
tion.
- It illuminates for approximately 3
seconds.
- It remains on if the parking brake
is applied.
• When the parking brake is applied.
• When the brake fluid level in the
reservoir is low.
- If the warning light illuminates
with the parking brake released, it
indicates the brake fluid level in
the reservoir is low.
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Convenient features of your vehicle
If the brake fluid level in the reser-
voir is low:
1. Drive carefully to the nearest safe
location and stop your vehicle.
2.
With the engine stopped, check
the brake fluid level immediately
and add fluid as required (For
more details, refer to "Brake
Fluid" in chapter 7). After adding
brake fluid, check all brake compo-
nents for fluid leaks. If a brake fluid
leak is found, or if the warning light
remains on, or if the brakes do not
operate properly, do not drive the
vehicle. Have the vehicle inspect-
ed by an authorized retailer of
Genesis Branded products.
Dual-diagonal braking system
Your vehicle is equipped with dual-
diagonal braking systems. This
means you still have braking on two
wheels even if one of the dual sys-
tems should fail.
With only one of the dual systems
working, more than normal pedal
travel and greater pedal pressure is
required to stop the vehicle.Also, the vehicle will not stop in as
short a distance with only a portion
of the brake system working.
If the brakes fail while you are driv-
ing, shift to a lower gear for addition-
al engine braking and stop the vehi-
cle as soon as it is safe to do so.
Anti-lock Brake System
(ABS) Warning Light
This warning light illuminates:
• When you press the Engine
Start/Stop button to the ON posi-
tion.
- It illuminates for approximately 3
seconds and then goes off.
• Whenever there is a malfunction
with the ABS.
Note that the hydraulic braking
system will still be operational even
if there is a malfunction with the
ABS.
In this case, have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized retailer
of Genesis Branded products.
Parking Brake & Brake Fluid
Warning Light
Driving the vehicle with a warn-
ing light ON is dangerous. If the
Parking Brake & Brake Fluid
Warning Light illuminates with
the parking brake released, it
indicates that the brake fluid
level is low.
In this case, have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized
retailer of Genesis Branded
products.
WARNING

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Convenient features of your vehicle
3
Electronic Brake Force
Distribution (EBD)
System Warning Light
These two warning lights illuminate
at the same time while driving:
• When the ABS and regular brake
system may not work normally.
In this case, have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized retailer
of Genesis Branded products.Information - Electronic
Brake Force Distribution
(EBD) System Warning Light
When the ABS Warning Light is on or
both the ABS and Parking Brake &
Brake Fluid Warning Lights are on,
the speedometer, odometer, or tripme-
ter may not work. Also, the EPS
Warning Light may illuminate and
the steering effort may increase or
decrease.
In this case, have the vehicle inspected
by an authorized retailer of Genesis
Branded products as soon as possible.
Electronic Parking
Brake (EPB) Warning
Light (if equipped)
This warning light illuminates:
• When you press the Engine
Start/Stop button to the ON posi-
tion.
- It illuminates for approximately 3
seconds and then goes off.
• When there is a malfunction with
the EPB.
In this case, have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized retailer
of Genesis Branded products.
Information
The Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)
Warning Light may illuminate when
the Electronic Stability control (ESC)
Indicator Light comes on to indicate
that the ESC is not working properly
(This does not indicate malfunction of
the EPB).
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In this case, avoid high speed
driving and abrupt braking.
Have the vehicle inspected by
an authorized retailer of
Genesis Branded products as
soon as possible.EPB
Electronic Brake Force
Distribution (EBD) System
Warning Light
When both the ABS and Parking
Brake & Brake Fluid Warning
Lights are on, the brake system
will not work normally and you
may experience an unexpected
and dangerous situation during
sudden braking.
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Driving your vehicle
5
Do not let your parking brake
freeze
Under some conditions your parking
brake can freeze in the engaged
position. This is most likely to happen
when there is an accumulation of
snow or ice around or near the rear
brakes or if the brakes are wet. If
there is a risk the parking brake may
freeze, apply it only temporarily while
you put the gear selector lever in P
and block the rear wheels so the car
cannot roll. Then release the parking
brake.
Do not let ice and snow accu-
mulate underneath
Under some conditions, snow and
ice can build up under the fenders
and interfere with the steering. When
driving in severe winter conditions
where this may happen, you should
periodically check underneath the
car to be sure the movement of the
front wheels and the steering com-
ponents is not obstructed.
Don't place foreign objects or
materials in the engine com-
partment
Placement of foreign object or mate-
rials which prevent cooling of the
engine, in the engine compartment,
may cause a failure or combustion.
The manufacturer is not responsible
for the damage caused by such
placement.
To keep locks from freezing
To keep the locks from freezing,
squirt an approved de-icer fluid or
glycerine into the key opening. If a
lock is covered with ice, squirt it with
an approved de-icing fluid to remove
the ice. If the lock is frozen internally,
you may be able to thaw it out by
using a heated key. Handle the heat-
ed key with care to avoid injury.

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Maintenance
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Maintenance
Engine Compartment .............................................7-3
Maintenance Services ...........................................7-4
Owner's Responsibility .....................................................7-4
Owner Maintenance Precautions..................................7-4
Owner Maintenance ..............................................7-5
Owner Maintenance Schedule .......................................7-6
Scheduled Maintenance Services........................7-7
Normal Maintenance Schedule ......................................7-8
Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions ........7-12
Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Items...7-14
Engine Oil ..............................................................7-17
Checking the Engine Oil Level .....................................7-17
Checking the Engine Oil and Filter .............................7-18
Engine Coolant .....................................................7-19
Checking the Engine Coolant Level ............................7-19
Changing Engine Coolant ..............................................7-22
Brake/Clutch Fluid ...............................................7-22
Checking the Brake/Clutch Fluid Level .....................7-22
Washer Fluid .........................................................7-23
Checking the Washer Fluid Level................................7-23
Parking Brake .......................................................7-24
Checking the Parking Brake .........................................7-24
Air Cleaner ............................................................7-25
Filter Replacement ..........................................................7-25
Climate Control Air Filter ....................................7-26
Filter Inspection ...............................................................7-26
Wiper Blades.........................................................7-27
Blade Inspection ..............................................................7-27
Blade Replacement .........................................................7-27
Battery...................................................................7-29
Battery Usage Recommendations...............................7-30
Battery Replacement......................................................7-30
Battery Recharging ........................................................7-31
Reset Features.................................................................7-32
Tires and Wheels .................................................7-33
Tire Care ............................................................................7-33
Recommended Cold Tire Inflation Pressures ...........7-34
Check Tire Inflation Pressure ......................................7-35
Tire Rotation.....................................................................7-35
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Maintenance
ENGINE COMPARTMENT
OIK077001/OIK017007
■Lambda 3.3 T-GDI
■Theta 2.0 T-GDI
1. Engine coolant reservoir
2. Radiator cap
3. Brake/Clutch fluid reservoir
4. Air cleaner
5. Engine oil dipstick
6. Engine oil filler cap
7. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
8. Fuse box
❈The battery is in the trunk.
The actual engine compartment in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.

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Maintenance
Owner Maintenance Schedule
When you stop for fuel:
• Check the engine oil level.
• Check the coolant level in the
engine coolant reservoir.
• Check the windshield washer fluid
level.
• Check the tire for low or under-
inflated tires.
While operating your vehicle:
• Note any changes in the sound of
the exhaust or any smell of
exhaust fumes in the vehicle.
• Check for vibrations in the steering
wheel. Notice if there is any
increased steering effort or loose-
ness in the steering wheel, or
change in its straight-ahead posi-
tion.
• Notice if your vehicle constantly
turns slightly or "pulls" to one side
when traveling on smooth, level
road.
• When stopping, listen and check
for unusual sounds, pulling to one
side, increased brake pedal travel
or "hard-to-push" brake pedal.
• If any slipping or changes in the
operation of your transmission
occurs, check the transmission
fluid level.
• Check the automatic transmission
P (Park) function.• Check the parking brake.
• Check for fluid leaks under your
vehicle (water dripping from the air
conditioning system during or after
use is normal).
At least monthly:
• Check coolant level in the engine
coolant reservoir.
• Check the operation of all exterior
lights, including the brake lights,
turn signals and hazard warning
flashers.
• Check the inflation pressures of all
tires including the spare for tires
that are worn, show uneven wear,
or are damaged.
• Check for loose wheel lug nuts. Be careful when checking your
engine coolant level when the
engine is hot. This may result in
coolant being blown out of the
opening and cause serious
burns and other injuries.
WARNING

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Maintenance
At least twice a year:
(i.e., every Spring and Autumn)
• Check radiator, heater and air condi-
tioning hoses for leaks or damage.
• Check windshield washer spray
and wiper operation. Clean wiper
blades with a clean cloth damp-
ened with washer a fluid.
• Check headlamp alignment.
• Check muffler, exhaust pipes,
shields and clamps.
• Check seat belts for wear and
function.
At least once a year:
• Clean body and door drain holes.
• Lubricate door hinges and hood
hinges.
• Lubricate door and hood locks and
latches.
• Lubricate door rubber weather
strips.
• Lubricate door checker.
• Check the air conditioning system.
• Inspect and lubricate automatic
transmission linkage and controls.
• Inspect by Battery Tester at Dealer.
• Check the brake fluid level.Follow Normal Maintenance Schedule
if the vehicle is usually operated where
none of the following conditions apply.
If any of the following conditions apply,
you must follow the Maintenance
Under Severe Usage Conditions.
• Repeatedly driving short distances
of less than 5 miles (8 km) in nor-
mal temperature or less than 10
miles (16 km) in freezing tempera-
ture
• Extensive engine idling or low
speed driving for long distances
• Driving on rough, dusty, muddy,
unpaved, graveled or salt- spread
roads
• Driving in areas using salt or other
corrosive materials or in very cold
weather
• Driving in heavy dust conditions
• Driving in heavy traffic area• Driving on uphill, downhill, or
mountain road
• Towing a trailer, or using a camper,
or roof rack
• Driving as a patrol car, taxi, other
commercial use or vehicle towing
• Driving over 106 mph (170 km/h)
• Frequently driving in stop-and-go
conditions
For additional information or assis-
tance see your authorized retailer of
Genesis Branded products.
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE SERVICES

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Maintenance
Normal Maintenance Schedule (CONT)
Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
Months1224364860728496108120132144156168180
Miles×1,00061218243036424854606672788490
Km×1,000102030405060708090100110120130140150
Fuel tank air filter *7IIIIIII
Fuel filter *7IIIIIII
Fuel lines, hoses and connectionsIII
Parking brakeIIIIIII
Brake/Clutch (if equipped) fluidIIIIRIIIIRIIIIR
MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE
ITEM
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R : Replace or change.
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7: Fuel filter & Fuel tank air filter are considered to be maintenance free but periodic inspection is recommended for this mainte-
nance schedule depends on fuel quality. If there are some important safety matters like fuel flow restriction, surging, loss of
power, hard starting problem, etc. replace the fuel filter immediately regardless of maintenance schedule and consult an author-
ized retailer of Genesis Branded products for details.