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Use only the specified engine oil
(refer to "Recommended Lubricants
and Capacities" in chapter 8).
Checking the Engine Oil and
Filter
Have engine oil and filter changed by an
authorized retailer of Genesis Branded
products according to the Maintenance
Schedule at the beginning of this chap-
ter.
NOTICE
OHI076007
■Lambda 3.3 T-GDI
OHI076009
■ Tau 5.0 GDI
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
WARNING
Engine oil contains chemicals
known to the State of California
to cause cancer, birth defects
and reproductive harm. Used
engine oil may cause irritation
or cancer of the skin if left in
contact with the skin for pro-
longed periods of time. Always
protect your skin by washing
your hands thoroughly with
soap and warm water as soon
as possible after handling used
oil.
WARNING

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Maintenance
The electric motor for the cooling fan
is controlled by engine coolant tem-
perature, refrigerant pressure and
vehicle speed. As the engine coolant
temperature decreases, the electric
motor will automatically shut off. This
is a normal condition. If your vehicle
is equipped with GDI, the electric
motor for the cooling fan may begin
to operate at any time and continue
to operate until you disconnect the
negative battery cable.
Changing Engine Coolant
Have coolant changed by an author-
ized retailer of Genesis Branded
products according to the
Maintenance Schedule at the begin-
ning of this chapter.
To prevent damage to engine
parts, put a thick towel around the
radiator cap before refilling the
coolant to prevent the coolant
from overflowing into engine
parts, such as the generator.
NOTICE
The electric motor for
the cooling fan may
continue to operate
or start up when the
engine is not running
and can cause seri-
ous injury. Keep
hands, clothing and tools away
from the rotating fan blades of
the cooling fan.
WARNINGDo not use engine coolant or
antifreeze in the washer fluid
reservoir.
Engine coolant can severely
obscure visibility when sprayed
on the windshield and may
cause loss of vehicle control
resulting in an accident.
Engine coolant may also cause
damage to paint and body trim.
WARNING
(Continued)
When you are sure all the pres-
sure has been released, press
down on the cap, using a thick
towel, and continue turning
counterclockwise to remove it.

Caring for the leather seats - Vacuum the seat periodically toremove dust and sand on the
seat. It will prevent abrasion or
damage of the leather and main-
tain its quality.
- Wipe the natural leather seat cover often with dry or soft cloth.
- Use of a proper leather protective may prevent abrasion of the
cover and helps maintain the
color.
- Be sure to read the instructions and consult a specialist when
using leather coating or protec-
tive agents.
- Light colored(beige, cream beige) leather is easily contaminated
and the stain is noticeable. Clean
the seats frequently.
- Avoid wiping with wet cloth. It may cause the surface to crack. Cleaning the leather seats
- Remove all contaminationsinstantly. Refer to instructions
below for removal of each con-
taminant.
- Cosmetic products (sunscreen, foundation, etc.)
Apply cleansing cream on a cloth
and wipe the contaminated spot.
Wipe off the cream with a wet
cloth and remove water with a dry
cloth.
- Beverages (coffee, soft drink, etc.)
Apply a small amount of neutral
detergent and wipe until contami-
nations do not smear.
- Oil Remove oil instantly with
absorbable cloth and wipe with
stain remover used only for natu-
ral leather.
- Chewing gum Harden the gum with ice and
remove gradually.
Handling prime napa leather (if equipped)
Try to avoid excessive sunlight and
heat exposure. Excessive sunlight
and heat exposure naturally fades
and dries out napa leather, causing
wrinkles and discoloration. If the
napa leather is wet with liquid, imme-
diately clean it with lint-free cloth to
minimize damage. Do not scratch the
napa leather surface with a sharp
object. If your napa leather seat is
bright colored, it may be contaminat-
ed or stained from dyed materials
such as jeans.
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Wrinkles or abrasions which
appear naturally from usage
are not covered by warranty.
Belts with metallic acces- sories, zippers or keys inside
the back pocket may damage
the seat fabric.
Make sure not to wet the seat. It may change the nature of
natural leather.
Jeans or clothes which could bleach may contaminate the
surface of the seat covering
fabric.
CAUTION

Interior wooden trim
(e.g. wax, coating compound) to
clean the interior wooden trim.
Often wipe the interior wooden trim with a lint-free, clean cloth to main-
tain the unique wooden textures for
a longer period of time.
If you spill beverage (e.g. water, coffee) over the interior wooden
trim, immediately wipe it with
clean, dry cloth.
Sharp objects (e.g. driver, knife), adhesive materials, or tapes
may damage the interior wooden
trim.
Any strong impacts may dam- age the interior wooden trim.
If the coating finish over the interior wooden trim is removed,
moisture may damage or
change wood traits.
If the interior wooden trim is damaged, you may get a splinter
from the wood surface.
Therefore, you should immedi-
ately have the damaged interior
wooden trim replaced by an
authorized retailer of Genesis
Branded products.
Cleaning the seat belt webbing
Clean the belt webbing with any mild
soap solution recommended for
cleaning upholstery or carpet. Follow
the instructions provided with the
soap. Do not bleach or re-dye the
webbing because this may weaken
the seat belt.
Cleaning the interior windowglass
If the interior glass surfaces of the
vehicle become fogged (that is, cov-
ered with an oily, greasy or waxy
film), they should be cleaned with
glass cleaner. Follow the directions
on the glass cleaner container.
Do not scrape or scratch the
inside of the rear window. This
may result in damage to the rear
window defroster grid.
NOTICE
NOTICE
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08
Recommended SAE Viscosity Number
Always be sure to clean the area around any filler plug, drain plug, or
dipstick before checking or draining any lubricant. This is especially
important in dusty or sandy areas and when the vehicle is used on
unpaved roads. Cleaning the plug and dipstick areas will prevent dirt
and grit from entering the engine and other mechanisms that could be
damaged.
Engine oil viscosity (thickness) has an effect on fuel economy and cold weath-
er operating (engine start and engine oil flowability). Lower viscosity engine
oils can provide better fuel economy and cold weather performance, howev-
er, higher viscosity engine oils are required for satisfactory lubrication in hot
weather. Using oils of any viscosity other than those recommended could
result in engine damage. When choosing an oil, consider the range of temper-
ature your vehicle will be operated in before the next oil change. Proceed to
select the recommended oil viscosity from the chart.
NOTICE
*1: For better fuel economy, it is recommended to use the engine oilof a viscosity grade SAE 5W-20 (API SM / ILSAC GF-4
(or above)). However, if the engine oil is not available in your
country, select the proper engine oil using the engine oil viscos-
ity chart.
Temperature Range for SAE Viscosity Numbers
Temperature -30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50
-10 0 20 40 60 80 100 120
Engine Oil *110W-30
5W-30
°C
(°F)
Temperature Range for SAE Viscosity Numbers
Temperature -30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50
-10 0 20 40 60 80 100 120
Engine Oil *110W-30
5W-20, 5W-30
°C
(°F)
■ Lambda 3.3 T-GDI
■ Tau 5.0 GDI
*1: For better fuel economy, it is recommended to use the engine oil of a viscosity
grade SAE 5W-30 (ACEA A5/B5). However, if the engine oil is not available in your
country, select the proper engine oil using the engine oil viscosity chart.

Automatic climate control system......................................................................3-\
122Air conditioning ........................................................................\
................3-134
Air Conditioning refrigerant label ............................................................3-136
Air intake control ........................................................................\
..............3-131
Air quality system (AQS) ........................................................................\
.3-132
Automatic heating and air conditioning....................................................3-123
Automatic ventilation ........................................................................\
........3-140
Clean air ........................................................................\
............................3-140
Fan speed control ........................................................................\
..............3-132
Manual heating and air conditioning ........................................................3-124
Mode selection ........................................................................\
..................3-125
OFF mode........................................................................\
..........................3-133
Sunroof inside air recirculation .................................................................3-140
SYNC button ........................................................................\
.....................3-130
System maintenance ........................................................................\
..........3-135
Temperature control ........................................................................\
..........3-129
Temperature unit conversion .....................................................................3-1\
29
Automatic emergency braking (AEB) system .....................................................5-61
Automatic locking retractor (ALR)......................................................................2-\
34
Automatic transmission ........................................................................\
................5-11
Automatic transmission Good driving practices ........................................................................\
........5-19
LCD display messages ........................................................................\
........5-17
Paddle shifter (manual mode) .....................................................................5-1\
5
Shift change P to N with the engine off......................................................5-16
Shift lock system ........................................................................\
.................5-15
When the battery is discharged ...................................................................5-16
Automatic ventilation function ........................................................................\
..3-140
Aux, USB and iPod ........................................................................\
........................3-2
Bag hanger........................................................................\
..................................3-151
Battery ........................................................................\
..........................................7-33
Battery Battery recharging ........................................................................\
...............7-31
Battery saver function ........................................................................\
................3-106
Before driving ........................................................................\
................................5-5
Blade type fuse ........................................................................\
.............................7-57
Blind spot detection (BSD) system ......................................................................5-\
49
Bluetooth
®Wireless Technology hands-free..........................................................4-4
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