2014 Hyundai Genesis tire size

2-73
Safety system of your vehicle
2
Active hood lift system mal-
function
If there is a problem with the system
a message will appear in the cluster
LCD display.
This warning message means that
the protection of pedestrians by the
active hood lift system does not
works correctly.
If the warning message displayed,
we recommend that the system be
checked as soon as possible by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
✽NOTICE
• Do not remove or change the com-
ponents and the wiring of the
active hood system.
• Do not change the front bumper
or the body structure.
• Do not install or assemble any
aftermarket accessory on the front
bumper or cover.
• When replacing tires, make sure
they are the same size as your
original tires. If you drive with dif-
ferent tire or wheel sizes, the
active hood lift system may not
work normally.
The above situations may cause a
malfunction of the active hood lift
system.
ODH043248L

3-124
Convenient features of your vehicle
✽NOTICE
• The vehicle will not stop for pedes-
trians or objects that may be in its
path, so the driver must monitor
the maneuver.
• Use the system only in parking lots
and places used for parking.
• The system does not work if there is
no car parked in front of the park-
ing space you are planning to park
or if it is a diagonal parking space.
• After parking your vehicle using
the system, the vehicle may not be
parked at the exact spot you have
wished. For example, the space
between your vehicle and wall
may not be the distance you have
desired.
• Deactivate the system and park
your vehicle manually, when the sit-
uation requires parking manually.
• The Parking Assist System's front
and rear warning sound activates
when the Smart Parking Assist
System is activated.
(Continued)(Continued)
• After searching for a parking
space is completed, the Smart
Parking Assist System will be can-
celed if the Parking Assist System
is cancelled by pressing the button
to the OFF position.
•The Smart Parking Assist
System should only be consid-
ered as a supplementary func-
tion. The driver must check the
front and rear view for objects.
The operational function of the
Smart Parking Assist System
can be affected by many fac-
tors and conditions of the sur-
roundings, so the responsibili-
ty rests always with the driver.
•The system may not operate
normally if the vehicle needs
wheel alignment adjustment.
We recommend that you have
the vehicle checked by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
•If you use a different tire or
wheel size rather than the size
recommended by the HYUNDAI
dealer, the system may not
work properly. Always use the
same size tire and wheel.
•If you use additional frame on
the license plate, SPAS may
generate abnormal warning
sound.
WARNING

3-126
Convenient features of your vehicle
• When there is an obstacle such as
a trash can, bicycle, shopping cart,
etc.
• When a vehicle is equipped with a
snow chain or spare tire
• When the tire pressure is lower or
higher than the standard tire pres-
sure
• When a trailer connected to the
vehicle
• When the sensor is positioned incor-
rectly by an impact to the bumper
• When the sensor is covered with
foreign matter, such as snow or
water
• When moisture is frozen on the
sensor
• When an accessory is installed on
the detective area the of sensors
(such as number plate holder)
• When the vehicle is equipped with
an unauthorized sized wheel
• When there is a problem with the
wheel alignment• When the vehicle is leaned severe-
ly to one side
• When there is ultrasonic interfer-
ence from other vehicles such as
horn sounds, motorcycle's engine
noise, air brake noise of heavy vehi-
cles and the Parking Assist System
working from other vehicles.Do not use the Smart Parking
Assist System in the following
conditions for unexpected
results may occur and cause a
serious accident.
1. Parking on inclines
The driver must apply the accel-
erator and brake pedal when
parking on inclines. If the driver
is unfamiliar with applying the
accelerator and brake pedal, an
accident may occur.
(Continued)
WARNING
ODH043185

5-21
Driving your vehicle
5
Driving up or down hills
• Driving uphill
- Before starting off, check if it is
possible to drive uphill.
- Drive as straight as possible.
• Driving downhill
- Do not change gear while driving
downhill. Select gear before driv-
ing downhill.
- Drive as slowly using engine
braking while driving downhill.
- Drive straight as possible.
Emergency precautions
Tires
When replacing the tires, be sure to
equip all four tires with the tire and
wheel of the same size, type, tread,
brand and load-carrying capacity.In an emergency situation, a compact
spare tire may be used. But, do not
use the compact spare tire continu-
ously. Repair or replace the original
tire as soon as possible to avoid fail-
ure of the differential or AWD system. Exercise extreme caution driv-
ing up or down steep hills. The
vehicle may flip depending on
the grade, terrain and water/mud
conditions.
WARNING
OLMB053017
Never start or run the engine
while an AWD vehicle is raised
on a jack. The vehicle can slip or
roll off of a jack causing serious
injury or death to you or those
nearby.
WARNING
ODH053139
Do not use tire and wheel with
different size and type from the
one originally installed on your
vehicle. It can affect the safety
and performance of your vehi-
cle, which could lead to steering
failure or rollover causing seri-
ous injury.
WARNING

5-39
Driving your vehicle
5
•ESC OFF
Select ESC OFF from the User
Settings Mode (Driving Assist) on
the LCD display (For more details,
refer to "LCD Display" in chapter 3.).
The ESC OFF indicator light will illu-
minate and warning chime will
sound. The engine control function
and brake control function will not
operate.
If the Engine Start/Stop button is
pressed to the OFF position when
ESC is off, ESC remains off. Upon
restarting the engine, the ESC will
automatically turn on again.
Indicator lights
When the Engine Start/Stop button
is pressed to the ON position, the
ESC indicator light illuminates, then
goes off if the ESC system is operat-
ing normally.
The ESC indicator light blinks when-
ever the ESC is operating.
If ESC indicator light stays on, your
vehicle may have a malfunction with
the ESC system. When this warning
light illuminates we recommend that
the vehicle be checked by an author-
ized HYUNDAI dealer as soon as
possible.The ESC OFF indicator light comes
on when the ESC is turned off from
the User Settings Mode.
■ESC indicator light (blinks)
■ ESC OFF indicator light (comes on)
When the ESC is blinking, this
indicates the ESC is active:
Drive slowly and NEVER
attempt to accelerate. NEVER
turn the ESC off while the ESC
indicator light is blinking or you
may lose control of the vehicle
resulting in an accident.
WARNING
Driving with varying tire or
wheel sizes may cause the ESC
system to malfunction. When
replacing tires, make sure they
are the same size as your origi-
nal tires for this vehicle.
CAUTION
ODH053058L

5-94
Driving your vehicle
Snow or icy conditions
You need to keep sufficient distance
between your vehicle and the vehicle
in front of you.
Apply the brakes gently. Speeding,
rapid acceleration, sudden brake
applications, and sharp turns are
potentially very hazardous practices.
During deceleration, use engine
braking to the fullest extent. Sudden
brake applications on snowy or icy
roads may cause skids to occur.
To drive your vehicle in deep snow, it
may be necessary to use snow tires
or to install tire chains on your tires.
Always carry emergency equipment.
Some of the items you may want to
carry include tire chains, tow straps
or chains, a flashlight, emergency
flares, sand, a shovel, jumper cables,
a window scraper, gloves, ground
cloth, coveralls, a blanket, etc.
Snow tires
WINTER DRIVING
Standard tire Recommended snow tire
Front Rear Front Rear
Tire sizeWheel
sizeTire sizeWheel
sizeTire size
Wheel
sizeTire sizeWheel
size
225/55R17 7.0Jx17 225/55R17 7.0Jx17 225/55R17
7.0Jx17 225/55R17 7.0Jx17
245/45R18
8.0Jx18 245/45R18 8.0Jx18
245/45R18 8.0Jx18 245/45R18 8.0Jx18 245/45R18
8.0Jx18 245/45R18 8.0Jx18
245/40R19
8.5Jx19245/40R19
or
275/35R198.5Jx19
or
9.0Jx19
245/40R19 8.5Jx19 275/35R19 9.0Jx19 245/40R19
8.5Jx19245/40R19
or
275/35R19 8.5Jx19
or
9.0Jx19
We recommend you use snow tires when road temperature is below 7°C
(45°F). Refer to the below chart, and mount the recommended snow tire for
your vehicle.

5-95
Driving your vehicle
5
If you mount snow tires on your vehi-
cle, make sure to use the same infla-
tion pressure as the original tires.
However, if you mount 245/40R19
size tire on the rear, the tire inflation
pressure should maintain 35psi.
Mount snow tires on all four wheels
to balance your vehicle's handling in
all weather conditions. The traction
provided by snow tires on dry road
may not be as high as your vehicle's
original equipment tires. Check with
the tire dealer for maximum speed
recommendations.
✽NOTICE
Do not install studded tires without
first checking local and municipal
regulations for possible restrictions
against their use.
Tire chains
Since the sidewalls on some radial
tires are thinner than other types of
tires, they may be damaged by
mounting certain types of tire chains
on them. Therefore, the use of snow
tires is recommended instead of tire
chains. Do not mount tire chains on
vehicles equipped with aluminum
wheels; if unavoidable, use AutoSock
(fabric snow chain). Install the tire
chain after reviewing the instructions
provided with the tire chains.
Damage to your vehicle caused by
improper tire chain use is not cov-
ered by your vehicle manufacturer’s
warranty.The use of AutoSock (fabric
snow chain) may adversely
affect vehicle handling:
•Drive less than 30 km/h (20
mph) or the chain manufactur-
er’s recommended speed
limit, whichever is lower.
•Drive carefully and avoid
bumps, holes, sharp turns,
and other road hazards, which
may cause the vehicle to
bounce.
•Avoid sharp turns or locked
wheel braking.
WARNING
ODH053135

5-96
Driving your vehicle
✽NOTICE
• Install AutoSock (fabric snow
chain) on the rear tires for 2WD
vehicles or on all four tires for
AWD vehicles. It should be noted
that installing AutoSock (fabric
snow chain) on the tires will pro-
vide a greater driving force, but
will not prevent side skids.
• Do not install studded tires with-
out first checking local and munic-
ipal regulations for possible
restrictions against their use.Chain InstallationWhen installing AutoSock (fabric
snow chain), follow the manufactur-
er's instructions and mount them as
tightly possible. Drive slowly (less
than 30 km/h (20 mph)) with chains
installed. If you hear the chains con-
tacting the body or chassis, stop and
tighten them. If they still make con-
tact, slow down until the noise stops.
Remove the AutoSock (fabric snow
chain) as soon as you begin driving
on cleared roads.
When mounting AutoSock (fabric
snow chain), park the vehicle on
level ground away from traffic. Turn
on the vehicle Hazard Warning
Flasher and place a triangular emer-
gency warning device behind the
vehicle (if available).
Always place the vehicle in P (Park),
apply the parking brake and turn off
the engine before installing tire
chains.When using AutoSock (fabric
snow chain):
•Wrong size chains or improp-
erly installed chains can dam-
age your vehicle's brake lines,
suspension, body and wheels.
•If you hear noise caused by
chains contacting the body,
retighten the chain to prevent
contact with the vehicle body.
•To prevent body damage,
retighten the chains after driv-
ing 0.5~1.0 km (0.3~0.6 miles).
CAUTION