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Maintenance
Compact spare tire replacement(if equipped)
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 the tread depth is at
least 2/32 inch (1.6 mm). To reduce
the possibility of losing control, slow
down whenever there is rain, snow or
ice on the road.
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
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.
When replacing tires (or
wheels), it is recommended to
replace the two front or two
rear tires (or wheels) as a pair.
Replacing just one tire can
seriously affect your vehicle's
handling. If only replacing one
pair of tires, it is recommend-
ed to install the pair of new
tires on the rear axle.
Heat caused by hot climates
or frequent high loading con-
ditions can accelerate the
aging process. Failure to fol-
low this warning may cause
sudden tire failure, which
could lead to a loss of vehicle
control resulting in an acci-
dent.

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Maintenance
Wheel size designation
Wheels are also marked with impor-
tant information that you need if you
ever have to replace one. The follow-
ing explains what the letters and
numbers in the wheel size designa-
tion mean.
Example wheel size designation:
8.0J x 18
8.0 - Rim width in inches.
J - Rim contour designation.
18 - Rim diameter in inches.
Tire speed ratings
The chart below lists many of the dif-
ferent speed ratings currently being
used for passenger vehicle tires. The
speed rating is part of the tire size
designation on the sidewall of the
tire. This symbol corresponds to that
tire’s designed maximum safe oper-
ating speed.
3. Checking tire life (TIN : TireIdentification Number)
Any tires that are over six years old,
based on the manufacturing date,
(including the spare tire) should be
replaced by new ones. You can find
the manufacturing date on the tire
sidewall (possibly on the inside of the
wheel), displaying the DOT Code.
The DOT Code is a series of num-
bers on a tire consisting of numbers
and English letters. The manufactur-
ing date is designated by the last four
digits (characters) of the DOT code.
DOT : XXXX XXXX OOOO
The front part of the DOT shows a
plant code number, tire size and
tread pattern and the last four num-
bers indicate week and year manu-
factured.
For example:
DOT XXXX XXXX 1418 represents
that the tire was produced in the 14th
week of 2018.
Speed
Rating
Symbol Maximum Speed
S 112 mph (180 km/h) T 118 mph (190 km/h)
H 130 mph (210 km/h) V 149 mph (240 km/h)
W 168 mph (270 km/h)
Y186 mph (300 km/h)
ZAbove 149 mph (240 km/h)

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Specifications, Consumer information and Reporting safety defects
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Items Tire SizeWheel
Size
Inflation Pressure kPa (psi)
Wheel Lug
Nut Torque kgf
•m
(lbf
ft, Nm)
Normal LoadMaximum Load OR over 100 mph *2
FrontRearFrontRear
Full size tire
All vehicle225/45R188.0J x 18250 (36)270 (39)260 (38)270 (39)
11~13
(79~94,
107~127)Except 3.3 T-GDI AWD225/40ZR198.0J x 19250 (36)-260 (38)-
255/35ZR198.5J x 19-250 (36)-270 (39)
For 3.3 T-GDI AWD225/40ZR198.0J x 19260 (38)-260 (38)-
255/35ZR198.5J x 19-250 (36)-270 (39)
Compact spare tire *1T135/80R184.0T x 18420 (60)420 (60)
*1 : If your vehicle is not equipped with a compact spare tire, your vehicle will be equipped with a Tire Mobility Kit.
*2 : Must drive only where the speed is legal.

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Capacities (Lubricants) .....................................................3-7
CareExterior care ...............................................................7-66
Interior care ................................................................7-71
Tire care ......................................................................7-\
33
Cartridge type fuse..........................................................7-50
Center console storage ..................................................3-136
Central door lock/unlock switch .....................................3-11
Certification label ...........................................................8-10
Chains Tire chains ................................................................5-124
Check tire inflation pressure ...........................................7-35
Child restraint system (CRS) ..........................................2-33 Booster seats...............................................................2-36
Forward-facing child restraint system........................2-36
Installing a child restraint system (CRS) ...................2-36
Lap/shoulder belt ........................................................3-41
Lower anchors ............................................................2-39
Lower anchors and tether for Children (LATCH System) ....................................................2-37
Rearward-facing child restraint system......................2-35
Selecting a child restraint system (CRS) ...................2-34
Tether anchors ............................................................3-40
Child-protector rear door lock ........................................3-13
Climate control air filter replacement.............................7-26
Climate control system .................................................3-116 Clock ........................................................................\
.....3-143
Clutch fluid .....................................................................7-2\
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Coat hanger ...................................................................3-144\
Combined instrument, see instrument cluster ................3-48
COMFORT mode............................................................5-62
Compact spare tire replacement .....................................7-38
Coolant ........................................................................\
....7-19
Cooling fluid, see engine coolant ...................................7-19
Crankcase emission control system ................................7-74
Cruise control..................................................................5-99
Cup holder.....................................................................3-1\
38
Curtain air bags ...............................................................2-48
CUSTOM mode ..............................................................5-63
Dashboard illumination, see instrument panel
illumination..................................................................3-49
Dashboard, see instrument cluster ..................................3-48
Daytime running light (DRL) .........................................3-99
Defogging (Windshield) ...............................................3-131
Defroster .......................................................................3\
-134 Rear window defroster .............................................3-134
Defrosting (Windshield) ...............................................3-131
Dimensions .......................................................................8\
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Display illumination, see instrument panel illumination..................................................................3-49
Displays, see instrument cluster .....................................3-48
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Periodic inspection .....................................................2-32
Pre-tensioner seat belt ................................................2-26
Rear center seat belt ...................................................2-26
Seat belt safety precautions ........................................2-20
Seat belt use and children...........................................2-3\
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Seat belt use during pregnancy ..................................2-29
Seat belt warning light ...............................................2-21
Transporting an injured person ..................................2-31
When to replace seat belts..........................................2-32
Seat warmers ...................................................................2-17
Seats ........................................................................\
..........2-3 Air ventilation seats....................................................2-17
Front seat adjustment ...................................................2-5
Front seat warmers .....................................................2-17
Head restraints ............................................................2-13
Rear seat adjustment ..................................................2-10
Rear seat warmers ......................................................2-17
Safety precautions ........................................................2-4
Side air bags....................................................................2-47\
Side view mirrors............................................................3-28
Smart cruise control ......................................................5-104
Smart high beam .............................................................3-94
Smart key ........................................................................\
..3-3 Battery replacement......................................................3-7
Locking........................................................................\
.3-3
Mechanical key ............................................................3-5
Trunk opening ..............................................................3-5
Unlocking .....................................................................3-4\
SMART mode .................................................................5-60
Smart phone charging system, see Wireless cellular
phone charging system ..............................................3-141
Smart trunk .....................................................................3-4\
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Smart ventilation ...........................................................3-135
Smooth cornering..........................................................5-122
Snow tires .....................................................................5-1\
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Spare tire Compact spare tire replacement .................................7-38
Special driving conditions Driving at night ........................................................5-122
Driving in flooded areas ...........................................5-123
Driving in the rain ....................................................5-122
Hazardous driving conditions ..................................5-121
Highway driving.......................................................5-123
Rocking the vehicle ..................................................5-121
Smooth cornering .....................................................5-122
Speedometer....................................................................3-50\
SPORT mode ..................................................................5-62
Starting difficulties, see engine will not start ...................6-3
Steering wheel Electric Power Steering (EPS) ...................................3-18
Heated steering wheel ................................................3-20
Horn ........................................................................\
....3-20
Power steering ............................................................3-18
Tilt steering/Telescope steering ..................................3-18
Steering wheel audio controls...........................................4-3
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Storage compartment ....................................................3-136Center console storage .............................................3-136
Glove box .................................................................3-136
Sunglass holder ........................................................3-137
Sunglass holder .............................................................3-137
Sunroof........................................................................\
....3-35
Sunroof inside air recirculation ....................................3-135
Sunvisor ........................................................................\
3-139
Surround view monitor .................................................3-115
Tachometer ......................................................................3-\
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Theft-alarm system .........................................................3-14
Tilt steering/Telescope steering ......................................3-18
Tire chains .....................................................................5-1\
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Tire Mobility Kit (TMK) ................................................6-21
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) .......................6-8
Tire rotation ....................................................................7-35\
Tire specification and pressure label ..............................8-11
Tires and wheels .............................................................7-33 Check tire inflation pressure ......................................7-35
Compact spare tire replacement .................................7-38
Low aspect ratio tires .................................................7-47
Recommended cold tire inflation pressures ...............7-34
Tire care ......................................................................7-\
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Tire maintenance ........................................................7-39
Tire replacement .........................................................7-37
Tire rotation ................................................................7-35 Tire sidewall labeling .................................................7-39
Tire terminology and definitions ................................7-43
Tire traction ................................................................7-38
Wheel alignment and tire balance ..............................7-36
Wheel replacement .............................................7-38, 8-4
Towing ........................................................................\
....6-27
Trailer towing................................................................5-134
Trip computer..................................................................3-86 Accumulated Info display ..........................................3-88
Average fuel economy................................................3-86
Digital speedometer....................................................3-89
Driving Info display ...................................................3-88
Instant fuel economy ..................................................3-86
Smart shift ..................................................................3-89
Trunk ........................................................................\
.......3-40 Smart trunk .................................................................3-42
Trunk lamp ....................................................................3-10\
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Turn signals.....................................................................3-9\
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USB charger ..................................................................3-141
User settings mode..........................................................3-78
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