GENESIS G70 2021 Quick Reference Guide
Manufacturer: GENESIS, Model Year: 2021, Model line: G70, Model: GENESIS G70 2021Pages: 24, PDF Size: 6.85 MB
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NP150-G92021(Rev 08/18/20)Printing 08/21/20
GENESIS
G70
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
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Looking For more detailed information?   This Quick Reference Guide does not replace your vehicle’sOwner’s Manual. If you require additional information or are unsure of a specific issue, we recommend that you always refer to the vehicle’s Owner’s Manual or contact your authorized retailer of Genesis Branded Products. The information contained in this Quick Reference Guide is correct at the time of printing; however, specifications and equipment can change without notice. No warranty or guarantee is being extended in this Quick Reference Guide, and Genesis Brand reserves the right to change product specifications and equipment at any time without incurring obligations. Some vehicles are shown with optional equipment.
MAINTENANCE
Scheduled Maintenance(Normal Usage)2.0T / 3.3T
Engine Oil And FilterReplace6,000 or 12 mos.
Fuel AdditivesAdd6,000 or 12 mos.
Tire RotationPerform6,000 or 12 mos.
Vacuum Hose
Inspect6,000 or 12 mos.
Air Conditioning Refrigerant
Brake Hoses & Lines
Drive Shafts & Boots
Exhaust Pipe & Muffler
Front Brake Disc/Pads, Calipers
Rear Brake Disc/Pads
Steering Gear Box, Linkage & Boots/ Lower Arm Ball Joint, Upper Arm Ball Joint
Suspension Mounting Bolts
Propeller Shaft
Air Cleaner FilerInspect6,000 or 12 mos.
Replace18,000 or 36 mos.
Climate Control Air Filter  (For Evaporator And Blower Unit)ReplaceEvery 12 mos.
Fuel Lines, Fuel Hoses And ConnectionsInspect24,000 or 48 mos.Front(AWD)/Rear Differential Oil
Valve Clearance (3.3T and 3.8L)Inspect60,000 or 72 mos.
Drive BeltInspectFirst 60,000 or 72 mos.
InspectSubsequent, every 12,000 or 24 mos.
Spark Plugs (Iridium Coated)Replace42,000
CoolantReplaceFirst 120,000 or 120 mos.
Subsequent, every 30,000 or 24 mos.
Automatic Transmission FluidNo checks or services required for Normal Usage driving.
*Check the engine oil regularly between recommended oil change. Genesis Branded Vehicle recommend Quaker  State oil.
*See Owner’s Manual for details.
Low tire pressure indicator / 
TPMS malfunction indicator 
☐ TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)- page 37
NOTE: Tire pressure may vary in colder temperatures causing the 
low tire pressure indicator  to illuminate. Inflate tires according to 
the Tire Pressure Label located on the driver’s side door pillar.
☐ HOW TO DEFROST 
   1 Press the front defrost button.
   2 Set to warmest temperature setting.
  3 Set to highest fan speed.
☐ DEMONSTRATE AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL - page 15
☐ EXPLAIN IDLE STOP AND GO (ISG) FEATURE – page 38
☐ INTRODUCTION AND LOCATION OF THE SERVICE        
     DEPARTMENT
☐ SET FIRST SERVICE VALET APPOINTMENT
☐ REVIEW FACTORY RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE      
     SCHEDULE
☐ WAS THE CONDITION OF YOUR VEHICLE (AT DELIVERY)        
     TO YOUR  SATISFACTION?
☐ GENESIS CONNECTED SERVICES
- Assist with creating a Genesis Owners account
- Assist with Genesis Connected Services enrollment
- Show Genesis Connected Services Users Manual
- Encourage customer to download the Genesis Intelligent  
   Assistant App
VOICE
RE COGNITION  TIPS
Command ExampleBL UET OOTH®
Dial 
Call 
7 -1-4- 0-0-0- 8-8-8-8”  
“Call  John Smith ”
Command ExampleNA VIG ATION
Find  Addr ess  
2-3-4-5 1s t Stree t,
F oun tain  Valle y”
C ommand Example
Loca ted on R earview Mirr or DESTINATION SEARCH \DB\f VOICE
Find 
ow e’s ® near  me”
“S tarbuck s®”
Impr oving ho w you s tor e your  con tacts can op timize your  
Blue too th®  Voic e R ecognition perf ormance:
• U se full names ins tead o f short or  single-s yllable names  
    (“ John or  Dad”)
•  Avoid using special char acters/emojis or  abbrevia tions  
   (“Dr .”) when sa ving contacts
Find 
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GENESIS BRANDED VEHICLE OWNER PRIVACY POLICY
Your Genesis Branded Vehicle may be equipped with technologies and 
services that use information collected, generated, recorded or stored by the 
vehicle. Genesis Branded Vehicle has created a Vehicle Owner Privacy Policy 
to explain how these technologies and services collect, use, and share this 
information.
You may read our Vehicle Owner Privacy Policy on the GenesisMotorsUSA.com 
website at https://www.genesis.com/us/en/privacy-policy.html
If you would like to receive a hard copy of our Vehicle Owner Privacy Policy, 
please contact Customer Care at:
Genesis Customer Care
P.O. Box 20850
Fountain Valley, CA 92728
844-340-9741
[email protected]
Genesis Customer Care representatives are available Monday through Friday, 
between the hours of 5:00 AM and 7:00 PM PST and Saturday and Sunday 
between 6:30 AM and 3:00 PM PST (English).
For Customer Care assistance in Spanish or Korean, representatives are 
available Monday through Friday between  6:30 AM and 3:00 PM PST.
Roadside Assistance:         1-844-340-9742 
SiriusXM®Radio:           1-800-967-2346 
Genesis Customer Care &Connected Services: 
www.MyGenesisusa.com        
 1-844-340-9741 
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CLIMATECLIMATE
Instrument cluster
Page 11
Navigation
Page 20
Climate control systemPage 15
CLIMATE
Wiper and washer
Page 09
Smart cruise control
Page 34 
GENESIS
AUX and USB  portPage 18
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Use this Quick Reference Guide to learn 
about the features that will enhance your 
enjoyment of your Genesis Branded Vehicle. 
More detailed information about these 
features are available in your Owner’s Manual.
         WARNING!
To reduce the risk of serious injury to yourself and others, 
read and understand the important SAFETY INFORMATION 
in your Owner’s Manual.*  Some vehicles may not be equipped  with all the listed features.
FEATURES AND CONTROLS Climate control system 15Driver's main controls  0 7Head-up display 1 4Instrument cluster                                             11Interior lights                                                       08\
LCD display control/modes 1 3 Occupant classification system  0 3 Seat-Climate control system seat                      04Seat-Driver position memory system 0 4Seat-Front seat adjustment 0 2Seat-Heatrest adjustment                                       02Smart key 0 1Smart trunk 0 6Sunroof 0 8 
Trunk operation 0 5Warning and indicators 1 4 Wipers and washer 0 9
Wiper blades 1 0
INFOTAINMENTAndroid Auto                                                         25Apple CarPlay™                                                  27Aux and USB Port 18Bluetooth Phone Pairing  1 7Genesis Connected Services                        21Homelink wireless garage control system  24Navigation 2 0Radio mode 1 9Wireless cellular phone charging system        18 
DRIVINGAuto hold  3 9Blind-Spot Collison Warning (BCW)  3 5Driver Attention Warning (DAW)                         32Electric parking brake (EPB)                       39 Electronic stability control (ESC)                       32Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA)  3 6Idle Stop and Go (ISG)                                              38\
Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)                                   33Parking assist system (PAS)                                36Rearview monitor                             35Shift by Wire (Electronic type shifter)                 31Smart cruise control 3 4Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) 3 7                    
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Driver’s door Lock / Unlock
Smart key must be within 20~40 in. 
from the outside door handle.
Press:  
One time – Unlock driver door 
Two times – Unlock all doors 
Three times – Lock all doors
Lock
Unlock
Trunk open
Panic
NOTE:The key hole is located under 
the key hole cover B.
SMART KEY
A
B
Remove mechanical key.
Press and hold the release button A 
to remove the mechanical key. 
A
This QRG provides instructional videos that are accessible 
by scanning the QR Codes found throughout the QRG with 
your smartphone/tablet.
In order to scan a QR Code, you will need to use a QR Code 
Reader App on your mobile device.  You can download the 
app onto your device though an app store or marketplace.
FRONT  SEAT ADJUSTMENT  
2
Forward and backward1
Seat cushion length (if equipped)2
Seatback angle3
Seat bolster adjustment (if equipped)5
1
34
5
Scan to view a video of: Seat Adjustment
 Seat cushion height and tilt 1
 Lumbar support 4 
HEADREST  ADJUSTMENT
To Raise Headrest: 
Pull headrest up.
To Lower Headrest: 
Press lock button while pressing 
down on headrest.
To adjust headrest forward
(front seats only): 
Pull forward to 1 of 3 positions.
To adjust headrest rearward
(front seats only):  
Pull it fully forward to the farthest 
position and release it. 
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Easy Access Function (Driver’s Seat)
Entering the vehicle
The driver’s seat and steering wheel will move back to its original 
position when the Engine Start/Stop button is in the OFF position 
and the driver’s door is closed with the smart key in possession.
Exiting the vehicle
The driver’s seat will move rearward and the steering wheel will 
move upward when the driver’s door is opened and the Engine 
Start/Stop button is in the OFF position with the gear in P (Park).
NOTE: The driver’s seat may not move rearward if there is not 
enough space between the driver’s seat and the rear seat.
You can activate/deactivate this function from the    User Settings 
mode in the cluster LCD display:
Seat Easy Access:
Convenience > Seat Easy Access > Off/Normal/Extended
Steering Easy Access:
Convenience > Steering Easy Access > On/Off
Storing  1.  Adjust the driver’s seat, outside 
rearview mirrors, steering wheel, 
instrument panel illumination and 
head up display. 
2.   Press the SET button. The 
system will beep once.
3.   Press one of the memory buttons 
(1 or 2) within 5 seconds.  
The system will beep twice. 
Recalling Press the desired memory button 
(1 or 2). The system will beep once.
SET1
2
DRIVER  POSITION MEMORY  SYSTEM
NOTE: Transmission must be in P(Park).
NOTE: For resetting, please see 
Owner’s Manual for procedure.
CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM SEAT
If you want to turn it off immediately, press and hold the button.
Each time you push the button, the setting is changed as follows: 
OFFHIGHMEDIUMLOW
         – Heat               – Air Ventilation
CLIMATE
CLIMATE
CLIMATE
CLIMATE
OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (OCS)
Your vehicle is equipped with an 
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) in the front passenger's 
seat that detects whether the 
passenger air bag system should 
be activated or deactivated.
The following items may affect the OCS operation:
• Car seat accessories such as thick blankets and cushions which 
cover up the car seat surface
• Placing materials such as water bottles on the seat
• Using electronic devices such as laptops and satellite radios which 
use inverter chargers
• Wet towels or liquid that has been spilled on the seat.  Make sure 
the seat has been completely dried before driving the vehicle
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Press to open.
Smart key needs to 
be within the range.
Power trunk open button
Press to open.
Press and hold to 
close.
Power trunk main control button
Press to close.
Power trunk close button
Press to lock the trunk 
and doors will lock as 
well.
Smart key needs to be 
within range.
Power trunk lock button
Press and hold.
Power trunk open button on 
the smart key
TRUNK OPERATION
Smart Trunk
When smart key is within range for 3 seconds, the trunk will 
automatically open.
To enable Smart Trunk function:
Vehicle must be in P (Park) to adjust the settings located in the setup\
 
menu in the AVN system screen.
1. Select Setup > Vehicle > Door/Trunk
2. Check “Smart Trunk”.
NOTE: Function is active after 15 seconds when all doors are 
closed and locked. The vehicle will also provide an audible and 
visual alarm while activating. Please refer to your Owner’s Manual 
for further information.
SMART  TRUNK 
Scan to view a video of: Smart Trunk
NOTES: Trunk opening height adjustment is available in the Vehicle setup 
options. Please refer to your Owner’s Manual for further information.
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GENESIS G70   
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• Front power window switches.
•Press switch left/right to unfold/fold       
   mirrors.
• Rear power window  switches.
• Press the L or R button to adjust the 
mirror by using the directional switch. 
If L or R button is still selected, both 
mirrors will tilt downward when 
reversing. Deselect L or R will disable 
the auto tilt down feature. 
DRIVER'S MAIN CONTROLS
Outside Rearview Mirror
Press the lock or unlock button on the
smart key, and the mirrors will be
folded or unfolded when AUTO is set.
Power window lock button
Disables the power window switches
on the rear passenger doors.
Door Lock
Locks/unlocks all doors.
Window Switches
SUNROOF
Sunshade
Sliding the sunroof
Tilting the sunroof
To open the sunshade, pull the 
sunroof control lever lightly backward 
to the first detent position.
Push the sunroof control lever 
forward to close.
Push the sunroof control lever 
upward to tilt open the sunroof. Push 
again the sunroof control lever 
upward to tilt the sunroof glass 
closed.
Pull the sunroof control lever 
backward past the first detent to slide 
open the sunroof control lever 
forward to the second detent position 
to close sunroof glass with the 
sunshade.
Front map lamp 1
Press the button to turn the map 
lamp on or off.
Front door lamp (       ) 2
Lights will turn on when any door is 
open.
Front room lamp (       ) 3
Push the switch to turn the room 
lamp on.
Front room lamp (       ) 
Push the switch to turn the room 
lamp off.
INTERIOR  LIGHTS 
11
23
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WIPERS  AND  WASHER
Auto control wipe interval adjustment
Adjust the control knob.
Windshield washer
Pull the lever gently toward you to 
spray washer fluid on the windshield 
and to run the wipers1-3 cycles.
Fastest wiper speed
Slowest wiper speed
MIST - Single
 wipe
AUTO - Auto control wipe
LO - Low wiper speed
HI - High wiper speed
OFF
PULL
Scan to view a video of: Windshield Wiper
WIPER BLADES
This vehicle has a “hidden” wiper 
design which means they cannot be 
lifted in their bottom resting position
Wiper Blade Removal
1. Within 20 seconds of turning off 
the engine, lift and hold the wiper 
lever up to the MIST A position for 
about 2 seconds until the wipers 
move to the top wipe position.
2. At this position, you are able to lift 
the wipers off the windshield.
3. Gently put wipers back down onto 
windshield.
4. Turn the wipers to any ON position 
to return to resting position.
A
NOTE: To prevent damage to 
the hood and wiper arms, the 
wiper arms should only be lifted 
when in the top wiping position. 
Scan to view a video of: Wiper Blade Removal
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7" LCD Display
Tachometer
Engine coolant temperature gauge
LCD display 
(including trip computer)Fuel gauge
SpeedometerWarning and 
indicator lights
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
FEATURES AND CONTROLS  
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LCD DISPLAY MODES
ModesSymbol Explanation
Trip ComputerThis mode displays driving information like the tripmeter, fuel economy, and so on.
Turn By Turn (TBT)(if equipped)This mode displays the navigation turn by turn guidance.
Assist(if equipped)
This mode displays the state of the Driver Attention Warning (DAW)and Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).
WarningDisplay service internal warning messages and tire pressures.
User SettingsChanges settings.
1            :  MODE button for changing 
modes
2            :  MOVE switch for changing 
items
                 :   SELECT/RESET button for 
setting or resetting the 
selected item
3            :  BACK button for moving  
to upper level menu  
(if equipped)
LCD DISPLAY CONTROL
Type A
1
2
3
(Press)
The head up display is a transparent 
display which projects an image of 
selected  information from the 
instrument cluster and navigation on 
the windshield glass.
To activate the head up display, select 
“Head-up Display” on the “User 
Settings Mode” in the LCD display. 
Adjust "Head-up Display" height until 
in view.
HEAD UP DISPLAY
NOTE: If you wear polarizing-filter sunglasses, it may be difficult to read the 
Head Up Display information. 
WARNINGS AND INDICATORS
Air bag warning light
Electric Power Steering (EPS) warning light
Seat belt warningParking brake & Brake fluid warning light
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) system warning light
Low Tire Pressure Warning Indicator/TPMS Malfunction Lamp
Trunk open warning light
Low fuel level warning light
Front fog light indicator
Low beam indicator
High Beam AssistLight ON indicator
ECO indicator
SPORT modeindicator
Anti-lock Brake System(ABS) warning light
High beam indicator
Door open warning light
Electronic Stability  Control (ESC) indicatorMaster warning light
Forward Collision- Avoidance Assist (FCA)Electric Parking Brake(EPB) warning light
Engine oil pressure warning light
Charging system warning light
Immobilizer indicator
Malfunction IndicatorLamp (MIL)
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF indicator
Cruise indicator
Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)
Adaptive Front Lighting System
AUTO HOLD indicator
Turn signal indicator
Engine coolant temperature warning light
AWD warning light
LED Headlight waring indicator
FEATURES AND CONTROLS  
GENESIS G70