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Tire Replacement
If the tire is worn evenly, a tread wear
indicator will appear as a solid band
across the tread. This shows there is
less than 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) of tread
left on the tire. Replace the tire when
this happens.
Do not wait for the band to appear
across the entire tread before replac-
ing the tire.
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Tread wear indicatorTo reduce the risk of DEATH or
SERIOUS INJURY:
Replace tires that are worn,show uneven wear, or are
damaged. Worn tires can
cause loss of braking effec-
tiveness, steering control, and
traction.
Always replace tires with the same size as each tire that
was originally supplied with
this vehicle. Using tires and
wheels other than the recom-
mended sizes could cause
unusual handling characteris-
tics, poor vehicle control, or
negatively affect your vehi-
cle's Anti-Lock Brake System
(ABS) resulting in a serious
accident.
When replacing tires (or wheels), it is recommended to
replace the two front or two
rear tires (or wheels) as a pair.
Replacing just one tire can
seriously affect your vehicle’s
handling.
Tires degrade over time, even when they are not being used.
Regardless of the remaining
tread, Genesis Brand recom-
mends that tires be replaced
after six (6) years of normal
service.
Heat caused by hot climates or frequent high loading con-
ditions can accelerate the
aging process. Failure to fol-
low this warning may cause
sudden tire failure, which
could lead to a loss of vehicle
control resulting in an acci-
dent.
WARNING
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4. Tire ply composition andmaterial
The number of layers or plies of rub-
ber-coated fabric in the tire. Tire
manufacturers also must indicate the
materials in the tire, which include
steel, nylon, polyester, and others.
The letter "R" means radial ply con-
struction; the letter "D" means diago-
nal or bias ply construction; and the
letter "B" means belted-bias ply con-
struction.
5. Maximum permissible infla-tion pressure
This number is the greatest amount
of air pressure that should be put in
the tire. Do not exceed the maximum
permissible inflation pressure. Refer
to the Tire and Loading Information
label for recommended inflation
pressure.
6. Maximum load rating
This number indicates the maximum
load in kilograms and pounds that
can be carried by the tire. When
replacing the tires on the vehicle,
always use a tire that has the same
load rating as the factory installed
tire.
7. Uniform tire quality grading
Quality grades can be found where
applicable on the tire sidewall
between tread shoulder and maxi-
mum section width.
For example:
TREAD wear 200
TRACTION AA
TEMPERATURE A
Tread wear
The tread wear grade is a compara-
tive rating based on the wear rate of
the tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified govern-
ment test course. For example, a tire
graded 150 would wear one-and-a-
half times (1½) as well on the gov-
ernment course as a tire graded 100.
The relative performance of tires
depends upon the actual conditions
of their use, however, and may
depart significantly from the norm
due to variations in driving habits,
service practices and differences in
road characteristics and climate.
These grades are molded on the
sidewalls of passenger vehicle tires.
The tires available as standard or
optional equipment on your vehicle
may vary with respect to grade.
Automatic climate control system......................................................................3-\
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Air Conditioning refrigerant label ............................................................3-137
Air intake control ........................................................................\
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Air quality system (AQS) ........................................................................\
.3-132
Automatic heating and air conditioning....................................................3-123
Automatic ventilation ........................................................................\
........3-141
Clean air ........................................................................\
............................3-141
Fan speed control ........................................................................\
..............3-133
Manual heating and air conditioning ........................................................3-124
Mode selection ........................................................................\
..................3-125
OFF mode........................................................................\
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Sunroof inside air recirculation .................................................................3-141
SYNC button ........................................................................\
.....................3-130
System maintenance ........................................................................\
..........3-136
Temperature control ........................................................................\
..........3-129
Temperature unit conversion .....................................................................3-1\
29
Automatic emergency braking (AEB) system .....................................................5-61
Automatic locking retractor (ALR)......................................................................2-\
34
Automatic transmission ........................................................................\
................5-11
Automatic transmission Good driving practices ........................................................................\
........5-19
LCD display messages ........................................................................\
........5-17
Paddle shifter (manual mode) .....................................................................5-1\
5
Shift change P to N with the engine off......................................................5-16
Shift lock system ........................................................................\
.................5-15
When the battery is discharged ...................................................................5-16
Automatic ventilation function ........................................................................\
..3-141
Aux, USB and iPod ........................................................................\
........................3-2
Bag hanger........................................................................\
..................................3-152
Battery ........................................................................\
..........................................7-39
Battery Battery recharging ........................................................................\
...............7-37
Battery saver function ........................................................................\
................3-106
Before driving ........................................................................\
................................5-5
Blade type fuse ........................................................................\
.............................7-63
Blind spot detection (BSD) system ......................................................................5-\
49
Bluetooth
®Wireless Technology hands-free..........................................................4-4
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Changing a Tire with TPMS ........................................................................\
........6-14
Checking tire inflation pressure ........................................................................\
...7-45
Child restraint system (CRS) ........................................................................\
.......2-45Booster seats........................................................................\
........................2-48
Children always in the rear ........................................................................\
.2-45
Forward-facing child restraint system ........................................................2-48
Installing a child restraint system (CRS) ....................................................2-48
Lower Anchors and tether for children .......................................................2-49
Rearward-facing child restraint system..................................\
.....................2-47
Securing a child restraint system seat with "Tether Anchor" system .........3-52
Securing a child restraint system with a lap/shoulder belt .........................3-53
Securing a child restraint with the the LATCH anchors system.................2-51
Selecting a child restraint system (CRS) ....................................................2-46
Child-protector rear door lock........................................................................\
......3-13
Clean air ........................................................................\
.....................................3-141
Climate control air filter........................................................................\
...............7-36
Clock ........................................................................\
..........................................3-151
Clothes hanger ........................................................................\
............................3-151
Combined instrument, see instrument cluster ......................................................3-60
Compact spare tire replacement ........................................................................\
...7-48
Consumer information........................................................................\
..................8-10
Coolant ........................................................................\
.........................................7-30
Cooling fluid, see engine coolant........................................................................\
.7-30
Crankcase emission control system .....................................................................7-8\
8
Cruise control system ........................................................................\
...................5-80
Cup holder ........................................................................\
..................................3-147
Curtain air bags ........................................................................\
............................2-62
Dashboard illumination, see instrument panel illumination ................................3-61
Dashboard, see instrument cluster .......................................................................3\
-60
Daytime running light (DRL) ........................................................................\
....3-107
Defogging (Windshield) ........................................................................\
.............3-138
Defroster ........................................................................\
.....................................3-121 Rear window defroster ........................................................................\
......3-121
Side view mirror defroster ........................................................................\
3-121
Defrosting (Windshield) ........................................................................\
.............3-138
Dimensions ........................................................................\
.....................................8-2
DIS navigation system ........................................................................\
...................4-4
Display illumination, see instrument panel illumination .....................................3-61
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