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Radial-Ply Tires
Radial-ply tires provide improved
tread life, road hazard resistance and
smoother high speed ride. The radi-
al-ply tires used on this vehicle are of
belted construction, and are selected
to complement the ride and handling
characteristics of your vehicle.
Radial-ply tires have the same load
carrying capacity, as bias-ply or bias
belted tires of the same size, and use
the same recommended inflation
pressure. Mixing of radial-ply tires
with bias-ply or bias belted tires is
not recommended. Any combina-
tions of radial-ply and bias-ply or bias
belted tires when used on the same
vehicle will seriously deteriorate
vehicle handling. The best rule to fol-
low is: Identical pairs of radial-ply
tires should always be used as a set
for the front tires and a set for the
rear tires.
Longer wearing tires can be more
susceptible to irregular tread wear. It
is very important to follow the tire
rotation interval in this chapter to
achieve the tread life potential of
these tires. Cuts and punctures in
radial-ply tires are repairable only in
the tread area, because of sidewall
flexing. Consult your tire dealer for
radial-ply tire repairs.
Low Aspect Ratio Tires
Low aspect ratio tires, the aspect
ratio is lower than 50, are provided
for sporty looks.
Because low aspect ratio tires are
optimized for handling and braking,
their sidewall is a little stiffer than a
standard tire. Also low aspect ratio
tires tend to be wider and conse-
quently have a greater contact patch
with the road surface. In some
instances they may generate more
road noise compared with standard
tires.
Because the sidewall of a low
aspect ratio tire is shorter than a
standard tire, the rim of the wheel
and the tire itself is more easily
susceptible to damage. Use cau-
tion when driving and follow the
guidelines below to help minimize
damage to the wheel and tire:
- When driving on a rough road oroff road, drive cautiously because
tires and wheels may be dam-
aged. And after driving, inspect
tires and wheels.
- When passing over a pothole, speed bump, manhole, or curb
stone, drive slowly so that the
tires and wheels are not dam-
aged.
- If the tire is subjected to a severe impact, have the tire and wheel
inspected by an authorized retail-
er of Genesis Branded products.
- Inspect the tire condition and pres- sure every 1,800 miles (3,000km).
NOTICE
Do not mix bias ply and radial
ply tires under any circum-
stances. This may cause unusu-
al handling characteristics that
may cause loss of vehicle con-
trol resulting in an accident.
WARNING
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Specifications & Consumer information
* Normal load : Up to 3 persons
Information
• It is permissible to add 3 psi to the standard tire pressure specification if cold-er temperatures are expected soon. Tires typically loose 1 psi (7 kPa) for every
12°F temperature drop. If extreme temperature variations are expected,
recheck your tire pressure as necessary to keep them properly inflated.
• An air pressure generally decreases, as you drive up to a high-altitude area above sea level. Thus, if you plan to drive a high-altitude area, check the tire
pressures in advance. If necessary, inflate them to a proper level. (Air inflation
per altitude: +2.4psi/1mile )
When replacing tires, use the same size originally supplied with the
vehicle. Using tires of a different size can damage the related parts or
not work properly.
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Item Tire size Wheel
size Inflation pressure kPa (psi)
Wheel lug
nut torque kgf·m
(lbf·ft, N·m)
Normal load * Maximum load
Front Rear Front Rear
Full size tire 245/45
R19 8.5Jx19 240
(35) -240
(35) -
11~13
(79~94,
107~127)
275/40
R19 9.5Jx19 - 240
(35) -240
(35)
Compact
spare tireT155/70 R194.0Tx19420
(60)420
(60)420
(60)420
(60)
Changing a Tire with TPMS ........................................................................\
........6-14
Checking tire inflation pressure ........................................................................\
...7-39
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 ........................................................................\
.....................................3-140
Climate control air filter........................................................................\
...............7-30
Clock ........................................................................\
..........................................3-149
Clothes hanger ........................................................................\
............................3-150
Combined instrument, see instrument cluster ......................................................3-60
Compact spare tire replacement ........................................................................\
...7-42
Consumer information........................................................................\
..................8-10
Coolant ........................................................................\
.........................................7-24
Cooling fluid, see engine coolant........................................................................\
.7-24
Crankcase emission control system .....................................................................7-8\
3
Cruise control system ........................................................................\
...................5-80
Cup holder ........................................................................\
..................................3-146
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) ........................................................................\
.............3-137
Defroster ........................................................................\
.....................................3-121 Rear window defroster ........................................................................\
......3-121
Side view mirror defroster ........................................................................\
3-121
Defrosting (Windshield) ........................................................................\
.............3-137
Dimensions ........................................................................\
.....................................8-2
DIS navigation system ........................................................................\
...................4-4
Display illumination, see instrument panel illumination .....................................3-61
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Pre-tensioner seat belt ........................................................................\
..................2-38
Puddle lamp ........................................................................\
................................3-110
Range ........................................................................\
............................................3-63
Rear center seatbelt ........................................................................\
......................2-37
Rear console storage ........................................................................\
..................3-142
Rear curtain ........................................................................\
................................3-152
Rear door window curtain ........................................................................\
..........3-153
Rear seat adjustment ........................................................................\
....................2-14Armrest ........................................................................\
................................2-21
Carrying long/narrow cargo ........................................................................\
2-22
Easy access switch ........................................................................\
..............2-16
Lumbar support ........................................................................\
...................2-16
Relaxation mode (VIP seat) ........................................................................\
2-18
Return function (VIP seat) ........................................................................\
..2-18
RSE indicator (Rear control lock).....................................\
..........................2-20
Seat cushion tilt adjustment ........................................................................\
2-15
Seat sliding adjustment ........................................................................\
.......2-15
Seatback angle adjustment ........................................................................\
..2-15
VIP switches for adjusting the front passenger seat ...................................2-17
Rear seat head restraints........................................................................\
...............2-26 Adjusting the head restraints forward and rearward ...................................2-26
Adjusting the height up and down (manual)...............................................2-26
Adjusting the height up and down (power) ................................................2-26
Folding the center head restraint .................................................................2-27
Rear vanity mirror ........................................................................\
......................3-147
Rear view camera ........................................................................\
.......................3-115
Recommended cold tire inflation pressures .........................................................7-38
Recommended lubricants and capacities ...............................................................8-6 Recommended SAE viscosity number..........................................................8-7
Removable towing hook ........................................................................\
..............6-25
Replacement light bulb ........................................................................\
................7-71
Reverse parking aid function (side view mirror) .................................................3-39
Rocking the vehicle ........................................................................\
....................5-102
Rotation (Tire) ........................................................................\
..............................7-39
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Sunglass holder ........................................................................\
..........................3-143
Sunroof ........................................................................\
.........................................3-44
Sunroof inside air recirculation ........................................................................\
..3-140
Sunvisor ........................................................................\
......................................3-147
Tachometer ........................................................................\
...................................3-61
Theft-alarm system........................................................................\
.......................3-14
Tilt steering / Telescope steering........................................................................\
..3-18
Tire chains ........................................................................\
..................................5-106
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) ............................................................6-10Changing a Tire with TPMS .......................................................................6\
-14
Low tire pressure LCD display with position indicator .............................6-12
Low tire pressure telltale ........................................................................\
.....6-12
TPMS malfunction indicator.......................................................................6\
-13
Tire rotation ........................................................................\
..................................7-39
Tire specification and pressure label ......................................................................8-\
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Tires and wheels ........................................................................\
...........................7-37 Checking tire inflation pressure ..................................................................7-39
Compact spare tire replacement ..................................................................7-42
Low aspect ratio tires ........................................................................\
..........7-51
Recommended cold tire inflation pressures ................................................7-38
Tire care........................................................................\
...............................7-37
Tire maintenance ........................................................................\
.................7-43
Tire replacement ........................................................................\
..................7-41
Tire rotation ........................................................................\
.........................7-39
Tire sidewall labeling ........................................................................\
..........7-43
Tire traction ........................................................................\
.........................7-43
Wheel alignment and tire balance ...............................................................7-40
Wheel replacement ........................................................................\
..............7-42
Tires and wheels specification ........................................................................\
.......8-4
Towing ........................................................................\
..........................................6-24
Transmission shift indicator ........................................................................\
.........3-64
Trip computer ........................................................................\
...............................3-95 Accumulated Info display ........................................................................\
...3-97
Digital speedometer ........................................................................\
............3-97
Driving Info display ........................................................................\
............3-96
Fuel economy ........................................................................\
......................3-95
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