2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe parking brake

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Introduction
INDICATOR SYMBOLS ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
Seat belt warning light
High beam indicator
Turn signal indicator
ABS warning light
Parking brake & Brake fluid
warning light
Engine oil pressure warning light
ESP indicator (if equipped)
ESP OFF indicator (if equipped)
Malfunction indicator light
Air bag warning light
Cruise indicator (if equipped)
Cruise SET indicator (if equipped)
Immobilizer indicator (if equipped)
Low fuel level warning light
* For more detailed explanations, refer to “Instrument cluster” in section 4.
Charging system warning light
Low windshield washer fluid
level warning light (if equipped)
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Door ajar warning light
Overspeed warning light (if equipped)
120km/h
Key out warning (if equipped) KEY
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Trunk ajar warning light
Front fog light indicator (if equipped)
Tail light indicator (if equipped)

Your vehicle at a glance
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INTERIOR OVERVIEW
1. Door lock/unlock button ....................4-14
2. Outside rearview mirror control
switch ................................................4-35
3. Power window switches ....................4-20
4. Trunk lid release switch ....................4-18
5. Fuel filler lid release button...............4-25
6. Hood release lever ............................4-24
7. Clutch pedal* ....................................5-13
8. Brake pedal .......................................5-22
9. Accelerator pedal .......................5-6, 5-9
10. Steering wheel tilt ..........................4-32
11. ESP OFF button .............................5-27
12. Rear fog light switch* ......................4-61
13. Head lamp leveling device*.............4-62
14. Instrument panel illumination control knob* ...............................................4-39
15. Light control/Turn signals ................4-57
16. Steering wheel ................................4-31
17. Shift lever ...............................5-12, 5-16
18. Parking brake ..................................5-23
* : if equipped
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Safety features of your vehicle
WARNING
When you return the rear seatback to its upright position after being
folded down:
Be careful not to damage the seat
belt webbing or buckle. Do not
allow the seat belt webbing or
buckle to get caught or pinched in
the rear seat. Ensure that the seat-
back is completely locked into its
upright position by pushing on the
top of the seatback. Otherwise, in
an accident or sudden stop, the
seat could fold down and allow
cargo to enter the passenger com-
partment, which could result in
serious injury or death.
CAUTION - Rear seat belts
When returning the rear seatbacks
to the upright position, remember
to return the rear shoulder belt toits proper position.
After returning the rear seatbacks to the upright position, check that
the rearseats are secure.
CAUTION
Make sure the engine is off, the automatic transmission is in Pand the parking brake is appliedwhenever loading or unloading
cargo. The Vehicle may move ifthe shift lever is inadvertentlymoved to another position.
Be careful when loading cargo through the rear passenger seats
to prevent damage to the vehicle interior.
When cargo is loaded through the rear passenger seats, ensure thecargo is properly secured to pre-
vent it from moving while driving.Unsecured cargo in the passen- ger compartment can cause dam-
age to the vehicle or injury to it’soccupants.
CAUTION - Damaging rear
seat belt buckles
When you fold the rear seatback, insert the buckle in the pocket
between the rear seatback andcushion. Doing so can prevent thebuckle from being damaged by the rear seatback.
WARNING - Cargo
Cargo should always be secured to
prevent it from being thrown about
the vehicle in a collision and caus-
ing injury to the vehicle occupants.Special care should be taken ofobjects placed in the rear seats,
since those may hit the front seat
occupants in a frontal collision.

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Safety features of your vehicle
WARNING
When you return the rear seatback to its upright position after being
folded down:
Be careful not to damage the seat
belt webbing or buckle. Do not
allow the seat belt webbing or
buckle to get caught or pinched in
the rear seat. Ensure that the seat-
back is completely locked into its
upright position by pushing on the
top of the seatback. Otherwise, in
an accident or sudden stop, the
seat could fold down and allow
cargo to enter the passenger com-
partment, which could result in
serious injury or death.
CAUTION - Rear seat belts
When returning the rear seatbacks
to the upright position, remember
to return the rear shoulder belt toits proper position.
After returning the rear seatbacks to the upright position, check that
the rearseats are secure.
CAUTION
Make sure the engine is off, the automatic transmission is in Pand the parking brake is appliedwhenever loading or unloading
cargo. The Vehicle may move ifthe shift lever is inadvertentlymoved to another position.
Be careful when loading cargo through the rear passenger seats
to prevent damage to the vehicle interior.
When cargo is loaded through the rear passenger seats, ensure thecargo is properly secured to pre-
vent it from moving while driving.Unsecured cargo in the passen- ger compartment can cause dam-
age to the vehicle or injury to it’soccupants.
CAUTION - Damaging rear
seat belt buckles
When you fold the rear seatback, insert the buckle in the pocket
between the rear seatback andcushion. Doing so can prevent thebuckle from being damaged by the rear seatback.
WARNING - Cargo
Cargo should always be secured to
prevent it from being thrown about
the vehicle in a collision and caus-
ing injury to the vehicle occupants.Special care should be taken ofobjects placed in the rear seats,
since those may hit the front seat
occupants in a frontal collision.

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Driving your vehicle
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Before entering vehicle
• Be sure that all windows, outside mir-ror(s), and outside lights are clean.
Check the condition of the tires.
Check under the vehicle for any sign of leaks.
Be sure there are no obstacles behind you if you intend to back up.
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Necessary inspections
Fluid levels, such as engine oil, engine
coolant, brake fluid, and washer fluid
should be checked on a regular basis,
with the exact interval depending on the
fluid. Further details are provided in sec-
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Before starting
Close and lock all doors.
Position the seat so that all controls are
easily reached.
Adjust the inside and outside rearview mirrors.
Be sure that all lights work.
Check all gauges.
Check the operation of warning lights when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position.
Release the parking brake and make sure the brake warning light goes out.
For safe operation, be sure you are famil-
iar with your vehicle and its equipment.
BEFORE DRIVING
WARNING
All passengers must be properly
belted whenever the vehicle is mov-
ing. Refer to “Seat belts” in section
3 for more information on their
proper use.
WARNING
Always check the surrounding
areas near your vehicle for people,
especially children, before putting a
car into D (Drive) or R (Reverse).
WARNING
When you intend to park or stop the
vehicle with the engine on, be care-ful not to depress the accelerator
pedal for a long period of time. It
may overheat the engine or exhaust
system and cause fire.
WARNING - Driving under
the influence of alcohol or drugs
Drinking and driving is dangerous.
Drunk driving is the number one
contributor to the highway death
toll each year. Even a small amount
of alcohol will affect your reflexes,
perceptions and judgment. Drivingwhile under the influence of drugs
is as dangerous or more dangerousthan driving drunk.
You are much more likely to have a
serious accident if you drink or
take drugs and drive.
If you are drinking or taking drugs,
don’t drive. Do not ride with a driv-er who has been drinking or taking
drugs. Choose a designated driveror call a cab.

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Driving your vehicle
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START
Turn the ignition switch to the START
position to start the engine. The engine
will crank until you release the key; then
it returns to the ON position. The brake
warning lamp can be checked in thisposition.
WARNING - Ignition
switch
Never turn the ignition switch to LOCK or ACC while the vehicle is
moving. This would result in loss
of directional control and braking
function, which could cause anaccident.
The anti-theft steering column lock is not a substitute for the parking
brake. Before leaving the driver’s
seat, always make sure the shift
lever is engaged in 1st gear for the
manual transmission or P (Park)
for the automatic transmission, set
the parking brake fully and shut
the engine off. Unexpected and
sudden vehicle movement mayoccur if these precautions are nottaken.
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Never reach for the ignition switch,or any other controls through the
steering wheel while the vehicle is
in motion. The presence of yourhand or arm in this area could
cause a loss of vehicle control, an
accident and serious bodily injuryor death.
Do not place any movable objects around the driver’s seat as they
may move while driving, interferewith the driver and lead to an acci-dent.

Driving your vehicle
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Starting the engine
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1. Make sure the parking brake is
applied.
2. Manual Transmission - Depress the
clutch pedal fully and shift the trans-
mission into Neutral. Depress the
brake and clutch pedal fully.
Automatic Transmission - Place the
transmission shift lever in P (Park).
Depress the brake pedal fully.
You can also start the engine when
the shift lever is in the N (Neutral)
position.
3. Turn the ignition switch to START and hold it there until the engine starts (a
maximum of 10 seconds), then
release the key.
4. In extremely cold weather (below -18°C / 0°F) or after the vehicle has
not been operated for several days, let
the engine warm up without depress-
ing the accelerator.
Whether the engine is cold or warm, it
should be started without depressing
the accelerator.
WARNING
Always wear appropriate shoes
when operating your vehicle.
Unsuitable shoes (high heels, ski
boots,etc.) may interfere with yourability to use the brake and acceler-
ator pedal, and the clutch (ifequipped).
CAUTION
If the engine stalls while you are in motion, do not attempt to move the
shift lever to the P (Park) position. If traffic and road conditions permit,you may put the shift lever in the N (Neutral) position while the vehicle
is still moving and turn the ignitionswitch to the START position in an attempt to restart the engine.
CAUTION
Do not engage the starter for more
than 10 seconds. If the engine stallsor fails to start, wait 5 to 10 seconds before re-engaging the starter.Improper use of the starter may
damage it.

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Driving your vehicle
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WARNING
Never press the ENGINE START/STOP button while the
vehicle is in motion. This wouldresult in loss of directional con-
trol and braking function, whichcould cause an accident.
The anti-theft steering column lock is not a substitute for the
parking brake. Before leaving the
driver’s seat, always make sure
the shift lever is engaged in P
(Park),set the parking brake fully
and shut the engine off.
Unexpected and sudden vehicle
movement may occur if theseprecautions are not taken.
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Never reach for the enginestart/stop button, or any other
controls through the steering
wheel while the vehicle is in
motion. The presence of yourhand or arm in this area could
cause a loss of vehicle control,
an accident and serious bodily
injury or death.
Do not place any movable objects around the driver’s seat as they
may move while driving, interferewith the driver and lead to anaccident.
WARNING
Always wear appropriate shoes
when operating your vehicle.
Unsuitable shoes (high heels, ski
boots, etc.) may interfere with yourability to use the brake and acceler-ator pedal.