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F9
Introduction
These gasolines will help the engine
run cleaner and enhance performance
of the Emission Control System. For
more information on TOP TIER
Detergent Gasoline, please go to the
website (www
.toptiergas.com).
For customers who do not use TOP
Tier Detergent Gasoline regularly,
and have problems starting or the
engine does not run smoothly, addi-
tives that you can buy separately
may be added to the gasoline. If TOP
TIER Detergent Gasoline is not avail-
able, one bottle of additive added to
the fuel tank at every 7,500 miles or
every engine oil change is recom-
mended. Additives are available from
your authorized retailer of Genesis
Branded products along with infor-
mation on how to use them. Do not
mix other additives.
Operation in foreign countries
If you are going to drive your vehicle
in another country, be sure to:
Observe all regulations regarding
registration and insurance.
Determine that acceptable fuel is
available.No special break-in period is need-
ed. By following a few simple precau-
tions for the first 600 miles (1,000
km) you may add to the perform-
ance, economy and life of your vehi-
cle.
Do not race the engine.
While driving, keep your engine
speed (rpm, or revolutions per
minute) between 2,000 rpm and
4,000 rpm.
Do not maintain a single speed for
long periods of time, either fast or
slow. Varying engine speed is
needed to properly break-in the
engine.
Avoid hard stops, except in emer-
gencies, to allow the brakes to seat
properly.
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Items contained in motor vehi-
cles or emitted from them are
known to the State of California
to cause cancer and birth
defects or reproductive harm.
These include:
Gasoline and its vapors
Engine exhaust
Used engine oil
Interior passenger compart-
ment components and materi-
als
Component parts which are
subject to heat and wear
In addition, battery posts, termi-
nals and related accessories
contain lead, lead compounds
and other chemicals known to
the State of California to cause
cancer and reproductive harm.
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TION 65 WARNING
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Your vehicle at a glance
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1. Engine coolant reservoir ...................7-32
2. Radiator cap .....................................7-31
3. Brake fluid reservoir ..........................7-34
4. Air cleaner.........................................7-37
5. Engine oil dipstick .............................7-28
6. Engine oil filler cap ...........................7-29
7. Windshield washer fluid reservoir .....7-36
8. Fuse box ...........................................7-64
9. Jumper terminal ..................................6-5
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Gasoline Engine (Lambda 3.8 GDI)
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The actual engine room in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.
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1. Engine coolant reservoir ...................7-32
2. Radiator cap .....................................7-31
3. Brake fluid reservoir ..........................7-34
4. Air cleaner.........................................7-37
5. Engine oil dipstick .............................7-28
6. Engine oil filler cap ...........................7-29
7. Windshield washer fluid reservoir .....7-36
8. Fuse box ...........................................7-64
9. Jumper terminal ..................................6-5
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Gasoline Engine (Tau 5.0 GDI)
The actual engine room in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.
Your vehicle at a glance
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Convenient features of your vehicle
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Engine Oil Pressure
Warning Light
This warning light illuminates:
Once you set the Engine Start/
Stop button to the ON position.
- It remains on until the engine is
started.
When the engine oil pressure is
low.
If the engine oil pressure is low:
1. Drive carefully to the nearest safe
location and stop your vehicle.
2. Turn the engine off and check the
engine oil level (For more details,
refer to "Engine Oil" in chapter
7). If the level is low, add oil as
required. If the warning light
remains on after adding oil and
restarting the engine or if oil is not
available, turn off the engine.
There is a mechanical problem
that needs to be repaired before
you can continue driving. In this
case, have your vehicle inspected
by an authorized retailer of
Genesis Branded products.
Low Fuel Level
Warning Light
This warning light illuminates:
When the fuel tank is nearly empty.
If the fuel tank is nearly empty:
Add fuel as soon as possible.
Engine Oil Pressure Warning
light
To prevent severe engine dam-
age, after the Engine Oil
Pressure Warning Light is illu-
minated and as soon as it is
safe to do so, turn the engine
off and check the oil level.
If the oil level is low, fill the
engine oil to the proper level
and start the engine again. If
the light stays on with the
engine running, turn the engine
off immediately.
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized
retailer of Genesis Branded
products.
CAUTION
Low Fuel Level
Driving with the Low Fuel Level
warning light on or with the fuel
level below "E" can cause the
engine to misfire and damage the
catalytic converter (if equipped).
CAUTION
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Convenient features of your vehicle
Checking the amount of air
conditioner refrigerant and
compressor lubricant
When the amount of refrigerant is
low, the performance of the air con-
ditioning is reduced. Overfilling also
has a negative impact on the air con-
ditioning system.
Therefore, if abnormal operation is
found, have the system inspected by
an authorized retailer of Genesis
Branded products.
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NOTICE
It is important that the correct type
and amount of oil and refrigerant is
used. Otherwise, damage to the
compressor and abnormal system
operation may occur.
The air conditioning system should
be serviced by an authorized retailer
of Genesis Branded products.
Air Conditioning refrigerant
label
The actual Air Conditioning refriger-
ant label in the vehicle may differ
from the illustration.
ODH043366 ■Example
Because
the refrig-
erant is
mildly
inflamma-
ble and at very high pressure,
the air conditioning system
should only be serviced by
trained and certified techni-
cians. It is important that the
correct type and amount of oil
and refrigerant is used.
Otherwise, it may cause dam-
age to the vehicle and personal
injury.
WARNING
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Convenient features of your vehicle
Luggage net holder
To keep items from shifting in the
trunk, you can use the 4 holders
located in the trunk to attach the lug-
gage net.
Make sure the luggage net is secure-
ly attached to the holders in the
trunk.Avoid eye injury. DO NOT over-
stretch the luggage net.
ALWAYS keep your face and
body out of the luggage net's
recoil path. DO NOT use the lug-
gage net when the strap has
visible signs of wear or dam-
age.
WARNING
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Detailed information about the multi-
media system (AV or AVN) is
described in a separately supplied
manual.
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NOTICE
• If you install an aftermarket HID
head lamp, your vehicle's audio
and electronic device may mal-
function.
• Prevent chemicals such as per-
fume, cosmetic oil, sun cream,
hand cleaner, and air freshener
from contacting the interior parts
because they may cause damage
or discoloration.
AUX, USB and iPod®port
You can use an AUX port to connect
audio devices and an USB port to
plug in an USB and also in an iPod
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port.
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NOTICE
When using a portable audio device
connected to the power outlet, noise
may occur during playback. If this
happens, use the power source of the
portable audio device.
❈iPod®is a trademark of Apple Inc.
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Driving your vehicle
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Carbon monoxide (CO) gas is toxic. Breathing CO can cause unconsciousness and death.
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide which cannot be seen or smelled.
Do not inhale engine exhaust.
If at any time you smell engine exhaust inside the vehicle, open the windows immediately. Exposure to CO can cause
unconsciousness and death by asphyxiation.
Be sure the exhaust system does not leak.
The exhaust system should be checked whenever the vehicle is raised to change the oil or for any other purpose. If
you hear a change in the sound of the exhaust or if you drive over something that strikes the underneath side of the
vehicle, have the exhaust system checked as soon as possible by an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products.
Do not run the engine in an enclosed area.
Letting the engine idle in your garage, even with the garage door open, is a hazardous practice. Run the engine only
long enough to start the engine and to move the vehicle out of the garage.
Avoid idling the engine for prolonged periods with people inside the vehicle.
If it is necessary to idle the engine for a prolonged period with people inside the vehicle , be sure to do so only in an
open area with the air intake set at "Fresh" and fan control set to high so fresh air is drawn into the interior.
Keep the air intakes clear.
To assure proper operation of the ventilation system, keep the ventilation air intakes located in front of the windshield
clear of snow, ice, leaves, or other obstructions.
If you must drive with the trunk open:
Close all windows.
Open instrument panel air vents.
Set the air intake control at "Fresh", the air flow control at "Floor" or "Face", and the fan control set to high.
WARNING