2010 Hyundai Genesis Key start

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Before driving / 5-3
Key / 5-4
Engine start/stop button / 5-7
Automatic transmission / 5-11
Brake system / 5-18
Cruise control system / 5-33
Smart cruise control system / 5-37
Economical operation / 5-48
Special driving conditions / 5-50
Winter driving / 5-54
Vehicle load limit / 5-58
Vehicle weight / 5-63
Trailer towing / 5-64
Driving your vehicle

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Driving your vehicle
Ignition switch position
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LOCK
The steering wheel locks to protect
against theft. The ignition key can be
removed only in the LOCK position.
When turning the ignition switch to the
LOCK position, push the key inward at
the ACC position and turn the key toward
the LOCK position.
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ACC (Accessory)
The steering wheel is unlocked and elec-
trical accessories are operative.
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NOTICE
If difficulty is experienced in turning the
ignition switch to the ACC position, turn
the key while turning the steering wheel
right and left to release the tension.
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ON
The warning lights can be checked
before the engine is started. This is the
normal running position after the engine
is started.
Do not leave the ignition switch ON if the
engine is not running to prevent battery
discharge.
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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 this
position.
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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 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 sud-
den vehicle movement may occur
if these precautions are not taken.
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Driving your vehicle
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Starting the engine
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1. Make sure the parking brake is
applied.
2. Place the 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 your
ability to use the brake and acceler-
ator pedal.
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 ignition
switch 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 stalls
or 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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Never reach for the ignition switch,
or any other controls through the
steering wheel while the vehicle is
in motion. The presence of your
hand 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, interfere
with the driver and lead to an acci-
dent.

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Driving your vehicle
Starting the engine
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1. Carry the smart key or leave it inside
the vehicle.
2. Make sure the parking brake is firmly
applied.
3. Place the shift lever in the P(Park)
position.
4. Depress the brake pedal.
5. Press the engine start/stop button.
6. 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 depressing
the accelerator.
Whether the engine is cold or warm, it
should be started without depressing
the accelerator.Even if the smart key is in the vehicle,
if it is far away from you, the engine
may not start.
When the engine start/stop button is in
the ACC or ON position, if any door is
open, the system checks for the smart
key. If the smart key is not in the vehi-
cle, the warning, "Key is not in vehicle"
will come on, and if all doors are
closed, the chime will also sound for
about 5 seconds. The indicator will turn
off while the vehicle is moving. Keep
the smart key in the vehicle when
using the ACC position or if the vehicle
engine is on.
WARNING
Always wear appropriate shoes
when operating your vehicle.
Unsuitable shoes (high heels, ski
boots, etc.) may interfere with your
ability to use the brake and acceler-
ator pedal.
WARNING
The engine will start by pressing
the engine start/stop button, only
when the smart key is in the vehi-
cle. Never allow children or any per-
son who is unfamiliar with the vehi-
cle to touch the engine start/stop
button or related parts.
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 vehi-
cle is still moving and press the
engine start/stop button in an
attempt to restart the engine.

Driving your vehicle
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✽
✽
NOTICE
• If the battery is weak or the smart key
does not work correctly, you can start
the engine by inserting the smart key
into the smart key holder. To eject the
smart key from the smart key holder,
press the smart key inward passed the
detent and then pull the key outward.
• When the stop lamp fuse is blown, you
can't start the engine normally.
Replace the fuse with a new one. If you
are not able to replace the fuse, you
can start the engine by pressing the
engine start/stop button for 10 seconds
with the engine start/stop button in the
ACC. The engine can start without
depressing the brake pedal. But for
your safety always depress the brake
pedal before starting the engine.
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CAUTION
Do not press the engine
start/stop button for more than 5
seconds except when the stop
lamp fuse is disconnected.
When you eject the smart key
from the smart key holder, press
the smart key inward and pull it
out. If you pull out the smart key
forcibly without pushing the
smart key, the smart key holder
may be damaged and couldn’t
operate normally.

Driving your vehicle
22 5
Check the brake warning light by turning
the ignition switch ON (do not start the
engine). This light will be illuminated
when the parking brake is applied with
the ignition switch in the START or ON
position.
Before driving, be sure the parking brake
is fully released and the brake warning
light is off.
If the brake warning light remains on
after the parking brake is released while
engine is running, there may be a mal-
function in the brake system. Immediate
attention is necessary.
If at all possible, cease driving the vehi-
cle immediately. If that is not possible,
use extreme caution while operating the
vehicle and only continue to drive the
vehicle until you can reach a safe loca-
tion.
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WARNING
If you try to drive by applying the
accelerator pedal with EPB
engaged, a warning will sound and
message will appear. Do not apply
the accelerator pedal while the
parking brake is engaged. Damage
to the parking brake may occur.
WARNING
To prevent unintentional move-
ment when stopped and leaving
the vehicle, do not use the shift
lever in place of the parking
brake. Set the parking brake and
make sure the shift lever is
securely positioned in P (Park).
Never allow anyone who is unfa-
miliar with the vehicle to touch
the parking brake. If the parking
brake is released unintentionally,
serious injury may occur.
All vehicles should always have
the parking brake fully engaged
when parking to avoid inadvertent
movement of the car which can
injure occupants or pedestrians.
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CAUTION
A click sound may be heard while
operating or releasing the EPB.
These conditions are normal and
indicate that the EPB is function-
ing properly.
When leaving your keys with a
parking lot attendant or valet,
make sure to inform him/her how
to operate the EPB.

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Maintenance
Instrument panel (Driver’s side fuse panel)
Description Fuse rating Protected component
P/WDW (LH) 30A Driver Power Window Module, Rear Door Module LH
P/WDW (RH) 30A Passenger Power Window Module, Rear Door Module RH
CHASSIS UNIT 10A Steering Angle Sensor, Key Lock Module, Tire Pressure Monitoring Module
CRUISE SWITCH 10A Multifunction Switch, Crash Pad Switch, A/C Control Module
START 10A Transaxle Range Switch, ECM
ESCL SW 10A FOB Holder, Start Stop Button Switch
CLUSTER 10A Instrument Cluster
A/CON 4 10A A/C Control Module
KEY ILLUMINATION 10A Start Stop Button Switch, Door Warning Switch, FOB Holder, Key Solenoid
IG KEY SUPPLY 1 30A E/R Junction Box Fuse (INHIBITOR SW 10A, ECU-2 10A, EHPS 10A, CRUISE 10A, TCU 15A, ESP 10A,
STOP LP 10, AFLS 10A)
DR LOCK (LH) 10A Driver Door Module
A/BAG IND 10A Instrument Cluster
AFLS 10A Auto Head Lamp Leveling Device Sensor, Adaptive Front Lighting Module, Head Lamp LH, Head Lamp RH
ESCL 2 10A PDM
SECURITY LP 10A Data Link Connector, Auto Light Sensor & Security Indicator
BODY UNIT 3 10A FAM, IPM, Tilt & Telescopic Module, PDM, Driver Door Module, Passenger Door Module, IMS Control Module,
Multifunction Switch, Electronic Parking Brake Module, Forward & Rear Parking Assist Control Module
BODY UNIT 2 10A FAM, Multifunction Switch, Tilt & Telescopic Module, Instrument Cluster, Driver Door Module, Passenger Door
Module, IMS Control Module, Rear Curtain Module
P/HANDLE 15A Tilt & Telescopic Module
A/BAG 15A SRS Control Module, PODS Module, Telltale Lamp
AUDIO 2 15A Audio, Front Monitor, AV Head Module, Media Module (With AV)
S/HTD ECU (FR-LH) 15A Driver CCS Control Module, Driver Seat Warmer Module (W/O CCS)

Index
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Instrument cluster ························································ 4-47
Engine temperature gauge ········································· 4-50
Fuel gauge ································································· 4-51
Instrument panel illumination ··································· 4-49
Speedometer ······························································ 4-49
Tachometer ································································ 4-49
Trip computer ···························································· 4-51
Warning and indicators ·············································· 4-55
Warning on the LCD screen ······································ 4-64
Instrument panel overview ············································ 2-3
Interior features ························································· 4-102
Ashtray ···································································· 4-102
AUX, USB and iPod
®port ······································ 4-108
Bluetooth hands-free ··············································· 4-108
Cigarette lighter ······················································· 4-102
Clothes hanger ························································· 4-106
Cup holder ······························································· 4-103
Digital clock ···························································· 4-105
DIS(Driver Information System) ···························· 4-108
Luggage net (holder) ··············································· 4-107
Navigation system ··················································· 4-108
Outside thermometer ··············································· 4-105
Power outlet ····························································· 4-104
Rear curtain ····························································· 4-107
Sunvisor ··································································· 4-103
Interior light ································································· 4-81
Interior overview ··························································· 2-2Key ················································································· 5-4
Ignition switch position ··············································· 5-5
Starting the engine ······················································· 5-6
Keys ··············································································· 4-3
Light bulbs ··································································· 7-54
Headlight, position light, turn signal light, side marker
light and front fog light bulb replacement ············· 7-54
High mounted stop light replacement ······················· 7-57
Interior light bulb replacement ·································· 7-58
License plate light bulb replacement ························ 7-57
Puddle lamp and door courtesy lamp bulb
replacement ····························································· 7-57
Rear combination light bulb replacement ················· 7-56
Side repeater light bulb replacement ························· 7-56
Lighting ······································································· 4-73
AFLS(Adaptive Front Lighting System) ·················· 4-77
Battery saver function ··············································· 4-73
Headlight escort function ············································4-73
Maintenance services ····················································· 7-4
Mirrors ········································································· 4-39
Electric chromic mirror (ECM) with compass and
HomeLink® system ················································ 4-39
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