engine Hyundai Genesis 2015 Owner's Manual

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FOREWORD
Thank you for choosing HYUNDAI. We are pleased to welcome you to the growing number of discriminating people who
drive HYUNDAI. The advanced engineering and high-quality construction of each HYUNDAI we build is something of
which we're very proud.
Your Owner's Manual will introduce you to the features and operation of your new HYUNDAI. It is suggested that you
read it carefully because the information it contains can contribute greatly to the satisfaction you receive from your new
car.
The manufacturer also recommends that all service and maintenance on your car be performed by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer. HYUNDAI dealers are prepared to provide high-quality service, maintenance and any other assistance
that may be required.
HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Note :Because future owners will also need the information included in this manual, if you sell this HYUNDAI, please
leave the manual in the vehicle for their use. Thank you.
Copyright 2014 HYUNDAI Motor America. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored
in any retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of HYUNDAI
Motor America.Severe engine and transmission damage may result from the use of poor quality fuels and lubricants that
do not meet HYUNDAI specifications. You must always use high quality fuels and lubricants that meet the
specifications listed on Page 8-6 in the Vehicle Specifications section of the Owner's Manual.
CAUTION

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Introduction
Your new vehicle is designed to
obtain maximum performance with
UNLEADED FUEL, as well as mini-
mize exhaust emissions and spark
plug fouling.
3.8 engine
Your new vehicle is designed to use
only unleaded fuel having an octane
number ((R+M)/2) of 87 (Research
Octane Number 91) or higher.
5.0 engine
Your new vehicle is designed to use
only unleaded fuel having an octane
number ((R+M)/2) of 87 (Research
Octane Number 91) or higher. For
improved vehicle performance, premi-
um unleaded fuel with an octane
number ((R+M)/2) of 91 (Research
Octane Number 96) or higher is rec-
ommended.
Gasoline containing alcohol and
methanol
Gasohol, a mixture of gasoline and
ethanol (also known as grain alco-
hol), and gasoline or gasohol con-
taining methanol (also known as
wood alcohol) are being marketed
along with or instead of leaded or
unleaded gasoline.
Do not use gasohol containing more
than 10% ethanol, and do not use
gasoline or gasohol containing any
methanol. Either of these fuels may
cause drivability problems and dam-
age to the fuel system.
Discontinue using gasohol of any
kind if drivability problems occur.
Vehicle damage or drivability prob-
lems may not be covered by the
manufacturer’s warranty if they result
from the use of:
1. Gasohol containing more than
10% ethanol.
2. Gasoline or gasohol containing
methanol.
3. Leaded fuel or leaded gasohol.
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•Do not "top off" after the noz-
zle automatically shuts off
when refueling.
Tighten the cap until it clicks
one time, otherwise the Check
Engine light will illuminate.
Always check that the fuel cap
is installed securely to pre-
vent fuel spillage in the event
of an accident.
WARNING
Never add any fuel system
cleaning agents to the fuel tank
other than what has been spec-
ified. (Consult an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer for details.)
CAUTION

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Introduction
"E85" fuel is an alternative fuel com-
prised of 85 percent ethanol and 15
percent gasoline, and is manufac-
tured exclusively for use in Flexible
Fuel Vehicles. “E85” is not compati-
ble with your vehicle. Use of “E85”
may result in poor engine perform-
ance and damage to your vehicle's
engine and fuel system. HYUNDAI
recommends that customers do not
use fuel with an ethanol content
exceeding 10 percent.
Gasoline containing MMT
Some gasoline contains harmful
manganese-based fuel additives
such as
MMT (Methylcyclopentadienyl
Manganese Tricarbonyl
).
HYUNDAI does not recommend the
use of gasoline containing MMT.
This type of fuel can reduce vehicle
performance and affect your emis-
sion control system.
The malfunction indicator lamp on
the cluster may come on.
Do not use methanol
Fuels containing methanol (wood
alcohol) should not be used in your
vehicle. This type of fuel can reduce
vehicle performance and damage
components of the fuel system.
Fuel Additives
HYUNDAI recommends that you use
good quality gasolines treated with
detergent additives such as TOP TIER
Detergent Gasoline, which help pre-
vent deposit formation in the engine.
These gasolines will help the engine
run cleaner and enhance performance
of the Emission Control System. For
more information on TOP TIER
Detergent Gasoline, please go to the
website (www
.toptiergas.com).
For customers who do not use TOP
Tier Detergent Gasoline regularly,
and have problems starting or the
engine does not run smoothly, addi-
tives that you can buy separately
may be added to the gasoline. If TOP
TIER Detergent Gasoline is not avail-
able, one bottle of additive added to
the fuel tank at every 7,500 miles or
every engine oil change is recom-
mended. Additives are available from
your authorized HYUNDAI dealer
along with information on how to use
them. Do not mix other additives. Your New Vehicle Limited
Warranty may not cover dam-
age to the fuel system and any
performance problems that are
caused by the use of fuels con-
taining methanol.
CAUTION
Your New Vehicle Limited
Warranty does not cover dam-
age to the fuel system or any
performance problems caused
by the use of “E85” fuel.
CAUTION
Never use gasohol which con-
tains methanol. Discontinue
use of any gasohol product
which impairs driveability.
CAUTION

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Introduction
Operation in foreign countries
If you are going to drive your vehicle
in another country, be sure to:
Observe all regulations regarding
registration and insurance.
Determine that acceptable fuel is
available.No special break-in period is need-
ed. By following a few simple precau-
tions for the first 600 miles (1,000
km) you may add to the perform-
ance, economy and life of your vehi-
cle.
Do not race the engine.
While driving, keep your engine
speed (rpm, or revolutions per
minute) between 2,000 rpm and
4,000 rpm.
Do not maintain a single speed for
long periods of time, either fast or
slow. Varying engine speed is
needed to properly break-in the
engine.
Avoid hard stops, except in emer-
gencies, to allow the brakes to seat
properly.
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Items contained in motor vehi-
cles or emitted from them are
known to the State of California
to cause cancer and birth
defects or reproductive harm.
These include:
Gasoline and its vapors
Engine exhaust
Used engine oil
Interior passenger compart-
ment components and materi-
als
Component parts which are
subject to heat and wear
In addition, battery posts, termi-
nals and related accessories
contain lead, lead compounds
and other chemicals known to
the State of California to cause
cancer and reproductive harm.
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Exterior overview (I) .............................................1-2
Exterior overview (II) ............................................1-3
Interior overview ....................................................1-4
Instrument panel overview (I) ..............................1-5
Instrument panel overview (II) .............................1-6
Engine compartment .............................................1-7
Important safety precautions...............................2-2
Always wear your seat belt ..........................................2-2
Restrain all children .........................................................2-2
Air bag hazards ................................................................2-2
Driver distraction .............................................................2-2
Control your speed ..........................................................2-3
Keep your vehicle in safe condition ............................2-3
Seats ........................................................................2-4
Safety precautions ..........................................................2-5
Front seats ..........................................................................2-6
Rear seats ........................................................................2-11
Headrest ...........................................................................2-14
Seat warmers and coolers ............................................2-18
Seat belts ..............................................................2-22
Seat belt safety precautions ......................................2-22
Seat belt warning light .................................................2-23
Seat belt restraint system ...........................................2-25
Pre-Safe Seat belt (PSB) ..............................................2-30
Additional seat belt safety precautions ...................2-31
Care of seat belts ..........................................................2-34
Child restraint system (CRS) ..............................2-35
Selecting a child restraint system (CRS) ..................2-36
Installing a child restraint system (CRS) ...................2-38
Air bag -
advanced supplemental restraint system ......2-46
Where are the air bags? ..............................................2-48
How does the air bags system operate? ..................2-51
What to expect after an air bag inflates..................2-56
Occupant classification system (OCS) .......................2-57
Why didn't my air bag go off in a collision? (Air bags
are not designed to inflate in every collision.) .......2-61
SRS care ...........................................................................2-66
Additional safety precautions ......................................2-67
Air bag warning labels ...................................................2-68
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1Your vehicle at a glance
2Safety system of your vehicle

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Before driving.........................................................5-4
Before entering the vehicle ...........................................5-4
Before starting...................................................................5-4
Engine Start/Stop button ................................................5-6
Automatic transmission .......................................5-11
Automatic transmission operation .............................5-11
Parking ...............................................................................5-17
Good driving practices ...................................................5-17
All Wheel Drive (AWD) ........................................5-19
Using All Wheel Drive (AWD) .......................................5-19
Emergency precautions .................................................5-21
Braking system ...................................................5-23
Power brakes ..................................................................5-23
Disc brakes wear indicator ..........................................5-24
Foot parking brake ........................................................5-24
Electric parking brake (EPB) ........................................5-26
AUTO HOLD .....................................................................5-31
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ....................................5-35
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)................................5-38
Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC) ...................................5-41
Good braking practices..................................................5-41
Drive mode integrated control system .............5-42Electronic Control Suspension (ECS) ................5-44
ECS malfunction indicator.............................................5-44
Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB)............5-45
AEB operation ..................................................................5-46
To cancel the AEB ..........................................................5-47
Warning light and message ..........................................5-48
Cruise control .......................................................5-50
Cruise control operation................................................5-50
Advanced smart cruise control system ............5-54
To convert to cruise control mode .............................5-55
Smart cruise control speed ..........................................5-55
Cancelled automatically .................................................5-58
Smart cruise control vehicle-to-vehicle distance.....5-60
Sensor to detect distance to the vehicle ahead .....5-62
Limitations of the system .............................................5-64
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) .................5-69
LKAS operation ................................................................5-70
LKAS malfunction............................................................5-75
LKAS function change ..................................................5-76
Blind Spot Detection System (BSD) ..................5-78
BSD (Blind Spot Detection) /
LCA (Lane Change Assist) .............................................5-79
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) ..................................5-82
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5Driving your vehicle

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Special driving conditions ...................................5-86
Hazardous driving conditions.......................................5-86
Rocking the vehicle ........................................................5-86
Smooth cornering ...........................................................5-87
Driving at night ................................................................5-87
Driving in the rain ...........................................................5-88
Driving in flooded areas ................................................5-88
Winter driving .......................................................5-89
Snow or icy conditions ..................................................5-89
Vehicle load limit ..................................................5-92
Tire loading information label......................................5-93
Trailer towing .......................................................5-97
Hazard warning flasher ........................................6-2
In case of an emergency while driving ..............6-2
If the engine stalls while driving ...................................6-2
If the engine stalls at a crossroad or crossing ........6-2
If you have a flat tire while driving..............................6-3
If the engine will not start ...................................6-3
If the engine doesn't turn over or turns over
slowly ..................................................................................6-3
If the engine turns over normally but doesn't
start.......................................................................................6-3
Jump starting ..........................................................6-4
Push-starting .....................................................................6-6
If the engine overheats ........................................6-7
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).........6-9
Check tire pressure...........................................................6-9
Tire pressure monitoring system ................................6-10
Low tire pressure telltale ..............................................6-11
Low tire pressure position and tire pressure
telltale ................................................................................6-11
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System)
malfunction indicator .....................................................6-12
Changing a tire with TPMS...........................................6-13
If you have a flat tire..........................................6-15
Jack and tools ..................................................................6-15
Changing tires .................................................................6-16
Jack label ...........................................................................6-21
Towing ...................................................................6-22
Towing service .................................................................6-22
Removable towing hook ................................................6-23
Emergency towing ..........................................................6-24
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6What to do in an emergency

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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 services.........................7-8
Normal maintenance schedule .......................................7-9
Maintenance under severe usage conditions ..........7-22
Explanation of scheduled maintenance
items.......................................................................7-24
Engine oil ..............................................................7-27
Checking the engine oil level .......................................7-27
Checking the engine oil and filter ..............................7-28
Engine coolant......................................................7-29
Checking the engine coolant level..............................7-29
Changing engine coolant...............................................7-31
Brake fluid ............................................................7-32
Checking the brake fluid level .....................................7-32
Washer fluid .........................................................7-34
Checking the washer fluid level ..................................7-34
Parking brake .......................................................7-34
Checking the parking brake .........................................7-34
Air cleaner ............................................................7-35
Filter replacement ...........................................................7-35
Climate control air filter .....................................7-36
Filter inspection ...............................................................7-36
Wiper blades .........................................................7-38
Blade inspection ..............................................................7-38
Blade replacement ..........................................................7-38
Battery...................................................................7-40
For best battery service................................................7-41
Battery recharging .........................................................7-42
Reset features .................................................................7-44
Tires and wheels ..................................................7-45
Tire care ............................................................................7-45
Recommended cold tire inflation pressures.............7-46
Check tire inflation pressure........................................7-47
Tire rotation .....................................................................7-48
Wheel alignment and tire balance ..............................7-49
Tire replacement .............................................................7-49
Wheel replacement .........................................................7-50
Tire traction ......................................................................7-50
Tire maintenance ............................................................7-51
Tire sidewall labeling ......................................................7-51
Tire terminology and definitions.................................7-55
All season tires ................................................................7-58
Summer tires ....................................................................7-58
Snow tires .........................................................................7-58
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7Maintenance

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Radial-ply tires ................................................................7-59
Low aspect ratio tires ....................................................7-59
Fuses ......................................................................7-61
Instrument panel fuse replacement ...........................7-62
Engine compartment panel fuse replacement.........7-64
Fuse/Relay panel description ......................................7-66
Light bulbs.............................................................7-79
Headlamp, position lamp, turn signal lamp, side
marker and front fog lamp bulb replacement.........7-79
Side repeater lamp replacement .................................7-83
Rear combination light bulb replacement .................7-83
High mounted stop lamp ...............................................7-85
License plate light bulb replacement .........................7-86
Interior light bulb replacement ....................................7-86
Appearance care ..................................................7-87
Exterior care ....................................................................7-87
Interior care......................................................................7-92
Emission control system .....................................7-94
California perchlorate notice .............................7-98Dimensions ..............................................................8-2
Engine ......................................................................8-2
Bulb wattage ...........................................................8-3
Tires and wheels ....................................................8-4
Luggage volume .....................................................8-5
Air conditioning system ........................................8-5
Gross vehicle weight .............................................8-5
Recommended lubricants and capacities ...........8-6
Recommended SAE viscosity number .........................8-7
Vehicle identification number (VIN) ....................8-8
Vehicle certification label .....................................8-8
Tire specification and pressure label .................8-9
Engine number .......................................................8-9
Refrigerant label ....................................................8-9
Consumer information .........................................8-10
Reporting safety defects ....................................8-11
8Specifications, Consumer information and
Reporting safety defects

Your vehicle at a glance
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Your vehicle at a glance
1Exterior overview (I) .............................................1-2
Exterior overview (II) ............................................1-3
Interior overview ....................................................1-4
Instrument panel overview (I) ..............................1-5
Instrument panel overview (II) .............................1-6
Engine compartment .............................................1-7