1. Hood.....................................................3-47
2. Headlamp .............................................7-71
3. Daytime Running Light (DRL)...3-107, 7-71
4. Tires and wheels...........................7-37, 8-8
5. Outer side view mirror ..........................3-376. Sunroof.................................................3-44
7. Front windshield wiper blades..............7-31
8. Windows ...............................................3-40
9. Towing hook .........................................6-25
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AUTO (Automatic) control
The rain sensor located on the upper
end of the windshield glass senses
the amount of rainfall and controls
the wiping cycle for the proper inter-
val. The more it rains, the faster the
wiper operates.
When the rain stops, the wiper stops.
To vary the speed setting, turn the
speed control knob (B).
If the wiper switch is set in AUTO
mode when Engine Start/Stop button
is in the ON position, the wiper will
operate once to perform a self-check
of the system. Set the wiper to OFF
position when the wiper is not in use. When washing the vehicle, set
the wiper switch in the OFF (O)
position to stop the auto wiper
operation. The wiper may oper-
ate and be damaged if the switch
is set in the AUTO mode while
washing the vehicle.
Do not remove the sensor cover located on the upper end of the
passenger side windshield
glass. Damage to system parts
could occur and may not be cov-
ered by your vehicle warranty.
There may be a malfunction with the wiper sensor while operating
in the AUTO mode, when there
are interruptions by foreign sub-
stances, such as small pebbles,
dust, or insects, or when an out-
side brightness is abruptly
changed while driving.
There may be a malfunction with the wiper sensor in detecting a
rainfall amount, when the front
windshield is coated with wax,
or when the wiper blades are
worn out.
NOTICE
To avoid personal injury from
the windshield wipers, when the
engine is running and the wind-
shield wiper switch is placed in
the AUTO mode:
Do not touch the upper end ofthe windshield glass facing
the rain sensor.
Do not wipe the upper end of the windshield glass with a
damp or wet cloth.
Do not put pressure on the windshield glass.
WARNING
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Information
The ESC system must be turned OFF
before rocking the vehicle.
If you are still stuck after rocking
the vehicle a few times, have the
vehicle pulled out by a tow vehicle
to avoid engine overheating, pos-
sible damage to the transmission,
and tire damage. See "Towing" in
chapter 6.
Smooth Cornering
Avoid braking or gear changing in
corners, especially when roads are
wet. Ideally, corners should always
be taken under gentle acceleration.
Driving at Night
Night driving presents more hazards
than driving in the daylight. Here are
some important tips to remember:
Slow down and keep more dis-tance between you and other vehi-
cles, as it may be more difficult to
see at night, especially in areas
where there may not be any street
lights.
Adjust your mirrors to reduce the glare from other driver's head-
lamps.
Keep your headlamps clean and properly aimed. Dirty or improperly
aimed headlamps will make it
much more difficult to see at night.
Avoid staring directly at the head- lamps of oncoming vehicles. You
could be temporarily blinded, and it
will take several seconds for your
eyes to readjust to the darkness.
Driving in the Rain
Rain and wet roads can make driving
dangerous. Here are a few things to
consider when driving in the rain or
on slick pavement:
Slow down and allow extra follow-ing distance. A heavy rainfall
makes it harder to see and increas-
es the distance needed to stop
your vehicle.
Turn OFF your Cruise Control.
Replace your windshield wiper blades when they show signs of
streaking or missing areas on the
windshield.
Be sure your tires have enough tread. If your tires do not have
enough tread, making a quick stop
on wet pavement can cause a skid
and possibly lead to an accident.
See "Tire Tread" in chapter 7.
Turn on your headlamps to make it easier for others to see you.
Driving too fast through large pud- dles can affect your brakes. If you
must go through puddles, try to
drive through them slowly.
If you believe your brakes may be wet, apply them lightly while driv-
ing until normal braking operation
returns.
Hydroplaning
If the road is wet enough and you are
going fast enough, your vehicle may
have little or no contact with the road
surface and actually ride on the
water. The best advice is SLOW
DOWN when the road is wet.
The risk of hydroplaning increases
as the depth of tire tread decreas-
es, refer to "Tire Tread" in chapter 7.
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Maintenance Services .................................................................7-5
Owner's Responsibility ........................................................................\
.......7-5
Owner Maintenance Precautions ............................................................7-5
Owner Maintenance ....................................................................7-6
Owner Maintenance Schedule..................................................................7-7
Scheduled Maintenance Service................................................7-8
Normal Maintenance Schedule (Tau 5.0 GDI) .......................................7-9
Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions (Tau 5.0 GDI) .........7-12
Normal Maintenance Schedule (Lambda 3.3 Turbo-GDI) ................7-14
Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions (Lambda 3.3 Turbo-GDI) ........................................................................\
.7-17
Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Items ......................7-19
Engine oil........................................................................\
.............7-22
Checking the Engine Oil Level................................................................7-22
Checking the Engine Oil and Filter .......................................................7-23
Engine Coolant ........................................................................\
...7-24
Checking the Engine Coolant Level ......................................................7-24
Changing Engine Coolant........................................................................\
.7-26
Brake Fluid ........................................................................\
..........7-27
Checking the Brake Fluid Level .............................................................7-27
Washer Fluid ........................................................................\
.......7-28
Checking the Washer Fluid Level ..........................................................7-28
Air Cleaner ........................................................................\
..........7-29
Filter Replacement........................................................................\
.............7-29
Climate Control Air Filter ..........................................................7-30
Filter Inspection ........................................................................\
.................7-30
Wiper Blades ........................................................................\
.......7-31
Blade Inspection ........................................................................\
.................7-31
Blade Replacement ........................................................................\
............7-31
Battery ........................................................................\
.................7-33
For Best Battery Service ........................................................................\
.7-34
Battery Recharging ........................................................................\
...........7-35
Reset features ........................................................................\
....................7-36
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Maintenance
At least twice a year:(i.e., every Spring and Fall)
Check radiator, heater and air con-
ditioning hoses for leaks or dam-
age.
Check windshield washer spray and wiper operation. Clean wiper
blades with clean cloth dampened
with washer fluid.
Check headlamp alignment.
Check muffler, exhaust pipes, shields and clamps.
Check the seat belts for wear and function.
At least once a year:
Clean body and door drain holes.
Lubricate door hinges and hoodhinges.
Lubricate door and hood locks and latches.
Lubricate door rubber weather strips.
Lubricate door checker.
Check the air conditioning system.
Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission linkage and controls.
Clean the battery and terminals.
Check the brake fluid level. Follow Normal Maintenance Schedule
if the vehicle is usually operated where
none of the following conditions apply.
If any of the following conditions apply,
you must follow the Maintenance
Under Severe Usage Conditions.
Repeated driving short distance of
less than 5 miles (8 km) in normal
temperature or less than 10miles
(16 km) in freezing temperature
Extensive engine idling or low speed driving for long distances
Driving on rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, graveled or salt-spread
roads
Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials or in very cold
weather
Driving in heavy dust condition
Driving in heavy traffic area
Driving on uphill, downhill, or mountain road repeatedly
Towing a trailer or using a camper, or roof rack
Driving as a patrol car, taxi, other commercial use of vehicle towing
Frequently driving in stop-and-go condition
For additional information or assis-
tance see an authorized retailer ofGenesis Branded products.
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Blade Inspection
Contamination of either the wind-
shield or the wiper blades with for-
eign matter can reduce the effective-
ness of the windshield wiper func-
tionality. Common sources of con-
tamination are insects, tree sap, and
hot wax treatments used by some
commercial car washes. If the blades
are not wiping properly, clean both
the window and the blades with a
clean cloth dampened with washer
fluid.
To prevent damage to the wiper
blades, arms or other compo-
nents, do not:
Use gasoline, kerosene, paintthinner, or other solvents on or
near them.
Attempt to move the wipers manually.
Use non-specified wiper blades.
Information
Commercial hot waxes applied by
automatic car washes have been
known to make the windshield diffi-
cult to clean.
Blade Replacement
When the wipers no longer clean
adequately, the blades may be worn
or cracked, and require replacement.
To prevent damage to the wiper
arms or other components, do not
attempt to move the wipers manu-
ally.
The use of a non-specified wiper
blade could result in wiper mal-
function and failure.
For your convenience, move the
windshield wiper blades to the serv-
ice position as follows;
After turning off the engine, move the
wiper switch to the single wiping
(MIST) position within 20 seconds
and hold the switch more than 2 sec-
onds until the wiper blade is in the
fully up position.
Do not allow the wiper arm to fall
against the windshield, since it
may chip or crack the windshield.
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Windshield defrosting and defogging ................................................................3-137
Windshield washers ........................................................................\
....................3-114
Windshield wipers ........................................................................\
......................3-112
Winter driving ........................................................................\
............................5-105Snow tires ........................................................................\
..........................5-105
Tire chains ........................................................................\
.........................5-106
Wiper blades replacement ........................................................................\
............7-31
Wipers and washers ........................................................................\
....................3-112 Windshield washers ........................................................................\
...........3-114
Windshield wipers ........................................................................\
.............3-112
Wireless cellular phone charging system ...........................................................3-144
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