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Introduction
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Congratulations, and thank you for choosing the Genesis Brand. We are
pleased to welcome you to the growing number of distinguished people who
drive the Genesis Brand. We are very proud of the advanced engineering and
high-quality construction of each Genesis Brand Product we build.
Your Owner’s Manual will introduce you to the features and operation of your
new Genesis Brand Product. To become familiar with your new Genesis Brand
Product, so that you can fully enjoy it, read this Owner’s Manual carefully
before driving your new vehicle.
This manual contains important safety information and instructions intended
to familiarize you with your vehicle’s controls and safety features so you can
safely operate your vehicle.
This manual also contains information on maintenance designed to enhance
safe operation of the vehicle. It is recommended that all service and mainte-
nance on your car be performed by an authorized Dealer of Genesis Brand
Products. Dealer of Genesis Brand Products are prepared to provide high-
quality service, maintenance and any other assistance that may be required.
This Owner’s Manual should be considered a permanent part of your vehicle,
and should be kept in the vehicle so you can refer to it at any time. The man-
ual should stay with the vehicle if you sell it to provide the next owner with
important operating, safety and maintenance information.
Copyright 2016 Genesis Motors USA. All rights reserved. No part of this pub-
lication may be reproduced, stored in any retrieval system or transmitted in
any form or by any means without the prior written permission of Genesis
Motors USA.Severe engine and transmission damage may result from the use of
poor quality fuels and lubricants that do not meet Genesis Brand
specifications. You must always use high quality fuels and lubricants
that meet the specifications listed on Page 8-6 in the Vehicle
Specifications section of the Owner's Manual.
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MaintenanceThe following lists are vehicle checks
and inspections that should be per-
formed by the owner or an author-
ized Dealer of Genesis Brand
Products at the frequencies indicat-
ed to help ensure safe, dependable
operation of your vehicle.
Any adverse conditions should be
brought to the attention of your deal-
er as soon as possible.
These Owner Maintenance vehicle
checks are generally not covered by
warranties and you may be charged
for labor, parts and lubricants used.
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Performing maintenance work
on a vehicle can be dangerous.
If you lack sufficient knowledge
and experience or the proper
tools and equipment to do the
work, have it done by an author-
ized Dealer of Genesis Brand
Products.
ALWAYS follow these precau-
tions for performing mainte-
nance work:
• Park your vehicle on level
ground, move the shift lever
into the P (Park) position,
apply the parking brake, place
the Engine Start/Stop button
in the OFF position.
Block the tires (front and back) to prevent the vehicle
from moving.
Remove loose clothing or jew-
elry that can become entan-
gled in moving parts.
If you must run the engine during maintenance, do so
out doors or in an area with
plenty of ventilation.
Keep flames, sparks, or smok- ing materials away from the
battery and fuel-related parts.
WARNING
Touching metal parts
Do not touch metal parts
(including strut bars) while the
engine is operating or hot.
Doing so could result in serious
personal injury. Turn the engine
off and wait until the metal parts
cool down to perform mainte-
nance work on the vehicle.
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Normal Maintenance Schedule (CONT.)
150,000 miles (240,000 km) or 120 months
❑Rotate tires
❑ Inspect vacuum hose
❑ Inspect air conditioning refrigerant
❑ Inspect brake hoses and lines
❑ Inspect drive shafts and boots
❑ Inspect exhaust pipe and muffler
❑ Inspect front brake disc/pads, calipers
❑ Inspect propeller shaft
❑ Inspect rear brake disc/pads
❑ Inspect steering gear box, linkage & boots/lower arm ball joint, upper arm ball joint
❑ Inspect suspension mounting bolts
❑ Inspect brake fluid
❑ Inspect fuel filter *
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❑Inspect fuel lines, fuel hoses and connections
❑ Inspect fuel tank air filter *2
❑Inspect parking brake
❑ Inspect vapor hose and fuel filler cap, fuel tank
❑ Inspect front(AWD)/rear differential oil*
3(150,000 miles (240,000 km) or
192 months)
❑ Inspect drive belts (First, 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 72 months
after that, every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 24 months)*
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❑ Replace climate control air filter (for evaporator and blower unit)
❑ Replace air cleaner filter
❑ Replace engine oil and filter (5.0 GDI) *
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(150,000 miles (240,000 km) or 240 months)
❑ Replace coolant (First, 120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 120 months
after that, every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 24 months)
❑ Add fuel additives *
1(150,000 miles (240,000 km) or 240 months)
*1: If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not available, one bottle of additive is recommended.
Additives are available from your authorized Dealer of Genesis Brand Products along with infor-
mation on how to use them. Do not mix other additives.
*
2: Fuel filter & Fuel tank air filter are considered to be maintenance free\
but periodic inspection is recommended for this maintenance schedule depends on fuel quality. If there are some impor-
tant safety matters like fuel flow restriction, surging, loss of power, hard starting problem etc,
replace the fuel filter immediately regardless of maintenance schedule \
and consult an author-
ized Dealer of Genesis Brand Products for details.
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3: Front and rear differential oil should be changed anytime rear differential have been submerged in water.
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4: The drive belt should be replaced when cracks occur or tension is reduced excessively.
*5: Use only the specified automatic transmission fluid. (Refer to "Recommended lubricants and capacities" in section 8 or the label in the engine room.)
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6: Engine oil (3.3 T-GDI) : Replace every 6,000 miles (10,000 km) or 6 months.
❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.

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Maintenance
Normal Maintenance Schedule (CONT.)
*5: Use only the specified automatic transmission fluid. (Refer to "Recommended lubricants andcapacities" in chapter 8 or the label in the engine room.)
❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
No check, No service required
❑Automatic transmission fluid *5

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Maintenance
Valve Clearance
(Lambda engine)
Inspect for excessive valve noise
and/or engine vibration and adjust if
necessary. Have an authorized
Dealer of Genesis Brand Products
perform the operation.
Cooling System
Check cooling system components,
such as radiator, coolant reservoir,
hoses and connections for leakage
and damage. Replace any damaged
parts.
Engine Coolant
The coolant should be changed at
the intervals specified in the mainte-
nance schedule.
Automatic Transmission Fluid
Automatic transmission fluid should
not be checked under normal usage
conditions. But in severe conditions,
the fluid should be changed at an
authorized Dealer of Genesis Brand
Products in accordance to the
scheduled maintenance at the begin-
ning of this chapter.
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Automatic transmission fluid color is
basically red.
As the vehicle is driven, the automatic
transmission fluid will begin to look
darker. This is a normal condition and
you should not judge the need to
replace the fluid based upon the
changed color.
The use of a non-specified fluid
could result in transmission mal-
function and failure.
Use only the specified automatic
transmission fluid (refer to
"Recommended Lubricants and
Capacities" in chapter 8).
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Use only the specified engine oil
(refer to "Recommended Lubricants
and Capacities" in chapter 8).
Checking the Engine Oil and
Filter
Have engine oil and filter changed by an
authorized Dealer of Genesis Brand
Products according to the Maintenance
Schedule at the beginning of this chap-
ter.
NOTICE
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■Lambda 3.3 T-GDI
OHI076009
■ Tau 5.0 GDI
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
WARNING
Engine oil contains chemicals
known to the State of California
to cause cancer, birth defects
and reproductive harm. Used
engine oil may cause irritation
or cancer of the skin if left in
contact with the skin for pro-
longed periods of time. Always
protect your skin by washing
your hands thoroughly with
soap and warm water as soon
as possible after handling used
oil.
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Checking the Brake Fluid
Level
Check the fluid level in the reservoir
periodically. The fluid level should be
between MAX and MIN marks on the
side of the reservoir.
Before removing the reservoir cap
and adding brake fluid, clean the
area around the reservoir cap thor-
oughly to prevent brake fluid contam-
ination.
If the level is low, add the specified
brake fluid to the MAX level. The level
will fall with accumulated mileage.
This is a normal condition associated
with the wear of the brake linings. If
the fluid level is excessively low, have
the brake system checked by an
authorized Dealer of Genesis Brand
Products. Do not allow brake fluid to con-
tact the vehicle's body paint, as
paint damage will result.
Brake fluid, which has been exposed to open air for an
extended time should NEVER be
used as its quality cannot be
guaranteed. It should be dis-
posed of properly.
Do not use the wrong kind of brake fluid. A few drops of min-
eral based oil, such as engine
oil, in your brake system can
damage brake system parts.
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Use only the specified brake fluid
(refer to "Recommended Lubricants
and Capacities" in chapter 8).
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If the brake system requires fre-
quent additions of fluid this could
indicate a leak in the brake sys-
tem. Have the vehicle inspected
by an authorized Dealer of
Genesis Brand Products.
WARNING
Do not allow brake fluid to come
in contact with your eyes. If
brake fluid comes in contact
with your eyes, flush your eyes
with clean water for at least 15
minutes and get immediate
medical attention.
WARNING

Dimensions ........................................................................\
............8-2
Engine ........................................................................\
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Bulb Wattage ........................................................................\
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Tires and Wheels........................................................................\
..8-4
Luggage Volume ........................................................................\
...8-5
Gross Vehicle Weight...................................................................8-5
Air Conditioning System..............................................................8-5
Recommended Lubricants and Capacities ................................8-6
Recommended SAE Viscosity Number....................................................8-7
Vehicle Certification Label..........................................................8-8
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) .........................................8-8
Tire Specification and Pressure Label......................................8-8
Refrigerant Label ........................................................................\
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Engine Number ........................................................................\
.....8-9
Consumer Information ...............................................................8-10
Reporting Safety Defects .........................................................8-11
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