2016 Hyundai Genesis driving mode

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The drive mode may be selected
according to the driver’s preference
or road condition.
The system initializes to the NOR-
MAL mode after the engine has been
turned off and on.
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NOTICE
If there is a problem with the
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
system, the drive mode will be in
NORMAL mode and may not
change to ECO mode, SPORT mode
or SNOW mode.
The mode changes whenever the
DRIVE MODE switch is pressed.
When NORMAL mode is selected,
it is not displayed on the instrument
cluster.
When the DRIVE MODE switch is pressed for more than one second,
the SNOW mode will operate
regardless of whichever DRIVE
mode (NORMAL/ECO/SPORT) is
operating. If the switch is pressed
once more, the DRIVE mode
(NORMAL/ECO/SPORT) that was
operating previously will operate.
The selected mode is displayed on the AVN monitor.ECO mode (Active ECO)
Active ECO helps improvefuel efficiency by control-
ling certain engine and
transmission system
operating parameters.
Fuel efficiency depends on the dri-
ver's driving habit and road condi-
tion.
pressed and the ECO mode is
selected, the ECO indicator
(green) will illuminate to show that
the Active ECO is operating.
and the engine is turned off and on
it will change to NORMAL mode. To
turn on the ECO mode, press the
DRIVE MODE switch till it is select-
ed.
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When Active ECO is activated:
• The acceleration response may beslightly reduced as the accelerator
pedal is depressed moderately.
The air conditioner performance may be limited.
The shift pattern of the automatic transmission may change.
The engine noise may get louder.
The above situations are normal
conditions when the Active ECO sys-
tem is activated to improve fuel effi-
ciency. Limitation of Active ECO opera-
tion:
If the following conditions occur while
Active ECO is operating, the system
operation is limited even though
there is no change in the ECO indi-
cator.
When the coolant temperature is
low:
The system will be limited until
engine performance becomes nor-
mal.
When driving up a hill: The system will be limited to gain
power when driving uphill because
engine torque is restricted.
When using the automatic trans- mission Sports mode:
The system will be limited accord-
ing to the shift location.SPORT mode
SPORT mode focuses ondynamic driving by auto-
matically adjusting the
steering wheel, engine
and transmission system.
When the DRIVE MODE switch is pressed and the SPORT mode is
selected, the SPORT indicator
(yellow) will illuminate.
When the SPORT mode is activat- ed, and the engine is turned off
and on it will change to NORMAL
mode. To turn on the SPORT
mode, press the DRIVE MODE
switch again.
If the system is activated: - After accelerating and releasingthe accelerator pedal, the gear
and engine speed RPM may not
drop as soon as in NORMAL
mode.
- Up-shifting is delayed.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
In SPORT mode, the fuel efficiency
may decrease.
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SNOW mode (if equipped)
SNOW mode helps thedriver to drive more effec-
tively on slippery roads
such as snowy or muddy
roads.
When the DRIVE MODE switch is pressed for more than one second,
the SNOW mode will operate
regardless of whichever drive
mode (NORMAL/ECO/SPORT) is
operating. If the switch is pressed
once more, the drive mode (NOR-
MAL/ECO/SPORT) that was oper-
ating previously will operate. The Electronic Control Suspension
(ECS) controls the vehicle suspen-
sion automatically to maximize driv-
ing comfort by taking into account
the driving conditions such as speed,
surface of the road, cornering, stop-
ping requirements and acceleration.
ECS (Electronic Control
Suspension) malfunction indi-
cator
If the ECS warning message comes
on, you may have a problem with the
ECS system. Have your vehicle
checked by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
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AEB Operation
Warning message
A warning message and chime will
sound when you need to use the
brake pedal or steering wheel due to
a sudden stop or lack of distance
with the vehicle ahead. The warning
messages will vary according to the
severity of the situation. Immediately
reduce your speed to prevent a colli-
sion.Brake operation
In a critical situation:
The brake assist system entersstandby mode to react promptly
when the driver operates the brake
pedal.
The vehicle automatically reduces speed according to the severity of
the situation.
- Rapidly reduces speed when vehi-cle speed is under 50 mph (80
km/h)
- Slowly reduces speed when vehi- cle speed is over 50 mph (80 km/h)
If the driver uses the brake pedal to reduce vehicle speed, the brake
assist system operates to increase
braking efficiency.
If the driver presses down hard on the accelerator pedal or sharply
turns the steering wheel, the brake
assist system is canceled.
Seat belt operation
The driver's and passenger's seat
belt may tighten if the system detects
that a vehicle or object is close.
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Automatic emergency modechange
In a critical situation, to help avoid
collisions, the Automatic Emergency
Mode automatically controls the
Electronic Control Suspension
(ECS) and Electronic Stability
Control (ESC). When the critical situ-
ation is over, the Electronic Control
Suspension (ECS) and Electronic
Stability Control (ESC) returns to its
previous status.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
• If the AEB is canceled from the
User Settings Mode or there is a
problem with the AEB system, the
Automatic Emergency Mode will
not work.
• If the ESC is off or there is a prob- lem with the ESC system, the
Automatic Emergency Mode will
not work.
• The ESC must be on for the Automatic Emergency Mode to
control ESC in collision situations.
To cancel the AEB
Go to the User Settings Mode
(Driving Assist) and undo the check
for AEB (Autonomous Emergency
Braking) on the LCD display (For
more details refer to "LCD
Display" in chapter 3.) . The warn-
ing operation and automatic braking
operation will not function.
To turn on the AEB, select AEB (Autonomous Emergency Braking)
from the User Settings Mode
(Driving Assist) on the LCD display.
The warning operation and automat-
ic braking operation will function.
The Automatic Emergency
Mode is a supplemental system
to assist you and its effects may
differ according to road and
driving conditions. The vehicle
cannot automatically avoid a
collision. Do not solely rely on
the system and always pay
attention to prevent dangerous
situations from occurring.
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✽NOTICE
When the engine is started, AEB is
automatically turned on. If the sys-
tem is not needed, turn the AEB sys-
tem off from the User Settings Mode
on the LCD display.
Warning light and message
When the AEB system is turned
off, the AEB warning light turns on.
(Warning message does not come
on.) If the sensor or cover is dirty or
obscured with foreign matter such
as snow, the AEB warning light
and message comes on. In this
case, the AEB system may not
function temporarily, but it does not
indicate a malfunction of the AEB
system. Clean the sensor or cover
by using a soft cloth.
If there is a malfunction with the AEB system, the AEB warning light
and message will come on. Have
your vehicle checked by an author-
ized HYUNDAI dealer.
When the ESC (Electronic Stability Control) indicator or SCC (Smart
Cruise Control) message comes
on the AEB warning message may
come on but it does not indicate a
malfunction of the AEB system.
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If the AEB is selected and the
ESC (Electronic Stability
Control) is turned off, the AEB
system is automatically can-
celed.
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Decreasing the vehicle speedlower than the memory speed by
5 mph (10 km/h).
Decreasing the vehicle speed to less than approximately 20 mph
(30 km/h).
The ESC (Electronic Stability Control) is operating.
Downshifting to the 2nd gear in Sports Mode.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
Each of the above actions will cancel
Cruise Control operation (the SET
indicator light in the instrument
cluster will go off), but only pressing
the CRUISE button will turn the
system off. If you wish to resume
Cruise Control operation, push the
lever up (RES+) located on your
steering wheel. You will return to
your previously preset speed, unless
the system was turned off using the
CRUISE button.
To resume preset Cruising
speed
Push the lever (1) up (RES+). If the
vehicle speed is over 20 mph (30
km/h), the vehicle will resume the
preset speed.
To turn Cruise Control off
Push the CRUISE button (the
CRUISE indicator light will go off).
Turn the engine OFF.ODH053025/Q
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To convert to Cruise Control
Mode
The driver may choose to only use
the Cruise Control Mode (speed con-
trol function) by doing as follows:1.Turn the Smart Cruise Control
System on (the cruise indicator
light will be on but the system will
not be activated).
2.Push and hold the Vehicle-to- Vehicle Distance button for more
than 2 seconds.
3.Choose between "Smart Cruise Control (SCC) Mode" and "Cruise
Control (CC) Mode".
When the system is canceled using
the CRUISE button or the CRUISE
button is used after the engine is
turned on, the SCC Mode will turn
on.
Smart Cruise Control speed
To set Smart Cruise Control speed
1.Push the CRUISE button on the
steering wheel to turn the system
on. The CRUISE indicator will illu-
minate.
2.Accelerate to the desired speed. The Smart Cruise Control speed
can be set as follows:
km/h): when there is no vehicle in
front
km/h): when there is a vehicle in
front
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When using the Cruise Control
Mode, you must manually
adjust the distance to other
vehicles by depressing the
accelerator or brake pedal. The
system does not automatically
adjust the distance to vehicles
in front of you.
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