GENESIS G80 2021 Owner's Manual
Manufacturer: GENESIS, Model Year: 2021, Model line: G80, Model: GENESIS G80 2021Pages: 604, PDF Size: 11.47 MB
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8-19
Jack Label
OHYK065011
The actual Jack label in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.
For more detailed specifications, refer to the label attached to the jack.
1. Model Name
2. Maximum allowable load
3. When using the jack, set your parking brake.
4. When using the jack, stop the engine.
5. Do not get under a vehicle that is supported by a jack.
6. The designated locations under the frame
7. When supporting the vehicle, the base plate of jack must be vertical under the
lifting point.
8. Shift into Reverse gear on vehicles with manual transmission or shift the gear to the
P position on vehicles with automatic transmission.
9. The jack should be used on firm level ground.
10. Jack manufacture
11. Production date
12. Representative company and address
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![GENESIS G80 2021 Owners Manual Emergency Situations
8-20
TOWING
Towing Service
ORG3080013[A] : Dollies
If emergency towing is necessary,
we recommend having it done by an
authorized retailer of Genesis Branded
products or a comm GENESIS G80 2021 Owners Manual Emergency Situations
8-20
TOWING
Towing Service
ORG3080013[A] : Dollies
If emergency towing is necessary,
we recommend having it done by an
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Emergency Situations
8-20
TOWING
Towing Service
ORG3080013[A] : Dollies
If emergency towing is necessary,
we recommend having it done by an
authorized retailer of Genesis Branded
products or a commercial tow-truck
service.
Proper lifting and towing procedures
are necessary to prevent damage to
the vehicle. The use of wheel dollies or
flatbed is recommended.
For 2WD vehicles, it is acceptable to tow
the vehicle with the front wheels on the
ground (without dollies) and the rear
wheels off the ground.
If any of the loaded wheels or suspension
components are damaged or the vehicle
is being towed with the rear wheels on
the ground, use a towing dolly under the
rear wheels.
When being towed by a commercial tow
truck and wheel dollies are not used,
the rear of the vehicle should always be
lifted, not the front.
For AWD vehicles, it must be towed
with a wheel lift and dollies or flatbed
equipment with all the wheels off the
ground.
NOTICE
Do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting
or body and chassis parts. Otherwise
the vehicle may be damaged.
CAUTION
• Do not tow the vehicle with the rear
wheels on the ground as this may
cause damage to the vehicle.
ORG3080017
• Do not tow with sling-type
equipment. Use wheel lift or flatbed
equipment.
ORG3080016
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8-21
When towing your vehicle in an emergency without wheel dollies:
1. Release EPB before turning off the
engine.
2. Press the Engine Start/Stop button to
the OFF position.
3. Change the gear to N (Neutral) by
pressing the P release button (need to
remove cap-cover) while pressing the
brake pedal. For more details, refer to
“Automatic Transmission” section in
chapter 6.
4. Press the Engine Start/Stop button to
the ACC position.
CAUTION
Failure to shift the gear to N (Neutral)
may cause internal damage to the
transmission.
Removable Towing Hook
1. Open the trunk, and remove the
towing hook from the tool case.
Front
ORG3080021
Rear
ORG3080018
2. Remove the hole cover by pressing
the lower part of the cover on the
bumper.
3. Install the towing hook by turning it
clockwise into the hole until it is fully
secured.
4. Remove the towing hook and install
the cover after use.
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Emergency Situations
8-22
Emergency Towing
Front
ORG3080022
Rear
ORG3080019
If towing is necessary, we recommend
you have it done by an authorized
retailer of Genesis Branded products or a
commercial tow truck service.
If towing service is not available in
an emergency, your vehicle may be
temporarily towed using a cable or chain
secured to the emergency towing hook
at the front (or rear) of the vehicle.
Use extreme caution when towing the
vehicle with a cable or chain. A driver
must be in the vehicle to steer it and
operate the brakes.
Towing in this manner may be done
only on hard-surfaced roads for a short
distance and at low speeds. Also, the
wheels, axles, power train, steering
and brakes must all be in good working
condition.
CAUTION
The driver must be in the vehicle for
steering and braking operations when
the vehicle is being towed. Passengers
other than the driver must not be in the
vehicle.
Always follow these emergency towing
precautions:
• Press the Engine Start/Stop button
to the ACC position so the steering
wheel is not locked.
• Shift the gear to N (Neutral).
• Release the parking brake.
• Depress the brake pedal with more
force than normal as you will have
reduced braking performance.
• More steering effort will be required
because the power steering system
will be disabled.
• Use a vehicle heavier than your own to
tow your vehicle.
• The drivers of both vehicles should
communicate with each other
frequently.
• Before emergency towing, check that
the hook is not broken or damaged.
• Fasten the towing cable or chain
securely to the hook.
• Do not jerk the hook. Apply steady
and even force.
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16 ft.
ORG3080023
• Use a towing cable or chain less than
16 ft. (5 m) long. Attach a white or red
cloth (about 12 in. (30 cm) wide) in the
middle of the cable or chain for easy
visibility.
• Drive carefully so the towing cable or
chain remains tight during towing.
• Before towing, check the automatic
transmission for fluid leaks under your
vehicle. If the automatic transmission
fluid is leaking, flatbed equipment or a
towing dolly must be used.
NOTICE
Accelerate or decelerate the vehicle
in a slow and gradual manner while
maintaining tension on the tow rope
or chain to start or drive the vehicle,
otherwise tow hooks and the vehicle
may be damaged.
NOTICE
To avoid damage to your vehicle and
vehicle components when towing:
• Always pull straight ahead when
using the towing hooks. Do not pull
from the side or at a vertical angle.
• Do not use the towing hooks to pull
a vehicle out of mud, sand or other
conditions from which the vehicle
cannot be driven out under its own
power.
• Limit the vehicle speed to 10 mph
(15 km/h) and drive less than
1 mile (1.5 km) when towing to avoid
serious damage to the automatic
transmission.
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Maintenance
9
9. Maintenance
Engine Compartment ........................................................................\
...............9-3
Maintenance Services
........................................................................\
..............9-5Owner’s Responsibility ........................................................................\
........................9-5
Owner Maintenance Precautions ........................................................................\
........9-5
Owner Maintenance ........................................................................\
.................9-6Owner Maintenance Schedule ........................................................................\
............9 -7
Scheduled Maintenance Services ...................................................................9-8Normal Maintenance Schedule ........................................................................\
..........9-9
Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions ........................................................9-12
Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Items ..............................................9-14
Engine Oil
........................................................................\
.................................9-16Checking the Engine Oil Level ........................................................................\
...........9-16
Checking the Engine oil and Filter ........................................................................\
.....9-17
Engine Coolant/LIQUID-Cooled Intercooler Coolant ...................................9-18Checking the Coolant Level ........................................................................\
............... 9-18
Changing Coolant ........................................................................\
.............................9-20
Brake Fluid ........................................................................\
................................9-21Checking the Brake Fluid Level ........................................................................\
.........9-21
Washer Fluid ........................................................................\
............................9-22Checking the Washer Fluid Level ........................................................................\
......9-22
Air Cleaner ........................................................................\
...............................9-23Filter Replacement ........................................................................\
.............................9-23
Cabin Air Filter ........................................................................\
.........................9-24Filter Inspection ........................................................................\
.................................. 9-24
Filter Replacement ........................................................................\
.............................9-24
Wiper Blades ........................................................................\
...........................9-25Blade Inspection ........................................................................\
................................9-25
Blade Replacement ........................................................................\
............................9-25
Battery ........................................................................\
......................................9-27
Battery Usage Recommendations ........................................................................\
....9-28
Battery Recharging ........................................................................\
............................9-28
Reset Items ........................................................................\
.........................................9-29
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Tires and Wheels ........................................................................\
.....................9-30Tire Care ........................................................................\
.............................................9-30
Recommended Cold Tire Inflation Pressures ..........................................................9-30
Check tire Inflation Pressure ........................................................................\
.............9-31
Tire Rotation ........................................................................\
.......................................9-32
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ........................................................................\
...9-33
Tire Replacement ........................................................................\
...............................9-33
Wheel Replacement ........................................................................\
...........................9-34
Tire Traction ........................................................................\
........................................9-34
Tire Maintenance ........................................................................\
................................ 9-34
Tire Sidewall Labeling
........................................................................\
........................9-35
Tire Terminology and Definitions ........................................................................\
.....9-38
All Season Tires ........................................................................\
...................................9-41
Summer Tires ........................................................................\
.....................................9-41
Snow Tires ........................................................................\
........................................... 9-41
Radial-Ply Tires
........................................................................\
...................................9-41
Low Aspect Ratio Tires ........................................................................\
......................9-42
Fuses ........................................................................\
........................................9-43Instrument Panel Fuse Replacement .......................................................................9-44
Engine Compartment Panel Fuse Replacement .....................................................9-45
Fuse/Relay Panel Description ........................................................................\
........... 9-46
Light bulbs ........................................................................\
...............................9-58Headlamp, Parking Lamp, Turn Signal Lamp, Daytime Running Light (DRL)
Replacement ........................................................................\
.....................................9-59
Side Repeater Lamp Replacement ........................................................................\
..9-59
Puddle Lamp Replacement ........................................................................\
..............9-59
Rear Combination Lamp Replacement ...................................................................9-60
High Mounted Stop Lamp Replacement .................................................................9-60
License Plate Lamp Replacement ........................................................................\
.....9-61
Interior Light Replacement ........................................................................\
................9-61
Appearance Care ........................................................................\
....................9-63Exterior Care ........................................................................\
......................................9-63
Interior Care ........................................................................\
.......................................9-69
Emission Control System ........................................................................\
.........9-72
California Perchlorate Notice
........................................................................\
..9 -749
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9-3
09
2.5L T-GDI
The actual engine compartment in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.
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1. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
2. Negative (-) jumper terminal
3. Fuse box and positive (+) jumper
terminal
4. Radiator cap
5. Engine coolant reservoir
6. Air cleaner
7. Liquid-cooled intercooler coolant
reservoir
8. Brake fluid reservoir
9. Engine oil dipstick
10. Engine oil filler cap
ENGINE COMPARTMENT
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9-4
Maintenance
1. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
2. Negative (-) jumper terminal
3. Fuse box and positive (+) jumper
terminal
4. Engine coolant reservoir
5. Air cleaner
6. Liquid-cooled intercooler coolant
reservoir
7. Brake fluid reservoir
8. Engine oil dipstick
9. Engine oil filler cap
3.5L T-GDI
The actual engine compartment in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.
ORG3090003
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9-5
You should exercise the utmost care
to prevent damage to your vehicle and
injury to yourself whenever performing
any maintenance or inspection
procedures.
We recommend you have your
vehicle maintained and repaired by an
authorized retailer of Genesis Branded
products. An authorized retailer of
Genesis Branded products meets
Genesis Branded Vehicle’s high service
quality standards and receives technical
support from Genesis Branded Vehicle in
order to provide you with a high level of
service satisfaction.
Owner’s Responsibility
Maintenance service and record
retention are the owner’s responsibility.
You should retain documents that show
proper maintenance has been performed
on your vehicle in accordance with
the scheduled maintenance service
charts shown on the following pages.
You need this information to establish
your compliance with the servicing
and maintenance requirements of your
vehicle warranties.
Detailed warranty information is
provided in your Owner’s Handbook &
Warranty Information booklet.
Repairs and adjustments required as a
result of improper maintenance or a lack
of required maintenance are not covered.
Owner Maintenance Precautions
Inadequate, incomplete or insufficient
servicing may result in operational
problems with your vehicle that could
lead to vehicle damage, an accident, or
personal injury. This chapter provides
instructions only for the maintenance
items that are easy to perform. Several
procedures can be done only by an
authorized retailer of Genesis Branded
products with special tools.
Your vehicle should not be modified
in any way. Such modifications may
adversely affect the performance, safety
or durability of your vehicle and may, in
addition, violate conditions of the limited
warranties covering the vehicle.
Certain modifications may also be in
violation of regulations established by
the U.S. Department of Transportation
and other federal or state agencies.
NOTICE
Improper owner maintenance during
the warranty period may affect
warranty coverage. For details, read
the separate Owner’s Handbook &
Warranty Information booklet provided
with the vehicle. If you’re unsure about
any service or maintenance procedure,
have it done by an authorized retailer of
Genesis Branded products.
MAINTENANCE SERVICES