2009 Hyundai Genesis Coupe Owner's Manual

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Headlight leveling device (if equipped) D191001ABK
Manual type
To adjust the headlight beam level
according to the number of the passen-
gers and the loading weight in the lug-
gage area, turn the beam leveling switch.
The higher the number of the switch
position, the lower the headlight beam
level. Always keep the headlight beam at
the proper leveling position, or headlights
may dazzle other road users. Listed below are the examples of proper
switch settings. For loading conditions
other than those listed below, adjust the
switch position so that the beam level
may be the nearest as the conditionobtained according to the list.
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Automatic type
It is automatically adjusted the headlight
beam level according to the number of
the passengers and the loading weight inthe luggage area.
And it offers the proper headlight beam
under the various conditions.
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WARNING
If it is not working properly even
though your car is inclined back-
ward according to passenger's
posture, or the headlight beam is
irradiated to the high or low posi-
tion, have your vehicle inspected
by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer. Don't attempt to inspect or replace
the wiring yourself to prevent mal-function.
Loading condition
Driver only
Driver + Front passengerFull passengersFull passengers +
Maximum permissibleloading
Driver + Maximum
permissible loading Switch position
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A : Wiper speed control·
– Single wipe
· O - off
· --- – Intermittent wipe
· 1 – Normal wiper speed
· 2 – Fast wiper speed
B : Intermittent wipe time adjustment
C : Wash with brief wipes D200100AK
Windshield wipers
Operates as follows when the ignition
switch is turned ON.
: For a single wiping cycle, pushthe lever downward and release it
with the lever in the 0 position.
The wipers will operate continu-
ously if the lever is pushed down-
ward and held.
O : Wiper is not in operation.
--- : Wiper operates intermittently at the same wiping intervals. Use this mode
in a light rain or mist. To vary the
speed setting, turn the speed controlknob(1).
1 : Normal wiper speed
2 : Fast wiper speed
✽✽ NOTICE
If there is heavy accumulation of snow
or ice on the windshield, defrost the
windshield for about 10 minutes, or
until the snow and/or ice is removed
before using the windshield wipers to
ensure proper operation.
WIPERS AND WASHERS
Windshield wiper/washer
1
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CAUTION
When starting the vehicle in winter, set the wiper switch in the O posi-tion. Otherwise, wipers may operate and ice may damage the windshield
wiper blades. Always remove allsnow and ice and defrost the wind- shield properly prior to operatingthe windshield wipers.

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D200200ABK
Windshield washers
In the O position, pull the lever gently
toward you to spray washer fluid on the
windshield and to run the wipers 1-3
cycles. Use this function when the wind-
shield is dirty. The spray and wiper oper-
ation will continue until you release the
lever. If the washer does not work, check
the washer fluid level. If the fluid level is
not sufficient, you will need to add appro-
priate non-abrasive windshield washer
fluid to the washer reservoir.
The reservoir filler neck is located in the
front of the engine compartment on the
passenger side.
CAUTION
To prevent possible damage to the
washer pump, do not operate the wash-er when the fluid reservoir is empty.
WARNING
Do not use the washer in freezing
temperatures without first warming
the windshield with the defrosters;
the washer solution could freeze oncontact with the windshield and
obscure your vision.
CAUTION
To prevent possible damage to the wipers or windshield, do notoperate the wipers when the
windshield is dry.
To prevent damage to the wiper blades, do not use gasoline,kerosene, paint thinner, or other
solvents on or near them.
To prevent damage to the wiper arms and other components, donot attempt to move the wipers
manually.

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D210000AEND210100ABK Map lamp
Push the lens to turn the map lamp on or
off. This light produces a spot beam for
convenient use as a map lamp at night or
as a personal lamp for the driver and the
front passenger.DOOR: The light comes on when any
door (or tailgate) is opened
regardless of the ignition switch
position. When doors are
unlocked by the transmitter (or
smart key), the light comes on
for approximately 30 seconds
as long as any door is not
open. The light goes out gradu-
ally after approximately 30 sec-onds if the door is closed.
However, if the ignition switch
is ON or all doors are locked,
the light will turn off immediate-
ly. If a door is opened with the
ignition switch in the ACC or
LOCK position, the light stays
on for about 20 minutes.
However, if a door is opened
with the ignition switch in the
ON position, the light stays on
continuously.
INTERIOR LIGHT
CAUTION
Do not use the interior lights for
extended periods when the engine is not running.
It may cause battery discharge.
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D210300ABH
Trunk room lamp
The trunk room lamp comes on when the
trunk is opened. D210500AUN
Glove box lamp
The glove box lamp comes on when the
glove box is opened.
The parking lights or headlights must be
ON for the glove box lamp to function.D210600ABK
Vanity mirror lamp
Pull the sunvisor downward and you can
ON or OFF the vantity mirror lamp as
pushing the button.
: To turn the lamp ON.
To turn the lamp OFF.
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CAUTION
The trunk room lamp comes on as
long as the trunk lid opens. To pre-vent unnecessary charging systemdrain, close the trunk lid securely
after using the trunk room.
CAUTION
To prevent unnecessary chargingsystem drain, turn off the lamp bypushing O button after using the
lamp.

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DEFROSTER
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✽✽ NOTICE
If you want to defrost and defog the
front windshield, refer to “Windshield
defrosting and defogging” in this sec-tion.
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Rear window defroster
The defroster heats the window to
remove frost, fog and thin ice from the
rear window, while the engine is running.
To activate the rear window defroster,
press the rear window defroster button
located in the center facia switch panel. The indicator on the rear window
defroster button illuminates when thedefroster is ON.
If there is heavy accumulation of snow on
the rear window, brush it off before oper-
ating the rear defroster.
The rear window defroster automatically
turns off after approximately 20 minutes
or when the ignition switch is turned off.
To turn off the defroster, press the rear
window defroster button again. D220101AEN
Outside rearview mirror defroster
(if equipped)
If your vehicle is equipped with the out-
side rearview mirror defrosters, they will
operate at the same time you turn on the
rear window defroster. D220200AEN
Front windshield deicer (if equipped)
If your vehicle is equipped with the front
windshield deicer, it will be operating at
the same time you operate the rear win-
dow defroster.
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the conduc- tors bonded to the inside surface of
the rear window, never use sharpinstruments or window cleaners containing abrasives to clean the
window.
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Type B
Type A

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MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
1. Fan speed control knob
2. Mode selection button
3. Front windshield defrost button
4. Rear window defroster button
5. Air intake control button
6. Air conditioning button (if equipped)
7. Temperature control knob
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D230100AEN Heating and air conditioning
1. Start the engine.
2. Set the mode to the desired position.For improving the effectiveness of heating and cooling;- Heating: - Cooling:
3. Set the temperature control to the desired position.
4. Set the air intake control to the outside (fresh) air position.
5. Set the fan speed control to the desired speed.
6. If air conditioning is desired, turn the air conditioning system (if equipped) on.
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