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Good Braking Practices
Wet brakes can be dangerous! The
brakes may get wet if the vehicle is
driven through standing water or if it
is washed. Your vehicle will not stop
as quickly if the brakes are wet. Wet
brakes may cause the products to
pull to one side.
To dry the brakes, apply the brakes
lightly until the braking action returns
to normal, taking care to keep the
vehicle under control at all times. If
the braking action does not return to
normal, stop as soon as it is safe to
do so and call an authorized retailer
of Genesis Branded products for
assistance.
DO NOT drive with your foot resting
on the brake pedal. Even light, but
constant pedal pressure can result in
the brakes overheating, brake wear,
and possibly even brake failure.If a tire goes flat while you are driv-
ing, apply the brakes gently and
keep the vehicle pointed straight
ahead while you slow down. When
you are moving slowly enough for it
to be safe to do so, pull off the road
and stop in a safe location.
Keep your foot firmly on the brake
pedal when the vehicle is stopped to
prevent the vehicle from rolling for-
ward.
Whenever leaving the vehicle or
parking, always come to a com-
plete stop and continue to
depress the brake pedal. Move
the shift lever into the P (Park)
position, then apply the parking
brake, and place the Engine
Start/Stop button in the OFF
position.
Vehicles with the parking brake
not fully engaged are at risk for
moving inadvertently and caus-
ing injury to yourself or others.
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Electronic Control Suspension
(ECS)
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 ControlSuspension) malfunction indi-cator
If the ECS warning message comes
on, you may have a problem with the
ECS system. Have the system be
checked by an authorized retailer of
Genesis Branded products.
Dynamic Stability Damping
Control (DSDC)
The Dynamic Stability Damping
Control (DSDC) provides comfort rid-
ing and driving stability by meticu-
lously optimizing the suspension
power during sharp curving or abrupt
obstacle avoidance.
Operating conditions
The DSDC is activated, when driv-
ing speed exceeds 30 mph (50
km/h).
The DSDC does not operate, when the Electronic Stability Control
(ESC) is deactivated.
The Dynamic Stability Damping
Control (DSDC) does not operate,
when there is a malfunction with
the Electronic Stability Control
(ESC).
The Genesis adaptive control sus-
pension operation is limited in fol-
lowing situations:
- There are wide variations in tire pressures.
- The vehicle is driven on a steep slope.
- The vehicle is driven on a rough, rugged surface.
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The Blind Spot Detection System
(BSD) uses radar sensors in the rear
bumper to monitor and warn the driv-
er of an approaching vehicle in the
driver's blind spot area.
The system monitors the rear area of
the vehicle and provides information
to the driver with an audible alert and
an indicator on the outer side view
mirrors.
(1) BSD (Blind Spot Detection)The blind spot detection range
varies relative to vehicle speed.
Note that if your vehicle is travel-
ing much faster than the vehicles
around you, the warning will not
occur.
(2) LCA (Lane Change Assist) The Lane Change Assist feature
will alert you when a vehicle is
approaching in an adjacent lane
at a high rate of speed. If the driv-
er activates the turn signal when
the system detects an oncoming
vehicle, the system sounds an
audible alert. (3) RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert)
The Rear Cross Traffic Alert fea-
ture monitors approaching cross
traffic from the left and right side
of the vehicle when your vehicle is
in reverse. The feature will operate
when the vehicle is moving in
reverse below about 6 mph (10
km/h). If oncoming cross traffic is
detected a warning chime will
sound.
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Closing at high speed
Always be aware of road con-
ditions while driving and be
alert for unexpected situa-
tions even though the Blind
Spot Detection System is
operating.
The Blind Spot Detection System (BSD) is a supplemen-
tal system to assist you. Do
not entirely rely on the sys-
tem. Always pay attention,
while driving, for your safety.
The Blind Spot Detection System (BSD) is not a substi-
tute for proper and safe driv-
ing. Always drive safely and
use caution when changing
lanes or backing up the vehi-
cle. The Blind Spot Detection
System (BSD) may not detect
every object alongside the
vehicle.
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Blind Spot Detection (BSD) /
Lane Change Assist (LCA)
Operating conditions
To operate:
Press the BSD switch with the
Engine Start/Stop button in the ON
position.
The indicator on the BSD switch will
illuminate.
To cancel:
Press the BSD switch again. The
indicator on the switch will go off.
Information
• If the Engine Start/Stop button ispressed OFF and then ON again, the
BSD system returns to the previous
state.
• When the system is turned on, the warning light will illuminate for 3
seconds on the outer side view mir-
ror. The system will activate when:
1. The system is on.
2. The vehicle speed is above about
20 mph (30 km/h).
3. An oncoming vehicle is detected in the blind spot area.
The initial warning alert time for the Lane Change Assist can be adjust-
ed. Go to the 'User Settings →
Driving Assist and select Lane
Change Assist' on the LCD display.
You may select between the two
stages you prefer.
- Normal/Late
First stage alert
If a vehicle is detected within the
boundary of the system, a warning
light will illuminate on the outer side
view mirror and the head-up display
(if equipped).
Once the detected vehicle is no
longer within the blind spot area, the
warning will turn off according to the
driving conditions of the vehicle.
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Second stage alert
A warning chime to alert the driver
will activate when:
1. A vehicle has been detected in theblind spot area by the radar sys-
tem (the warning light will illumi-
nate on the outer side view mirror)
AND
2. The turn signal is applied (same side as where the vehicle is being
detected).
When this alert is activated, the warn-
ing light on the side view mirror and
the head-up display (if equipped) will
also blink.
If you turn off the turn signal indica-
tor, the warning chime will be deacti-
vated. The second stage alarm may be
deactivated.
- To activate the warning chime : Goto the 'User Settings →Driving
Assist and select Blind Spot
Detection Sound' on the LCD dis-
play.
- To deactivate the warning chime : Go to the 'User Settings →Driving
Assist and deselect Blind Spot
Detection Sound' on the LCD dis-
play.
Information
The warning chime function helps
alert the driver. Deactivate this func-
tion only when it is necessary.
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Detecting sensor
The sensors are located inside the
rear bumper.
Always keep the rear bumper clean
for the proper operation of the sys-
tem.
Warning message
Blind Spot Detection disabled.
Radar blocked
This warning message may appearwhen :
- One or both of the sensors on therear bumper is blocked by dirt or
snow or a foreign object.
- Driving in rural areas where the BSD sensor does not detect
another vehicle for an extended
period of time. - When there is inclement weather
such as heavy snow or rain.
If any of these conditions occur, the
light on the BSD switch and the sys-
tem will turn off automatically.
When the BSD cancelled warning
message is displayed in the cluster,
check to make sure that the rear
bumper is free from any dirt or snow
in the areas where the sensor is
located. Remove any dirt, snow, or
foreign material that could interfere
with the radar sensors.
After any dirt or debris is removed,
the BSD system should operate nor-
mally after about 10 minutes of driv-
ing the vehicle.
If the system still does not operate
normally have your vehicle inspected
by an authorized retailer of Genesis
Branded products.
Check BSD system
If there is a problem with the BSD
system, a warning message will
appear and the light on the switch
will turn off. The system will turn off
automatically. Have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized retailer of
Genesis Branded products.
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If the vehicle detected by the sensors
approaches your vehicle, the warn-
ing chime will sound, the warning
light on the outer side view mirror will
blink and a message will appear on
the LCD display.
Information
• The warning chime will turn offwhen the detected vehicle moves out
of the sensing area or if your vehicle
is moved away from the detected
vehicle.
• The system may not operate proper- ly due to other factors or circum-
stances. Always pay attention to
your surroundings.
• If the sensing area near the rear bumper is blocked by either a wall
or barrier or by a parked vehicle,
the system sensing area may be
reduced.
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The warning light on the outer
side view mirror will illumi-
nate whenever a vehicle is
detected at the rear side by
the system.
To avoid accidents, do not
focus only on the warning
light and neglect to see the
surrounding of the vehicle.
Drive safely even though the vehicle is equipped with a
Blind Spot Detection System
(BSD) and Rear Cross Traffic
Alert (RCTA). Do not solely
rely on the system but check
your surrounding before
changing lanes or backing the
vehicle up.
The system may not alert the
driver in some conditions so
always check your surround-
ings while driving.
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When the turn signals operate, the
Smart Blind Spot Detection System
operates only once. However, when
the turn signals are turned OFF, the
system re-enters the activation con-
ditions.
The driver should drive the vehicle in
the middle of the vehicle lanes to
keep the system in the ready status.
When the vehicle drives too close to
one side of the vehicle lanes, the
system may not properly operate.
In addition, the system may not prop-
erly control your vehicle in accor-
dance with driving situations. Thus,
always pay close attention to road
situations.
Warning message
Smart BSD braking system mal-
function
When there is a malfunction with the
Smart Blind Spot Detection System,
warning message appears on the
LCD display and deactivates the
Smart Blind Spot Detection System.
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized retailer of
Genesis Branded products.
Limitations of the System
The driver must be cautious in the
below situations, because the sys-
tem may not detect other vehicles or
objects in certain circumstances.
The vehicle drives on a curved road or through a tollgate.
The sensor is polluted with rain, snow, mud, etc.
The rear bumper where the sensor is located is covered with a foreign
object such as a bumper sticker, a
bumper guard, a bike rack, etc.
The rear bumper is damaged, or the sensor is out of the original
default position.
The vehicle height gets lower or higher due to heavy loading in a
trunk, abnormal tire pressure, etc.
The vehicle drives in inclement weather such as heavy rain or
snow.
There is a fixed object near the vehicle, such as a guardrail.
A big vehicle is near such as a bus or truck.
A motorcycle or bicycle is near.
A flat trailer is near.
If the vehicle has started at the same time as the vehicle next to
you and has accelerated.
When the other vehicle passes at a very fast speed.
While changing lanes.
While going down or up a steep road where the height of the lane is
different.
When the other vehicle approach- es very close.
When a trailer or carrier is installed.
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