brakes GENESIS G70 2021 Owner's Manual

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Introduction
For customers who do not use TOP
Tier Detergent Gasoline regularly,
and have problems starting or the
engine does not run smoothly, deter-
gent-based fuel additives that you
can purchase separately may be
added to the gasoline. If TOP TIER
Detergent Gasoline is not available,
one bottle of additive added to the
fuel tank according to the mainte-
nance schedule is recommended
(refer to the Maintenance Schedule
in chapter 7).
Additives are available from your
authorized retailer of Genesis
Branded products along with infor-
mation on how to use them. Do not
mix other additives.
Operation in foreign countries
If you are going to drive your vehicle
in another country, be sure to:
• Observe all regulations regarding
registration and insurance.
• Determine that acceptable fuel is
available.• This vehicle should not be modi-
fied. Modification of your vehicle
could affect its performance, safety
or durability and may even violate
governmental safety and emis-
sions regulations.
In addition, damage or perform-
ance problems resulting from any
modification may not be covered
under warranty.
• If you use unauthorized electronic
devices, it may cause the vehicle to
operate abnormally, wire damage,
battery discharge and fire. For your
safety, do not use unauthorized
electronic devices.By following a few simple precautions
for the first 600 miles (1,000 km) you
may add to the performance, econo-
my and life of your vehicle.
• Do not race the engine.
• While driving, keep your engine
speed (rpm, or revolutions per
minute) between 2,000 rpm and
4,000 rpm.
• Do not maintain a single speed for
long periods of time, either fast or
slow. Varying engine speed is need-
ed to properly break-in the engine.
• Avoid hard stops, except in emer-
gencies, to allow the brakes to seat
properly.
• Do not use Launch Control (if
equipped) during the break-in
process.
VEHICLE BREAK-IN PROCESS
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS

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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
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This warning light remains ON after
blinking for approximately 60 sec-
onds, or repeatedly blinks ON and
OFF in 3 second intervals:
• When there is a malfunction with
the TPMS.
In this case, have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized retailer
of Genesis Branded products as
soon as possible.
For more details, refer to "Tire
Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)" in chapter 6.
All Wheel Drive (AWD)
Warning Light
(if equipped)
This warning light illuminates:
• When there is a malfunction with
the AWD system.
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized retailer
of Genesis Branded products.
Icy Road Warning Light
(if equipped)
This warning light is to warn the driver
the road may be icy.
When the temperature on the out-
side temperature gauge is approxi-
mately below 40°F (4°C), the Icy
Road Warning Light and Outside
Temperature Gauge blinks and then
illuminates. Also, the warning chime
sounds 1 time.
You can activate or deactivate Icy
Road Warning function from the User
Settings mode in the cluster LCD dis-
play.
Information
If the icy road warning light appears
while driving, you should drive more
attentively and safely refraining from
over-speeding, rapid acceleration, sud-
den braking or sharp turning, etc.
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Safe Stopping
•The TPMS cannot alert you to
severe and sudden tire dam-
age caused by external fac-
tors.
•If you notice any vehicle insta-
bility, immediately take your
foot off the accelerator pedal,
apply the brakes gradually
with light force, and slowly
move to a safe position off the
road.
WARNING

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Convenient features of your vehicle
Types of warning sound and indicatorInformation
• The indicator may differ from the
illustration depending on objects or
sensors status. If the indicator
blinks, have your vehicle checked by
an authorized retailer of Genesis
Branded products.
• If the audible warning does not
sound or if the buzzer sounds inter-
mittently when shifting into R
(Reverse) position, this may indicate
a malfunction with the Parking
Distance Warning (Reverse) system.
If this occurs, have your vehicle
checked by an authorized retailer of
Genesis Branded products as soon
as possible.
Non-operational conditions of
Parking Distance Warning
(Reverse) system
The Parking Distance Warning
(Reverse) system may not operate
normally when any of the following
occur:
• Moisture is frozen to the sensor.
• Sensor is covered with foreign mat-
ter, such as snow or water, or the
sensor cover is blocked.
The Parking Distance Warning
(Reverse) system may experience a
malfunction when the following
occurs:
• Driving on uneven road surfaces
such as unpaved roads, gravel,
bumps, or gradient.
• Objects generating excessive noise
such as vehicle horns, loud motor-
cycle engines, or truck air brakes
can interfere with the sensor.
• Heavy rain or water spray is present.
• Wireless transmitters or mobile
phones are present near the sensor.
• The sensor is covered with snow.
• Any non-factory equipment or acces-
sories have been installed, or if the
vehicle bumper height or sensor
installation has been modified.
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Types of warning soundIndicator
When an object is 24 to 47 in
(60 to 120 cm) from the rear
bumper, the warning sound
beeps intermittently.
When an object is 12 to 24 in
(30 to 60 cm) from the rear
bumper, the warning sound
beeps more frequently.
When an object is within 12 in
(30 cm) from the rear bumper,
the warning sound beeps
continuously.

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Convenient features of your vehicle
Non-operational conditions of
Parking Distance Warning
(Reverse/Forward) system
The Parking Distance Warning
(Reverse/Forward) system may not
operate normally when any of the
following occur:
• Moisture is frozen to the sensor.
• Sensor is covered with foreign mat-
ter, such as snow or water, or the
sensor cover is blocked.
The Parking Distance Warning
(Reverse/Forward) system may
experience a malfunction when the
following occurs:
• Driving on uneven road surfaces
such as unpaved roads, gravel,
bumps, or gradient.
• Objects generating excessive noise
such as vehicle horns, loud motor-
cycle engines, or truck air brakes
can interfere with the sensor.
• Heavy rain or water spray is present.
• Wireless transmitters or mobile
phones are present near the sensor.
• The sensor is covered with snow.
Distance
from object
inches (cm)
Warning indicator
Warning soundWhen driving
forwardWhen driving
rearward
24 ~ 39
(61 ~ 100)Front-Buzzer beeps
intermittently
24 ~ 47
(61 ~ 120)Rear-Buzzer beeps
intermittently
12 ~ 24
(31 ~ 60)FrontBuzzer beeps
frequently
Rear-Buzzer beeps
frequently
12
(30)FrontBuzzer sounds
continuously
Rear-Buzzer sounds
continuously
Types of warning sound and indicator
Information
• The indicator may differ from the illustration depending on objects or sensors
status. If the indicator blinks, have your vehicle checked by an authorized
retailer of Genesis Branded products.
• If the audible warning does not sound or if the buzzer sounds intermittently
when shifting into R (Reverse) position, this may indicate a malfunction with
the Parking Distance Warning (Reverse/Forward) system. If this occurs, have
your vehicle checked by an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products
as soon as possible.
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Driving your vehicle
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Before Driving ........................................................5-4
Before Entering the Vehicle ...........................................5-4
Before Starting ..................................................................5-4
Engine Start/Stop Button .....................................5-6
Engine Start/Stop button positions ..............................5-7
Starting the Engine ...........................................................5-9
Turning Off the Engine..................................................5-11
Manual Transmission ...........................................5-12
Manual Transmission Operation ..................................5-12
Good Driving Practices ..................................................5-15
Automatic Transmission ......................................5-16
Automatic Transmission Operation .............................5-16
Paddle Shifter (Manual Shift Mode) ..........................5-21
LCD Display Messages ...................................................5-22
Good Driving Practices ..................................................5-26
Braking System ....................................................5-28
Power Brakes ...................................................................5-28
High Performance Brake...............................................5-29
Disc Brakes Wear Indicator ..........................................5-29
Parking Brake...................................................................5-30
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)...................................5-33
Auto Hold ..........................................................................5-38
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ....................................5-41
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)................................5-43
Vehicle Stability Management (VSM).........................5-47Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC) ....................................5-48
Good Braking Practices .................................................5-48
All Wheel Drive (AWD) ........................................5-49
Using All Wheel Drive (AWD) .......................................5-49
Emergency precautions .................................................5-51
Limited slip differential .......................................5-53
Electronic Control Suspension (ECS) ................5-54
Launch Control .....................................................5-55
Prerequisite for Activation ...........................................5-55
Launch Control Activation.............................................5-55
Limited Use of Launch Control ....................................5-56
ECO Coasting ........................................................5-57
ECO Coasting Activation Condition .............................5-57
ECO Coasting Deactivation Condition.........................5-58
Setting ECO Coasting Function....................................5-58
ECO Coasting Activation Indicator ..............................5-59
ISG (Idle Stop and Go) System ..........................5-60
To Activate the ISG System ..........................................5-60
To Deactivate the ISG System......................................5-63
ISG System Malfunction ................................................5-63
The Battery Sensor Deactivation ................................5-64
Drive Mode Integrated Control System ............5-65
Drive Mode (with Manual Transmission)...................5-65
Drive Mode (with Automatic Transmission)..............5-68
Smart shift on trip computer .......................................5-72

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• If you try to shift to the 1st gear
too quickly, it is possible to shift
to R (Reverse) instead of 1st
gear.
• Before driving you should learn
how to shift to R (Reverse), to
1st gear or 2nd gear.
• Shift to R only when the vehicle
is stationary. When the shift
lever is pressed to the left, a
slight resistance has to be over-
come.
• When shifting into 5th or 6th
gear, push the shift lever to the
right. Otherwise, inadvertently
shifting to the 3rd or 4th gear
may cause engine damage.
Downshifting
Down shift to a lower gear when
slowing down in heavy traffic or driv-
ing up a steep hill to prevent high
engine loads.
Also, downshifting reduces the
chance of stalling and helps reaccel-
erate the vehicle when you need to
increase your speed.
When the vehicle is going downhill,
downshifting helps maintain safe
speed by providing a load from the
engine and results in less wear on
the brakes.To prevent damage to the engine,
clutch and transmission:
• When downshifting from 5
th
gear to 4thgear, be careful not to
inadvertently push the shift
lever sideways engaging the 2
nd
gear. A drastic downshift may
cause the engine speed to
increase to the point the
tachometer will enter the red-
zone and may cause engine
damage.
• Do not downshift more than two
gear at a time or downshift the
gear when the engine is running
at high speed (5,000 rpm or
higher).
Such down shifting may damage
the engine, clutch and the trans-
mission.
NOTICENOTICE
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Driving your vehicle
Good Driving Practices
• Never take the vehicle out of gear
and coast down a hill. This is
extremely dangerous.
• Don't "ride" the brakes. This can
cause the brakes and related parts
to overheat and malfunction.
When you are driving down a long
hill, slow down and shift to a lower
gear. Engine braking will help slow
down the vehicle.
• Slow down before shifting to a
lower gear. This will help avoid
over-revving the engine, which can
cause damage.
• Slow down when you encounter
cross winds. This gives you much
better control of your vehicle.
• Be sure the vehicle is completely
stopped before you shift into R
(Reverse) to prevent damage to
the transmission.• 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
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Do not use aggressive engine
braking (shifting from a higher
gear to a lower gear) on slip-
pery roads. This could cause
the tires to slip and may result
in an accident.
WARNING
•Avoid high speeds when cor-
nering 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 rec-
ommends you follow all post-
ed speed limits.To reduce the risk of SERIOUS
INJURY or DEATH:
•ALWAYS wear your seatbelt.
In a collision, an unbelted
occupant is significantly more
likely to be seriously injured
or killed than a properly belt-
ed occupant.
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Driving your vehicle
NEUTRAL engaged
The message appears on the LCD
display when the N (Neutral) position
is engaged.
Good Driving Practices
• Never shift from P (Park) or N
(Neutral) to any other position with
the accelerator pedal depressed.
• Never shift 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 move the shift lever to N
(Neutral) when driving. If the shift
lever is moved to N (Neutral) while
driving, the vehicle loses the ability
to provide engine braking. Doing
so may increase the risk of an acci-
dent.
• Driving uphill or downhill, always
shift to D (Drive) when driving for-
ward or to R (Reverse) when driv-
ing backwards, and check the gear
position indicated on the cluster
before driving. If you drive in the
opposite direction of the selected
gear, the engine will turn off and a
serious accident might be occurred
due to the degraded brake per-
formance.• 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.
• When driving in Manual shift mode
with the paddle shifter, slow down
before shifting to a lower gear.
Otherwise, the lower gear may not
be engaged if the engine rpms are
outside of the allowable range.
• Depressing both accelerator and
brake pedals at the same time can
trigger logic for engine power
reduction to assure vehicle decel-
eration. Vehicle acceleration will
resume after the brake pedal is
released.
• Always apply the parking brake
when leaving the vehicle. Do not
depend on placing the transmis-
sion in P (Park) to keep the vehicle
from moving.
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Power Brakes
Your vehicle has power-assisted
brakes that adjust automatically
through normal usage.
If the engine is not running or is
turned off while driving, the power
assist for the brakes will not work.
You can still stop your vehicle by
applying greater force to the brake
pedal than typical. The stopping dis-
tance, however, will be longer than
with power brakes.
When the engine is not running, the
reserve brake power is partially
depleted each time the brake pedal
is applied. Do not pump the brake
pedal when the power assist has
been interrupted.
Pump the brake pedal only when
necessary to maintain steering con-
trol on slippery surfaces.
BRAKING SYSTEM
Take the following precautions:
•Do not drive with your foot
resting on the brake pedal.
This will create abnormal high
brake temperatures, exces-
sive brake lining and pad
wear, and increased stopping
distances.
•When descending down a
long or steep hill, move the
gear shift lever to Manual
Shift Mode and manually
downshift to a lower gear in
order to control your speed
without using the brake pedal
excessively. Applying the
brakes continuously will
cause the brakes to overheat
and could result in a tempo-
rary loss of braking perform-
ance.
•Wet brakes may impair the
vehicle's ability to safely slow
down; the vehicle may also
pull to one side when the
brakes are applied. Applying
the brakes lightly will indicate
whether they have been
affected in this way. Always
test your brakes in this fash-
ion after driving through deep
water. To dry the brakes, light-
ly tap the brake pedal to heat
up the brakes while maintain-
ing a safe forward speed until
brake performance returns to
normal. Avoid driving at high
speeds until the brakes func-
tion correctly.WARNING