manual transmission GENESIS G80 2018 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
Low tire pressure indicator / 
TPMS malfunction indicator 
Scheduled Maintenance(Normal Usage)3.8L / 5.0L3.3T
Engine Oil And FilterReplace7,500 or 12 mos.Replace6,000 or 12 mos.
Fuel AdditivesAdd7,500 or 12 mos.Add6,000 or 12 mos.
Tire RotationPerform7,500 or 12 mos.Perform6,000 or 12 mos.
Vacuum Hose
Inspect7,500 or 12 mos.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 FilerInspect7,500 or 12 mos.Inspect6,000 or 12 mos.
Replace22,500 or 36 mos.Replace18,000 or 36 mos.
Climate Control Air Filter  (For Evaporator And Blower Unit)Replace7,500 or 12 mos.Inspect6,000 or 12 mos.
Fuel Tank Air Filter
Inspect15,000 or 24 mos.12,000 or 24 mos.
Vapor Hose & Fuel Filler Cap, Fuel tank
Brake Fluid
Parking Brake
Fuel Filter
Fuel Lines, Fuel Hoses And ConnectionsInspect30,000 or 48 mos.Inspect24,000 or 48 mos.Front(AWD)/Rear Differential Oil
Valve Clearance (3.3T and 3.8L)Inspect60,000 or 72 mos.Inspect60,000 or 72 mos.
Drive BeltInspect
First 60,000 or 72 mos.InspectFirst 60,000 or 72 mos.
Subsequent, every 15,000 or 24 mos.InspectSubsequent, every 12,000 or 24 mos.
Spark Plugs (Iridium Coated)Replace105,000Replace42,000
CoolantReplace
First 120,000 or 120 mos.Replace
First 120,000 or 120 mos.
Subsequent, every 30,000 or 24 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.
☐ TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)- page 36
☐ PARKING ASSIST SYSTEM (PAS) - page 34
•  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-G2018(Rev 07/21/17)Printing 07/24/17
☐ GENESIS CONNECTED SERVICES – page 21-23
 - Assist with creating MyGenesisUSA.com account
 - Assist with Genesis Connected Services enrollment
 - Show Genesis Connected Services Users Manual
 - Encourage customers to press the Genesis Connected    
   Services button
GENESIS
G80
QUICK GUIDE     
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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
TransmissionPage37-38
Table of contents
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)  36
Auto Hold 35
AUX, USB and iPod port 27
Blind Spot Detection system (BSD)  41
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 41
Driver Attention Alert (DAA) 41
Driver Information System (DIS)  28 
Drive mode integrated control system 42
Driver position memory system 05
Driver's main controls 07
Electronic  Stability  Control (ESC) 40
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)  35
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) 39
LCD display control/modes 16 
Navigation 26
Paddle Shifter 39
Panoramic Sunroof 10
Parking assist system (PAS) 34
Multi-View Camera 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) 36
Transmission & paddle shifter                    37-39
Trunk 11
Voice recognition tips 25
Wipers and washer 09
Engine start/stop button
Page05
Cruise control/Advanced smart cruise control
Page41 
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
Quick Reference Guide I 0504 I Quick Reference Guide  
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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Quick Reference Guide I 35
DRIVING
34 I Quick Reference Guide  GENESIS
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
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.
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.
WHITE 
2.  Stop the vehicle by pressing 
the brake pedal. The brakes 
     will remain engaged even if 
     the brake pedal is released.
GREEN
3.  The brakes will release
     when the accelerator pedal
     is pressed with transmission 
     in D, R or manual mode.
WHITE      
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Quick Reference Guide I 37
DRIVING
36 I Quick Reference Guide  GENESIS
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.
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.
AUTOMATIC  TRANSMISSION 
() :   Press the shift button, then move shift lever.
() : Depress the brake pedal, then move shift lever.
() :  Move shift lever.
Move the shift lever from D (Drive) into the manual gate to select. 
Move the shift lever forward (+) to up shift or rearward (–) to downshift.
Manual shift mode
Mechanical Type Shifter      
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38 I Quick Reference Guide  Quick Reference Guide I 39GENESIS
DRIVING
PADDLE SHIFTER
Press (-) to 
downshift
Press (+) to 
upshiftThe Paddle shifter is available 
when the shift lever is in the D 
position or the manual shift mode.
Press the [+] or [-] paddle shifter 
once to shift up or down one gear.
Electronic Type Shifter
When you move the shift lever, 
depress the brake pedal while
pressing the UNLOCK button.
The automatic transmission has 
eight forward speeds and one 
reverse speed. The individual 
speeds are selected automatically 
in the D (Drive) position.
P ButtonUNLOCK Button
P (Park)
Always stop completely before 
shifting into P (Park). To shift the 
gear from R (Rear), N (Neutral), D 
(Drive) or Manual mode to 
P(Park), press the [P] button while 
depressing the brake pedal.
R (Reverse) / N (Neutral) / D 
(Drive)
To select gear, press the 
[UNLOCK] button while 
depressing the brake pedal and 
then move the shift lever forward (R 
side) or backward(D side).   
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Quick Reference Guide I 4342I Quick Reference Guide  
DRIVING
GENESIS
CRUISE CONTROL/ADVANCED  SMART CRUISE CONTROL 
Setting vehicle distance
(Advanced smart cruise 
control only)
The vehicle to vehicle distance will
automatically activate when you set
the cruise speed.
This system assist you in setting the
distance from the vehicle ahead and
will maintain the selected distance 
without you depressing the 
accelerator or the brake pedal.
If your vehicle is equipped with Advanced smart cruise control and you 
wish to eliminate the vehicle distance function, you can change cruise 
control setting to a standard setting.
Press the Cruise Control button on the 
steering wheel to turn on Cruise Control. 
Then press and hold the vehicle distance 
button for more than 2 seconds to toggle 
between Smart Cruise Control (SCC) and 
Cruise Control (CC) mode.
Please refer to your Owner's Manual for 
more information.
Each time the vehicle distance set 
button is pressed, the vehicle to 
vehicle distance changes as follows:
The cruise control system allows 
you to program the vehicle to 
maintain a constant speed without 
holding the accelerator pedal.
Distance 4
Distance 3
Distance 2
Distance 1
1   To On/Off the cruise control.
2   To Resume or Increase  
the cruise control speed.
3   To Set or Decrease  
the cruise control speed.
4  To Cancel the cruise control.
2
3
1
4
You can select the drive mode 
according to your preference or the 
road condition.
The drive mode defaults to the Normal 
mode whenever the engine start/stop 
button is turned to the ON position.
Each time you press the button, the 
drive mode is changed as follows :
DRIVE MODE INTEGRATED CONTROL SYSTEM
Normal mode is not displayed on the instrument cluster.
Normal mode 
Sport mode focuses on dynamic driving by automatically controlling the 
steering wheel, engine and transmission system.
Sport mode 
Snow mode helps you to drive more effectively on the slippery road 
such as snowy or muddy road.
Press and hold the drive mode button to select the Snow mode.
Press the button again to return to previous mode.
Snow mode 
Active ECO helps improve fuel efficiency by controlling certain engine 
and transmission system operating parameters.
ECO mode
Normal mode 
Sport mode ECO mode