GENESIS G80 2017 Quick Reference Guide
Manufacturer: GENESIS, Model Year: 2017, Model line: G80, Model: GENESIS G80 2017Pages: 23, PDF Size: 9.52 MB
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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
Low tire pressure indicator / 
TPMS malfunction indicator 
Scheduled MaintenanceNormal UsageSevere Usage*
Engine Oil And Filter*Replace7,500 or 12 mos.Replace3,750 or 6 mos.
Fuel AdditivesAddEvery 7,500 or 12 mos.
Tire RotationPerform7,500Perform7,500
Air Cleaner FilterInspectReplace7,50030,000InspectReplaceMore FrequentlySame As Normal
Fuel Tank Air FilterInspect30,000InspectReplaceSame As NormalMore Frequently
Vacuum HoseInspect7,500InspectSame As Normal
Fuel Lines, Fuel Hoses And ConnectionsInspect30,000InspectSame As Normal
Vapor Hose & Fuel Filler Cap, Fuel tankInspect30,000InspectSame As Normal
Climate Control Air Filter (For Evaporator And Blower Unit)Replace15,000ReplaceMore Frequently
Air Conditioning RefrigerantInspect15,000InspectSame As Normal
Brake Hoses & LinesInspect15,000InspectSame As Normal
Drive Shafts & BootsInspect15,000Inspect7,500 or 6 mos.
Exhaust Pipe & MufflerInspect15,000InspectSame As Normal
Front Brake Disc/Pads, CalipersInspect15,000InspectMore Frequently
Rear Brake Disc/Pads Inspect15,000InspectMore Frequently
Steering Gear Box, Linkage & Boots/Lower Arm Ball Joint, Upper Arm Ball JointInspect15,000InspectMore Frequently
Suspension Mounting BoltsInspect15,000InspectSame As Normal
Propeller ShaftInspect15,000Inspect7,500 or 6 mos.
Brake FluidInspect30,000InspectSame As Normal
Parking BrakeInspect30,000InspectMore Frequently
Front(AWD)/Rear Differential OilInspect37,500Replace75,000
Fuel FilterInspect30,000InspectSame As Normal
Valve Clearance (3.8L)Inspect60,000InspectSame As Normal
Drive Belt1st Inspect 60,000 or 72 mos.Add. Inspect 15,000 or 24 mos.InspectSame As Normal
Spark Plugs (Iridium Coated)Replace105,000ReplaceMore Frequently
Coolant1st Replace 120,000 or 120 mos. Add. Replace 30,000 or 24 mos.ReplaceSame As Normal
Automatic Transmission FluidNo, Check, No service requiredReplace60,000
*Check the engine oil regularly between recommended oil change. We recommend Quaker State oil.
*See Owner’s Manual for details.
☐ TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)- page 35
☐ PARKING ASSIST SYSTEM (PAS) - page 33
•  To activate wipers move the switch down 
to one of the three positions
    (AUTO, LO, HI)
• To adjust "AUTO" speed move switch
• To spray washer fluid pull lever toward you
• Push lever up for a single wiper pass
☐ WINDSHIELD WIPER / WASHER - page 09
  
 
AUTO  
LO 
HI 
MIST
OFF
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.
If the PAS is OFF, it will automatically turn ON when in Reverse. 
PAS will automatically turn OFF when driving forward and 
speed is over 6 mph.
☐ HOW TO DEFROST 
    1 Press the front defrost button.
   2 Set to warmest temperature setting.
  3 Set to highest fan speed.
WALK  THE  CUSTOMER  THROUGH  EACH  OF  
THE  FOLLOWING  KEY  DELIVERY  FEATURES
☐ DEMONSTRATE AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL - page 18 – 19
☐ DEMONSTRATE HOW TO SET THE CLOCK - page 29 
NP150-G2017(Rev 11/09/16)Printing 12/29/16
☐ GENESIS CONNECTED SERVICES – page 21-23
 - Assist with creating a Genesis Owners account
 - Show Genesis Connected Services Users Manual
 - Encourage customers to press the Genesis Connected    
   Services button
Roadside Assistance:         1-844-340-9742 
SiriusXM®Radio:           1-800-967-2346 
Genesis Customer Care &Connected Services:        
GENESIS G80
Quick Reference Guide
 1-844-340-9741
www.GenesisMotorsUSA.com     
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Steering wheel adjustment
Page06
Instrument cluster
Page14-15
Navigation
Page26
Head lights and fog lights
Page08
Climate controlPage18-19
Driver's main controls
Page07
Wiper and washer
Page09
TransmissionPage36
Table of contents
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)  35
Auto Hold 34
AUX, USB and iPod port 27
Blind Spot Detection system (BSD)  38
Bluetooth operational tips                                    24
Bluetooth phone pairing 20
Child - protector rear door lock 12
Climate control                                                    18-19\
Climate control system seat & seat warmer 31
Clock adjustment 29
Cruise control/Advance smart cruise control 40
Driver Information System (DIS)  28 
Drive mode integrated control system 39
Driver position memory system 05
Driver's main controls 07
Electronic  Stability  Control (ESC) 37
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)  34
Engine start/stop button 05 
Front seat adjustment 03
Fuel filler door 07
Genesis Connected Services                        21-23
Headlights and fog lights 08
Headrest  adjustment  04
Head up display 17
Heated steering wheel 32
HomeLink wireless garage control system  13 
Instrument cluster                                             14-15
Interior lights 10
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) 37
LCD display control/modes 16 
Navigation 26
Panoramic Sunroof 10
Parking assist system (PAS) 33
Parking Guide system 33
Rearview camera 32
Rear window curtain 30
Seat  belt  adjustment  04
Smart key 02
Steering wheel adjustment 06
Steering wheel audio control 24
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) 35
Transmission/paddle shifter  36
Trunk 11
Voice recognition tips 25
Wipers and washer 09
Engine start/stop button
Page05
Cruise control/Advanced smart cruise control
Page40 
AUX,USB  and  iPodPage27
Driver position memory systemPage05
* Some vehicles may not be equipped  with all the listed features.
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.
   FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
   • Pair phone to your vehicle. Refer to page 20.
         WARNING!
To reduce the risk of serious injury to yourself and others, 
read and understand the important SAFETY INFORMATION 
in your Owner’s Manual. 
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GETTING STARTED
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Driver’s door Lock / Unlock
Smart key must be within 28~40 in. 
from the outside door handle.
Press:  
Once – Unlock driver door 
Twice – Unlock all doors 
Third – Lock all doors
Lock
Unlock
Trunk unlock 
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. 
GENESIS
FRONT  SEAT ADJUSTMENT  
2
Forward and backward1
Seat cushion length (for driver’s seat)2
Seatback angle3
Seat cushion height1
Lumbar support4
Seat bolster adjustment (for driver’s seat)5
1
34
5
A   
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GETTING STARTED
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HEADREST  ADJUSTMENT
To Raise Headrest: 
Pull headrest up.
To Lower Headrest: 
Press lock button while pressing 
down on headrest.
To adjust headrest forward:  
Pull forward to 1 of 3 positions.
To adjust backward:  
Pull it fully forward to the farthest 
position and release it. 
To Raise Center Headrest: 
Rotate headrest forward.
Lift headrest up.
To Lower Center Headrest: 
Press lock button while pressing 
down on headrest.
Press button     to rotate headrest 
down.
GENESIS
With the ignition OFF and foot 
OFF of brake pedal, press the 
engine start / stop button.
• Once for ACC(Accessory) mode.
• Twice for ON mode.
• Three times for OFF.
ENGINE START/STOP BUTTON
To start the engine in any mode(including OFF), press
the engine start / stop button while pressing the brake pedal.
To shut the engine OFF, place shift lever in P(Park) and press 
the engine start / stop button again.
Emergency situations 
Shut off engine while drving
Press and hold engine start/stop button for more than 2 seconds or press  
3 times consecutively within 3 seconds.
Restart engine while driving
Press engine start/stop button with shift lever in N(Neutral).
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.
DRIVER  POSITION MEMORY  SYSTEM
NOTE: Transmission must be in P(Park).
SEAT  BELT  ADJUSTMENT (Front seat)
Pull up to raise.
Press button and 
push down to lower.
A
A
Rear center headrest
NOTE: For resetting, please see 
Owner’s Manual for procedure.  
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FEATURES AND CONTROLS
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Set the angle 2 and distance 3
with the switch 1.
STEERING  WHEEL  ADJUSTMENTS
NOTE: Do not adjust while driving.
1. Move the lever downward 1.
2. Set the angle 2 and distance 3.
3. Pull the lever up.
NOTE: Do not adjust while driving.
Power tilt and telescopic
Manual tilt and telescopic
NOTE: Tighten fuel cap until one click is 
heard.
Failure to do this may result in the 
Check Engine Light illuminating.
FUEL  FILLER DOOR
• 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 door
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
GENESIS
1
1
2
2
3
3  
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FEATURES AND CONTROLS
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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.
Headlamp washer
Fluid will spray on headlamp 
assemblies when headlamps are 
turned ON. Will activate only once for 
every ignition key cycle or only once 
every 15 minutes.
Fast wiper speed
Slow wiper speed
MIST - Single wipe
AUTO - Auto control wipe
LO - Low wiper speed
HI - High wiper speed
OFF
HEADLIGHTS  AND  FOG LIGHTS
Parking light position
Flashing high beam
DRL OFF position
Auto light position
Flashing  high beam
Headlight position
Flashing  high beam
Headlight delay
Headlights may stay on for 15 seconds after exiting and locking vehicle.\
 
Press the remote lock button twice to turn headlights off.
This feature can be enabled/disabled under the Lights menu in the User 
Settings of the instrument cluster. 
See Owner’s Manual for more detail.
Fog light 
Turn signals and lane change 
signals
Flashing high beam
PULL
PULLHigh beam
PUSH
GENESIS
Smart High Beam Function
1. Select auto position on stalk.
2. Push lever forward to engage Auto High beam.
3. Push lever forward again to disengage.
See Owner's Manual for more details.      
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FEATURES AND CONTROLS
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PANORAMIC SUNROOF
Sunshade
Sliding the sunroof
Tilting the sunroof
INTERIOR LIGHTS
Type A
Type B
1
1
1
1
2
2
3
3
Press the buttonto open the trunk.
Power trunk:To close, press and hold until trunk is fully closed.
TRUNK
Trunk main control button
Press to open.Smart key needs to bewithin range.
Use the mechanical key.
Trunk open button
Pressing the buttoncloses the power trunk automatically.
Power trunk close button
Pressing the button with the smart key in proximity locks all the doors and closes the power trunk automatically.
Power trunk lock button
Pressing the buttonfor more than 1second opens thepower trunkautomatically.
Trunk open button on
the smart key
GENESIS
Front Map Lamp (               )
Push the switch to turn the map 
lamp on or off.
1
Front Door Lamp (        )
Lights will turn on when any door 
is open. 
2
Front Room Lamp (        )
Push the switch to turn the room 
lamp on or off.
3  
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FEATURES AND CONTROLS
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CHILD-PROTECTOR  REAR  DOOR  LOCK
Lock 
Insert a key into the hole and turn it 
towards the lock position.        
Unlock
Insert a key into the hole and turn away 
from the lock position.
HOMELINK WIRELESS GARAGE CONTROL SYSTEM
Standard Programming 
To program most devices, follow these instructions:
1.   For first-time programming, press and hold the two outside buttons, 
HomeLink® Channel 1 and Channel 3 Buttons, until the indicator light 
begins to flash (after 10 seconds). Release both buttons. Do not hol\
d 
the buttons for longer than 20 seconds.
2.   Position the end of your hand-held transmitter 1-3 inches (2-8 cm) 
away from the HomeLink® buttons while keeping the indicator light 
in view.
3.   Simultaneously press and hold both the HomeLink® and hand-held 
transmitter button. DO NOT release the buttons until step 4 has 
been completed.
4.   While continuing to hold the buttons the red indicator Status LED 
will flash slowly and then rapidly after HomeLink® successfully trains 
to the frequency signal from the hand-held transmitter. Release both 
buttons.
For detail instructions and list of compatible products, refer to your 
Owner’s Manual or visit www.homelink.com.
GENESIS
Smart Trunk
Trunk will open automatically when 
detecting smart key within range near the 
trunk for more than 3 seconds.
To enable Smart Trunk function:
Vehicle must be in P (Park) to adjust 
settings in the User Setting mode.
1. Select "Door/Trunk" in the User Settings        in the instrument cluster.
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. For more details, refer 
to Owner's Manual.
Factory setting defaults Smart Trunk in OFF 
position.    
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
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Fuel gauge
TachometerSpeedometer
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Warning and 
indicator lightsLCD display 
(including trip computer)
Type A with 4.3" LCD Display
Type B with 7" LCD Display
Fuel gauge
TachometerSpeedometer
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Warning and 
indicator lightsLCD display 
(including trip computer)