maintenance GENESIS GV80 2021 Service Manual
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Maintenance
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Tire Rotation
To equalize tread wear, Genesis 
Branded Vehicle recommends that 
the tires be rotated according to the 
maintenance schedule or sooner if 
irregular wear develops.
During rotation, check the tires for 
correct balance.
When rotating tires, check for 
uneven wear and damage. Abnormal 
wear is usually caused by incorrect 
tire pressure, improper wheel 
alignment, out-of-balance wheels, 
severe braking or severe cornering. 
Look for bumps or bulges in the 
tread or side of the tire. Replace 
the tire if you find any of these 
conditions. Replace the tire if fabric 
or cord is visible. After rotation, be 
sure to bring the front and rear tire 
pressures to specification and check 
wheel bolt tightness (proper torque 
is 101~116 lbf.ft [14~16 kgf.m]).
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Disc brake pads should be inspected 
for wear whenever tires are rotated.
 Information
The outside and inside of the 
unsymmetrical tire is distinguishable. 
When installing an unsymmetrical 
tire, be sure to install the side marked 
“outside” face the outside. If the side 
marked “inside” is installed on the 
outside, it will have a negative effect 
on vehicle performance.
 WARNING
• Do not use the compact spare 
tire for tire rotation.
• Do not mix bias ply and radial ply 
tires under any circumstances. 
This may cause unusual handling 
characteristics that may cause 
loss of vehicle control resulting in 
an accident.    
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Maintenance
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Compact spare tire replacement  
(if equipped)
A compact spare tire has a shorter 
tread life than a regular size tire. 
Replace it when you can see the 
tread wear indicator bars on the tire. 
The replacement compact spare tire 
should be the same size and design 
tire as the one provided with your 
new vehicle and should be mounted 
on the same compact spare tire 
wheel. The compact spare tire is 
not designed to be mounted on a 
regular size wheel, and the compact 
spare tire wheel is not designed for 
mounting a regular size tire.
 WARNING
The original tire should be repaired 
or replaced as soon as possible to 
avoid failure of the compact spare 
tire and loss of vehicle control 
resulting in an accident. The 
compact spare tire is for emergency 
use only. Do not operate your 
vehicle over 50 mph (80 km/h) 
when using the compact spare tire.
Wheel Replacement
When replacing the metal wheels 
for any reason, make sure the new 
wheels are equivalent to the original 
factory units in diameter, rim width 
and offset.
Tire Traction
Tire traction can be reduced if you 
drive on worn tires, tires that are 
improperly inflated or on slippery 
road surfaces. Tires should be 
replaced when tread wear indicators 
appear. To reduce the possibility of 
losing control, slow down whenever 
there is rain, snow or ice on the road.
Tire Maintenance
In addition to proper inflation, 
correct wheel alignment helps to 
decrease tire wear. If you find a tire 
is worn unevenly, have your dealer 
check the wheel alignment.
When you have new tires installed, 
make sure they are balanced. This 
will increase vehicle ride comfort 
and tire life. Additionally, a tire 
should always be rebalanced if it is 
removed from the wheel.    
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Maintenance
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Tire speed ratings
The chart below lists many of the 
different speed ratings currently 
being used for passenger vehicle 
tires. The speed rating is part of the 
tire size designation on the sidewall 
of the tire. This symbol corresponds 
to that tire’s designed maximum safe 
operating speed.
Speed Rating Symbol Maximum Speed
S 112 mph (180 km/h)
T 118 mph (190 km/h)
H 130 mph (210 km/h)
V 149 mph (240 km/h)
W 168 mph (270 km/h)
Y 186 mph (300 km/h)
3. Checking tire life (TIN : Tire 
Identification Number)
Any tires that are over six years old, 
based on the manufacturing date, 
(including the spare tire) should be 
replaced by new ones. You can find 
the manufacturing date on the tire 
sidewall (possibly on the inside of 
the wheel), displaying the DOT Code. 
The DOT Code is a series of numbers 
on a tire consisting of numbers and 
English letters. The manufacturing 
date is designated by the last four 
digits (characters) of the DOT code. DOT : XXXX XXXX OOOO
The front part of the DOT shows a 
plant code number, tire size and tread 
pattern and the last four numbers 
indicate week and year manufactured.
For example:
DOT XXXX XXXX 1520 represents that 
the tire was produced in the 15th 
week of 2020.
4. Genesis exclusive tire
Genesis Branded Vehicle 
recommends that tires designed 
specifically for Genesis vehicles 
be used. You may find the marking 
“GOE” (Genesis Original Equipment) 
embossed on the tire sidewall.
5. Tire ply composition and material
The number of layers or plies of 
rubber-coated fabric in the tire. Tire 
manufacturers also must indicate the 
materials in the tire, which include 
steel, nylon, polyester, and others. 
The letter “R” means radial ply 
construction; the letter “D“ means 
diagonal or bias ply construction; 
and the letter “B” means belted-bias 
ply construction.    
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Maintenance
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Temperature - A, B & C
The temperature grades are A (the 
highest), B and C representing the 
tire’s resistance to the generation 
of heat and its ability to dissipate 
heat when tested under controlled 
conditions on a specified indoor 
laboratory test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can 
cause the material of the tire to 
degenerate and reduce tire life, 
and excessive temperature can 
lead to sudden tire failure. Grades 
B and A represent higher levels of 
performance on the laboratory test 
wheel than the minimum required 
by law.
 WARNING
The temperature grade for this tire is 
established for a tire that is properly 
inflated and not overloaded. 
Excessive speed, under-inflation, 
over-inflation, or excessive loading, 
either separately or in combination, 
can cause heat build-up and 
possible sudden tire failure. This 
may cause loss of vehicle control 
resulting in an accident.
Tire Terminology and Definitions
Air pressure
The amount of air inside the tire 
pressing outward on the tire. Air 
pressure is expressed in pounds per 
square inch (psi) or kilopascal (kPa).
Accessory weight
This means the combined weight 
of optional accessories. Some 
examples of optional accessories 
are automatic transmission, power 
seats, and air conditioning.
Aspect ratio
The relationship of a tire’s height to 
its width.
Belt
A rubber coated layer of cords that 
is located between the plies and the 
tread. Cords may be made from steel 
or other reinforcing materials.
Bead
The tire bead contains steel wires 
wrapped by steel cords that hold the 
tire onto the rim.    
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Maintenance
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Maximum loaded vehicle weight
The sum of curb weight; accessory 
weight; vehicle capacity weight; and 
production options weight.
Normal occupant weight
The number of occupants a vehicle 
is designed to seat multiplied by 150 
pounds (68 kg).
Occupant distribution
Designated seating positions.
Outward facing sidewall
An asymmetrical tire has a particular 
side that faces outward when 
mounted on a vehicle. The outward 
facing sidewall bears white lettering 
or bears manufacturer, brand, and/or 
model name molding that is higher 
or deeper than the same moldings 
on the inner facing sidewall.
Passenger (P-Metric) tire
A tire used on passenger cars 
and some light duty trucks and 
multipurpose vehicles.
Ply
A layer of rubber-coated parallel 
cords.Pneumatic tire
A mechanical device made of rubber, 
chemicals, fabric and steel or other 
materials, that, when mounted on 
an automotive wheel provides the 
traction and contains the gas or fluid 
that sustains the load.
Pneumatic options weight
The combined weight of installed 
regular production options weighing 
over 5 lb. (2.3 kg) in excess of the 
standard items which they replace, 
not previously considered in 
curb weight or accessory weight, 
including heavy duty breaks, ride 
levelers, roof rack, heavy duty 
battery, and special trim.
Recommended inflation pressure
Vehicle manufacturer’s 
recommended tire inflation pressure 
as shown on the tire placard.
Radial ply tire
A pneumatic tire in which the ply 
cords that extend to the beads are 
laid at 90 degrees to the centerline 
of the tread.
Rim
A metal support for a tire and upon 
which the tire beads are seated.
Sidewall
The portion of a tire between the 
tread and the bead.
Speed rating
An alphanumeric code assigned to a 
tire indicating the maximum speed 
at which a tire can operate.    
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Maintenance
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Snow Tires
If you equip your car with snow 
tires, they should be the same size 
and have the same load capacity as 
the original tires. Snow tires should 
be installed on all four wheels; 
otherwise, poor handling may result. 
Snow tires should carry 4 psi (28 kPa) 
more air pressure than the pressure 
recommended for the standard 
tires on the tire label on the driver’s 
side of the center pillar, or up to the 
maximum pressure shown on the tire 
sidewall, whichever is less. Do not 
drive faster than 75 mph (120 km/h) 
when your vehicle is equipped with 
snow tires.
Radial-Ply Tires
Radial-ply tires provide improved 
tread life, road hazard resistance 
and smoother high speed ride. The 
radial-ply tires used on this vehicle 
are of belted construction, and are 
selected to complement the ride 
and handling characteristics of 
your vehicle. Radial-ply tires have 
the same load carrying capacity, 
as bias-ply or bias belted tires of 
the same size, and use the same 
recommended inflation pressure. 
Mixing of radial-ply tires with 
bias-ply or bias belted tires is not 
recommended. Any combinations of 
radial-ply and bias-ply or bias belted 
tires when used on the same vehicle 
will seriously deteriorate vehicle 
handling. The best rule to follow 
is: Identical pairs of radial-ply tires 
should always be used as a set for 
the front tires and a set for the rear 
tires.Longer wearing tires can be more 
susceptible to irregular tread wear. 
It is very important to follow the tire 
rotation interval in this chapter to 
achieve the tread life potential of 
these tires. Cuts and punctures in 
radial-ply tires are repairable only in 
the tread area, because of sidewall 
flexing. Consult your tire dealer for 
radial-ply tire repairs.
 WARNING
Do not mix bias ply and radial ply 
tires under any circumstances. 
This may cause unusual handling 
characteristics that may cause loss 
of vehicle control resulting in an 
accident.    
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Maintenance
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■ Blade type
■ Cartridge type
■  Multi type
■  Midi type Normal
Blown
Normal Blown
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A vehicle’s electrical system is protected 
from electrical overload damage by 
fuses.
This vehicle has 5 fuse panels, one 
located in the driver’s side panel bolster, 
the other in the engine compartment.
If any of your vehicle’s lights, 
accessories, or controls do not work, 
check the appropriate circuit fuse. If a 
fuse has blown, the element inside the 
fuse will be melted or broken.
If the electrical system does not work, 
first check the driver’s side fuse panel. 
Before replacing a blown fuse, turn the 
engine and all switches off, and then 
disconnect the negative battery cable. 
Always replace a blown fuse with one of 
the same rating.
If the replacement fuse blows, this 
indicates an electrical problem. 
Avoid using the system involved and 
immediately consult an authorized 
retailer of Genesis Branded products.
 WARNING
NEVER replace a fuse with anything but 
another fuse of the same rating.
• A higher capacity fuse could cause 
damage and possibly cause a fire.
• Do not install a wire or aluminum 
foil instead of the proper fuse - 
even as a temporary repair. It may 
cause extensive wiring damage and 
possibly a fire.
NOTICE
Do not use a screwdriver or any other 
metal object to remove fuses because 
it may cause a short circuit and damage 
the system.
FUSES