2010 Hyundai Genesis Smart key

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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
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.

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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.

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Index
Inside rearview mirror ··············································· 4-39
Outside rearview mirror ············································ 4-45
Owner maintenance ······················································· 7-5
Parking assist system ··················································· 4-69
Power steering fluid ····················································· 7-20
Rear view camera ························································ 4-72
Recommended lubricants and capacities ······················· 8-4
Remote keyless entry ··················································· 4-11
Reporting safety defects ················································ 8-9
Road warning ································································· 6-2
Scheduled maintenance service ····································· 7-7
Normal maintenance schedule ···································· 7-8
Maintenance under severe usage conditions ············· 7-12Seat belts ······································································ 3-14
Pre-tensioner seat belt ··············································· 3-18
Seat belt - Driver's 3-point system
with emergency locking retractor ··························· 3-16
Seat belts - Front passenger and rear seat
3-point system with combination locking retractor 3-17
Seats ··············································································· 3-2
Armrest ······································································ 3-12
Smart cruise control system···········································5-37
Smart key ······································································· 4-6
Special driving conditions ··········································· 5-50
Driving at night ························································· 5-51
Driving in flooded areas ············································ 5-52
Driving in the rain ····················································· 5-52
Hazardous driving conditions ···································· 5-50
Highway driving ························································ 5-53
Rocking the vehicle ··················································· 5-50
Smooth cornering ······················································ 5-51
Steering wheel ····························································· 4-37
Horn ··········································································· 4-38
Power steering ··························································· 4-37
Tilt steering ································································ 4-37
Storage compartments ··············································· 4-100
Center console storage ············································ 4-100
Glove box ································································ 4-100
Sunglass holder ······················································· 4-101
Sunroof ········································································ 4-30
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