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Convenient features of your vehicle
Electronic Parking
Brake (EPB) Warning
Light (if equipped)
This warning light illuminates:
Once you set the Engine Start/Stop
button to the ON position.
- It illuminates for approximately 3
seconds and then goes off.
When there is a malfunction with
the EPB.
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized retailer of
Genesis Branded products.
✽ ✽
NOTICE - Electronic Parking
Brake (EPB) Warning Light
The Electronic Parking Brake
(EPB) Warning Light may illumi-
nate when the Electronic Stability
control (ESC) Indicator Light comes
on to indicates that the ESC is not
working properly (This does not
indicate malfunction of the EPB).
Forward Collision-
Avoidance Assist (FCA)
system Warning Light
(if equipped)
This warning light illuminates :
When the FCA system is turned off.
When the radar or its cover is
stained. Remove the stains with a
soft cloth.
When there is a malfunction with
FCA. In this case, have your vehi-
cle inspected by an authorized
retailer of Genesis Branded prod-
ucts.
For more details, refer to "Forward
Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA)
system" in chapter 5.
Master Warning Light
This indicator light illuminates :
When there is a malfunction on the
pre-active seat belt, low washer,
electronic control suspension, or
smart cruise control. To identify the
details of the warning, look at the
LCD display.
EPB
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Cruise Indicator Light
(if equipped)
This indicator light illuminates:
When the cruise control system is
enabled.
For more details, refer to "Cruise
Control System" in chapter 5.
AUTO HOLD Indicator
Light (if equipped)
This indicator light illuminates:
[White] When you activate the auto
hold system by pressing the AUTO
HOLD button.
[Green] When you stop the vehicle
completely by depressing the
brake pedal with the auto hold sys-
tem activated.
[Yellow] When there is a malfunc-
tion with the auto hold system.
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized retailer
of Genesis Branded products.
For more details, refer to "Auto
Hold" in chapter 5.
SPORT Mode Indicator
Light
This indicator light illuminates:
When you select "SPORT" mode
as drive mode.
For more details, refer to "Drive
Mode Integrated Control System"
in chapter 5.
SNOW Mode Indicator
Light
This indicator light illuminates:
drive mode.
For more details, refer to "Drive
Mode Integrated Control System"
in chapter 5.
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Convenient features of your vehicle
Adaptive Front-Lighting System
(AFS) a.k.a. Low Beam Assist-
Dynamic (LBA-D)
Adaptive front-lighting system uses
the steering angle and vehicle
speed, to keep your field of vision
wide by swiveling and leveling the
headlamp.
Change the switch to the AUTO posi-
tion when the engine is running. The
adaptive front-lighting system will
operate when the headlamp is ON.
To turn off the AFS, change the
switch to other positions. After turn-
ing the AFS off, headlamp swiveling
no longer occurs, but leveling oper-
ates continuously.If the AFS malfunction indicator
comes on, the AFS is not working
properly. Drive to the nearest safe
location and restart the engine. If the
indicator continuously remains on,
we recommend that the system be
checked by an authorized retailer of
Genesis Branded products.
Daytime running light (DRL)
The Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
can make it easier for others to see
the front of your vehicle during the
day, especially after dawn and before
sunset.
The DRL will turn off when:
1. The light switch is not in the AUTO
position.
2. The parking brake is applied.
3. The engine is turned off.
4. The hazard warning flasher is on.
5. You turn the turn signal light on.
- If you turn on the turn signal
light, only the corresponding
daytime running lights will turn
off.
6. The High Beam Assist (HBA) is
turned on with pass function for
warning.
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The Parking Distance Warning
(Reverse/Forward) system may
experience a malfunction when the
following occurs:
Driving on uneven road surfaces
such as unpaved roads, gravel,
bumps, or gradient.
Objects generating excessive noise
such as vehicle horns, loud motor-
cycle engines, or truck air brakes
can interfere with the sensor.
Heavy rain or water spray is present.
Wireless transmitters or mobile
phones are present near the sensor.
The sensor is covered with snow.
Any non-factory equipment or
accessories have been installed, or
if the vehicle bumper height or sen-
sor installation has been modified.
Detecting range may decrease
when:
Outside air temperature is
extremely hot or cold.
Undetectable objects smaller than
40 inches (1 m) and narrower than
6 inches (14 cm) in diameter.
The following objects may not be
recognized by the sensor:
Sharp or slim objects such as
ropes, chains or small poles.
Objects, which tend to absorb sen-
sor frequency such as clothes,
spongy material or snow.
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NOTICE
Sensor may not recognize objects
less than 12 inches (30 cm) from the
sensor, or it may sense an incorrect
distance.
Do not push, scratch or strike
the sensor with any hard
objects that could damage the
surface of the sensor. Sensor
damage could occur.
CAUTION
Your new vehicle warranty does
not cover any accidents or dam-
age to the vehicle or injuries to
its occupants related to a
Parking Distance Warning
(Reverse/Forward) system.
Always drive safely and cau-
tiously.
WARNING
Driving your vehicle
5
Before driving.........................................................5-4
Before entering the vehicle ...........................................5-4
Before starting...................................................................5-4
Engine Start/Stop button ................................................5-6
Automatic transmission (SBC)............................5-11
Automatic transmission operation ..............................5-11
Parking ...............................................................................5-17
Good driving practices ...................................................5-17
Automatic transmission (SBW) ..........................5-19
Automatic transmission operation ..............................5-19
Parking ...............................................................................5-24
LCD display messages ....................................................5-25
Good driving practices ...................................................5-27
All Wheel Drive (AWD) ........................................5-29
Using All Wheel Drive (AWD) .......................................5-29
Emergency precautions .................................................5-31
Braking system.....................................................5-33
Power brakes ...................................................................5-33
Disc brakes wear indicator ...........................................5-34
Foot parking brake .........................................................5-34
Electronic parking brake (EPB) ...................................5-36
AUTO HOLD ......................................................................5-41
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ....................................5-45
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)................................5-48
Vehicle Stability Management (VSM).........................5-51Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC) ....................................5-52
Good braking practices..................................................5-52
Electronic control suspension (ECS).................5-53
Dynamic stability damping control (DSDC) ...............5-53
Drive mode integrated control system ..............5-54
Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW) system ...5-57
BCW(Blind-spot Collision Warning) ............................5-58
RCCW(Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning) ..........5-60
Limitation of system.......................................................5-63
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA)
system....................................................................5-65
System setting and activation......................................5-65
FCA warning message and system control ..............5-67
FCA sensor........................................................................5-70
System malfunction ........................................................5-71
Limitation of the System ...............................................5-72
Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go system ..5-78
To Adjust the Sensitivity of Smart Cruise Control...5-79
To convert to cruise control mode .............................5-80
Smart cruise control speed ..........................................5-80
Smart cruise control vehicle-to-vehicle distance ..5-85
Sensor to detect distance to the vehicle ahead .....5-87
Limitations of the system .............................................5-89
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Driving your vehicle
Engine Start/Stop button
Whenever the front door is opened,
the Engine Start/Stop button will illu-
minate and will go off 30 seconds
after the door is closed.
NEVER press the Engine
Start/Stop button while the
vehicle is in motion except in
an emergency. This will result
in the engine turning off and
loss of power assist for the
steering and brake systems.
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WARNING
To turn the engine off in an
emergency:
Press and hold the Engine
Start/Stop button for more than
two seconds OR Rapidly press
and release the Engine Start/
Stop button three times (within
three seconds).
If the vehicle is still moving, you
can restart the engine without
depressing the brake pedal by
pressing the Engine Start/Stop
button with the shift lever in the
N (Neutral) position.
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This may lead to loss of direc-
tional control and braking
function, which could cause
an accident.
Before leaving the driver's
seat, always make sure the
shift lever is in the P (Park)
position, set the parking
brake, press the Engine Start/
Stop button to the OFF posi-
tion, and take the Smart Key
with you. Unexpected vehicle
movement may occur if these
precautions are not followed.
NEVER reach through the
steering wheel for the Engine
Start/Stop button or any other
control while the vehicle is in
motion. The presence of your
hand or arm in this area may
cause a loss of vehicle control
resulting in an accident.
WARNING
To reduce risk of serious injury
or death, NEVER allow children
or any person who is unfamiliar
with the vehicle to touch the
Engine Start/Stop button or
related parts. Unexpected and
sudden vehicle movement can
occur.
WARNING
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Driving your vehicle
5
Engine Stop/Start button positions
Button Position Action Notice
OFF
To turn off the engine, press the Engine
Start/Stop button with shift lever in P (Park).
Also, the engine will turn off when the Engine
Start/Stop button is pressed with the shift
lever in D (Drive) or R (Reverse) because the
transmission automatically shifts to the P
(Park) position. But, when it is pressed in N
(Neutral), the Engine Start/Stop button will
go to the ACC position.
ACC
Press the Engine Start/Stop button when the
button is in the OFF position without depress-
ing the brake pedal.
Electrical accessories are usable.If you leave the Engine Start/Stop button in the
ACC position for more than one hour, the bat-
tery power will turn off automatically to help
prevent the battery from discharging.
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Button Position Action Notice
ON
Press the Engine Start/Stop button while it is
in the ACC position without depressing the
brake pedal.
The warning lights can be checked before
the engine is started.Do not leave the Engine Start/Stop button in
the ON position when the engine is not run-
ning to help prevent the battery from discharg-
ing.
START
To start the engine, depress the brake pedal
and press the Engine Start/Stop button with
the shift lever in the P (Park) or in the N
(Neutral) position.
For your safety, start the engine with the shift
lever in the P (Park) position.If you press the Engine Start/Stop button with-
out depressing the brake pedal, the engine
does not start and the Engine Start/Stop but-
ton changes as follows:
OFF → →
ACC → →
ON → →
OFF
However, the engine may start if you depress
the brake pedal within 0.5 second after press-
ing the Engine Start/Stop button when it is in
the OFF position.