GENESIS G80 2021 Owner's Manual

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When you are driving forward out of
a parking space, if the system judges
that there is a collision risk with an
approaching vehicle in the blind spot,
the system will help avoid collision by
applying the brake.
Information
In the following text, Blind-Spot Collision-
Avoidance Assist will be referred as Blind-
Spot Safety system.
Detecting sensor
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ORG3070165[1] : Front view camera, [2] : Rear corner radar
Refer to the picture above for the
detailed location of the detecting
sensors.
CAUTION
Take the following precautions to
maintain optimal performance of the
detecting sensor:
• Never disassemble the rear corner
radar or radar assembly, or apply any
impact on it.
• If there is impact on the rear corner
radar or near the radar, even though
the warning message does not
appear on the cluster, Blind-Spot
Safety system may not operate
properly. Have the system inspected
by an authorized retailer of Genesis
Branded products.

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• If the rear corner radars have been
replaced or repaired, have the
vehicle inspected by an authorized
retailer of Genesis Branded products.
• Use only genuine Genesis parts to
repair the rear bumper where the
rear corner radar is located.
• Do not apply license plate frame or
objects, such as a bumper sticker,
film or a bumper guard near the rear
corner radar.
• The system may not work properly
if the bumper has been replaced, or
the surroundings of the rear corner
radar has been damaged or paint has
been applied.
• If a trailer, carrier, etc. is installed,
it may adversely affect the
performance of the rear corner radar
or the system may not operate.
CAUTION
For more details on the precautions
of the front view camera, refer to
“Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist
(FCA)” section in chapter 7.
System Settings
Setting functions for the system
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Blind-Spot Safety
With the Engine Start/Stop button in the
ON position, select or deselect ‘Driver
Assistance → Blind-Spot Safety’ from the
Settings menu to set whether or not to
use each function.
-If ‘Active Assist’ is selected, the
system will warn the driver with a
warning message, an audible warning,
steering wheel vibration and braking
assist will be applied depending on
the collision risk levels.
-If ‘Warning Only’ is selected, the
system will warn the driver with
a warning message, an audible
warning and steering wheel vibration
depending on the collision risk levels.
Braking will not be assisted.
-If ‘Off’ is selected, the system will turn
off.

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When the engine is restarted with the
system off, the ‘Blind-Spot Safety System
is Off’ message will appear on the
cluster.
If you change the setting from ‘Off’ to
‘Active Assist’ or ‘Warning Only’, the
warning light on the side view mirror will
blink for three seconds.
In addition, if the engine is turned on,
when the system is set to ‘Active Assist’
or ‘Warning Only’, the warning light on
the side view mirror will blink for three
seconds.
WARNING
• ‘If ‘Warning Only’ is selected, braking
is not assisted.
• If ‘Off’ is selected, the driver should
always be aware of the surroundings
and drive safely.
Information
If the engine is restarted, Blind-Spot
Safety system will maintain the last
setting.
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Warning Timing
With the Engine Start/Stop button in the
ON position, select ‘Driver Assistance →
Warning Timing’ from the Settings menu
to change the initial warning activation
time for Blind-Spot Safety system.
When the vehicle is first delivered,
Warning Timing is set to ‘Normal. If you
change the Warning Timing, the warning
time of other Driver Assistance systems
may change.

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Warning Volume
With the Engine Start/Stop button in the
ON position, select ‘Driver Assistance →
Warning Volume’ from the Settings menu
to change the Warning Volume to ‘High’,
‘Medium’, ‘Low’ or ‘Off’ for Blind-Spot
Safety system.
However, when Warning Volume is
turned off, the steering wheel vibration
function will turn on if it was turned off.
If you change the Warning Volume,
the warning volume of other Driver
Assistance systems may change.
CAUTION
• The setting of the Warning Timing
and Warning Volume applies to all
functions of the Blind-Spot Safety
system.
• Even though ‘Normal’ is selected
for Warning Timing, if the vehicles
approaches at high speed, the initial
warning activation time may seem
late.
• Select ‘Late’ for Warning Timing
when traffic is light and when driving
speed is slow.
System Operation
System warning and control
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Vehicle detection
• To warn the driver a vehicle is
detected, the warning light on the
side view mirror and head-up display
(if equipped) will illuminate.
• The system will operate when your
vehicle speed is above 12 mph
(20 km/h) and the speed of the
vehicle in the blind spot area is above
7 mph (10 km/h).

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Collision Warning
• Collision warning will operate when
the turn signal is turned on in the
direction of the detected vehicle.
• If ‘Warning Only’ is selected from the
Settings menu, the collision warning
will operate when your vehicle
approaches the lane the blind spot
vehicle is detected.
• To warn the driver of a collision, the
warning light on the side view mirror
and head-up display (if equipped) will
blink. At the same time, an audible
warning will sound and the steering
wheel will vibrate.
• When the turn signal is turned off or
you move away from the lane, the
collision warning will be canceled
and the system will return to vehicle
detection state.
WARNING
• The detecting range of the rear
corner radar is determined by a
standard road width, therefore, on a
narrow road, the system may detect
other vehicles in the next next lane
and warn you. In contrast, on a wide
road, the system may not be able to
detect a vehicle driving in the next
lane and may not warn you.
• When the hazard warning flasher is
on, the collision warning by the turn
signal will not operate.
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Collision-Avoidance Assist (while driving)
• To warn the driver of a collision, the
warning light on the side view mirror
will blink and a warning message
will appear on the cluster. At the
same time, an audible warning will
sound, warning light on the head-up
display (if equipped) will blink and the
steering wheel will vibrate.
• The system will operate when your
vehicle speed is between 40~120
mph (60~200 km/h) and both lane
markings of the driving lane are
detected.
• Emergency braking will be assisted to
help prevent collision with the vehicle
in the blind spot area.

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WARNING
• Collision-Avoidance Assist will
be canceled under the following
circumstances:
-Your vehicle enters the next lane
by a certain distance
-Your vehicle is away from the
collision risk
-The steering wheel is sharply
steered
-The brake pedal is depressed
-Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist
is operating
• After system operation or changing
lane, you must drive to the center of
the lane. The system will not operate
if the vehicle is not driven in the
center of the lane.
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Collision-Avoidance Assist (while
departing)
• To warn the driver of a collision, the
warning light on the side view mirror
will blink and a warning message
will appear on the cluster. At the
same time, an audible warning will
sound, warning light on the head-up
display (if equipped) will blink and the
steering wheel will vibrate.
• The system will operate when your
vehicle speed is below 2 mph
(3 km/h) and the speed of the vehicle
in the blind spot area is above 3 mph
(5 km/h).
• Emergency braking will be assisted to
help prevent collision with the vehicle
in the blind spot area.

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Stopping vehicle and ending brake control
• When the vehicle is stopped due
to emergency braking, the ‘Drive
carefully’ warning message will
appear on the cluster.
For your safety, the driver should
depress the brake pedal immediately
and check the surroundings.
• Brake control will end after the vehicle
is stopped by emergency braking for
approximately 2 seconds.
WARNING
Take the following precautions when
using Blind-Spot Safety system:
• For your safety, change the Settings
after parking the vehicle at a safe
location.
• If any other system’s warning
message is displayed or audible
warning is generated, Blind-Spot
Safety system’s warning message
may not be displayed and audible
warning may not be generated.
• You may not hear the warning sound
of Blind-Spot Safety system if the
surrounding is noisy.
• Blind-Spot Safety system may not
operate if the driver applies the
brake pedal to avoid collision.
• When Blind-Spot Safety system
is operating, braking control by
the system will automatically
cancel when the driver excessively
depresses the accelerator pedal or
sharply steers the vehicle.
• During Blind-Spot Safety system
operation, the vehicle may stop
suddenly injuring passengers and
shifting loose objects. Always have
the seat belt on and keep loose
objects secured.
• Even if there is a problem with Blind-
Spot Safety system, the vehicle’s
basic braking performance will
operate normally.
• Blind-Spot Safety system does not
operate in all situations or cannot
avoid all collisions.

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• Blind-Spot Safety system may warn
the driver late or may not warn the
driver depending on the road and
driving conditions.
• Driver should maintain control
of the vehicle at all times. Do not
depend on Blind-Spot Safety system.
Maintain a safe braking distance, and
if necessary, depress the brake pedal
to reduce driving speed or to stop
the vehicle.
• Never operate Blind-Spot Safety
system on people, animal, objects,
etc. It may cause serious injury or
death.
WARNING
The brake control may not operate
properly depending on the status of
ESC (Electronic Stability Control).
There will only be a warning when:
-The ESC (Electronic Stability Control)
warning light is on
-ESC (Electronic Stability Control) is
engaged in a different function
System Malfunction and
Limitations
System malfunction
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When Blind-Spot Safety system is not
working properly, the ‘Check Blind-Spot
Safety system’ warning message will
appear on the cluster, and the system will
turn off automatically or the system will
be limited. Have the system inspected by
an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded
products.
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When the side view mirror warning
light is not working properly, the ‘Check
side view mirror warning light’ warning
message will appear on the cluster. Have
the system inspected by an authorized
retailer of Genesis Branded products.

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When the rear bumper around the rear
corner radar or sensor is covered with
foreign material, such as snow or rain,
or installing a trailer or carrier, it can
reduce the detecting performance and
temporarily limit or disable Blind-Spot
Safety system.
If this occurs, the ‘Blind-Spot Safety
system disabled. Radar blocked’ warning
message will appear on the cluster.
The system will operate normally when
such foreign material or trailer, etc.
is removed, and then the engine is
restarted.
If the system does not operate normally
after it is removed, have the system
inspected by an authorized retailer of
Genesis Branded products.
WARNING
• Even though the warning message
does not appear on the cluster, Blind-
Spot Safety system may not properly
operate.
• Blind-Spot Safety system may not
properly operate in an area (e.g. open
terrain) where any substance are
not detected right after the engine
is turned on, or when the detecting
sensor is blocked with foreign
material right after the engine is
turned on.
CAUTION
Turn off Blind-Spot Safety system to
install a trailer, carrier, etc., or remove
the trailer, carrier, etc. to use Blind-Spot
Safety system.
Limitations of the system
Blind-Spot Safety system may not
operate normally, or the system may
operate unexpectedly under the
following circumstances:
• There is inclement weather, such as
heavy snow, heavy rain, etc.
• The rear corner radar is covered with
snow, rain, dirt, etc.
• The temperature around the rear
corner radar is high or low
• Driving on a highway (or motorway)
ramp
• The road pavement (or the peripheral
ground) abnormally contains metallic
components (i.e. possibly due to
subway construction).
• There is a fixed object near the
vehicle, such as sound barriers,
guardrails, central dividers, entry
barriers, street lamps, signs,
tunnels, walls, etc. (including double
structures)
• Driving in large areas where there are
few vehicles or structures (i.e. desert,
meadow, suburb, etc.)
• Driving through a narrow road where
trees or grass are overgrown
• Driving on a wet road surface, such as
a puddle on the road
• The other vehicle drives very close
behind your vehicle, or the other
vehicle passes by your vehicle in close
proximity

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• The speed of the other vehicle is very
fast that it passes by your vehicle in a
short time
• Your vehicle passes by the other
vehicle
• Your vehicle changes lane
• Your vehicle has started at the same
time as the vehicle next to you and
has accelerated
• The vehicle in the next lane moves
two lanes away from you, or when the
vehicle two lanes away moves to the
next lane from you
• A trailer or carrier is installed around
the rear corner radar
• The bumper around the rear corner
radar is covered with objects, such as
a bumper sticker, bumper guard, bike
rack, etc.
• The bumper around the rear corner
radar is impacted, damaged or the
radar is out of position
• Your vehicle height is low or high
due to heavy loads, abnormal tire
pressure, etc.
Blind-Spot Safety system may not
operate normally, or the system may
operate unexpectedly when the
following objects are detected:
• A motorcycle or bicycle is detected
• A vehicle such as a flat trailer is
detected
• A big vehicle such as a bus or truck is
detected
• A moving obstacle such as a
pedestrian, animal, shopping cart or a
baby stroller is detected
• A vehicle with low height such as a
sports car is detected Braking control may not work, driver’s
attention is required in the following
circumstances:
• The vehicle severely vibrates while
driving over a bumpy road, uneven
road or concrete patch
• Driving on a slippery surface due to
snow, water puddle, ice, etc.
• The tire pressure is low or a tire is
damaged
• The brake is reworked
• The vehicle makes abrupt lane
changes
CAUTION
For more details on the limitations
of the front view camera, refer to
“Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist
(FCA)” and “Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)
section in chapter 7.