warning GENESIS GV80 2021 Owners Manual

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Automatic reverse
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If a window senses any obstacle while
it is closing automatically, it will stop
and lower approximately 1 in. (2.5 cm) to
allow the object to be cleared.
If the window detects the resistance
while the power window switch is
pulled up continuously, the window
will stop upward movement then lower
approximately 12 in. (30 cm).
If the power window switch is pulled
up continuously again within 5 seconds
after the window is lowered by the
automatic window reverse feature,
the automatic window reverse will not
operate.
Information
The automatic reverse feature is only
active when the “Auto Up” feature is used
by fully pulling up the switch to the second
detent.
WARNING
Make sure body parts or other objects
are safely out of the way before closing
the windows to avoid injuries or vehicle
damage.
Objects less than 0.16 in. (4 mm) in
diameter caught between the window
glass and the upper window channel
may not be detected by the automatic
reverse window and the window will
not stop and reverse direction.
Power window lock button
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The driver can disable the power window
switches on the rear passenger doors by
pressing the power window lock button.
When the power window lock button is
pressed:
• The rear passenger control will not
be able to operate the rear passenger
power window.
• Note that the front passenger control
is still able to operate the front
passenger window, and that the driver
master control can still operate all the
power windows.

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If your vehicle is equipped with a
sunroof, you can slide or tilt your sunroof
with the sunroof control switch located
on the overhead console.
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The sunroof can only be opened, closed,
or tilted when the Engine Start/Stop
button is in the ON position.
The sunroof can be operated for
approximately 3 minutes after the Engine
Start/Stop button is in the ACC or OFF
position. However, if the front door is
opened, the sunroof cannot be operated
even within the 3 minute period.
WARNING
Do not allow children to play with the
power windows. Keep the driver’s
door power window lock button in the
LOCK position. Serious injury or death
can result from unintentional window
operation by a child.
NOTICE
• To prevent possible damage to the
power window system, do not open
or close two windows or more at the
same time. This will also ensure the
longevity of the fuse.
• Never try to operate the main
switch on the driver’s door and the
individual door window switch in
opposite directions at the same time.
If this is done, the window will stop
and cannot be opened or closed.
PANORAMIC SUNROOF (IF
EQUIPPED)

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Information
• The sunroof will operate as follows:
Sunroof leverSunroof operation
Push rearward to 2nd detent Shade + Sunroof
open
Push rearward to 1st detent Shade open
Push up Tilt
Push forward to 2nd detent Shade + Sunroof
close
Push forward to 1st detent Shade close
For more details on sunroof operation,
refer to the following pages.
• In cold and wet climates, the sunroof
may not work properly due to freezing
conditions.
• After the vehicle is washed or in a
rainstorm, be sure to wipe off any
water that is on the sunroof before
operating it.
WARNING
• Never adjust the sunroof or sunshade
while driving. This could result in
loss of control and an accident that
may cause death, serious injury, or
property damage.
• Make sure heads, hands, arms or
any other body parts or objects are
out of the way before operating the
sunroof.
• Do not extend your head, arms or
body outside the sunroof while
driving, to avoid serious injury.
• Do not leave the engine running
and the key in your vehicle with
unsupervised children. Unattended
children could operate the sunroof,
which could result in serious injury.
• The sunroof is made of glass, subject
to break in case of an accident.
Passengers without the appropriate
protection (e.g. seat belt, CRS, etc.)
on may project out through the
broken glass and may be seriously
injured or even result in death.
• Do not sit on the top of the vehicle. It
may cause injury or vehicle damage.

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Automatic reverse
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If the sunroof senses any obstacle while
it is closing automatically, it will reverse
direction then stop to allow the object to
be cleared.
The auto reverse function does not work
if a small obstacle is between the sliding
glass and the sunroof sash.
You should always check that all
passengers and objects are away from
the sunroof before closing it.
WARNING
Small objects that can get caught
between the sunroof glass and the front
glass channel may not be detected by
the automatic reverse system. In this
case, the sunroof glass will not detect
the object and reverse direction.
NOTICE
• Periodically remove any dirt that may
accumulate on the sunroof guide
rail or between the sunroof and roof
panel which can make a noise.
• Do not try to open the sunroof when
the temperature is below freezing
or when the sunroof is covered with
snow or ice, otherwise the motor
could be damaged. In cold and wet
climates, the sunroof may not work
properly.
Resetting the Sunroof
In some circumstances resetting the
sunroof operation may need to be
performed. Some instances where
resetting the sunroof may be required
include:
-When the 12V battery is either
disconnected or discharged
-When the sunroof fuse is replaced
-If the sunroof one-touch AUTO OPEN/
CLOSE operation is not functioning
properly
Sunroof resetting procedure:
1. It is recommended to perform the
reset procedure with the vehicle
engine running. Start the vehicle in
P (Park).
2. Make sure the sunshade and sunroof
is in the fully closed position. If the
sunshade and sunroof is open, push
the control lever forward until the
sunshade and sunroof is fully closed.
3. Release the control lever when the
sunshade and sunroof is fully closed.
4. Push the control lever forward about
10 seconds until the sunroof moves
slightly.
5. Release the control lever.

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6. Within 3 seconds, push and hold
the control lever forward until the
sunshade and sunroof operates as
follows:
Sunshade Open → Glass Tilt Open →
Glass Slide Open → Glass Slide Close →
Sunshade Close
Do not release the lever until the
operation is completed.
If you release the control lever during
operation, start the procedure again from
step 2.
7. Release the sunroof control lever after
all steps have completed. The sunroof
system has been reset.
Information
If the sunroof is not reset when the vehicle
battery is disconnected or discharged, or
the sunroof fuse is blown, the sunroof may
not operate normally.
For more detailed information, contact
an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded
products.
Sunroof Open Warning
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• If the driver turns off the engine
when the sunroof is not fully closed,
the warning chime will sound for
approximately 3 seconds and the
sunroof open warning will appear on
the LCD display.
• If the driver turns off the engine and
opens the door when the sunroof is
not fully closed, the open sunroof
warning will appear on the LCD
display until the door is closed or the
sunroof is fully closed.
Close the sunroof securely when leaving
your vehicle.

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Hood
Opening the hood
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1. Park the vehicle and set the parking
brake.
2. Pull the release lever to unlatch the
hood. The hood should pop open
slightly.
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3. Go to the front of the vehicle, raise the
hood slightly, push up the secondary
latch (1) inside of the hood center and
lift the hood (2).
After the hood has been lifted halfway,
it will raise completely by itself.
Closing the hood
1. Before closing the hood, check in and
around the engine compartment to
ensure the following:
-Any tools or other loose objects
are removed from the engine room
area or hood opening area
-All glove, rags, or other
combustible material is removed
from the engine compartment
-All filler caps are tightly and
correctly installed
2. Lower the hood halfway (lifted
approximately 12 in. (30 cm) from the
closed position) and push down to
securely lock in place. Then double
check to be sure the hood is secure.
If the hood can be raised slightly, it is
not securely locked. Open it again and
close it with more force.
WARNING
• Before closing the hood, ensure
all obstructions are removed from
around the hood opening.
• Always double check to be sure that
the hood is firmly latched before
driving away. Check there is no
hood open warning light or message
displayed on the instrument cluster.
Driving with the hood opened may
cause a total loss of visibility, which
might result in an accident.
• Do not move the vehicle with the
hood in the raised position, as vision
is obstructed, which might result in
an accident, and the hood could fall
or be damaged.
EXTERIOR FEATURES

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Power Liftgate
The power liftgate open/close button
automatically opens and closes the
liftgate.
Before using the power liftgate
The power liftgate operates when the
gear is in P (Park) with the Engine Start/
Stop button in the ON position. However,
the liftgate will operate regardless of the
gear position when the engine is off.
For safety, before attempting to open or
close the liftgate, make sure the vehicle
is in P (Park).
WARNING
• Never leave children unattended
in your vehicle. Children might
operate the power liftgate. Doing so
could result in injury to themselves
or others, and could damage the
vehicle.
• Make sure there are no people or
objects around the liftgate before
operating the power liftgate. Wait
until the liftgate is opened fully and
stopped before loading or unloading
cargo or passengers from the
vehicle.
NOTICE
Do not close or open the power
liftgate manually. This may cause
damage to the power liftgate. If it is
necessary to close or open the power
liftgate manually when the battery is
discharged or disconnected, do not
apply excessive force.
Setting the power liftgate
The driver can select the power liftgate
opening height or speed from the
Settings menu in the infotainment
system screen.
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Power liftgate opening height
To adjust the power liftgate opening
height, select ‘Setup → Vehicle Settings →
Door/Liftgate → Power Liftgate Opening
Height → Full Open/Level 3/Level 2/Level
1/User Height Setting’.
See additional information in supplied
Infotainment Manual.
If ‘User Height Setting’ is selected, follow
the instructions below to set the height
of the power liftgate manually.
1. Position the liftgate manually to the
height you prefer.
2. Press the power liftgate open/close
button located inside the liftgate for
more than 3 seconds.
3. Close the liftgate manually after
hearing the buzzer sound.
4. The liftgate will open to the manually
adjusted height that was set.

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Power liftgate open/close button
Press the liftgate open/close button
located outside the liftgate while
carrying the smart key to open or close
the power liftgate.
While the liftgate is opening or closing,
press the button to stop liftgate
operation. Press the button again to
restart operation.
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Power liftgate open/close button
Press the liftgate open/close button
located inside the liftgate while carrying
the smart key to open or close the power
liftgate.
While the liftgate is opening or closing,
press the button to stop liftgate
operation. Press the button again to
restart operation.
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Power liftgate lock button
Press the liftgate lock button located
inside the liftgate while carrying the
smart key to close and lock the power
liftgate.
While the liftgate is opening or closing,
press the button to stop liftgate
operation. Press the button again to
restart operation.
WARNING
Always keep the liftgate completely
closed while the vehicle is in motion. If
it is left open or ajar, poisonous exhaust
gases containing carbon monoxide
(CO) may enter the vehicle and serious
illness or death may result.

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NOTICE
• The power liftgate can be operated
when the engine is not running.
However, power liftgate operation
consumes a large amount of eclectic
power. To prevent the battery from
being discharged, do not operate it
excessively (e.g. more than 5 times
repeatedly).
• To prevent the battery from being
discharged, do not leave the power
liftgate in the open position for a
long time.
• Do not modify or repair any part
of the power liftgate by yourself.
This must be done by an authorized
retailer of Genesis Branded products.
• When jacking up the vehicle to
change a tire or repair the vehicle, do
not operate the power liftgate. This
could cause the power liftgate to
operate improperly.
• In cold and wet climates, the power
liftgate may not work properly due to
freezing conditions.
Automatic reverse
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During power opening or closing if the
power liftgate senses any obstacle, the
power liftgate will stop and move in the
opposite direction.
The auto reverse function may not work
if objects are too soft or thin, or if the
liftgate is almost fully closed near the
latched position.
Caution should be taken to prevent any
objects from obstructing the liftgate
opening.
If the automatic reverse feature operates
more than two times while attempting
to open or close the liftgate, the power
liftgate may stop at that position. If
this occurs, carefully close the liftgate
manually, and then try to operate the
power liftgate automatically again.
WARNING
Never intentionally place any object
or part of your body in the path of
the power liftgate to make sure the
automatic reverse function operates.
NOTICE
Do not put heavy objects on the power
liftgate before you operate the power
liftgate. Additional weight may damage
the operation of the system.

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WARNING
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Do not hold on to or try to pull on
the liftgate strut. Be aware that the
deformation of the liftgate strut may
cause vehicle damage and risk of injury.
Emergency liftgate safety release
Your vehicle is equipped with an
emergency liftgate safety release lever
located on the bottom of the liftgate
inside the vehicle.
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To unlock and open the liftgate manually
from inside the luggage compartment,
perform the following procedure:
1. Remove the cover.
2. Push the release lever to the right.
3. Push the liftgate outward and upward.
WARNING
• Be aware of the location of the
emergency liftgate safety release
lever in your vehicle and know how
to open the liftgate using the safety
release lever.
• No one should be allowed to occupy
the luggage compartment of the
vehicle at any time. The luggage
compartment is a very dangerous
location in the event of a crash.
• Use the release lever for emergencies
only. Use extreme caution, especially
while the vehicle is in motion.