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Jump starting procedure
Information
Your vehicle has a battery in the trunk
compartment, but when you jump
start your vehicle, use the jumper ter-
minal in the engine compartment.
1. Position the vehicles close enoughthat the jumper cables will reach,
but do not allow the vehicles to
touch.
2. Avoid fans or any moving parts in the engine compartment at all
times, even when the vehicles are
turned off.
3. Turn off all electrical devices such as radios, lights, air conditioning,
etc. Put the vehicles in P (Park, for
automatic transmission vehicle) or
neutral (for manual transmission
vehicle), and apply the parking
brake. Turn both vehicles OFF. 4. Open the engine hood.
5. Remove the engine room fuse box
cover.
6. Connect the jumper cables in the exact sequence shown in the illus-
tration. First connect one jumper
cable to the red, positive (+)
jumper terminal of your vehicle
(1). 7. Connect the other end of the
jumper cable to the red, positive
(+) battery/jumper terminal of the
assisting vehicle (2).
8. Connect the second jumper cable to the black, negative (-) battery/
chassis ground of the assisting
vehicle (3).
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You may not be able identify a tire
with low pressure by simply looking
at it. Always use a good quality tire
pressure gage to measure the tire's
inflation pressure. Please note that a
tire that is hot (from being driven) will
have a higher pressure measure-
ment than a tire that is cold.
A cold tire means the vehicle has
been sitting for 3 hours and driven for
less than 1 mile (1.6 km) in that 3
hour period.
Allow the tire to cool before measur-
ing the inflation pressure. Always be
sure the tire is cold before inflating to
the recommended pressure.Information
This device complies with Part 15 of
the FCC rules.
Operation is subject to the following
three conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmfulinterference, and
2. This device must accept any inter- ference received, including interfer-
ence that may cause undesired
operation.
3. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could
void the user's authority to operate
the equipment.
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The TPMS cannot alert you to
severe and sudden tire dam-
age caused by external fac-
tors such as nails or road
debris.
If you feel any vehicle instabil-
ity, immediately take your foot
off the accelerator, apply the
brakes gradually with light
force, and slowly move to a
safe position off the road.
WARNING
Tampering with, modifying, or
disabling the Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS)
components may interfere with
the system's ability to warn the
driver of low tire pressure con-
ditions and/or TPMS malfunc-
tions. Tampering with, modify-
ing, or disabling the Tire
Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) components may void
the warranty for that portion of
the vehicle.
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Maintenance
Owner Maintenance Schedule
When you stop for fuel:
• Check the engine oil level.
Check the coolant level in theengine coolant reservoir.
Check the windshield washer fluid level.
Check the tire for low or under- inflated tires.
While operating your vehicle:
Note any changes in the sound ofthe exhaust or any smell of
exhaust fumes in the vehicle.
Check for vibrations in the steering wheel. Notice if there is any
increased steering effort or loose-
ness in the steering wheel, or
change in its straight-ahead posi-
tion.
Notice if your vehicle constantly turns slightly or "pulls" to one side
when traveling on smooth, level
road.
When stopping, listen and check for unusual sounds, pulling to one
side, increased brake pedal travel
or "hard-to-push" brake pedal.
If any slipping or changes in the operation of your transmission
occurs, check the transmission
fluid level.
Check the automatic transmission P (Park) function. Check the parking brake.
Check for fluid leaks under your
vehicle (water dripping from the air
conditioning system during or after
use is normal).
At least monthly:
Check coolant level in the enginecoolant reservoir.
Check the operation of all exterior lights, including the brake lights,
turn signals and hazard warning
flashers.
Check the inflation pressures of all tires including the spare for tires
that are worn, show uneven wear,
or are damaged.
Check for loose wheel lug nuts.
Be careful when checking your
engine coolant level when the
engine is hot. This may result in
coolant being blown out of the
opening and cause serious
burns and other injuries.
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Consult an authorized retailer of
Genesis Branded products to
replace most vehicle light bulbs. It is
difficult to replace vehicle light bulbs
because other parts of the vehicle
must be removed before you can get
to the bulb. This is especially true for
removing the headlamp assembly to
get to the bulb(s).
Removing/installing the headlamp
assembly can result in damage to
the vehicle.
Information
After heavy rain or washing, head-
lamp and trunk lenses could appear
frosty. This condition is caused by the
temperature difference between the
lamp inside and the outside tempera-
ture. This is similar to the condensa-
tion on your windows inside your
vehicle during the rain and doesn’t
indicate a problem with your vehicle.
If the water leaks into the lamp bulb
circuitry, have your vehicle checked
by an authorized retailer of Genesis
Branded products Light replacement
Be sure to replace the burned out
bulb with one of the same wattage
rating. Otherwise, it may cause
damage to the fuse or electric
wiring system.Headlamp lens
To prevent damage, do not clean
the headlamp lens with chemical
solvents or strong detergents.
Information
• A normally functioning lamp may
flicker momentarily to stabilize the
vehicle's electrical control system.
However, if the lamp goes out after
flickering momentarily, or continues
to flicker, have the system checked
by an authorized retailer of Genesis
Branded products.
• The position lamp may not turn on when the position lamp switch is
turned on, but the position lamp and
headlamp switch may turn on when
the headlamp switch is turned on.
This may be caused by network fail-
ure or vehicle electrical control sys-
tem malfunction. If this occurs, have
the system checked by an authorized
retailer of Genesis Branded prod-
ucts.
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Prior to replacing a lamp,
depress the brake pedal, shift
the gear into P (Park), apply
the parking brake, press the
Engine Start/Stop button to
the OFF position, and take the
key with you when leaving the
vehicle to avoid sudden
movement of the vehicle and
to prevent possible electric
shock.
Be aware the bulbs may be
hot and may burn your fin-
gers.
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Exterior Care
Exterior general caution
It is very important to follow the label
directions when using any chemical
cleaner or polish. Read all warning
and caution statements that appear
on the label.
Protecting your vehicle's finish
Washing
To help protect your vehicle’s finish
from rust and deterioration, wash it
thoroughly and frequently at least
once a month with lukewarm or cold
water.
If you use your vehicle for off-road
driving, you should wash it after each
off-road trip. Pay special attention to
the removal of any accumulation of
salt, dirt, mud, and other foreign
materials. Make sure the drain holes
in the lower edges of the doors and
rocker panels are kept clear and
clean.
Insects, tar, tree sap, bird droppings,
industrial pollution and similar
deposits can damage your vehicle’s
finish if not removed immediately.
Even prompt washing with plain
water may not completely remove all
these deposits. A mild soap, safe for
use on painted surfaces, should be
used.
After washing, rinse the vehicle thor-
oughly with lukewarm or cold water.
Do not allow soap to dry on the fin-
ish. Do not use strong soap, chemi-
cal detergents or hot water, and
do not wash the vehicle in direct
sunlight or when the body of the
vehicle is warm.
Be careful when washing the side windows of your vehicle.
Especially, with high-pressure
water, water may leak through
the windows and wet the interi-
or.
To prevent damage to the plastic parts, do not clean with chemi-
cal solvents or strong deter-
gents.
NOTICE
After washing the vehicle, test
the brakes while driving slowly
to see if they have been affected
by water before getting on the
road. If braking performance is
impaired, dry the brakes by
applying them lightly while
maintaining a slow forward
speed.
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Maintenance
Wiping dust or dirt off the body with a dry cloth will scratch the
finish.
Do not use steel wool, abrasive cleaners, or strong detergents
containing highly alkaline or
caustic agents on chrome-plat-
ed or anodized aluminum parts.
This may result in damage to the
protective coating and cause
discoloration or paint deteriora-
tion.
Repairing your vehicle's finish
Deep scratches or stone chips in the
painted surface must be repaired
promptly. Exposed metal will quickly
rust and may develop into a major
repair expense.
If your vehicle is damaged and
requires any metal repair or
replacement, be sure the body
shop applies anti-corrosion mate-
rials to the parts repaired or
replaced.
Bright-metal maintenance
To remove road tar and insects,use a tar remover, not a scraper or
other sharp object.
To protect the surfaces of bright- metal parts from corrosion, apply a
coating of wax or chrome preser-
vative and rub to a high luster.
During winter weather or in coastal areas, cover the bright metal parts
with a heavier coating of wax or
preservative. If necessary, coat the
parts with non-corrosive petroleum
jelly or other protective compound.
Underbody maintenance
Corrosive materials used for ice and
snow removal and dust control may
collect on the underbody. If these
materials are not removed, acceler-
ated rusting can occur on underbody
parts such as the fuel lines, frame,
floor pan and exhaust system, even
though they have been treated with
rust protection. Thoroughly flush the vehicle under-
body and wheel openings with luke-
warm or cold water once a month,
after off-road driving and at the end
of each winter. Pay special attention
to these areas because it is difficult
to see all the mud and dirt. It will do
more harm than good to wet down
the road grime without removing it.
The lower edges of doors, rocker
panels, and frame members have
drain holes that should not be
allowed to clog with dirt; trapped
water in these areas can cause rust-
ing.
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After washing the vehicle, test
the brakes while driving slowly
to see if they have been affected
by water. If braking performance
is impaired, dry the brakes by
applying them lightly while
maintaining a slow forward
speed.
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AFS (Adaptive Front-Lighting System) .........................3-99
Air bag warning labels ....................................................2-66
Air bags ........................................................................\
...2-44Additional safety precautions .....................................2-66
Air bag collision sensors ............................................2-61
Air bag inflation conditions .......................................2-62
Air bag non-inflation conditions ................................2-63
Air bag warning labels ...............................................2-66
Curtain air bags ..........................................................2-48
Driver's air bag ...........................................................2-46
Driver's knee airbag....................................................2-46
How does the air bags system operate? .....................2-49
Occupant Classification System (OCS) .....................2-55
Passenger's front air bag.............................................2-46
Side air bags ...............................................................2-47
SRS Care ....................................................................2-65\
SRS components and functions..................................2-49
SRS warning light ......................................................2-50
What to expect after an air bag inflates .....................2-54
Why didn't my air bag go off in a collision ...............2-60
Air cleaner filter replacement .........................................7-25
Air conditioning refrigerant label .................................3-130
Air conditioning system specification ..............................8-6
Air ventilation seats ........................................................2-17
Alarm system ..................................................................3-14
All Wheel Drive (AWD) .................................................5-44 Antenna ........................................................................\
.....4-3
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ......................................5-36
Appearance care..............................................................7-66
Exterior care ...............................................................7-66
Interior care ................................................................7-71
Armrest ........................................................................\
...2-13
Ashtray ........................................................................\
..3-138
Audio/Video/Navigation system .......................................4-4
Auto defogging system .................................................3-133
Auto hold ........................................................................\
5-33
Auto light position ..........................................................3-92
Auto LOCK - Enable on shift.........................................3-13
Auto LOCK - Enable on speed.......................................3-13
Auto UNLOCK - Enable on shift ...................................3-13
Auto UNLOCK - Air bag deployment ...........................3-13
Automatic climate control system ................................3-118 Air conditioning .......................................................3-126
Air intake control .....................................................3-124
Automatic heating and air conditioning ...................3-120
Climate control information screen selection button ..........................................3-127
Fan speed control .....................................................3-126
Instrument panel vents .............................................3-123
Manual heating and air conditioning .......................3-121
Mode selection .........................................................3-122
OFF mode.................................................................3-127
SYNC button ............................................................3-124
System maintenance .................................................3-129
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Temperature control .................................................3-123
Temperature conversion ...........................................3-124
Automatic transmission ..................................................5-12 Good driving practices ...............................................5-22
LCD display messages ...............................................5-18
Paddle shifter ..............................................................5-17
Shift lock system ........................................................5-16
Transmission ranges ...................................................5-13
When the battery is discharged ..................................5-16
Automatic ventilation ...................................................3-135
AUX, USB and iPod
®port ...............................................4-2
Battery ........................................................................\
.....7-29 Battery recharging ......................................................7-31
Battery saver function .....................................................3-98
Before driving ...................................................................5-4
Blade type fuse ...............................................................7-50
Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW) system ...............5-64
Bluetooth
®Wireless Technology hands-free ....................4-4
Bottle holder .................................................................3-138
Brake fluid ......................................................................7-\
23 Brake system ...................................................................5-24
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)..................................5-36
Auto hold ....................................................................5-33\
Brembo brakes............................................................5-25
Disc brakes wear indicator .........................................5-25
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) ................................5-28
Electronic Stability Control (ESC).............................5-38
Good braking practices ..............................................5-43
High performance brake .............................................5-25
Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) .................................5-43
Parking brake (foot type) ...........................................5-26
Power brakes ..............................................................5-24
Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) .......................5-42
Brembo brakes ................................................................5-25
Bulb replacement ............................................................7-56 Daytime running light (DRL) ....................................7-57
Front position lamp ....................................................7-57
Front turn signal lamp ................................................7-57
Headlamp....................................................................7-57\
High mounted stop lamp ............................................7-63
Interior light................................................................7-64
License plate light ......................................................7-63
Rear combination light bulb .......................................7-61
Side marker ................................................................7-57
Side repeater lamp ......................................................7-61
Bulb wattage .....................................................................8-3\
Button start/stop, see engine start/stop button ..................5-6
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