GENESIS G90 2021 Quick Reference Guide
Manufacturer: GENESIS, Model Year: 2021, Model line: G90, Model: GENESIS G90 2021Pages: 31, PDF Size: 8.91 MB
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MAINTENANCE
NP150-G2021-Q(Rev 09/07/20)Printing 09/10/20
Looking for more detailed information? This Quick Reference Guide does not replace your vehicle’s Owner’s Manual. If you require additional information or are unsure of a specific item, you should always refer to the vehicle’s Owner’s Manual or contact your authorized Dealer of Genesis Brand Products. 
The information contained in this Quick Reference Guide was correct at the time of printing; however, specifications and equipment can change without notice. No warranty or g\
uarantee is being extended in this Quick Reference Guide, and Genesis Motors USA reserves the right to change product specifications and equipment at any time without incurring obligations. Some vehicles are shown with optional equipment. Specifications apply to U.S. vehicles only. Please contact your Dealer of Genesis Brand Products for current vehicle specifications.
☐ Genesis Connected Services
☐ Explain Drive mode Functions including Custom mode   
       selections and features.
- Assist with creating a Genesis Owners account- Assist with Genesis Connected Services enrollment- Show Genesis Connected Services Users Manual- Encourage customer to download the Genesis Intelligent Assistant App
GENESIS
G90
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
Scheduled Maintenance(Normal Usage)3.3T5.0L
Engine Oil & FilterReplace6,000 or 12 mos.Replace7,500 or 12 mos.
Fuel AdditivesAdd6,000 or 12 mos.Add7,500 or 12 mos.
Tire RotationPerform6,000 or 12 mos.Perform7,500 or 12 mos.
Vacuum Hose
Inspect6,000 or 12 mos.Inspect7,500 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 FilterInspect6,000 or 12 mos.Inspect7,500 or 12 mos.
Replace18,000 or 36 mos.Replace22,500 or 36 mos.
Climate Control Air Filter(For Evaporator and Blower Unit)Replace12 mos.Replace12 mos.
Fuel Tank Air Filter
12,000 or 24 mos.Inspect15,000 or 24 mos.
Vapor Hose, Fuel Tank Cap, Fuel Tank
Brake Fluid
Parking Brake
Fuel Filter
Fuel Lines, Fuel Hoses & ConnectionsInspect24,000 or 48 mos.Inspect30,000 or 48 mos.Front(AWD)/Rear Differential Oil
Valve ClearanceInspect60,000 or 72 mos.--
Drive BeltsInspect
First60,000 or 72 mos.Inspect
First60,000 or 72 mos.
Subsequent, every12,000 or 24 mos.Subsequent, every15,000 or 24 mos.
Spark Plugs (Iridium Coated)Replace42,000Replace105,000
CoolantReplace
First120,000 or 120 mos.Replace
First120,000 or 120 mos.
Subsequent, every30,000 or 24 mos.Subsequent, every30,000 or 24 mos.
Automatic Transmission FluidNo check or services required for Normal Usage driving.
*See Owner’s Manual for details.
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☐ Introduction and location of the Service Department
☐  Set first service valet  appointment
☐ Review factory recommended maintenance schedule
☐  Was the condition of your vehicle (at delivery) to your satisfaction?   
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Roadside Assistance:         1-844-340-9742 
SiriusXM®Radio:           1-800-967-2346 
Genesis Customer Care &Connected Services: 
www.MyGenesisusa.com        
 1-844-340-9741
GENESIS BRANDED VEHICLE OWNER PRIVACY POLICY
Your Genesis Branded vehicle may be equipped with technologies and 
services that use information collected, generated, recorded or stored by 
the vehicle. We have created a Vehicle Owner Privacy Policy to explain how 
these technologies and services collect, use, and share this information.
You may read our Vehicle Owner Privacy Policy on the GenesisMotorsUSA.com 
website at http://www.genesismotorsusa.com/privacy-policy.html
If you would like to receive a hard copy of our Vehicle Owner Privacy Policy, 
please contact Customer Care at:
Genesis Customer Care
P.O. Box 20850
Fountain Valley, CA 92728
844-340-9741
[email protected]
Genesis Customer Care representatives are available Monday through 
Friday, between the hours of 5:00 AM and 7:00 PM PST and Saturday and 
Sunday between 6:30 AM and 3:00 PM PST (English).
For Customer Care assistance in Spanish or Korean, representatives are 
available Monday through Friday between 6:30 AM and 3:00 PM PST. 
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Steering wheel adjustment
Page 02
Climate controls
Pages 19
Instrument cluster
Pages 15
Use this Quick Reference Guide to learn about the features that will enhance your enjoyment of your Genesis. More detailed information about these features are available in your Owner’s Manual.
Trunk operation
Page 09
Driver’s main controls
Page 08
*   Some vehicles may not be equipped with  all the listed features.
         WARNING!
To reduce the risk of serious injury to yourself and others,
read and understand the important SAFETY INFORMATION
in your Owner’s Manual.
FEATURES AND CONTROLSClimate controls    19Driver’s main controls    08Headlights  13Head-up display    18Heated steering wheel    07Homelink wireless garage control system      2 1Instrument cluster   15Instrument panel illumination   16Interior light   12LCD display control   17LCD display modes   17Occupant classification system     0 6 Seat-Front seat adjustment  0 3Seat-Head restraints  0 5Seat-Rear seat controls   04Seat-Seat warmers and coolers (front seat)   07Seat-Seat warmers and coolers (rear seat)    07Smart key   01 Smart trunk   10Steering wheel adjustment   02Sunroof  11Trunk lid control button   10Trunk operation   09Warnings and indicators   15Wiper and washer   14
INFOTAINMENTAndroid Auto™                                                           27Apple CarPlay™                                                       \
     29Audio mode    36Bluetooth operational tips    33Bluetooth phone pairing   35Genesis connected services   23Navigation  37Rear seat controls   39Rear USB port   38USB port   38Voice recognition tips   34Wireless cellular phone charging system    38  
DRIVINGAuto hold    51 Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA)    45   Electric parking brake (EPB)    51 Electric stability control (ESC)   43Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA)   44Highway Driving Assist (HDA)   49Lane Following Assist (LFA)   45  Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)   44Leading vehicle departure alert    48 Paddle shifter   43Parking Distance Warning (PDW)   47Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA) 50 Rear View Monitor (RVM)   46 Safe Exit Assist (SEA)   50   Shift by wire   42   Surround View Monitor (SVM)   47   Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)   52Transmission  42 
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A
SMART KEY
Lock
Unlock
Trunk Open 
Panic
Mechanical key
Press and hold the release button 
A and remove the key.
NOTE:
User-selectable option; see the 
Owner’s Manual for more details.
Door Lock/Unlock
Smart key must be within range
To lock the doors, press the button 
once to lock.
Insert hand into door handle once 
→ Unlock driver’s door
Insert hand into door handle twice 
→ Unlock all doors
This QRG provides instructional videos that are accessible 
by scanning the QR Codes found throughout the QRG with 
your smartphone/tablet.
In order to scan a QR Code, you will need to use a QR Code 
Reader App on your mobile device.  You can download the 
app onto your device though an app store or marketplace.
STEERING WHEEL  ADJUSTMENT
Tilt
NOTE: Do not adjust while driving. Toggle switch A to adjust  
steering wheel.
Telescope
A 
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FRONT SEAT ADJUSTMENT
REAT SEAT CONTROLS
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A Forward and rearward 
B Seat cushionlength(for driver's seat) 
C Seatback angle 
A Seat cushion height and tilt 
D Lumbar support 
E Seat bolster adjustment (for driver's seat, if equipped)
Rotate outer ring to adjust seat bolster
F Seat shoulder adjustment (for driver's seat, if equipped)
Scan to view a video of: Front seat adjustment
A
B
C
D
F
E
Front Seat 
controls
Easy Access Function (Driver’s Seat)
Entering the vehicle
The driver’s seat and steering wheel will move back to its original 
position when the Engine Start/Stop button is in the OFF position 
and the driver’s door is closed with the smart key in possession.
Exiting the vehicle
The driver’s seat will move rearward and the steering wheel will 
move upward when the driver’s door is opened and the Engine 
Start/Stop button is in the OFF position with the gear in P (Park).
NOTE: The driver’s seat may not move rearward if there is not 
enough space between the driver’s seat and the rear seat.
You can activate or deactivate this function from the settings menu in 
the AVN system screen.
Seat Easy Access:
Setup > Vehicle > Convenience> Seat/Steering > Seat Easy Access 
> Off/Normal/Extended
Steering Easy Access:
Setup > Vehicle > Convenience > Seat/Steering > Steering Easy 
Access > On/Off
1 Forward or rearward seat sliding 
adjustment
2 Seatback angle adjustment
3 Headrest adjustment
4 Lumbar support adjustment
5 Seat mode switches
6 FRONT button (to control front 
passenger seat)
NOTE: Rear door must be closed for 
all rear seat controls to operate. 
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HEAD RESTRAINTS (Front seat)
Forward and rearward adjustmentUp and down adjustment
HEAD RESTRAINTS (Rear seat)
Folding the center head restraint 
To fold the center head restraint:
• When the rear-center head restraint is not used, manually fold
back the rear-center head restraint while pressing the release   
button A located on the side. To use the rear-center head restraint 
again, manually pull up the rear-center head restraint, until it is 
securely latched.
• You can remove the rear-center head restraint by manually pulling
 up the rear-center head restraint, while pressing the release button.
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OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (OCS)
Your vehicle is equipped with an Occupant Classification System
(OCS) in the front passenger's seat that detects whether the 
passenger air bag system should be activated or deactivated.
The following items may affect the OCS operation:
• Car seat accessories such as thick blankets and cushions which 
cover up the car seat surface
• Placing materials such as water bottles on the seat
• Using electronic devices such as laptops and satellite radios which 
use inverter chargers
• Wet towels or liquid that has been spilled on the seat.  Make sure 
the seat has been completely dried before driving the vehicle
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DRIVER’S MAIN CONTROLS
Scan to view a video of: Outside mirrors adjustmentHeated steering wheel button
Pressing the heated steering wheel button warms the steering wheel. The indicator light on the button is illuminated when this feature is turned on.
HEATED STEERING WHEEL
SEAT WARMERS AND COOLERS (FRONT SEATS)
SEAT WARMERS AND COOLERS (REAR SEATS)(if equipped)
NOTES: Heated steering wheel 
includes Smart Logic that automatically 
adjust setting. Please refer to your 
Owner’s Manual for further information.
NOTES: Vehicle may be equipped with Auto Heated/Ventilated features 
located in the vehicle setting options. Please refer to your Owner’s Manual 
for further information.
Each time you push the button,
the setting is changed as follows: 
         – Heat 
         – Air Ventilation
OFFHIGHMEDIUM
LOW
Type AType BType C
To turn off immediately, press and hold the button.
• Front power window switches.
•Press switch left/right to unfold/fold     
   mirrors.
• 
Rear power window  switches.
• Press the L or R button to adjust the 
mirror by using the directional switch. 
If L or R button is still selected, both 
mirrors will tilt downward when 
reversing. Deselect L or R will disable 
the auto tilt down feature. 
Outside Rearview Mirror
Press the lock or unlock button on the
smart key, and the mirrors will be
folded or unfolded when AUTO is set.
Power window lock button
•Disables the power window switches
  on the rear passenger doors.
Door Lock
•Locks/unlocks all doors.
Window Switches 
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Press to open.
Smart key needs to 
be within the range.
Power trunk open button
Press to open.
Press and hold to 
close.
Power trunk main control button
Press to close.
Power trunk close button
Press to lock the trunk 
and doors will lock as 
well.
Smart key needs to be 
within range.
Power trunk lock button
Press and hold.
Power trunk open button on 
the smart key
TRUNK OPERATION
The trunk lid control button is used 
to prevent unauthorized access to 
the trunk.
1. Open the glove box.
2. Press the trunk lid control button.  
 In this LOCK position, the trunk  
 can   only be opened with the    
 mechanical key.
3. Close and lock the glove box with 
the mechanical key.
TRUNK LID CONTROL BUTTON
Smart Trunk
When smart key is within range for 3 seconds, the trunk will 
automatically open.
To enable Smart Trunk function:
Vehicle must be in P (Park) to adjust the settings located in the setup\
 
menu in the AVN system screen.
1. Select Setup > Vehicle > Door/Trunk
2. Check “Smart Trunk”.
NOTE: Function is active after 15 seconds when all doors are 
closed and locked. The vehicle will also provide an audible and 
visual alarm while activating. Please refer to your Owner’s Manual 
for further information.
SMART  TRUNK 
Scan to view a video of: Smart Trunk
NOTE: Without the mechanical key, the smart key can only start the 
engine and operate door locks. Please refer to your Owner’s manual 
to learn how to access the mechanical key.
NOTES: Trunk opening height adjustment is available in the Vehicle setup 
options. Please refer to your Owner’s Manual for further information. 
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SUNROOF
Sunshade
Sliding the sunroof
Room Lamp (Rear)
Tilting the sunroof
To open the sunshade, pull the 
sunroof control lever lightly backward 
to the first detent position.
Push the sunroof control lever 
forward to close.
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Pull the sunroof control lever 
backward to open the sunroof. (This 
operation will also open the 
Sunshade, if it is not in the open 
position.) 
Push the sunroof control lever 
forward to close the sunroof. 
Push the sunroof control lever upward 
to open the sunroof to the tilt position. 
(This operation will also open the 
Sunshade, if it is not in the open 
position.) 
Push again the sunroof control lever 
upward to close the sunroof from the 
tilt position.
Master Switch 1
Push the switch to turn the map lamp 3 and the room lamp 5 on or off.
When the Master Switch 1 is 
pushed, the other switches 3,5 do 
not operate.
Door Mode Switch 2
When the Door Mode Switch 2  is 
pushed, map lamp 3 and room 
lamp 4 turn on if any door is opened 
and will turn off after all doors are 
closed.
Map Lamp Switch 3
Press the lends to turn on and off for 
each side of map lamp.
Front Room Lamp Switch 4
Press the switch to turn on and off 
the front room lamp and map lamp.
Room Lamp Switch 5
Press the switch to turn on and off 
the room lamp.
Mood Switch 6
When the switch is pushed, room 
lamp will be dimmed. 
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Headlight delay
Headlights may stay on for 15 seconds after exiting and locking up 
the vehicle. Press the remote lock button twice to turn the headlights 
off. Please refer to your Owner’s Manual for further information.
Auto headlights
Headlights
Parking lights
HEADLIGHTS
All lights Off
Turn signals A and lane 
change B signals
High beam
Push
NOTE: To turn off the high 
beam, pull the lever 
towards you.
Flashing headlights
High Beam Assist
Pull
High Beam Assist function
1. Select the AUTO position on stalk.
2. Push the lever forward to    
 engage the high beam.
3. Push the lever forward again    
 to disengage.
WIPER  AND  WASHER
Auto control wipe interval 
adjustment
Fastest wiper speed
Slowest wiper speed
MIST
OFF
AUTO
LO
HI
- Single wipe
- Auto wipe
- Low wiper speed
- High wiper speed
MIST 
OFF 
AUTO
LO
HI
Front windshield wash 
with brief wipesPull 
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