2014 HYUNDAI GENESIS COUPE manual transmission

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FOREWORD
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Your Owner's Manual will introduce you to the features and operation of your new Hyundai. It is suggested that you
read it carefully because the information it contains can contribute greatly to the satisfaction you receive from your
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that may be required.
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CAUTION
Severe engine and transmission damage may result from the use of poor quality fuels and lubricants that do
not meet Hyundai specifications. You must always use high quality fuels and lubricants that meet the specifi-
cations listed on Page 8-4 in the Vehicle Specifications and consumer information section of the Owner's
Manual.

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IntroductionHow to use this manual / Fuel requirements / Vehicle break-in process /
Vehicle data collection and event data recorders / Indicator symbols on the instrument cluster
Your vehicle at a glance
Exterior overview / Interior overview / Instrument panel overview / Engine compartment
Safety features of your vehicle
Seats / Seat belts / Child restraint system / Air bag
Features of your vehicleKeys / Door locks / Trunk / Windows / Hood / Fuel filler lid / Sunroof / Steering wheel / Mirrors /
Instrument cluster / Multigauge / Lighting / Wipers & Washers / Climate control system / Etc.
Driving your vehicleBefore driving / Engine start/stop button / Transmission / Brake system / Cruise control system /
Winter driving / Vehicle load limit / Etc.
What to do in an emergencyRoad warning / Emergency while driving / Emergency starting / Engine overheat / TPMS / Flat tire / Towing / Etc.
MaintenanceEngine compartment / Maintenance service / Engine oil / Engine coolant / Brake fluid / Washer fluid /
Parking brake / Air cleaner / Wiper blades / Battery / Tire and wheels / Fuses / Light bulbs / Etc.
Specifications, Consumer information and Reporting safety defects
Index
table of contents

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Safety features of your vehicle
WARNING- Cargo
Cargo should always be
secured to prevent it from being
thrown about the vehicle in a
collision and causing injury to
the vehicle occupants. Do not
place objects on the rear seats,
since they cannot be properly
secured and may hit the front
seat occupants in a collision.WARNING - Rear seat
belts
When returning the rear seat-
backs to the upright position,
remember to return the rear
shoulder belts to their proper
position.
After returning the rear seat-
backs to the upright position,
check that the rear seats are
secure.
WARNING - Cargo load-
ing
Make sure the engine is off, the
automatic transmission is in P
(Park) or the manual transmis-
sion is in reverse, and the park-
ing brake is securely applied
whenever loading or unloading
cargo. Failure to take these
steps may allow the vehicle to
move if the shift lever is inad-
vertently moved to another
position.

Features of your vehicle
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Opening the hood
1. Pull the release lever to unlatch
the hood. The hood should pop
open slightly.2. Go to the front of the vehicle, raise
the hood slightly, push the second-
ary latch (1) inside of the hood
center and lift the hood (2).
3. Raise the hood. It will raise com-
pletely by itself after it has been
raised about halfway.
Closing the hood
1. Before closing the hood, check the
following:

ment must be correctly installed.

bustible material must be
removed from the engine com-
partment.2. Lower the hood halfway and push
down to securely lock in place.
HOOD
WARNING
Before closing the hood,
ensure that all obstructions are
removed from the hood open-
ing. Closing the hood with an
obstruction present in the
hood opening may result in
property damage or severe
personal injury.
Do not leave gloves, rags or
any other combustible material
in the engine compartment.
Doing so may cause a heat-
induced fire.
Always double check to be
sure that the hood is firmly
latched before driving away. If it
is not latched, the hood could
open while the vehicle is being
driven, causing a total loss of
visibility, which might result in
an accident.
Do not move the vehicle with
the hood in the raised position,
as vision is obstructed and the
hood could fall or be damaged.
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WARNING
Open the hood after turning off
the engine on a flat surface,
shifting the shift lever to the
P(Park) position for automatic
transmission and R(Reverse)
for manual transmission, and
setting the parking brake.

Features of your vehicle
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(for automatic transmission)
If the engine start/stop button
changes to the ACC position twice
by pressing the button repeatedly
without depressing the brake pedal,
the warning illuminates on the LCD
display for about 10 seconds to indi-
cate that you should depress the
brake pedal to start the engine.
engine (for manual transmission)
If the engine start/stop button turns
to the ACC position twice by press-
ing the button repeatedly without
depressing the clutch pedal, the
warning illuminates on the LCD dis-
play for about 10 seconds to indicate
that you should depress the clutch
pedal to start the engine.
engine
If you try to start the engine with the
shift lever not in the P(Park) or
N(Neutral) position, the warning illu-
minates for about 10 seconds on the
LCD display.
You can also start the engine with
the shift lever in the N(Neutral) posi-
tion, but for your safety start the
engine with the shift lever in the
P(Park) position.
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❈ For vehicle’s equipped with smart key system

Driving your vehicle
Before driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Engine start/stop button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Manual transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13
Automatic transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17
• Automatic transmission operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17
Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-25
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Cruise control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-37
Economical operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-41
Special driving conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-43
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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-46Winter driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-48
Vehicle load limit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-52
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Vehicle weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-57
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Trailer towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-58
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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 this position.WARNING - Ignition
switch
Never turn the ignition switch
to LOCK or ACC while the vehi-
cle 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 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 vehi-
cle movement may occur if
these precautions are not
taken.
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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 driv-
er and lead to an accident.

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Driving your vehicle
Starting the engine
1. Make sure the parking brake is
applied.
2.Manual Transmission- Depress
the clutch pedal fully and shift the
transmission 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 sec-
onds), then release the key.
It should be started without
depressing the accelerator.
4. Do not wait for the engine to warm
up while the vehicle remains sta-
tionary.
Start driving at moderate engine
speeds. (Steep accelerating and
decelerating should be avoided.)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, accelerator and the
clutch pedal (if equipped).
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-engag-
ing the starter. Improper use of
the starter may damage it.