check oil GENESIS G90 2021 Owner's Manual

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Charging System
Warning Light
This warning light illuminates:
When there is a malfunction with
either the alternator or electrical
charging system.
If there is a malfunction with either
the alternator or electrical charging
system:
1. Drive carefully to the nearest safe
location and stop your vehicle.
2. Turn the engine off and check the
alternator drive belt for looseness
or breakage.
If the belt is adjusted properly,
there may be a problem in the
electrical charging system.
If this occurs, we recommend that
you have the vehicle inspected by
an authorized retailer of Genesis
Branded products as soon as pos-
sible
Engine Oil Pressure
Warning Light
This warning light illuminates:
When the engine oil pressure is low.
If the engine oil pressure is low:
1. Drive carefully to the nearest safe
location and stop your vehicle.
2. Turn the engine off and check the
engine oil level (For more details,
refer to "Engine Oil" in chapter 7).
If the level is low, add oil as required.If the warning light remains on
after adding oil or if oil is not avail-
able, have the vehicle inspected
by an authorized retailer of
Genesis Branded products as
soon as possible.
• If the engine does not stop
immediately after the Engine Oil
Pressure Warning Light is illumi-
nated, severe damage could
result.
• If the warning light stays on
while the engine is running, it
indicates that there may be seri-
ous engine damage or malfunc-
tion. In this case:
1. Stop the vehicle as soon as it
is safe to do so.
2. Turn off the engine and check
the oil level. If the oil level is
low, fill the engine oil to the
proper level.
3. Start the engine again. If the
warning light stays on after
the engine is started, turn the
engine off immediately. If this
occurs, have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized
retailer of Genesis Branded
products.
NOTICE

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Checking the amount of air con-
ditioner refrigerant and com-
pressor lubricant
When the amount of refrigerant is
low, the performance of the air condi-
tioning is reduced. Overfilling also
reduces the performance of the air
conditioning system.
Therefore, if abnormal operation is
found, have the system inspected by
an authorized retailer of Genesis
Branded products.
It is important that the correct
type and amount of oil and refrig-
erant is used. Otherwise, damage
to the compressor and abnormal
system operation may occur. To
prevent damage, the air condition-
ing system in your vehicle should
only be serviced by trained and
certified technicians.
Air Conditioning refrigerant label
You can find out which air condition-
ing refrigerant is applied to your vehi-
cle on the label located inside of the
hood.
Each symbols and specification on
the air conditioning refrigerant label
is represented as below:
1. Classification of refrigerant
2. Amount of refrigerant
3. Classification of compressor lubri-
cant
4. Caution
5. Flammable refrigerant
6. To require registered technician to
service air conditioning system
NOTICE
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Vehicles equipped with R-1234yf
Since the refrigerant
is mildly flammable
and operated at high
pressure, the air con-
ditioning system
should only be serv-
iced by trained and
certified technicians.
It is important that the correct
type and amount of oil and
refrigerant are used.
All refrigerants should be
reclaimed with proper equip-
ment.
Venting refrigerants directly to
the atmosphere is harmful to
individuals and environment.
Failure to heed these warnings
can lead to serious injuries.
WARNING
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Carbon monoxide (CO) gas is toxic. Breathing CO can cause uncon-
sciousness and death.
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide which cannot be seen or
smelled.
Do not inhale engine exhaust.
If at any time you smell engine exhaust inside the vehicle, open the win-
dows immediately. Exposure to CO can cause unconsciousness and death
by asphyxiation.
Be sure the exhaust system does not leak.
The exhaust system should be checked whenever the vehicle is raised to
change the oil or for any other purpose. If you hear a change in the sound
of the exhaust or if you drive over something that strikes the underneath
side of the vehicle, have the exhaust system checked as soon as possible
by an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products.
Do not run the engine in an enclosed area.
Letting the engine idle in your garage, even with the garage door open, is
a hazardous practice. Run the engine only long enough to start the engine
and to move the vehicle out of the garage.
Avoid idling the engine for prolonged periods with people inside the
vehicle.
If it is necessary to idle the engine for a prolonged period with people inside
the vehicle, be sure to do so only in an open area with the air intake set at
"Fresh" and fan control set to high so fresh air is drawn into the interior.
Keep the air intakes clear.
To assure proper operation of the ventilation system, keep the ventilation
air intakes located in front of the windshield clear of snow, ice, leaves, or
other obstructions.
If you must drive with the trunk open:
Close all windows.
Open instrument panel air vents.
Set the air intake control at "Fresh", the air flow control at "Floor" or "Face",
and the fan control set to high.
WARNING

Towing
AWD vehicles must be towed with all
wheels off the ground, either on a
flatbed tow truck or using doilies.
For more details, refer to "Towing"
in chapter 6.
Vehicle inspection
• If the vehicle needs to be operated
on a vehicle lift do not attempt to
stop any of the four wheels for turn-
ing. This could damage the sys-
tem.
• Never engage the parking brake
while running the engine on a car
lift. This may damage the AWD
system.
Dynamometer testing
An AWD vehicle must be tested on a
special four wheel chassis dynamome-
ter.
An AWD vehicle should not be tested
on a 2WD roll tester. If a 2WD roll
tester must be used, perform the fol-
lowing procedure:
1. Check the tire pressures recom-
mended for your vehicle.
2. Place the rear wheels on the roll
tester for a speedometer test as
shown in the illustration.
3. Release the parking brake.
4. Place the front wheels on the tem-
porary free roller as shown in the
illustration.
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OHI058031Roll Tester (Speedometer)
Temporary Free Roller
Keep away from the front of the
vehicle while the vehicle is in
gear on the dynamometer. The
vehicle can jump forward and
cause serious injury or death.
WARNING

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Driving your vehicle
Driving in Flooded Areas
Avoid driving through flooded areas
unless you are sure the water is no
higher than the bottom of the wheel
hub. Drive through any water slowly.
Allow adequate stopping distance
because brake performance may be
reduced.
After driving through water, dry the
brakes by gently applying them sev-
eral times while the vehicle is moving
slowly.
Highway Driving
Tires
Adjust the tire inflation, as specified.
Under-inflation may overheat or
damage the tires.
Do not install worn-out or damaged
tires, which may reduce traction or
fail the braking operation.
Information
Never over-inflate your tires above the
maximum inflation pressure, as speci-
fied on your tires.
Fuel, engine coolant and engine
oil
Driving at higher speeds on the high-
way consumes more fuel and is less
efficient than driving at a slower,
more moderate speed. Maintain a
moderate speed in order to conserve
fuel when driving on the highway.
Be sure to check both the engine
coolant level and the engine oil
before driving.
Drive belt
A loose or damaged drive belt may
overheat the engine.
i
Utility vehicles have a signifi-
cantly higher rollover rate than
other types of vehicles. To pre-
vent rollovers or loss of control:
• Take corners at slower speeds
than you would with a passen-
ger vehicle.
• Avoid sharp turns and abrupt
maneuvers.
• Do not modify your vehicle in
any way that you would raise
the center of gravity.
• Keep tires properly inflated.
• Do not carry heavy cargo on
the roof.
WARNING
In a rollover crash, an unbelted
person is significantly more
likely to die than a person wear-
ing a seat belt. Make sure all
passengers are wearing their
seat belts.
WARNING

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Chain Installation
When installing AutoSock®(fabric
snow chain), follow the manufactur-
er's instructions and mount them as
tightly as possible. Drive slowly (less
than 20 mph (30 km/h)) with
AutoSock
®installed. If you hear the
fabric snow chains contacting the
body or chassis, stop and tighten
them. If they still make contact, slow
down until the noise stops. Remove
the AutoSock
®(fabric snow chain) as
soon as you begin driving on cleared
roads.
When mounting AutoSock
®(fabric
snow chain), park the vehicle on
level ground away from traffic.
Turn on the vehicle Hazard Warning
Flasher and place a triangular emer-
gency warning device behind the
vehicle (if available).
Always place the vehicle in P (Park),
apply the parking brake and turn off
the engine before installing
AutoSock
®.
When using AutoSock
®(fabric
snow chain):
• Wrong size fabric snow chains
or improperly installed fabric
snow chains can damage your
vehicle's brake lines, suspen-
sion, body and wheels.
• If you hear noise caused by fabric
snow chains contacting the body,
retighten the chain to prevent
contact with the vehicle body.
• To prevent body damage,
retighten the fabric snow chains
after driving 0.3~0.6 miles
(0.5~1.0 km).
AutoSock
®is a Registered trade-
mark of AutoSock.
Winter Precautions
Use high quality ethylene glycol
coolant
Your vehicle is delivered with high
quality ethylene glycol coolant in the
cooling system. It is the only type of
coolant that should be used because
it helps prevent corrosion in the cool-
ing system, lubricates the water
pump and prevents freezing. Be sure
to replace or replenish your coolant
in accordance with the maintenance
schedule in chapter 7. Before winter,
have your coolant tested to assure
that its freezing point is sufficient for
the temperatures anticipated during
the winter.
Change to "winter weight" oil if
necessary
In some climates it is recommended
that a lower viscosity "winter weight"
oil be used during cold weather. See
chapter 8 for recommendations. If
you aren't sure what weight oil you
should use, consult an authorized
retailer of Genesis Branded prod-
ucts.
Check battery and cables
Winter puts additional burdens on
the battery system. Visually inspect
the battery and cables as described
in chapter 7. The level of charge in
your battery can be checked by an
authorized retailer of Genesis
Branded products or a service sta-
tion.
NOTICE

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7. Maintenance
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
(5.0 GDI) ..........................................7-9
Maintenance Under Severe Usage
Conditions (5.0 GDI) ......................7-12
Normal Maintenance Schedule
(3.3 Turbo-GDI) ..............................7-14
Maintenance Under Severe Usage
Conditions (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
Cabin Air Filter ............................7-30
Filter Inspection..............................7-30
Wiper Blades ................................7-31
Blade Inspection ..............................7-31
Blade Replacement ........................7-31
Battery ..........................................7-33
Battery Usage Recommendations..7-34
Battery Replacement ....................7-34
Battery Recharging ........................7-35
Reset features ................................7-36
Tires and Wheels ........................7-37
Tire Care ..........................................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 ....................................7-42
Tire Maintenance............................7-42
Tire Sidewall Labeling ....................7-42
Tire Terminology and Definitions ..7-46
All Season Tires ..............................7-50
Summer Tires ................................7-50
Snow Tires ......................................7-50
Radial-Ply Tires ..............................7-50
Low Aspect Ratio Tires ..................7-51

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Owner Maintenance Schedule
When you stop for fuel:
• Check the engine oil level.
• Check the coolant level in the
engine coolant reservoir.
• Check the windshield washer fluid
level.
• Check the tire for low or under-
inflated tires.
While operating your vehicle:
• Note any changes in the sound of
the 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 engine
coolant 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.
WARNING

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Normal Maintenance Schedule (5.0 GDI) (CONT.)I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R : Replace or change.
*3: Use only the specified automatic transmission fluid. (Refer to "Recommended lubricants and capacities" in chapter 8 or the
label in the engine compartment.)
*4: Front/rear differential oil should be changed anytime, front/rear differential have been submerged in water.
*5: Fuel filter & Fuel tank air filter are considered to be maintenance free but periodic inspection is recommended for this main-
tenance schedule depends on fuel quality. If there are some important safety matters like fuel flow restriction, surging, loss
of power, hard starting problem, etc. replace the fuel filter immediately regardless of maintenance schedule and consult an
authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products for details.
Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
180112.5180
No check, No service required
lnspect every 15,000 miles (24,000km) or 12 months,
Replace every 60,000 miles (96,000km) or 48 months
I
168105168IIII
15697.5156I
14490144IIIIIR
13282.5132I
12075120IIII
10867.5108I
966096IIIIIR
8452.584I
724572IIII
6037.560I
483048IIIIIR
3622.536I
241524IIII
127.512I
MonthsMiles×1,000Km×1,000
Automatic transmission fluid *
3
Front (AWD) / rear differential oil *
4
Vapor hose, fuel filler cap and fuel tankFuel tank air filter *
5
Fuel filter *
5
Fuel lines, hoses and connectionsParking brakeBrake fluid
MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE
ITEM

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Maintenance
Normal Maintenance Schedule (3.3 Turbo-GDI) (CONT.)I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R : Replace or change.
*4: Use only the specified automatic transmission fluid. (Refer to "Recommended lubricants and capacities" in chapter 8 or the
label in the engine compartment.)
*5: Front/rear differential oil should be changed anytime, front/rear differential have been submerged in water.
*6: Fuel filter & Fuel tank air filter are considered to be maintenance free but periodic inspection is recommended for this main-
tenance schedule depends on fuel quality. If there are some important safety matters like fuel flow restriction, surging, loss
of power, hard starting problem, etc. replace the fuel filter immediately regardless of maintenance schedule and consult an
authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products for details.
Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
18090150
No check, No service required
lnspect every 6,000 miles (10,000km) or 12 months,
Replace every 48,000 miles (80,000km) or 48 months
16884140IIII
15678130
14472120IIIIII
13266110
12060100IIIII
1085490
964880IIIIII
844270
723660IIIII
603050
482440IIIIII
361830
241220IIII
12610
MonthsMiles×1,000Km×1,000
Automatic transmission fluid *
4
Front (AWD) / rear differential oil *
5
Vapor hose, fuel filler cap and fuel tankFuel tank air filter *
6
Fuel filter *
6
Fuel lines, hoses and connectionsParking brakeBrake fluid
MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE
ITEM