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Maintenance
Aluminum wheel maintenance
The aluminum wheels are coated
with a clear protective finish.
Do not use abrasive cleaner, pol-ishing compound, solvent, or
wire brushes on aluminum
wheels.
Clean the wheel when it has cooled.
Use only a mild soap or neutral detergent, and rinse thoroughly
with water. Also, clean the
wheels after driving on salted
roads.
Do not wash the wheels with high-speed car wash brushes.
Do not use cleaners containing acid or alkaline detergents.
Corrosion protection
Protecting your vehicle from corro-
sion
By using the most advanced design
and construction practices to combat
corrosion, Genesis Branded Vehicle
produces cars of the highest quality.
However, this is only part of the job.
To achieve the long-term corrosion
resistance your vehicle can deliver,
the owner’s cooperation and assis-
tance is also required.
Common causes of corrosion
The most common causes of corro-
sion on your vehicle are:
Road salt, dirt and moisture that isallowed to accumulate underneath
the vehicle.
Removal of paint or protective coatings by stones, gravel, abra-
sion or minor scrapes and dents
which leave unprotected metal
exposed to corrosion.
High-corrosion areas
If you live in an area where your vehi-
cle is regularly exposed to corrosive
materials, corrosion protection is
particularly important. Some of the
common causes of accelerated cor-
rosion are road salts, dust control
chemicals, ocean air and industrial
pollution.
NOTICE
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Maintenance
Interior Care
Interior general precautions
Prevent caustic solutions such as
perfume and cosmetic oil, from con-
tacting the interior parts because
they may cause damage or discol-
oration. If they do contact the interior
parts, wipe them off immediately.
See the instructions for the proper
way to clean vinyl.
Never allow water or other liq-uids to come in contact with
electrical/electronic compo-
nents inside the vehicle as this
may damage them.
When cleaning leather products (steering wheel, seats etc.), use
neutral detergents or low alco-
hol content solutions. If you use
high alcohol content solutions
or acid/ alkaline detergents, the
color of the leather may fade or
the surface may get stripped off.
Cleaning the upholstery andinterior trim
Vinyl (if equipped)
Remove dust and loose dirt from
vinyl with a whisk broom or vacuum
cleaner. Clean vinyl surfaces with a
vinyl cleaner.
Fabric (if equipped)
Remove dust and loose dirt from fab-
ric with a whisk broom or vacuum
cleaner. Clean with a mild soap solu-
tion recommended for upholstery or
carpets. Remove fresh spots imme-
diately with a fabric spot cleaner. If
fresh spots do not receive immediate
attention, the fabric can be stained
and its color can be affected. Also, its fire-resistant properties can
be reduced if the material is not
properly maintained.
Using anything but recommended
cleaners and procedures may
affect the fabric's appearance and
fire-resistant properties.
Leather (if equipped)
Features of seat leather
- Leather is made from the outerskin of an animal, which goes
through a special process to be
available for use. Since it is a nat-
ural object, each part differs in
thickness or density.
- Wrinkles may appear as a natural result of stretching and shrinking
depending on the temperature
and humidity.
- The seat is made of stretchable fabric to improve comfort.
- The parts contacting the body are curved and the side supporting
area is high which provides driv-
ing comfort and stability.
- Wrinkles may appear naturally from usage. It is not a fault of the
product.
NOTICE
NOTICE
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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Maintenance
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The emission control system of your
vehicle is covered by a written limited
warranty. Please see the warranty
information contained in the Owner’s
Handbook & Warranty Information
booklet in your vehicle.
Your vehicle is equipped with an
emission control system to meet all
applicable emission regulations.
There are three emission control
systems, as follows.
(1) Crankcase emission control sys-tem
(2) Evaporative emission control sys- tem
(3) Exhaust emission control system
In order to assure the proper function
of the emission control systems, it is
recommended that you have your
vehicle inspected and maintained by
an authorized retailer of Genesis
Branded products in accordance
with the maintenance schedule in
this manual.
For the Inspection and Maintenance
Test (
With Electronic Stability Control
(ESC)
system)
To prevent the vehicle from mis- firing during dynamometer test-
ing, turn the Electronic Stability
Control (ESC) system off by
pressing the ESC switch (ESC
OFF light illuminated).
After dynamometer testing is completed, turn the ESC system
back on by pressing the ESC
switch again.
1. Crankcase Emission Control System
The positive crankcase ventilation
system is employed to prevent air
pollution caused by blow-by gases
being emitted from the crankcase.
This system supplies fresh filtered air
to the crankcase through the air
intake hose. Inside the crankcase,
the fresh air mixes with blow-by
gases, which then pass through the
PCV valve into the induction system.
2. Evaporative Emission ControlSystem Including Onboard
Refueling Vapor Recovery
(ORVR)
The Evaporative Emission Control
System is designed to prevent fuel
vapors from escaping into the atmos-
phere. The ORVR system is
designed to allow the vapors from
the fuel tank to be loaded into a can-
ister while refueling at the gas sta-
tion, preventing the escape of fuel
vapors into the atmosphere.
Canister
Fuel vapors generated inside the fuel
tank are absorbed and stored in the
onboard canister. When the engine is
running, the fuel vapors absorbed in
the canister are drawn into the surge
tank through the purge control sole-
noid valve.
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Maintenance
Purge Control Solenoid Valve(PCSV)
The purge control solenoid valve is
controlled by the Engine Control
Module (ECM); when the engine
coolant temperature is low during
idling, the PCSV closes so that evap-
orated fuel is not taken into the
engine. After the engine warms-up
during ordinary driving, the PCSV
opens to introduce evaporated fuel to
the engine.
3. Exhaust Emission Control System
The Exhaust Emission Control
System is a highly effective system
which controls exhaust emissions
while maintaining good vehicle per-
formance.
When the engine starts or fails to
start, excessive attempts to restart
the engine may cause damage to the
emission system.
Engine exhaust (carbon monox-
ide) precautions
Carbon monoxide can be present
with other exhaust fumes. If you
smell exhaust fumes of any kind in
your vehicle, drive with all the win-
dows fully open. Have your vehicle
checked and repaired immediately. Do not operate the engine in con-
fined or closed areas (such as
garages) any more than what is
necessary to move the vehicle in or
out of the area.
When the vehicle is stopped in an open area for more than a short
time with the engine running,
adjust the ventilation system (as
needed) to draw outside air into the
vehicle.
Never sit in a parked or stopped vehicle for any extended time with
the engine running.
When the engine stalls or fails to start, excessive attempts to restart
the engine may cause damage to
the emission control system.
Engine exhaust gases contain
carbon monoxide (CO). Though
colorless and odorless, it is
dangerous and could be lethal if
inhaled. Follow the instructions
on this page to avoid CO poi-
soning.
WARNING
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
WARNING
Engine exhaust and a wide vari-
ety of automobile components
and parts, including compo-
nents found in the interior fur-
nishings in a vehicle, contain or
emit chemicals known to the
State of California to cause can-
cer and birth defects and repro-
ductive harm. In addition, cer-
tain fluids contained in vehicles
and certain products of compo-
nent wear contain or emit chem-
icals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproduc-
tive harm.
WARNING
Perchlorate Material-special handling may apply, See: www.dtsc.ca.gov/haz-
ardouswaste/perchlorate.
Notice to California Vehicle Dismantlers:
Perchlorate containing materials, such as air bag inflators, seatbelt preten-
sioners and keyless remote entry batteries, must be disposed of according to
Title 22 California Code of Regulations Section 67384.10 (a).
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Maintenance
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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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Engine Start/Stop button ........................................................................\
................5-7
Evaporative emission control System ..................................................................7-83
Exhaust emission control system ........................................................................\
.7-84
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ......................................................7-19
Exterior care ........................................................................\
.................................7-81
Exterior overviewFront view ........................................................................\
.............................1-2
Rear view ........................................................................\
..............................1-3
Flat tire Jack and tools ........................................................................\
......................6-16
Jack label ........................................................................\
.............................6-22
Use of compact spare tires ........................................................................\
..6-20
Floor mat anchor(s) ........................................................................\
....................3-151
Fluid Brake fluid........................................................................\
...........................7-27
Washer fluid ........................................................................\
........................7-28
Front seat adjustment ........................................................................\
............2-8
Adjusting the height up and down ..............................................................2-24
Easy access switch ........................................................................\
..............2-13
Forward and rearward adjustment.........................................\
......................2-10
Lumbar support ........................................................................\
...................2-12
Reclining seatback........................................................................\
...............2-11
Removal/Reinstall ........................................................................\
...............2-25
Seat bolster adjustment ........................................................................\
.......2-13
Seat cushion height and tilt ........................................................................\
.2-12
Seat cushion length adjustment ...................................................................2-10
Front seat head restraints ........................................................................\
....2-24
Seat shoulder adjustment ........................................................................\
....2-13
Seatback angle ........................................................................\
.....................2-11
Seatback pocket........................................................................\
...................2-14
Front wiper deicer ........................................................................\
......................3-121
Fuel filler door........................................................................\
..............................3-57 Emergency fuel filler door release ..............................................................3-59
Fuel gauge ........................................................................\
....................................3-62
Fuel requirements........................................................................\
...........................F-7
Fuse switch ........................................................................\
...................................7-54
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