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Maintenance
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Jump starting can be dangerous if
done incorrectly. Follow the jump
starting procedure in this section to
avoid serious injury or damage to
your vehicle. If in doubt about how to
properly jump start your vehicle, we
strongly recommend that you have a
service technician or towing service
do it for you.To prevent SERIOUS INJURY or
DEATH to you or bystanders,
always follow these precautions
when working near or handling
the battery:
Always read and follow
instructions carefully
when handling a battery.
Wear eye protection
designed to protect the
eyes from acid splashes.
Keep all flames, sparks,
or smoking materials
away from the battery.
Hydrogen is always
present in battery cells,
is highly combustible,
and may explode if ignit-
ed.
Keep batteries out of
reach of children.
(Continued)WARNING (Continued)
Batteries contain sulfu-
ric acid which is highly
corrosive. Do not allow
acid to contact your
eyes, skin or clothing.
If acid gets into your eyes, flush
your eyes with clean water for at
least 15 minutes and get imme-
diate medical attention. If acid
gets on your skin, thoroughly
wash the area. If you feel pain or
a burning sensation, get med-
ical attention immediately.
When lifting a plastic-cased
battery, excessive pressure
on the case may cause battery
acid to leak. Lift with a battery
carrier or with your hands on
opposite corners.
Do not attempt to jump start
your vehicle if your battery is
frozen.
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Maintenance
For best battery service
The battery is in the trunk.
When replacing the battery, discon-
nect the negative (-) cable (1) and
remove the positive (+) battery fuse
box (2).
When you do not use the vehi-
cle for a long time in a low
temperature area, disconnect
the battery and keep it
indoors.
Always charge the battery
fully to prevent battery case
damage in low temperature
areas.
CAUTION
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
WARNING
Battery posts, terminals, and
related accessories contain
lead and lead compounds,
chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth
defects and reproductive harm.
Batteries also contain other
chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer.
Wash hands after handling.
WARNING (Continued)
NEVER attempt to recharge
the battery when the vehicle’s
battery cables are connected
to the battery.
The electrical ignition system
works with high voltage.
NEVER touch these compo-
nents with the engine running
or when the Engine Start/Stop
button is in the ON position.
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Maintenance
Keep the battery securely mount-
ed.
Keep the battery top clean and dry.
Keep the terminals and connec-
tions clean, tight, and coated with
petroleum jelly or terminal grease.
Rinse any spilled acid from the bat-
tery immediately with a solution of
water and baking soda.
Battery recharging
By battery charger
Your vehicle has a maintenance-free,
calcium-based battery.
If the battery becomes discharged
in a short time (because, for exam-
ple, the headlights or interior lights
were left on while the vehicle was
not in use), recharge it by slow
charging (trickle) for 10 hours.
If the battery gradually discharges
because of high electric load while
the vehicle is being used, recharge
it at 20-30A for two hours.AGM battery
Absorbent Glass Matt (AGM)
batteries are maintenance-
free and we recommend that
the AGM battery be serviced
by an authorized retailer of
Genesis Branded products.
For charging your AGM bat-
tery, use only fully automatic
battery chargers that are spe-
cially developed for AGM bat-
teries.
When replacing the AGM bat-
tery, we recommend that you
use parts for replacement
from an authorized retailer of
Genesis Branded products.
Do not open or remove the
cap on top of the battery. This
may cause leaks of internal
electrolyte that could result in
severe injury.
CAUTION
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Maintenance
Compact spare tire replacement
A compact spare tire has a shorter
tread life than a regular size tire.
Replace it when you can see the
tread wear indicator bars on the tire.
The replacement compact spare tire
should be the same size and design
tire as the one provided with your
new vehicle and should be mounted
on the same compact spare tire
wheel. The compact spare tire is not
designed to be mounted on a regular
size wheel, and the compact spare
tire wheel is not designed for mount-
ing a regular size tire.
Wheel replacement
When replacing the metal wheels for
any reason, make sure the new
wheels are equivalent to the original
factory units in diameter, rim width
and offset.
Tire traction
Tire traction can be reduced if you
drive on worn tires, tires that are
improperly inflated or on slippery
road surfaces. Tires should be
replaced when tread wear indicators
appear. To reduce the possibility of
losing control, slow down whenever
there is rain, snow or ice on the road. (Continued)
Tires degrade over time, even
when they are not being used.
Regardless of the remaining
tread, Genesis Branded Vehicle
recommends that tires be
replaced after six (6) years of
normal service.
Heat caused by hot climates or
frequent high loading condi-
tions can accelerate the aging
process. Failure to follow this
warning may cause sudden tire
failure, which could lead to a
loss of vehicle control resulting
in an accident.
The original tire should be
repaired or replaced as soon as
possible to avoid failure of the
spare and loss of vehicle con-
trol resulting in an accident. The
compact spare tire is for emer-
gency use only. Do not operate
your vehicle over 50 mph (80
km/h) when using the compact
spare tire.
WARNING
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Maintenance
4. Tire ply composition and
material
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.
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Maintenance
Rear combination light bulb
replacement
Type A
(1) Stop/tail light
(2) Turn signal light
(3) Back-up light
(4) Side marker
Type B
(1) Stop/tail light
(2) Turn signal light
(3) Back-up light
(4) Side marker
Rear turn signal lamp
Type A
1. Open the trunk lid.
2. Open the service cover.
3. Remove the socket from the
assembly by turning the socket
counterclockwise until the tabs on
the socket align with the slots on
the assembly.
4. Remove the bulb from the socket
by pressing it in and rotating it
counterclockwise until the tabs on
the bulb align with the slots in the
socket. Pull the bulb out of the
socket.ODH073041 ■Type A
ODH073041 ■Type BODH073067L
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Maintenance
5. Insert a new bulb by inserting it
into the socket and rotating it until
it locks into place.
6. Install the socket in the assembly
by aligning the tabs on the socket
with the slots in the assembly.
Push the socket into the assembly
and turn the socket clockwise.
7. Install the service cover by putting
it into the service hole.
Type B
If the LED lamp does not operate,
have the vehicle checked by an
authorized retailer of Genesis
Branded products.
Back up lamp
Type A
1. Open the trunk.
2. Loosen the retaining screw of the
trunk lid cover and then remove
the cover.
3. Remove the socket from the
assembly by turning the socket
counter clockwise until the tabs on
the socket align with the slots on
the assembly.
4. Remove the bulb by pulling it
straight out.
5. Insert a new bulb by inserting it
into the socket and rotating it until
it locks into place.6. Install the socket into the assem-
bly by aligning the tabs on the
socket with the slots in the assem-
bly. Push the socket into the
assembly and turn the socket
clockwise.
7. Reinstall the trunk lid cover by
pushing in the screw.
Type B
If the LED lamp does not operate,
have the vehicle checked by an
authorized retailer of Genesis
Branded products.
Stop and tail lamp
If the lamp does not operate, have
the vehicle checked by an authorized
retailer of Genesis Branded prod-
ucts.
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Accessing your vehicle .....................................................3-4
Immobilizer System .....................................................3-9
Smart key......................................................................3-4
Advanced smart cruise control system ...........................5-78
Air bag ............................................................................2-46
Air bag warning labels ...............................................2-69
Air bag warning light .................................................2-52
Curtain air bags ..........................................................2-51
Driver's and passenger's front air bags.......................2-48
Occupant classification system (OCS) .......................2-57
Side air bags ...............................................................2-49
Air cleaner.......................................................................7-33
Air conditioning system....................................................8-5
All Wheel Drive (AWD) .................................................5-29
Antenna .............................................................................4-3
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) .......................................5-45
Appearance care..............................................................7-83
Exterior care ...............................................................7-83
Interior care ................................................................7-88
AUTO HOLD .................................................................5-41
Automatic climate control system ................................3-131
Automatic heating and air conditioning ...................3-132
Manual heating and air conditioning .......................3-133Automatiac Emergency Braking (AEB) .........................5-65
AEB front radar sensor ..............................................5-70
AEB warning message and system control................5-67
Limitation of the System ............................................5-72
System malfunction ....................................................5-71
System setting and activation .....................................5-65
Automatic transmission (SBC) .......................................5-11
Automatic transmission operation ..............................5-11
Good driving practices ...............................................5-17
Parking........................................................................5-17
Automatic transmission (SBW) ......................................5-19
Automatic transmission operation..............................5-19
Good driving practices ...............................................5-27
LCD display messages ...............................................5-25
Parking........................................................................5-24
Battery .............................................................................7-38
Battery recharging ......................................................7-40
For best battery service ..............................................7-39
Reset features .............................................................7-42
Before driving ...................................................................5-4
Before entering the vehicle ..........................................5-4
Before starting ..............................................................5-4
Engine Start/Stop button ..............................................5-6
Index
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B