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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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
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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 pressurewarning lightTrunk open warning light
Low fuel level warning light
Front fog light indicator
Low beam indicator
Smart high beam indicator
SNOW modeindicator
Light 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
Automatic Emergency  Braking (AEB) warning lightElectric 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 Assistant System(LKAS)indicator
Cruise SET indicator
AUTO HOLD indicator
Turn signal indicator
LCD DISPLAY MODES
The head up display is a transparent 
display which projects an image of 
selected  information of 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
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
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.
ASCC/LKAS(if equipped)
This mode displays the state of the Advanced Smart Cruise Control (ASCC) andLane Keeping Assist System (LKAS).
A/VThis mode displays the state of the A/V system.
InformaitionorDisplay service internal warning messages and tire pressures.
User SettingsChanges settings.
Type A
Type B
1
2
3
1
2
Engine coolant temperature warning light
AWD warning light
GENESIS
NOTE: See Owner's Manual for more details on selecting content to 
display on the Head Up Display.
(Press)  
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CLIMATE CONTROL
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DEFOGGING / DEFROSTING
3.  Set the fan speed to 
the highest speed.
2.  Select warmest 
temperature.
1.  Press the front defrost 
button.AIR INTAKE CONTROL
SYSTEM OFF
Pressing the OFF button will
place the system in the OFF mode.
•  Front blower will turn off. 
•   Outside (fresh) air position 
will be selected.
•   Vented air will be at last set 
temperature.
Automatically controls the 
modes, fan speeds, air intake 
and air-conditioning functions.
AUTOMATIC HEATING /
AIR CONDITIONING
10 SYNC button
     (sync driver and passenger front 
     air temperature)
11 Air intake control button (Outside air) 
12  Air intake control button 
(Recirculated air)
 13  Climate information  
screen selection button
14 Mode selection button (Passenger)
15 Air intake control button
16  Rear temperature  
control thumbwheel
17 Rear vent ON/OFF thumbwheel
 1 Driver’s temperature control knob
2 Fan speed control button
3 OFF button
4 AUTO (automatic control) button
5 Mode selection button (Driver)
6 Air conditioning button
7 Front windshield defrost button
8 Rear window defrost button
9  Passenger’s temperature  
control knob
FrontRear
Type A
Type B
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10
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12
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When cabin humidity and carbon dioxide levels increase while Climate 
Control is off, fresh air will be circulated into the cabin.
Please refer to the Owner's Manual for more information.Changing the direction 
of the air flow as follow.
SMART VENT
MODE SELECTION
GENESIS
Outside(fresh) air position
(type B) (light off)
Recirculated air position
Outside(fresh) air position
(type A)
NOTE: To reduce the glass fogging and improve visibility, keep the interior 
surface of the windshield clean by wiping it with a clean cloth and glas\
s 
cleaner. In addition, select air intake control to the outside (fresh) air position 
whenever possible while operating the vehicle.  
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BLUETOOTH PHONE PAIRING
Pairing a new device
Standard AVN
DIS navigation system
2.  Press 
Bluetooth phones.
3.  Pair your car after your mobile 
phone detects the Bluetooth device.
4.    Enter the passkey or accept 
the authorization popup. 
(The default passkey is 0000.)
5. Connect Bluetooth.
1.  
Press the PHONE button in the head unit(or DIS navigation system) 
or  button in the steering wheel remote control.
NOTE: Vehicle must be in (P) Park to complete pairing process.
GENESIS CONNECTED SERVICES
• SOS
• Navigation
• Connected Services Menu
Press the  button for access to the voice-response menu of services.
- Press the            button for Destination Search Powered by Google®.
- Press the            button for SOS Emergency Assistance.
- Refer to your Genesis Connected Services Menu User’s Manual for detailed   
   information on system operation. 
-  For immediate assistance with subscription services, please call 
 1-844-340-9741.
Google® is a registered trademark of Google Inc. 
You can say:
- "Service Link" to schedule a service appointment.
- "Roadside Assistance" for roadside services.
- "Genesis Account Services" for help with your Blue Link subscription.  
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You can download the Genesis Mobile App to your 
compatible smart phone from the following sites:
 
• iPhone® — Apple® App Store
• Android® — Google Play
Remote Start with Climate Control
This feature enables you to remotely start your vehicle and set an engine 
timer (1-10 minutes) from virtually anywhere. You can also set the climate 
control temperature and turn on the rear-window defroster, ensuring a 
warm or cool car is ready to go when you are.
•  To use this feature, you must have a Genesis Connected Services 
Personal Identification Number (PIN). To create or change your PIN,  
log on to www.GenesisMotorsUSA.com/Owners. 
•  Remote Start with Climate Control will automatically shut off after 10 
minutes or after selected engine timer runs out.
•  While this feature is active, the parking lights will blink until vehicle is 
turned off or when vehicle is in operation.
•  To continue operation of the vehicle, the proximity key must be inside    
the vehicle with the driver prior to pressing the brake and being able to 
move the gearshift from the "P" (park) position.
Genesis  Intelligent Assistance App
Remember...
Remote Features
Please note: Remote Services are subject to adequate cellular coverage and signal 
strength, and only available in the 50 United States. 
Remote Start Preconditions:
 •   Ignition is OFF
 •   Alarm is armed (i.e., vehicle locked by key fob Remote Door Lock)
 •   Gearshift level is in the “P” (park) position
 •   Brake pedal is not depressed
 •   Engine hood is securely closed
 •   All the doors are closed and locked
 •   The tailgate or trunk lid is closed
 •   The security/panic system is not activated
 •   The proximity key is not inside the vehicle
 •   The battery power is not low
 •   Vehicle is located in an open area
 •   It has been less than 4 days since last vehicle ignition off
 •   Vehicle located in area with good cell reception
Remote Start with Climate will terminate...
 • After 10 minutes or after selected engine timer runs out
  •   Brake is pressed without proximity key inside vehicle
 •   Alarm is triggered without proximity key inside vehicle
 •   Door/trunk is opened from inside the vehicle
Notice: Laws in some communities may restrict the use of the 
features that remotely start the engine. For example, some laws may 
require a person using the remote start feature to have the vehicle in 
view when doing so or limit the length of time a vehicle engine may 
idle. Please check local and state regulations for any requirements 
and restrictions on remote starting of vehicles and engine idling time.
         WARNING!
Do not remote start vehicle in an enclosed environment (i.e., closed ga\
rage). Prolonged operation of a motor vehicle in an enclosed environment can cause a harmful build-up of\
 carbon monoxide. Carbon monoxide is harmful to your health. Exposure to high levels of carbon mo\
noxide can cause headaches, dizziness or in extreme cases unconsciousness and/or death. Do not leave\
 children or animals unattended in a vehicle while using the remote start function.
         CAUTION!
If the vehicle’s windshield wipers are left on when the vehicle was last driven, then t\
he wipers will turn on if the remote start function is activated. To avoid damage to the wiper blades (i.e., due to heavy ice or snow accumulated on the windshield), please always turn the vehicle’\
s windshield wipers off when parking the vehicle. 
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STEERING  WHEEL  AUDIO CONTROL
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3
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1  VOLUME/MUTE 
Scroll up or down to adjust the volume.
      Press to mute or unmute the sound.
2  SEEK/PRESET 
Change station.
3  MODE 
Change the audio source.
To Answer a Call: •   Press    button on the steering wheel. 
To Reject a Call: •  Press  button on the steering wheel. 
To Adjust Ring Volume: • Use the VOLUME buttons on the steering wheel. 
To Transfer a Call to the Phone (Private Call): •  Press and hold    button on the steering wheel until the  audio system transfers a call to the phone. 
To Finish a Call: •  Press  button on the steering wheel. 
BLUETOOTH  OPERATIONAL  TIPS
In the following situations you or  the other party may have difficulty  
hearing each other:
1.  When Bluetooth volume is set too high. It may result in distortion and echo.
2.  When driving on a rough road, high speeds and/or with the window open.
3.    When the air conditioning vents are facing the microphone and/or when 
the air conditioning fan is at the max speed.
Steering wheel bluetooth control
1  TALK 
Activates voice recognition.
2  CALL 
Places and transfers calls.
3  END 
Ends calls or cancels functions.
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Making a call using voice recognition:  
The menu tree identifies available voice recognition Bluetooth® functions.
Calling by Name:
1.  Press  button.  
2.  Say the following command after the Voice Recognition beep: 
 • “Call 
  • “ Call 
call to John Smith’s Mobile, Home, or Office phone number.
Dialing by Number:
1. Press  button.  
2. Say “Dial Number” after the Voice Recognition beep. 
3.  Say desired phone number. For complete list of commands,  
refer to your Owner’s Manual.
VOICE  RECOGNITION  TIPS
Your vehicle is equipped with Voice Recognition technology which allows drivers to 
operate their phones without having to take their eyes off the road  
to minimize distractions.
Voice recognition performance may be affected if speaking before Voice 
Recognition beep is heard, driving with windows and sun roof open; when the 
heating-cooling system is on; when passing in  a tunnel or when driving \
on rugged 
and uneven roads.
Quick reference on using voice commands 
To start voice command. Press the    key, the following commands are available:
CommandFunction
CallDisplays downloaded Contacts.
Call 
Dial NumberDisplays a screen where you can say a phone number to dial.
Dial 
RedialDirectly calls at the number that you last dialed.
Call HistoryDisplays your Call History.
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AUX, USB AND iPod PORT
Use the input jack to connect an 
external audio device and listen to it 
through the audio system in your 
vehicle.
NOTE: To operate your iPod®  through the vehicle's audio system, 
connect your Apple supplied USB cable to the USB port. 
iPod® is a trademark of Apple Inc.
Map position
Standard AVN
DIS Navigation system
NAVIGATION
North Up/Heading Up.
•  Displays the current map mode to reflect the position in reference to     
the screen. The map mode can be switched between North Up and 
Heading Up.
• Each time the button is pressed, the screen will switch in the order
 shown below.
 – Heading Up  North Up  Heading Up  
 – Map Scale: Increases or decreases the map size.
 – Map Scale indicator: shows the scale of the map.
 – Map Voice Key: Activate/deactivate the voice guidance.
1         Move to the Home Screen2 Change the map view mode3 Navigation Voice Guidance On/Off4         Zoom in the map5  Map scale display6         Zoom out the map
1 Clock display2         Move to the Home Screen3 Change the map view mode4 Navigation voice guidance on/off5         Zoom in the map6 Map scale display7         Zoom out the map
7 [MENU] button 8 Touch to scroll the map9  Quick and easy selection of  a destination from the map screen10 Set a waypoint to the current route11 Save frequently used address to address book12 Find a POI(Point Of Interest) around the current position13 Vehicle position
8 [MENU] button9  Route guidance10 Vehicle position11 Current position and Destination12 Remaining distance display/ Remaining time13 Cancel Route14 [Route] button
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FEATURES AND CONTROLS
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Scrolling through Controller
Move the focus or scroll through the 
navigation map.
Turning the controller
Move the focus, or zoom in/out the 
navigation map.
Pressing the controller
Start/Select the focused feature.
DRIVER INFORMATION SYSTEM (DIS)CLOCK ADJUSTMENT
The central control panel is located in the vehicle center console.
It comprises the controller and the main function buttons.
Open the HOME
main menuOpen menu screen
Go back 
one menu
level
Open the 
Navigation main 
menu
Open the Genesis 
Connected Services 
main menu
Open the 
PHONE main
menu
MAP/VOICE 
button
1.  
Press "HOME" button.
1.  
Press the "SETUP" button.
2. Press "Settings" icon on the screen, then press "Clock".
3. To set your preferred Time Setting:
  • Check "GPS Time" to adjust the time automatically.
 • Press “Time Setting” to adjust the clock manually. GPS Time must 
    not be selected.
 • If "Daylight Savings Time" is selected, the clock will be adjusted     
       forward by one hour. 
2. Press "Clock" icon on the screen.
3. To set your preferred Time Setting:
 • Check "GPS Time" to adjust the time automatically.
 • Press “Date/Time Setting” to adjust the clock manually.  
       GPS Time must not be selected.
 • If "Daylight Savings Time" is selected, the clock will be adjusted   
    forward by one hour. 
With DIS Touch System
With Touch Screen System
NOTE: Once the digital clock is adjusted, the analog
            clock will be updated accordingly.
   
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FEATURES AND CONTROLS
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SEAT  WARMER  (front seats)
If you want to turn it off immediately,
press and hold the button.
CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM SEAT  (front seats)
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: 
OFFHIGHMIDDLELOW
         – Heat 
         – Cool
Each time you push the button,
the setting is changed as follows: 
OFFHIGHMIDDLELOW
Type A
Type B
Type A
Type B
REAR  WINDOW  CURTAIN
Press the button to lower.
Press the button again to raise.
FrontRear
NOTE:If curtain is in up position, curtain will move downward 
automatically when shifting into Reverse. Curtain will raise 
automatically when shifter is in Drive and vehicle speed is 
above 10 mph.   
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FEATURES AND CONTROLSDRIVING
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PARKING GUIDE SYSTEM
The parking guide system will 
activate when the back-up light is 
ON and the shift lever in the 
R (Reverse) position.
PARKING  ASSIST SYSTEM (PAS)
The parking assist system assists the 
driver during movement of the vehicle 
by chiming if any object is sensed within 
the distance of 39.5 inches in front and 
47.2 inches in behind the vehicle.
PAS ON / OFF
To turn the PAS off, press the ON/OFF 
button. To turn the PAS on, press it again.
If you move the shift lever to R with the 
engine start/stop button in ON and the 
parking assist system in OFF, the 
parking assist system will turn ON 
automatically.
The system will automatically turn off 
when vehicle is driven forward at a 
speed above 6 mph.
Type A
Type B
HEATED  STEERING  WHEEL
Pressing the heated steering wheel 
button warms the steering wheel. 
The indicator on the button is 
illuminated.
Type A
Type B
REARVIEW  CAMERA
When transmission is shifted into 
R (Reverse), rearview camera displays 
the area behind the vehicle.
To switch view, press "Top View" 
button on screen.    
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DRIVING
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AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING (AEB)
The Automatic Emergency Braking 
(AEB) helps avoid accidents by 
identifying critical situations early and 
warning the driver. 
Also, the system helps reduce the 
severity of crashes which cannot be 
avoided by lowering the speed of 
collision and, in some cases, by 
preparing the vehicle and restraint 
systems for impact.
TIRE  PRESSURE  MONITORING  SYSTEM (TPMS)
LOW TIRE PRESSURE INDICATOR 
Illuminates if one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated. 
TPMS MALFUNCTION INDICATOR Blinks for approximately one minute, then remains illuminated when 
there is a malfunction with the TPMS. Inspect all tires and adjust tire 
pressure to specification. If the lamp remains illuminated, have the 
system checked by authorized retailer of Genesis Branded Products 
as soon as possible.
Low Tire Pressure Position Telltale and 
Tire Pressure Telltale 
(   Shown  on  the  LCD  display    )
Low Tire Pressure Indicator /    
TPMS Malfunction Indicator
NOTE: Vehicle must 
be driven for accurate 
tire pressure reading.
ELECTRONIC  PARKING  BRAKE (EPB)
or
Stop the vehicle then pull
the EPB switch.
Applying
Move shift lever from P to 
R, N or D while depressing 
the brake pedal.
Releasing
Press the EPB switch while 
depressing the brake pedal.
NOTE: If necessary, emergency braking is 
possible by pulling and holding the EPB 
switch.
NOTE: System can be Enabled/
Disabled in the User Settings page 
of the instrument cluster under 
Driving Assist.
NOTE: Units can be changed in the User Settings page of the instrument 
cluster under Other Features.
AUTO  HOLD
To cancel the AUTO HOLD operation, 
press the AUTO HOLD switch again.
The Auto Hold feature assists in steep 
hill areas. It holds the brake until the 
accelerator pedal is pressed.
1.  
Press the AUTO HOLD 
switch.
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2.  Stop the vehicle by pressing 
the brake pedal. The brakes 
     will remain engaged even if 
     the brake pedal is released.
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3.  The brakes will release
     when the accelerator pedal
     is pressed with transmission 
     in D, R or manual mode.
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