GENESIS GV80 2021 Owner's Manual

Emergency Situations
8-30
16 feet
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• Use a towing cable or chain less than
16 ft. (5 m) long. Attach a white or red
cloth (about 12 in. (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 towing.
• Before towing, check the automatic
transmission for fluid leaks under your
vehicle. If the automatic transmission
fluid is leaking, flatbed equipment or a
towing dolly must be used.
NOTICE
Accelerate or decelerate the vehicle
in a slow and gradual manner while
maintaining tension on the tow rope
or chain to start or drive the vehicle,
otherwise tow hooks and the vehicle
may be damaged.
NOTICE
To avoid damage to your vehicle and
vehicle components when towing:
• Always pull straight ahead when
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 damage to the automatic
transmission.

Maintenance
9
9. Maintenance
Engine Compartment ........................................................................\
...............9-3
Maintenance Services
........................................................................\
..............9-4Owner’s Responsibility ........................................................................\
.......................9-4
Owner Maintenance Precautions ........................................................................\
.......9-4
Owner Maintenance ........................................................................\
.................9-5Owner Maintenance Schedule ........................................................................\
...........9-6
Scheduled Maintenance Services ....................................................................9 -7Normal Maintenance Schedule ........................................................................\
..........9-8
Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions .........................................................9-11
Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Items ..............................................9-13Fuel Filter ........................................................................\
............................................9-13
Engine oil ........................................................................\
..................................9-15Checking the Engine Oil Level ........................................................................\
...........9-15
Checking the Engine Oil and Filter ........................................................................\
...9-16
Engine Coolant/Liquid-Cooled Intercooler Coolant .....................................9-17Checking the Coolant Level ........................................................................\
................ 9-17
Changing Coolant ........................................................................\
..............................9-19
Brake Fluid ........................................................................\
...............................9-20
Checking the Brake Fluid Level ........................................................................\
........9-20
Washer Fluid ........................................................................\
.............................9-21Checking the Washer Fluid Level ........................................................................\
......9-21
Air Cleaner ........................................................................\
...............................9-22Filter Replacement ........................................................................\
.............................9-22
Cabin Air Filter ........................................................................\
.........................9-23Filter Inspection ........................................................................\
.................................. 9-23
Filter Replacement ........................................................................\
.............................9-23
Wiper Blades ........................................................................\
...........................9-24Blade Inspection ........................................................................\
................................9-24
Blade Replacement ........................................................................\
............................9-24
Battery ........................................................................\
......................................9-27Battery Usage Recommendations ........................................................................\
....9-28
Battery Recharging ........................................................................\
............................9-28
Reset Items ........................................................................\
.........................................9-29

Tires and Wheels ........................................................................\
.....................9-30Tire Care ........................................................................\
.............................................9-30
Recommended Cold Tire Inflation Pressures ..........................................................9-30
Check Tire Inflation Pressure ........................................................................\
.............9-31
Tire Rotation ........................................................................\
.......................................9-32
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ........................................................................\
...9-33
Tire Replacement ........................................................................\
...............................9-33
Wheel Replacement ........................................................................\
...........................9-34
Tire Traction ........................................................................\
........................................9-34
Tire Maintenance ........................................................................\
................................ 9-34
Tire Sidewall Labeling
........................................................................\
........................9-35
Tire Terminology and Definitions ........................................................................\
.....9-38
All Season Tires ........................................................................\
...................................9-41
Summer Tires ........................................................................\
.....................................9-41
Snow Tires ........................................................................\
.......................................... 9-42
Radial-Ply Tires
........................................................................\
..................................9-42
Low Aspect Ratio Tires ........................................................................\
......................9-43
Fuses ........................................................................\
........................................9-44Instrument Panel Fuse Replacement .......................................................................9-45
Engine Compartment Panel Fuse Replacement .....................................................9-46
Fuse/Relay Panel Description ........................................................................\
............ 9-47
Light Bulbs ........................................................................\
...............................9-60Headlamp, Position Lamp, Turn Signal Lamp, Daytime Running Light (DRL)
Replacement ........................................................................\
......................................9-61
Side Repeater Lamp Replacement ........................................................................\
..9-62
Puddle Lamp Replacement ........................................................................\
..............9-62
Rear combination Lamp Replacement ....................................................................9-63
High Mounted Stop Lamp Replacement .................................................................9-63
License Plate Lamp Replacement ........................................................................\
....9-64
Interior Light Replacement ........................................................................\
...............9-64
Appearance Care ........................................................................\
....................9-66Exterior Care ........................................................................\
......................................9-66
Interior Care ........................................................................\
........................................9-72
Emission Control System ........................................................................\
.........9-75
California Perchlorate Notice
........................................................................\
..9-779

9-3
09

Maintenance
9-4
You should exercise the utmost care
to prevent damage to your vehicle and
injury to yourself whenever performing
any maintenance or inspection
procedures.
We recommend you have your
vehicle 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
service satisfaction.
Owner’s Responsibility
Maintenance service and record
retention are the owner’s responsibility.
You should retain documents that show
proper maintenance has been performed
on your vehicle in accordance with
the scheduled maintenance service
charts shown on the following pages.
You need this information to establish
your compliance with the servicing
and maintenance requirements of your
vehicle warranties.
Detailed warranty information is
provided 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 insufficient
servicing may result in operational
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 retailer 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 conditions of the limited
warranties covering 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.
NOTICE
Improper owner maintenance during
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.
MAINTENANCE SERVICES

09
9-5
WARNING
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 authorized
retailer of Genesis Branded products.
ALWAYS follow these precautions for
performing maintenance work:
• Park your vehicle on level ground.
Shift the vehicle to P (Park), apply
the parking brake, and press the
Engine Start/Stop button to the OFF
position.
• Block the tires (front and back) to
prevent the vehicle from moving.
Remove loose clothing or jewelry
that can become entangled in
moving parts.
• If you must operate the engine
during maintenance, do so
outdoors or in an area with plenty of
ventilation.
• Keep flames, sparks, or smoking
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 maintenance work on
the vehicle.
The following lists are vehicle checks and
inspections that should be performed
by the owner or an authorized 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 dealer 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.
OWNER MAINTENANCE

Maintenance
9-6
Owner Maintenance Schedule
When you stop for fuel:
• Check the engine oil level.
• Check the coolant level in the engine
coolant reservoir or the liquid-cooled
intercooler coolant reservoir.
• Check the windshield liquid fluid level.
• Check for low or under-inflated tires.
WARNING
Be careful when checking your 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.
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 looseness in the
steering wheel, or change in its
straight-ahead position.
• 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 stoplights, 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.
At least twice a year: (i.e., every
Spring and Autumn)
• Check radiator, heater and air
conditioning hoses for leaks or
damage.
• Check windshield washer spray and
wiper operation. Clean wiper blades
with a 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 hood
hinges.
• Lubricate door and hood locks and
latches.
• Lubricate door rubber weather strips.
• Check the air conditioning system.
• Inspect and lubricate automatic
transmission linkage and controls.
• Clean the battery and terminals.
• Check the brake fluid level.

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9 -7
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 10 miles (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 conditions
• 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
• Driving over 106 mph (170 km/h)
• Frequently driving in stop-and-go condition
• Engine oil usage which is not recommended (mineral type, lower grade spec, etc.)
If your vehicle is operated under the above conditions, you should inspect, replace
or refill more frequently than the following Normal Maintenance Schedule. After the
periods or distance shown in the chart, continue to follow the prescribed maintenance
intervals.
NOTICE
After 10 years or 100,000 miles, we recommend to use severe maintenance
schedule.
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE SERVICES

Maintenance
9-8
Normal Maintenance Schedule
MAINTENANCE

INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE
ITEM Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
Months 1224 3648 60 7284 96108 120 132144 156
Miles×1,000 816 24 3240 48 5664 7280 8896104
Km×1,000 1326 39 5265 78 91104 117130 143156169
Engine oil and engine oil filter
*1
R RRRRRRRRRRRR
Fuel additives
*2
Add every 8,000 miles (13,000 km) or 12 months
Air cleaner filter Inspect every 8,000 miles (13,000 km) or 12 months,
replace every 24,000 miles (39,000 km) or 36 months
Spark plugs RR
Rotate tires Rotate every 8,000 miles (13,000 km)
Cabin air filter (for evaporator and blower unit) Replace every 16,000 miles (26,000 km) or 12 months
Drive belts
*3
At first, inspect at 48,000 miles (78,000 km) or 72 months,
after that, inspect every 8,000 miles (13,000 km) or 12 months
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R : Replace or change.*1 : Requires API SN PLUS (or above) grade engine oil. If a lower grade engine oil is used, then the engine oil and engine oil filter
must be replaced at every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 6 months as indicated for severe maintenance condition.
*2 : If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not available, one bottle of additive is recommended. Additives are available from your
authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products along with information on how to use them. Do not mix other additives.
*3 : The drive belt should be replaced when cracks occur or tension is reduced.

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9-9
Normal Maintenance Schedule (Cont.)
MAINTENANCE

INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE
ITEM Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
Months 1224 3648 60 7284 96108 120 132144 156
Miles×1,000 816 24 3240 48 5664 7280 8896104
Km×1,000 1326 39 5265 78 91104 117130 143156169
Vacuum hose IIIIIIIIIIIII
Engine coolant At first, replace at 80,000 miles (130,000 km) or 10 years
after that, replace every 24,000 miles (39,000 km) or 24 months
Battery condition IIIIIIIIIIIII
Brake lines, hoses and connections IIIIIIIIIIIII
Front brake disc/pads, calipers IIIIIIIIIIIII
Rear brake disc/pads IIIIIIIIIIIII
Steering gear rack, linkage and boots / lower arm
ball joint, upper arm ball joint I
IIIIIIIIII
II
Driveshaft and boots IIIIIIIIIIIII
Suspension mounting bolts IIIIIIIIIIIII
Air conditioner refrigerant IIIIIIIIIIIII
Air conditioner compressor IIIIIIIIIIIII
Propeller shaft IIIIIIIIIIIII
Exhaust pipe and muffler IIIIIIIIIIIII
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R : Replace or change.