oil Hyundai Genesis 2015 Owner's Manual

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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

F9
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.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSI-
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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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1. Engine coolant reservoir ...................7-29
2. Radiator cap .....................................7-29
3. Brake fluid reservoir ..........................7-32
4. Air cleaner.........................................7-35
5. Engine oil dipstick .............................7-27
6. Engine oil filler cap ...........................7-28
7. Windshield washer fluid reservoir .....7-34
8. Fuse box ...........................................7-61
9. Jumper terminal ..................................6-5
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Gasoline Engine (Lambda 3.8)
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■Gasoline Engine (Tau 5.0)
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Convenient features of your vehicle
3
Engine Oil Pressure
Warning Light
This warning light illuminates:
Once you set the Engine
Start/Stop button to the ON posi-
tion.
- It remains on until the engine is
started.
When the engine oil pressure is low.
If the engine oil pressure is low:
1.Drive carefully to the nearest safe
location and stop your vehicle.
2.Turn the engine off and check the
engine oil level (For more details,
refer to "Engine Oil" in chapter 7).
If the level is low, add oil as required.
If the warning light remains on after
adding oil and restarting the
engine or if oil is not available, turn
off the engine. There is a mechani-
cal problem that needs to be
repaired before you can continue
driving. In this case, have your
vehicle inspected by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
Low Fuel Level
Warning Light
This warning light illuminates:
When the fuel tank is nearly empty.
If the fuel tank is nearly empty:
Add fuel as soon as possible.
Engine Oil Pressure Warning
light
To prevent severe engine dam-
age, after the Engine Oil
Pressure Warning Light is illu-
minated and as soon as it is
safe to do so, turn the engine
off and check the oil level.
If the oil level is low, fill the
engine oil to the proper level
and start the engine again. If
the light stays on with the
engine running, turn the engine
off immediately.
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
CAUTION
Low Fuel Level
Driving with the Low Fuel Level
warning light on or with the fuel
level below “E” can cause the
engine to misfire and damage the
catalytic converter (if equipped).
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Convenient features of your vehicle
Checking the amount of air
conditioner refrigerant and
compressor lubricant
When the amount of refrigerant is
low, the performance of the air con-
ditioning is reduced. Overfilling also
has a negative impact on the air con-
ditioning system.
Therefore, if abnormal operation is
found, have the system inspected by
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
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NOTICE
It is important that the correct type
and amount of oil and refrigerant is
used. Otherwise, damage to the
compressor and abnormal system
operation may occur.
Air Conditioning refrigerant
label
The actual Air Conditioning refriger-
ant label in the vehicle may differ
from the illustration.Each symbols and specification on
air conditioning refrigerant label
means as below ;
1. Classification of refrigerant
2. Amount of refrigerant
3. Classification of Compressor lubri-
cant
Refer to chapter 8 for more detail
location of air conditioning refrig-
erant label.
The air conditioning system
should be serviced by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Improper service may cause
serious injury to the person per-
forming the service.
WARNING
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Convenient features of your vehicle
3
Luggage net holder
To keep items from shifting in the trunk,
you can use the 4 holders located in
the trunk to attach the luggage net.
Make sure the luggage net is securely
attached to the holders in the trunk.
Always hang both sides of the
curtain on the hook. This
could cause damage to the
side curtain if only one side of
the curtain is hooked.
Do not let any foreign material
get in between the vehicle and
side curtain. The side curtain
may not be lifted up.
CAUTION
Avoid eye injury. DO NOT over-
stretch the luggage net. ALWAYS
keep your face and body out of
the luggage net’s recoil path. DO
NOT use the luggage net when
the strap has visible signs of
wear or damage.
WARNING
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Detailed information about the multi-
media system (AV or AVN) is
described in a separately supplied
manual.
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NOTICE
• If you install an aftermarket HID
head lamp, your vehicle’s audio
and electronic device may mal-
function.
• Prevent chemicals such as per-
fume, cosmetic oil, sun cream,
hand cleaner, and air freshener
from contacting the interior parts
because they may cause damage
or discoloration.
AUX, USB and iPod®port
You can use an AUX port to connect
audio devices and an USB port to
plug in an USB and also in an iPod
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port.
✽ ✽
NOTICE
When using a portable audio device
connected to the power outlet, noise
may occur during playback. If this
happens, use the power source of the
portable audio device.
❈iPod®is a trademark of Apple Inc.
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Driving your vehicle
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Carbon monoxide (CO) gas is toxic. Breathing CO can cause unconsciousness and death.
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide which cannot be seen or smelled.
Do not inhale engine exhaust.
If at any time you smell engine exhaust inside the vehicle, open the windows immediately. Exposure to CO can cause
unconsciousness and death by asphyxiation.
Be sure the exhaust system does not leak.
The exhaust system should be checked whenever the vehicle is raised to change the oil or for any other purpose. If
you hear a change in the sound of the exhaust or if you drive over something that strikes the underneath side of the
vehicle, have the exhaust system checked as soon as possible by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Do not run the engine in an enclosed area.
Letting the engine idle in your garage, even with the garage door open, is a hazardous practice. Run the engine only
long enough to start the engine and to move the vehicle out of the garage.
Avoid idling the engine for prolonged periods with people inside the vehicle.
If it is necessary to idle the engine for a prolonged period with people inside the vehicle , be sure to do so only in an
open area with the air intake set at "Fresh" and fan control set to high so fresh air is drawn into the interior.
Keep the air intakes clear.
To assure proper operation of the ventilation system, keep the ventilation air intakes located in front of the windshield
clear of snow, ice, leaves, or other obstructions.
If you must drive with the trunk open:
Close all windows.
Open instrument panel air vents.
Set the air intake control at "Fresh", the air flow control at "Floor" or "Face", and the fan control set to high.
WARNING

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Maintenance
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Maintenance
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
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