start Hyundai Genesis 2015 Owner's Manual

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Introduction
We want to help you get the greatest
possible driving pleasure from your
vehicle. Your Owner’s Manual can
assist you in many ways. We strong-
ly recommend that you read the
entire manual. In order to minimize
the chance of death or injury, you
must read the WARNING and CAU-
TION sections in this manual.
Illustrations complement the words
in this manual to best explain how to
enjoy your vehicle. By reading your
manual, you will learn about fea-
tures, important safety information,
and driving tips under various road
conditions.
The general layout of the manual is
provided in the Table of Contents. A
good place to start is the index; it has
an alphabetical listing of all informa-
tion in your manual.Sections: This manual has eight
chapter plus an index. Each chapters
begins with a brief list of contents so
you can tell at a glance if that chap-
ter has the information you want.You will find various WARNINGs,
CAUTIONs, and NOTICEs in this
manual. These WARNINGs were pre-
pared to enhance your personal safe-
ty. You should carefully read and fol-
low ALL procedures and recommen-
dations provided in these WARN-
INGS, CAUTIONS and NOTICES.
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helpful information is being provided.
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in which harm, serious bodily
injury, or death could result if the
warning is ignored.
WARNING
A CAUTION indicates a situation
in which damage to your vehicle
could result if the caution is
ignored.
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.
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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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2. Steering wheel audio controls* ........4-4
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hands-free controls* ..........................4-5
4. Instrument cluster ..........................3-61
5. Horn ................................................3-20
6. Driver’s front air bag........................2-48
7. Wiper/Washer................................3-122
8. Advanced smart cruise controls* ....5-54
9. Engine start/stop button ....................5-6
10. Automatic transmission ................5-11
11. Drive mode integrated control
system ..........................................5-42
12. AUTO HOLD ................................5-31
13. Seat warmers and coolers ............2-18
14. Heated steering wheel button ......3-19
15. Parking assist system ................3-127
16. Glove box ....................................3-153
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Safety precautions
Adjusting the seats so that you are sit-
ting in a safe, comfortable position
plays an important role in driver and
passenger safety together with the
seat belts and air bags in an accident.
Air bags
You can take steps to reduce the risk
of being injured by an inflating air
bag. Sitting too close to an air bag
greatly increases the risk of injury in
the event the air bag inflates.The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) recommends
that drivers allow at least 10 inches
(25 cm) between the center of the
steering wheel and their chest.
Seat belts
Always fasten your seat belt before
starting any trip.
At all times, passengers should sit
upright and be properly restrained.
Infants and small children must be
restrained in appropriate child restraint
systems. Children who have outgrown
a booster seat and adults must be
restrained using the seat belts.
Do not use a cushion that
reduces friction between the seat
and the passenger. The passen-
ger's hips may slide under the
lap portion of the seat belt during
an accident or a sudden stop.
Serious or fatal internal injuries
could result because the seat
belt cannot operate properly.
WARNING To reduce the risk of serious
injury or death from an inflating
air bag, take the following pre-
cautions:
Adjust the driver’s seat as far to
the rear as possible while main-
taining the ability to maintain
full control of the vehicle.
Adjust the front passenger seat
as far to the rear as possible.
Hold the steering wheel by the
rim with hands at the 9 o’clock
and 3 o’clock positions to mini-
mize the risk of injuries to your
hands and arms.
NEVER place anything or any-
one between the steering wheel
and the air bag.
Do not allow the front passen-
ger to place feet or legs on the
dashboard to minimize the risk
of leg injuries.
WARNING
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Headrest
The vehicle’s front and rear seats
have adjustable headrests. The head-
rests provide comfort for passengers,
but more importantly they are
designed to help protect passengers
from whiplash and other neck and
spinal injuries during an accident,
especially in a rear impact collision.
Safety system of your vehicle
To reduce the risk of serious
injury or death in an accident,
take the following precautions
when adjusting your headrests:
Always properly adjust the
headrests for all passengers
BEFORE starting the vehicle.
NEVER let anyone ride in a seat
with the headrest removed.
Adjust the headrests so the
middle of the headrests is at
the same height as the height
of the top of the eyes.
NEVER adjust the headrest
position of the driver’s seat
when the vehicle is in motion.
Adjust the headrest as close
to the passenger’s head as
possible. Do not use a seat
cushion that holds the body
away from the seatback.
Make sure the headrest locks
into position after adjusting it.
WARNING
To prevent damage, NEVER hit
or pull on the headrests.
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Safety system of your vehicle
While the engine is running, push
either of the switches to warm the dri-
ver's seat or front passenger's seat.
During mild weather or under condi-
tions where the operation of the seat
warmer is not needed, keep the
switches in the OFF position. Each time you push the switch, the
temperature setting of the seat is
changed as follows :
When pressing the switch for more
than 1.5 seconds with the seat
warmer operating, the seat warmer
will turn OFF.
The seat warmer defaults to the
OFF position whenever the Engine
Start/Stop button is in the ON posi-
tion.
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With the seat warmer switch in the
ON position, the heating system in
the seat automatically controls the
seat temperature by designed tem-
perature.
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Seat warmers and coolers (by air)
(if equipped)The seat warmers and coolers are
provided to warm or cool the front
seats by blowing air through small
vent holes on the surface of the seat
cushions and seatbacks.
When the operation of the seat warm-
ers or cooler are not needed, keep the
switches in the OFF position.
While the engine is running, push the
switch to warm or cool the driver's
seat or the front passenger's seat (if
equipped).
Each time you push the switch, the
airflow changes as follows:
When pressing the switch for more
than 1.5 seconds with the seat
warmer or cooler operating, the
seat warmer will turn OFF.
The seat warmers or coolers
defaults to the OFF position when-
ever the Engine Start/Stop button
is turned to the ON position.✽ ✽
NOTICE
With the seat warmer or cooler
switch in the ON position, the sys-
tem in the seat automatically con-
trols the seat temperature by
designed temperature.
Safety system of your vehicle
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Safety system of your vehicle
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Do not place materials such as
plastic bags or newspapers
under the seats. They may
block the air intake causing
the air vents to not work prop-
erly.
Do not change the seat cov-
ers. It may damage the seat
warmer or cooler.
If the air vents do not operate,
restart the vehicle. If there is
no change, we recommend
that you have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
To prevent damage to the seat
warmer, seat cooler and seats:
Use the seat warmer and cool-
er ONLY when the climate
control system is on. Using
the seat warmer and cooler
for prolonged periods of time
with the climate control sys-
tem off could cause the seat
warmer and cooler to mal-
function.
Never use a solvent such as
paint thinner, benzene, alco-
hol or gasoline to clean the
seats.
Avoid spilling liquids on the
surface of the front seats and
seatbacks; this may cause the
air vent holes to become
blocked and not work proper-
ly.
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