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Convenient features of your vehicle
Types of warning sound and indicatorInformation
• The indicator may differ from theillustration depending on objects or
sensors status. If the indicator
blinks, have your vehicle checked by
an authorized retailer of Genesis
Branded products.
• If the audible warning does not sound or if the buzzer sounds inter-
mittently when shifting into R
(Reverse) position, this may indicate
a malfunction with the Parking
Distance Warning (Reverse) system.
If this occurs, have your vehicle
checked by an authorized retailer of
Genesis Branded products as soon
as possible.
Non-operational conditions ofParking Distance Warning(Reverse) system
The Parking Distance Warning
(Reverse) system may not operate
normally when any of the following
occur:
Moisture is frozen to the sensor.
Sensor is covered with foreign mat-
ter, such as snow or water, or the
sensor cover is blocked.
The Parking Distance Warning
(Reverse) system may experience a
malfunction when the following
occurs:
Driving on uneven road surfacessuch 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 acces- sories have been installed, or if the
vehicle bumper height or sensor
installation has been modified.
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Types of warning soundIndicator
When an object is 24 to 47 in
(60 to 120 cm) from the rear
bumper, the warning sound
beeps intermittently.
When an object is 12 to 24 in
(30 to 60 cm) from the rear
bumper, the warning sound
beeps more frequently.
When an object is within 12 in
(30 cm) from the rear bumper,
the warning sound beeps
continuously.
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Non-operational conditions ofParking Distance Warning(Reverse/Forward) system
The Parking Distance Warning
(Reverse/Forward) system may not
operate normally when any of the
following occur:
Moisture is frozen to the sensor.
Sensor is covered with foreign mat-
ter, such as snow or water, or the
sensor cover is blocked.
The Parking Distance Warning
(Reverse/Forward) system may
experience a malfunction when the
following occurs:
Driving on uneven road surfacessuch 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.
Distance
from object
inches (cm)
Warning indicator
Warning soundWhen driving forwardWhen driving rearward
24 ~ 39
(61 ~ 100)Front-Buzzer beeps intermittently
24 ~ 47
(61 ~ 120)Rear-Buzzer beeps intermittently
12 ~ 24
(31 ~ 60)FrontBuzzer beeps frequently
Rear-Buzzer beeps frequently
12
(30)FrontBuzzer sounds continuously
Rear-Buzzer sounds continuously
Types of warning sound and indicator
Information
• The indicator may differ from the illustration depending on objects or sensors status. If the indicator blinks, have your vehicle checked by an authorized
retailer of Genesis Branded products.
• If the audible warning does not sound or if the buzzer sounds intermittently when shifting into R (Reverse) position, this may indicate a malfuncti\
on with
the Parking Distance Warning (Reverse/Forward) system. If this occurs, have
your vehicle checked by an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products
as soon as possible.
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Before Driving ........................................................5-4
Before Entering the Vehicle ...........................................5-4
Before Starting ..................................................................5-4
Engine Start/Stop Button .....................................5-6
Engine Start/Stop button positions ..............................5-7
Starting the Engine ...........................................................5-9
Turning Off the Engine..................................................5-11
Manual Transmission ...........................................5-12
Manual Transmission Operation ..................................5-12
Good Driving Practices ..................................................5-15
Automatic Transmission ......................................5-16
Automatic Transmission Operation .............................5-16
Paddle Shifter (Manual Shift Mode) ..........................5-21
LCD Display Messages ...................................................5-22
Good Driving Practices ..................................................5-26
Braking System ....................................................5-28
Power Brakes ...................................................................5-28
High Performance Brake...............................................5-29
Disc Brakes Wear Indicator ..........................................5-29
Parking Brake...................................................................5-30
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)...................................5-33
Auto Hold ........................................................................\
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Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ....................................5-41
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)................................5-43
Vehicle Stability Management (VSM).........................5-47Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC) ....................................5-48
Good Braking Practices .................................................5-48
All Wheel Drive (AWD) ........................................5-49
Using All Wheel Drive (AWD) .......................................5-49
Emergency precautions .................................................5-51
Limited slip differential .......................................5-53
Electronic Control Suspension (ECS) ................5-54
Launch Control .....................................................5-55
Prerequisite for Activation ...........................................5-55
Launch Control Activation.............................................5-55
Limited Use of Launch Control ....................................5-56
ECO Coasting ........................................................5-57
ECO Coasting Activation Condition .............................5-57
ECO Coasting Deactivation Condition.........................5-58
Setting ECO Coasting Function....................................5-58
ECO Coasting Activation Indicator ..............................5-59
ISG (Idle Stop and Go) System ..........................5-60
To Activate the ISG System ..........................................5-60
To Deactivate the ISG System......................................5-63
ISG System Malfunction ................................................5-63
The Battery Sensor Deactivation ................................5-64
Drive Mode Integrated Control System ............5-65
Drive Mode (with Manual Transmission)...................5-65
Drive Mode (with Automatic Transmission)..............5-68
Smart shift on trip computer .......................................5-72
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Starting the Engine Information
• The engine will start by pressing the
Engine Start/Stop button, only when
the smart key is in the vehicle.
• Even if the smart key is in the vehi- cle, if it is far away from the driver,
the engine may not start.
• When the Engine Start/Stop button is in the ACC or ON position, if any
door is open, the system checks for
the smart key. If the smart key is not
in the vehicle, the " " indicator
will blink and the warning "Key not
in vehicle" will come on and if all
doors are closed, the chime will also
sound for about 5 seconds. Keep the
smart key in the vehicle when using
the ACC position or if the vehicle
engine is ON. Vehicle with manual transmission:
1. Always carry the smart key with
you.
2. Make sure the parking brake is applied.
3. Make sure the vehicle is shifted to N (Neutral).
4. Depress the clutch and brake ped- als.
5. Press the Engine Start/Stop but- ton.
Information
Depress the brake pedal and clutch
pedal until the engine starts.
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Always wear appropriate shoes
when operating your vehicle.
Unsuitable shoes, such as
high heels, ski boots, sandals,
flip-flops, etc., may interfere
with your ability to use the
brake and accelerator pedals.
Do not start the vehicle with the
accelerator pedal depressed.
The vehicle can move and lead
to an accident.
Wait until the engine rpm is
normal. The vehicle may sud-
denly move if the brake pedal
is released when the rpm is
high.
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Vehicle with automatic transmission :
1. Always carry the smart key withyou.
2. Make sure the parking brake is applied.
3. Make sure the vehicle is shifted to P (Park).
4. Depress the brake pedal.
5. Press the Engine Start/Stop but- ton.
Information
• Do not wait for the engine to warmup while the vehicle remains station-
ary. Start driving at moderate
engine speeds. (Aggressive accelerat-
ing and decelerating should be
avoided.)
• Always start the vehicle with your foot on the brake pedal. Do not
depress the accelerator while start-
ing the vehicle. Do not rev the
engine while warming it up. To prevent damage to the vehicle:
If the engine stalls while you are
in motion, do not attempt to shift
to the P (Park) position.
If traffic and road conditions
permit, you may put the shift
lever in the N (Neutral) position
while the vehicle is still moving
and press the Engine Start/Stop
button in an attempt to restart
the engine.
Do not push or tow your vehicle to start the engine. To prevent damage to the vehicle:
When the stop lamp switch fuse is
blown, you can't start the engine
normally. Replace the fuse with a
new one. If you are not able to
replace the fuse, you can start the
engine by pressing and holding
the Engine Start/Stop button for
10 seconds with the Engine Start/
Stop button in the ACC position.
Do not press the Engine Start/Stop
button for more than 10 seconds
except when the stop
lamp switch
fuse is blown.
For your safety always depress
the brake and/or clutch pedal
before starting the engine.
NOTICENOTICE
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Driving your vehicle
Information
If the smart key battery is weak or the
smart key does not work correctly,
you can start the engine by pressing
the Engine Start/Stop button with the
smart key in the direction of the pic-
ture above.
Turning Off the Engine
Vehicle with manual transmission:
1. Stop the vehicle and depress theclutch and brake pedals at the
same time.
2. With the clutch and brake pedals depressed, put the shift lever in
neutral.
3. Press the Engine Start/Stop but- ton to the off position and apply
the parking brake.
Vehicle with automatic transmission:
1. Stop the vehicle and depress the brake pedal fully.
2. Press the P button to shift to P (Park).
3. Press the Engine Start/Stop but- ton to the OFF position and apply
the parking brake.
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Manual Transmission
Operation
The manual transmission has 6 for-
ward gears. The transmission is fully
synchronized in all forward gears so
shifting to either a higher or a lower
gear is easily accomplished.To shift to R (Reverse), make sure
the vehicle has completely stopped,
and then move the shift lever to neu-
tral before moving into R (Reverse).When you've come to a complete
stop and it's hard to shift into 1st gear
or R (Reverse):
1. Put the shift lever in neutral and
release the clutch pedal.
2. Depress the clutch pedal, and then shift into 1 (first) or R
(Reverse) gear.
Information
During cold weather, shifting may be
difficult until the transmission lubri-
cant has warmed up.
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Before leaving the driver's seat,
always make sure the shift lever
is in 1
stgear when the vehicle is
parked on a uphill and in R
(Reverse) on a downhill, set the
parking brake, and press the
Engine Start/Stop button to the
OFF position. Unexpected vehi-
cle movement may occur if
these precautions are not fol-
lowed.
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Transmission ranges
The indicator in the instrument clus-
ter displays the gear position when
the Engine Start/Stop button is in the
ON position.
P (Park)
Always come to a complete stop
before shifting into P (Park).
To shift the gear from R (Reverse), N
(Neutral), D (Drive) or Manual shift
mode to P (Park), press the P button.
If you turn off the engine in D (Drive),
R (Reverse) or Manual shift mode
the shifting automatically changes to
P (Park).When you park the vehicle, press the
P button while depressing the brake
pedal and then apply the parking
brake.
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To reduce the risk of serious
injury or death:
ALWAYS check the surround-
ing areas near your vehicle for
people, especially children,
before shifting a vehicle into
D (Drive) or R (Reverse).
Before leaving the driver's
seat, always make sure the
the vehicle is shifted to the P
(Park) position, then apply the
parking brake, and press the
Engine Start/Stop button to
the OFF position. Unexpected
and sudden vehicle move-
ment can occur if these pre-
cautions are not followed.
When using the paddle shifter
(manual mode), do not use
engine braking (shifting from
a high gear to lower gear) rap-
idly on slippery roads. The
vehicle may slip causing an
accident.
WARNING
After the vehicle has stopped,
always make sure the vehicle
is in P (Park), apply the park-
ing brake, and turn the engine
off.
When parking on an incline,
place the shift lever in P (Park)
and apply the parking brake to
prevent the vehicle from
rolling downhill.
WARNING