2012 Hyundai Genesis Owner's Manual

Features of your vehicle
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D150315AHD
Trunk lid open warning
light
This warning light illuminates when the
trunk lid is not closed securely with the
ignition in any position.
D150316AUN
Door ajar warning light
This warning light illuminates when a
door is not closed securely with the igni-
tion in any position.
D150317ABH
Immobilizer indicator
Without smart key system
This light illuminates when the immobiliz-
er key is inserted and turned to the ON
position to start the engine.
At this time, you can start the engine. The
light goes out after the engine is running.
If this light blinks when the ignition switch
is in the ON position before starting the
engine, have the system checked by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.With smart key system (if equipped)
If any of the following occurs in a vehicle
equipped with the smart key, the immobi-
lizer indicator illuminates, blinks or the
light goes off.
• When the smart key is in the vehicle, if
the engine start/stop button is turned
to the ACC or ON position, the indica-
tor will illuminate until the engine is
started. However, when the smart key
is not in the vehicle, if the engine
start/stop button is depressed, the indi-
cator will blink for a few minutes to indi-
cate that you will not be able to start
the engine.
• When the ignition switch is turned to
the ON position and the indicator turns
off after 2 seconds, the system may
have a problem. Have the vehicle
checked by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
• When the battery is weak, if the engine
start/stop button is depressed, the indi-
cator will blink and you will not be able
to start the engine. However, you may
still be able to start the engine by
inserting the smart key in the smart
key holder. If smart key system related
parts have a problem, the indicator
blinks.
D150318AUN
Low fuel level warning light
This warning light indicates the fuel tank
is nearly empty. When it comes on, you
should add fuel as soon as possible.
Driving with the fuel level warning light on
or with the fuel level below “E” can cause
the engine to misfire and damage the
catalytic converter.
D150319AUN
Low washer fluid level
warning light (if equipped)
This warning light indicates the washer
fluid reservoir is near empty. Refill the
washer fluid as soon as possible.

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D150320ABH-EE
Malfunction indicator light
(MIL) (check engine light)
This indicator light is part of the Engine
Control System which monitors various
emission control system components. If
this light illuminates while driving, it indi-
cates that a potential malfunction has
been detected somewhere in the emis-
sion control system.
This light will also illuminate when the
ignition switch is turned to the ON posi-
tion, and will go out in a few seconds
after the engine is started. If it illuminates
while driving, or does not illuminate when
the ignition switch is turned to the ON
position, take your vehicle to your near-
est authorized HYUNDAI dealer and
have the system checked.
Generally, your vehicle will continue to be
drivable, but have the system checked by
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer promptly.
D150323BBH-EE
ESP (Electronic Stability
Program) indicator
The ESP indicator will illuminate when
the ignition switch is turned ON, but
should go off after approximately 3 sec-
onds. If the indicator does not come on,
or continuously remains on after coming
on for about 3 seconds when you turned
the ignition switch to the ON position, or
if the indicator comes on while driving,
the ESP is not working properly. Take
your car to an authorized HYUNDAI deal-
er and have the system checked.
When the ESP is on, it monitors the driv-
ing conditions and under normal driving
conditions, the ESP light will remain off.
When a slippery or low traction condition
is encountered, the ESP will operate,
and the ESP indicator will blink to indi-
cate the ESP is operating.
D150324ABH-EE
ESP OFF indicator
The ESP OFF indicator will illuminate
when the ignition switch is turned ON,
but should go off after approximately 3
seconds. To switch to ESP OFF mode,
press the ESP OFF button. The ESP
OFF indicator will illuminate indicating
the ESP is deactivated.
ESP
ESP
OFF
CAUTION
Prolonged driving with the
Malfunction Indicator Light illumi-
nated may cause damage to the
emission control systems which
could effect drivability and/or fuel
economy.
CAUTION
If the Malfunction Indicator Light
illuminates, potential catalytic con-
verter damage is possible which
could result in loss of engine
power. Have the Engine Control
System inspected as soon as pos-
sible by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.

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D150325BBH
Cruise indicator (if equipped)
CRUISE indicator
The indicator light illuminates when the
cruise control system is enabled.
The cruise indicator light in the instru-
ment cluster is illuminated when the
CRUISE button on the steering wheel is
pushed.
The indicator light turns off when the
CRUISE button is pushed again. For
more information about the use of cruise
control, refer to “Cruise control system or
Smart cruise control system” in section 5.
Cruise SET indicator
The indicator light illuminates when the
cruise function switch (SET- or RES+) is
ON. The cruise SET indicator light in the
instrument cluster or on the LCD screen
is illuminated when the cruise control
switch (SET- or RES+) is pushed. The
cruise SET indicator light does not illumi-
nate when the cruise control switch
(CANCEL) is pushed or the system is
disengaged.
D150320ABH
Smart cruise control indicator
(if equipped)
SCC (Smart cruise control)
malfunction indicator
The warning light illuminates when the
vehicle to vehicle distance functioning is
not operated correctly.
Take your vehicle to an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer and have the system
checked.
SCC (Smart cruise control)
sensor malfunction indicator
If the sensor or cover is stained with for-
eign matter such as snow, the indicator
will illuminate. Remove the stains around
the sensor by using a soft cloth.
For more information about the use of
smart cruise control, refer to "Smart
cruise control system" in section 5.
LDWS indicator
(if equipped)
The LDWS indicator will illuminate when
you turn the lane departure warning sys-
tem on by pressing the LDWS switch.
LDWS malfunction
indicator (if equipped)
If the LDWS malfunction indicator comes
on, the LDWS is not working properly.
Take your vehicle to an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer and have the system
checked.
LDWS
LDWS
FAIL
CRUISE
SET

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Features of your vehicle
D150327ABH
Key reminder warning chime
(if equipped)
If the driver’s door is opened while the
ignition key is left in the ignition switch
(ACC or LOCK position), the key
reminder warning chime will sound. This
is to prevent you from locking your keys
in the vehicle. The chime sounds until the
key is removed from the ignition switch or
the driver’s door is closed.
With smart key
If the driver’s door is opened while the
smart key is in the vehicle with the
engine start/stop button in ACC or the
smart key is in the smart key holder with
the engine start/stop button in OFF, the
key reminder warning chime will sound.
The chime sounds until the smart key is
removed from the smart key holder or the
driver’s door is closed.
D150330AEN
Overspeed warning
(if equipped)
Overspeed warning light
If you drive with the speed of 120 km/h or
more, the overspeed warning light will
blink. This is to prevent you from driving
your vehicle with overspeed.
Overspeed warning chime
If you drive with the speed of 120 km/h or
more, the overspeed warning chime will
sound for about 5 seconds. This is to pre-
vent you from driving your vehicle with
overspeed.
D150332ABH
EPB (Electric Parking
Brake) malfunction indica-
tor (if equipped)
The EPB malfunction indicator will illumi-
nate when the ignition switch is turned
ON, but should go off after approximate-
ly 3 seconds. If the warning light does not
come on, or continuously remains on
after coming on for about 3 seconds
when you turned the ignition switch to the
ON position, the Electric Parking Brake is
not working properly.
If it comes on while driving, the EPB is
not working properly.
Take your vehicle to an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer and have the system
checked.
The EPB malfunction indicator may illu-
minate when the ESP indicator comes on
to indicate that the ESP is not working
properly, but if this occurs, it does not
indicate malfunction of the EPB.
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D150333ABH
AUTO HOLD indicator
(if equipped)
If you press the AUTO HOLD switch, the
AUTO HOLD indicator on the cluster
comes on white. And when you stop the
vehicle completely by pressing the brake
pedal, the indicator changes from white
to green.
If the AUTO HOLD malfunction indicator
on the LCD screen lights up yellow, the
AUTO HOLD is not working properly. Take
your vehicle to an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer and have the system checked.
For more information, refer to “AUTO
HOLD” in section 5.
D150334ABH
AFLS (Adaptive Front
Lighting System)
malfunction indicator
(if equipped)
If the AFLS malfunction indicator comes
on, the AFLS is not working properly.
Drive to the nearest safe location and
restart the engine. If the indicator contin-
uously remains on, take your vehicle to
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer and have
the system checked.
SPORT indicator
(if equipped)
With electronic controlled
suspension (if equipped)
The SPORT indicator light will illuminate
when the SPORT button is pressed. It
enables you to drive dynamically. The
indicator light turns off when the SPORT
button is pressed again. The sporty driv-
ing mode returns to the normal mode.
For more information, refer to "Electronic
controlled suspension" in section 5.
D150335ABH
ECS (Electronic Control
Suspension) malfunction
indicator (if equipped)
The ECS malfunction indicator will illumi-
nate when the ignition switch is turned
ON, but should go off after approximate-
ly 3 seconds. If the warning light does not
come on, or continuously remains on
after coming on for about 3 seconds
when you turned the ignition switch to the
ON position, the ECS is not working
properly.
If it comes on while driving, the electron-
ic control suspension is not working
properly.
Take your vehicle to an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer and have the system
checked.
ECS malfunction indicator may illuminate
when the ESP indicator comes on to indi-
cate that the ESP is not working proper-
ly, but it does not indicate malfunction of
the ECS.
ECSAFLSAUTO
HOLD
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D150401ABH
Warning on the LCD screen
(if equipped)
Key is not in vehicle
If the smart key is not in the vehicle and
if any door is opened or closed with the
ignition switch in ACC, ON, or START, the
warning illuminates on the LCD screen.
The chime also sounds for 5 seconds
when there smart key is not in the vehi-
cle and any door is closed.
Turn the ignition switch off or get hold of
the smart key.
D150402ABH
Key is not detected
If the smart key is not in the vehicle or is
not detected and you push the engine
start/stop button, the warning illuminates
on the LCD screen for 10 seconds.
D150403ABH
Low key battery
When the smart key in the vehicle dis-
charges, the warning illuminates on the
LCD screen for 10 seconds.
Replace the battery with a new one. If it
is not possible, you can start the engine
by inserting the smart key into the smart
key holder and pushing the engine
start/stop button.
Type IType II
Type IType II
Type IType II

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D150404ABH
Press brake pedal to start engine
If the ignition switch turn to the ACC posi-
tion twice by pushing the engine start/
stop button repeatedly without pressing
the brake pedal, the warning illuminates
on the LCD screen for 10 seconds to
indicate that you should press the brake
pedal to start the engine.
D150405ABH
Shift to "P" position
If you push the engine start/ stop P but-
ton with the ignition switch ON and the
shift lever not in P(Park), the warning illu-
minates on the LCD screen for 10 sec-
onds to indicate that you should press
the start/stop button with the shift lever in
P(Park) to turn off the engine.
D150406ABH
Remove key
When you turn off the engine with the
smart key in the smart key holder, the
warning illuminates on the LCD screen
for 10 seconds.
Push the smart key inward and pull it out
from the smart key holder.
Type IType IIType IType IIType IType II

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D150407ABH
Insert key
If you push the engine start/ stop button
while the "Key is not detected" illumi-
nates on the LCD screen, the warning
illuminates for 10 seconds.
D150408ABH
Press start button again
If there is a problem with the engine start/
stop button system, the warning illumi-
nates for 10 seconds to indicate that you
could start the engine by pressing the
engine start/ stop button while pressing
the brake pedal.
If the warning illuminates each time you
push the start/stop button, take your
vehicle to an authorized HYUNDAI deal-
er and have the system checked.
D150409ABH
Shift to "P" or "N" to start the engine
If you try to start the engine with the sift
lever not in P(Park) or N(Neutral), the
warning illuminates for 10 seconds on
the LCD screen.
You can also start the engine with the
shift lever in N(Neutral), but for your safe-
ty start the engine with the shift lever in
P(Park).
Type IType IIType IType IIType IType II