GENESIS G90 2018 Owner's Manual

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What to do in an emergency
Always follow these emergency tow-
ing precautions:
Place the Engine Start/Stop button in the ACC position so the steering
wheel is not locked.
Place the shift lever in N (Neutral).
Release the parking brake.
Depress the brake pedal with more force than normal since you will
have reduced braking perform-
ance.
More steering effort will be required because the power steer-
ing 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 fre-
quently.
Before emergency towing, check that the hook is not broken or dam-
aged.
Fasten the towing cable or chain securely to the hook.
Do not jerk the hook. Apply steady and even force. Use a towing cable or chain less
than 16 feet (5 m) long. Attach a
white or red cloth (about 12 inch
(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 tow-
ing.
Before towing, check the automat- ic transmission for fluid leaks under
your vehicle. If the automatic trans-
mission fluid is leaking, flatbed
equipment or a towing dolly must
be used.
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To avoid damage to your vehicle
and vehicle components when
towing:
Always pull straight aheadwhen 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 dam-
age to the automatic transmis-
sion.
CAUTION

Engine Compartment ...................................................................7-3
Maintenance Services .................................................................7-5
Owner's Responsibility ........................................................................\
.......7-5
Owner Maintenance Precautions ............................................................7-5
Owner Maintenance ....................................................................7-6
Owner Maintenance Schedule..................................................................7-7
Scheduled Maintenance Service................................................7-8
Normal Maintenance Schedule (Tau 5.0 GDI) .......................................7-9
Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions (Tau 5.0 GDI) .........7-12
Normal Maintenance Schedule (Lambda 3.3 Turbo-GDI) ................7-14
Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions (Lambda 3.3 Turbo-GDI) ........................................................................\
.7-17
Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Items ......................7-19
Engine oil........................................................................\
.............7-22
Checking the Engine Oil Level................................................................7-22
Checking the Engine Oil and Filter .......................................................7-23
Engine Coolant ........................................................................\
...7-24
Checking the Engine Coolant Level ......................................................7-24
Changing Engine Coolant........................................................................\
.7-26
Brake Fluid ........................................................................\
..........7-27
Checking the Brake Fluid Level .............................................................7-27
Washer Fluid ........................................................................\
.......7-28
Checking the Washer Fluid Level ..........................................................7-28
Air Cleaner ........................................................................\
..........7-29
Filter Replacement........................................................................\
.............7-29
Climate Control Air Filter ..........................................................7-30
Filter Inspection ........................................................................\
.................7-30
Wiper Blades ........................................................................\
.......7-31
Blade Inspection ........................................................................\
.................7-31
Blade Replacement ........................................................................\
............7-31
Battery ........................................................................\
.................7-33
For Best Battery Service ........................................................................\
.7-34
Battery Recharging ........................................................................\
...........7-35
Reset features ........................................................................\
....................7-36
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Tires and Wheels .......................................................................7\
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..............................7-37
Recommended Cold Tire Inflation Pressures......................................7-38
Check Tire Inflation Pressure .................................................................7-39
Tire Rotation ........................................................................\
.......................7-39
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance .......................................................7-40
Tire Replacement ........................................................................\
...............7-41
Wheel Replacement........................................................................\
...........7-42
Tire Traction........................................................................\
........................7-43
Tire Maintenance........................................................................\
...............7-43
Tire Sidewall Labeling ........................................................................\
.......7-43
Tire Terminology and Definitions ..........................................................7-47
All Season Tires ........................................................................\
.................7-50
Summer Tires ........................................................................\
......................7-50
Snow Tires ........................................................................\
...........................7-50
Radial-Ply Tires........................................................................\
..................7-51
Low Aspect Ratio Tires ........................................................................\
....7-51
Fuses ........................................................................\
....................7-53Instrument Panel Fuse Replacement ....................................................7-54
Engine Compartment Panel Fuse Replacement .................................7-55
Fuse/Relay Panel Description ................................................................7-58
Light bulbs........................................................................\
...........7-71
Headlamp, Parking Lamp, Turn Signal Lamp,
Daytime Running Light and Side Marker ...........................................7-71
Side Repeater Lamp Replacement.........................................................7-73
Rear Combination Light Bulb Replacement.........................................7-73
High Mounted Stop Light Replacement ...............................................7-73
License Plate Light Replacement replacement ..................................7-73
Interior Light Bulb Replacement ............................................................7-74
Appearance care ........................................................................\
7-75Exterior Care........................................................................\
.......................7-75
Interior Care ........................................................................\
........................7-80
Emission Control System...........................................................7-83Crankcase Emission Control System .....................................................7-83
Evaporative Emission Control System Including Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery (ORVR) ......................................................7-83
Exhaust Emission Control System .........................................................7-84
California Perchlorate Notice ...................................................7-86
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1. Engine coolant reservoir
2. Radiator cap
3. Brake fluid reservoir
4. Air cleaner
5. Engine oil dipstick6. Engine oil filler cap
7. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
8. Fuse box
9. Jumper terminal
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■Gasoline Engine (Lambda 3.3 T-GDI)

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Maintenance
1. Engine coolant reservoir
2. Radiator cap
3. Brake fluid reservoir
4. Air cleaner
5. Engine oil dipstick 6. Engine oil filler cap
7. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
8. Fuse box
9. Jumper terminal
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The actual engine compartment in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.
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You should exercise the utmost care
to prevent damage to your vehicle
and injury to yourself whenever per-
forming any maintenance or inspec-
tion procedures.
We recommend you have your vehi-
cle 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 serv-
ice satisfaction.
Owner's Responsibility
Maintenance service and record
retention are the owner's responsibil-
ity.
You should retain documents that
show proper maintenance has been
performed on your vehicle in accor-
dance with the scheduled mainte-
nance service charts shown on the
following pages. You need this infor-
mation to establish your compliance
with the servicing and maintenance
requirements of your vehicle war-
ranties.
Detailed warranty information is pro-
vided 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 insuffi-
cient servicing may result in opera-
tional 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 retail-
er 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 condi-
tions of the limited warranties cover-
ing 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.
Improper owner maintenance dur-
ing 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.
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MaintenanceThe following lists are vehicle checks
and inspections that should be per-
formed by the owner or an author-
ized retailer of Genesis Branded
products at the frequencies indicated
to help ensure safe, dependable
operation of your vehicle.
Any adverse conditions should be
brought to the attention of your deal-
er as soon as possible.
These Owner Maintenance vehicle
checks are generally not covered by
warranties and you may be charged
for labor, parts and lubricants used.
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Performing maintenance work
on a vehicle can be dangerous.
If you lack sufficient knowledge
and experience or the proper
tools and equipment to do the
work, have it done by an author-
ized retailer of Genesis Branded
products.
ALWAYS follow these precau-
tions for performing mainte-
nance work:
• Park your vehicle on level
ground, move the shift lever
into the P (Park) position,
apply the parking brake, place
the Engine Start/Stop button
in the OFF position.
Block the tires (front and back) to prevent the vehicle
from moving.
Remove loose clothing or jew-
elry that can become entan-
gled in moving parts.
If you must run the engine during maintenance, do so
out doors or in an area with
plenty of ventilation.
Keep flames, sparks, or smok- ing materials away from the
battery and fuel-related parts.
WARNING
Touching metal parts
Do not touch metal parts
(including strut bars) while the
engine is operating or hot.
Doing so could result in serious
personal injury. Turn the engine
off and wait until the metal parts
cool down to perform mainte-
nance work on the vehicle.
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Owner Maintenance Schedule
When you stop for fuel:
• Check the engine oil level.
Check coolant level in the enginecoolant reservoir.
Check the windshield washer fluid level.
Check for low or under-inflated tires.
While operating your vehicle:
Note any changes in the sound ofthe exhaust or any smell of exhaust
fumes in the vehicle.
Check for vibrations in the steering wheel. Notice if there is any
increased steering effort or loose-
ness in the steering wheel, or
change in its straight-ahead posi-
tion.
Notice if your vehicle constantly turns slightly or "pulls" to one side
when traveling on smooth, level
road.
When stopping, listen and check for unusual sounds, pulling to one
side, increased brake pedal travel
or "hard-to-push" brake pedal.
If any slipping or changes in the operation of your transmission
occurs, check the transmission
fluid level.
Check the automatic transmission P (Park) function.
Check the parking brake.
Check for fluid leaks under your vehicle (water dripping from the air
conditioning system during or after
use is normal).
At least monthly:
Check coolant level in the enginecoolant reservoir.
Check the operation of all exterior lights, including the brake lights,
turn signals and hazard warning
flashers.
Check the inflation pressures of all tires including the spare for tires
that are worn, show uneven wear,
or are damaged.
Check for loose wheel lug nuts.
Be careful when checking your
engine coolant level when the
engine is hot. This may result in
coolant being blown out of the
opening and cause serious
burns and other injuries.
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Maintenance
At least twice a year:(i.e., every Spring and Fall)
Check radiator, heater and air con-
ditioning hoses for leaks or dam-
age.
Check windshield washer spray and wiper operation. Clean wiper
blades with clean cloth dampened
with washer fluid.
Check headlamp alignment.
Check muffler, exhaust pipes, shields and clamps.
Check the seat belts for wear and function.
At least once a year:
Clean body and door drain holes.
Lubricate door hinges and hoodhinges.
Lubricate door and hood locks and latches.
Lubricate door rubber weather strips.
Lubricate door checker.
Check the air conditioning system.
Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission linkage and controls.
Clean the battery and terminals.
Check the brake fluid level. Follow Normal Maintenance Schedule
if the vehicle is usually operated where
none of the following conditions apply.
If any of the following conditions apply,
you must follow the Maintenance
Under Severe Usage Conditions.
Repeated driving short distance of
less than 5 miles (8 km) in normal
temperature or less than 10miles
(16 km) in freezing temperature
Extensive engine idling or low speed driving for long distances
Driving on rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, graveled or salt-spread
roads
Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials or in very cold
weather
Driving in heavy dust condition
Driving in heavy traffic area
Driving on uphill, downhill, or mountain road repeatedly
Towing a trailer or using a camper, or roof rack
Driving as a patrol car, taxi, other commercial use of vehicle towing
Frequently driving in stop-and-go condition
For additional information or assis-
tance see an authorized retailer ofGenesis Branded products.
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