2019 GENESIS G80 Owner's Manual

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ECO mode (Active ECO)
Active ECO helps improve
fuel efficiency by control-
ling certain engine and
transmission system
operating parameters.
Fuel efficiency depends on the dri-
ver's driving habit and road condi-
tion.
When the DRIVE MODE switch is
pressed and the ECO mode is
selected, the ECO indicator
(green) will illuminate to show that
the Active ECO is operating.When Active ECO is activated:
The acceleration response may be
slightly reduced as the accelerator
pedal is depressed moderately.
The air conditioner performance
may be limited.
The shift pattern of the automatic
transmission may change.
The engine noise may get louder.
The above situations are normal
conditions when the Active ECO sys-
tem is activated to improve fuel effi-
ciency.Limitation of Active ECO opera-
tion:
If the following conditions occur while
Active ECO is operating, the system
operation is limited even though
there is no change in the ECO indi-
cator.
When the coolant temperature is
low:
The system will be limited until
engine performance becomes nor-
mal.
When driving up a hill:
The system will be limited to gain
power when driving uphill because
engine torque is restricted.
When using the automatic trans-
mission Sports mode:
The system will be limited accord-
ing to the shift location.
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SPORT mode
SPORT mode focuses on
dynamic driving by auto-
matically adjusting the
steering wheel, engine
and transmission system.
When the DRIVE MODE switch is
pressed and the SPORT mode is
selected, the SPORT indicator
(yellow) will illuminate.
When the SPORT mode is activat-
ed, and the engine is turned off
and on it will change to NORMAL
mode. To turn on the SPORT
mode, press the DRIVE MODE
switch again.
If the system is activated:
- After accelerating and releasing
the accelerator pedal, the gear
and engine speed RPM may not
drop as soon as in NORMAL
mode.
- Up-shifting is delayed.
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NOTICE
In SPORT mode, the fuel efficiency
may decrease.
SNOW mode (if equipped)
SNOW mode helps the
driver to drive more effec-
tively on slippery roads
such as snowy or muddy
roads.
When the DRIVE MODE switch is
pressed for more than one second,
the SNOW mode will operate
regardless of whichever drive
mode (NORMAL/ECO/SPORT) is
operating. If the switch is pressed
once more, the drive mode (NOR-
MAL/ECO/SPORT) that was oper-
ating previously will operate.
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The Blind-Spot Collision Warning
(BCW) system uses radar sensors in
the rear bumper to monitor and warn
the driver of an approaching vehicle
in the driver's blind spot area.
The system monitors the rear area of
the vehicle and provides information
to the driver with an audible alert and
an indicator on the outer side view
mirrors.(1) BCW (Blind-Spot Collision
Warning) : Blind spot area
The Blind-Spot Collision Warning
(BCW) range varies relative to
vehicle speed. Note that if your
vehicle is traveling much faster
than the vehicles around you, the
warning will not occur.
(2) BCW (Blind-Spot Collision
Warning) : Closing at high speed
The BCW-Closing at high speed
feature will alert you when a vehi-
cle is approaching in an adjacent
lane at a high rate of speed. If the
driver activates the turn signal
when the system detects an
oncoming vehicle, the system
sounds an audible alert.
(3) RCCW (Rear Cross-Traffic
Collision Warning)
The RCCW feature monitors
approaching cross traffic from the
left and right side of the vehicle
when your vehicle is in reverse.
The feature will operate when the
vehicle is moving in reverse below
about 6 mph (10 km/h). If oncom-
ing cross traffic is detected a
warning chime will sound. The
time of alert varies according to
the speed difference between you
and the approaching vehicle.
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Closing at high speed
Always be aware of road con-
ditions while driving and be
alert for unexpected situa-
tions even though the Blind-
Spot Collision Warning (BCW)
system is operating.
The Blind-Spot Collision
Warning (BCW) system is not
a substitute for proper and
safe driving. Always drive
safely and use caution when
changing lanes or backing up
the vehicle. The Blind-Spot
Collision Warning (BCW) sys-
tem may not detect every
object alongside the vehicle.
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BCW (Blind-Spot Collision
Warning)
Operating conditions
To operate:
Press the BCW switch with the
Engine Start/Stop button in the ON
position. The indicator illuminates on
the switch.
When the vehicle speed exceeds 30
km/h (20 mph), the system will be
activated.To cancel:
Press the BCW switch again. The
indicator on the switch will go off.
When the system is not used, turn
the system off by turning off the
switch.
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NOTICE
• If the engine is turned off and on,
the system returns to the previous
state.
• When the system is turned on, the
warning light will illuminate for 3
seconds on the side view mirror.
The system will activate when:
1. The function is on.
2. Vehicle speed is above about 20
mph (30 km/h).
3. An oncoming vehicle is detected
in the blind spot area.
First stage alert
If a vehicle is detected within the
boundary of the system, a warning
light will illuminate on the side view
mirror.
Once the detected vehicle is no
longer within the blind spot area, the
warning will turn off according to the
driving conditions of the vehicle.
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The second stage alarm may be
deactivated.
- To deactivate the warning chime:
Go to the ''User Settings →Driver
Assistance and deselect Blind-
Spot Collision Warning sound'' on
the LCD display.
- To activate the warning chime:
Go to the ''User Settings →Driver
Assistance and select Blind-Spot
Collision Warning sound'' on the
LCD display.
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NOTICE
The warning chime function helps
alert the driver. Deactivate this
function only when it is necessary.
For more details, refer to "LCD
Display" in chapter 3.
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Second stage alert
A warning chime to alert the driver will activate when:
1. A vehicle has been detected in the blind spot area by the radar system
(the warning light will illuminate on the side view mirror) AND
2. The turn signal is applied (same side as where the vehicle is being
detected).
When this alert is activated, the warning light on the side view mirror will
also blink.
If you turn off the turn signal indicator, the warning chime will be deacti-
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RCCW (Rear Cross-Traffic
Collision Warning)
The Rear Cross-Traffic Collision
Warning function monitors approach-
ing cross traffic from the left and right
side of the vehicle when your vehicle
is in reverse.
Operating conditions
To operate:
Go to the 'User Settings →Driver
Assistance and select Rear Cross-
Traffic Collision Warning' on the LCD
display.(For more detail, refer to
"LCD Display" in chapter 3.)
The system will turn on and standby
to activate. The system will activate
when vehicle speed is below 6 mph
(10 km/h) and with the shift lever in R
(Reverse).
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NOTICE
The Rear Cross-Traffic Collision
Warning (RCCW) detecting range is
approximately 1 - 65 ft (0.5 – 20 m).
An approaching vehicle will be
detected if their vehicle speed is
within 2.5 - 22.5 mph (4 - 36 km/h).
Note that the detecting range may
vary under certain conditions. As
always, use caution and pay close
attention to your surroundings
when backing up your vehicle.
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Warning type
If the vehicle detected by the sensors
approaches your vehicle, the warn-
ing chime will sound, the warning
light on the side view mirror will blink
and a message will appear on the
LCD display.
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NOTICE
• The warning chime will turn off
when the detected vehicle moves
out of the sensing area or if your
vehicle is moved away from the
detected vehicle.
• The system may not operate prop-
erly due to other factors or cir-
cumstances. Always pay attention
to your surrounding.
• If the sensing area near the rear
bumper is blocked by either a wall
or barrier or by a parked vehicle,
the system sensing area may be
reduced.
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The warning light on the side
view mirror will illuminate
whenever a vehicle is detect-
ed at the rear side by the sys-
tem.
To avoid accidents, do not
focus only on the warning
light and neglect to see the
surrounding of the vehicle.
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WARNING
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Drive safely even though the
vehicle is equipped with a
Blind-Spot Collision Warning
(BCW) system and Rear
Cross-Traffic Collision
Warning (RCCW). Do not sole-
ly rely on the system but
check your surrounding
before changing lanes or
backing the vehicle up.
The system may not alert the
driver in some conditions so
always check your surround-
ings while driving.
The Blind-Spot Collision
Warning (BCW) system and
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision
Warning (RCCW) are not a
substitute for proper and safe
driving practices. Always
drive safely and use caution
when changing lanes or back-
ing up your vehicle. The Blind-
Spot Collision Warning (BCW)
system may not detect every
object alongside the vehicle.

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Detecting sensor
The sensors are located inside of the
rear bumper.
Always keep the rear bumper clean
for the system to work properly.
Warning messages
Blind-Spot Collision Warning
(BCW) disabled.
Radar blocked
- One or both of the sensors on the
rear bumper is blocked by dirt or
snow or a foreign object.
- Driving in rural areas where the
BCW sensor does not detect
another vehicle for an extended
period of time.
- When there is inclement weather
such as heavy snow or rain.
- A trailer or carrier is installed. (To
use the BCW system, remove the
trailer or carrier from your vehicle.)
The system may not work
properly if the bumper has
been replaced or if repair
work has been done near the
sensor.
The detection area differs
according to the roads width.
If the road is narrow the sys-
tem may detect other vehicles
in the next lane. In addition, if
the road is very wide the sys-
tem may not detect other vehi-
cles.
The system may turn off due
to strong electromagnetic
waves.
CAUTION
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