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If your temperature gauge indicates
overheating, you experience a loss
of power, or hear loud pinging or
knocking, the engine may be over-
heating. If this happens, you should:
1. Pull off the road and stop as soon
as it is safe to do so.
2. Shift the gear to P (Park) and set the parking brake. If the air condi-
tioning is ON, turn it OFF.
3. If engine coolant is running out under the vehicle or steam is com-
ing out from the hood, stop the
engine. Do not open the hood until
the coolant has stopped running
or the steaming has stopped. If
there is no visible loss of engine
coolant and no steam, leave the
engine running and check to be
sure the engine cooling fan is
operating. If the fan is not running,
turn the engine off. 4. Check for coolant leaking from the
radiator, hoses or under the vehi-
cle. (If the air conditioning had
been in use, it is normal for cold
water to be draining from it when
you stop.)
5. If engine coolant is leaking out, stop the engine immediately and
call the nearest authorized retailer
of Genesis Branded products for
assistance.
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While the engine is
running, keep hands,
clothing and tools
away from the moving
parts such as the
cooling fan and drive
belt to prevent seri-
ous injury.
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What to do in an emergency6. If you cannot find the cause of theoverheating, wait until the engine
temperature has returned to nor-
mal. Then, if coolant has been
lost, carefully add coolant to the
reservoir to bring the fluid level in
the reservoir up to the halfway
mark.
7. Proceed with caution, keeping alert for further signs of overheat-
ing. If overheating happens again,
call an authorized retailer of
Genesis Branded products for
assistance.
Serious loss of coolant indicates a
leak in the cooling system and
should be checked as soon as
possible by an authorized retailer
of Genesis Branded products.
NOTICE
Your vehicle is
equipped with a pres-
surized coolant
reserve tank. NEVER
remove the radiator
cap, drain plug and heater hose
connector cap (refer to the
below picture) while the engine
and radiator are hot. Hot
coolant and steam may blow
out under pressure, causing
serious injury.
Turn the engine off and wait
until the engine cools down.
Use extreme care when remov-
ing the coolant reserve tank
cap. Wrap a towel or thick rag
around it, and turn it counter-
clockwise slowly to release
some of the pressure from the
system. Step back while the
pressure is released.
When you are sure all the pres-
sure has been released, contin-
ue turning the cap counter-
clockwise to remove it.
■ ■ Heater hose connector cap
(for 5.0 GDI engine)
WARNING
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Engine Compartment ....................7-3
Maintenance Services ..................7-5
Owner's Responsibility ....................7-5
Owner Maintenance Precautions ....7-5
Owner Maintenance......................7-6
Owner Maintenance Schedule ........7-7
Scheduled Maintenance Service ..7-8
Normal Maintenance Schedule
(5.0 GDI) ..........................................7-9
Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions (5.0 GDI) ......................7-12
Normal Maintenance Schedule (3.3 Turbo-GDI) ..............................7-14
Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions (3.3 Turbo-GDI) ..........7-17
Explanation of Scheduled
Maintenance Items ......................7-19
Engine Oil ....................................7-22
Checking the Engine Oil Level ......7-22
Checking the Engine Oil and Filter ..7-23
Engine Coolant ............................7-24
Checking the Engine Coolant Level................................................7-24
Changing Engine Coolant ..............7-26
Brake Fluid....................................7-27
Checking the Brake Fluid Level......7-27
Washer Fluid ................................7-28
Checking the Washer Fluid Level ..7-28
Air Cleaner ..................................7-29
Filter Replacement ........................7-29
Cabin Air Filter ............................7-30
Filter Inspection..............................7-30
Wiper Blades ................................7-31
Blade Inspection ..............................7-31
Blade Replacement ........................7-31
Battery ..........................................7-33
Battery Usage Recommendations..7-34
Battery Replacement ....................7-34
Battery Recharging ........................7-35
Reset features ................................7-36
Tires and Wheels ........................7-37
Tire Care ..........................................7-37
Recommended Cold Tire Inflation Pressures ........................................7-38
Check Tire Inflation Pressure ........7-39
Tire Rotation ..................................7-39
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ..........................................7-40
Tire Replacement ............................7-41
Wheel Replacement ......................7-42
Tire Traction ....................................7-42
Tire Maintenance............................7-42
Tire Sidewall Labeling ....................7-42
Tire Terminology and Definitions ..7-46
All Season Tires ..............................7-50
Summer Tires ................................7-50
Snow Tires ......................................7-50
Radial-Ply Tires ..............................7-50
Low Aspect Ratio Tires ..................7-51
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1. Engine coolant reservoir
2. Radiator cap
3. Brake fluid reservoir
4. Air cleaner
5. Engine oil dipstick 6. Engine oil filler cap
7. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
8. Fuse box
9. Jumper terminal
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Maintenance
1. Engine coolant reservoir
2. Radiator cap
3. Brake fluid reservoir
4. Air cleaner
5. Engine oil dipstick 6. Engine oil filler cap
7. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
8. Fuse box
9. Jumper terminal
OHI078003
The actual engine compartment in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.
■ ■5.0 GDI
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Owner Maintenance Schedule
When you stop for fuel:
• Check the engine oil level.
Check the coolant level in the
engine coolant reservoir.
Check the windshield washer fluid level.
Check the tire for low or under- inflated tires.
While operating your vehicle:
Note any changes in the sound ofthe exhaust or any smell of exhaust
fumes in the vehicle.
Check for vibrations in the steering wheel. Notice if there is any
increased steering effort or loose-
ness in the steering wheel, or
change in its straight-ahead posi-
tion.
Notice if your vehicle constantly turns slightly or "pulls" to one side
when traveling on smooth, level
road.
When stopping, listen and check for unusual sounds, pulling to one
side, increased brake pedal travel
or "hard-to-push" brake pedal.
If any slipping or changes in the operation of your transmission
occurs, check the transmission
fluid level.
Check the automatic transmission P (Park) function.
Check the parking brake.
Check for fluid leaks under your vehicle (water dripping from the air
conditioning system during or after
use is normal).
At least monthly:
Check coolant level in the enginecoolant reservoir.
Check the operation of all exterior lights, including the brake lights,
turn signals and hazard warning
flashers.
Check the inflation pressures of all tires including the spare for tires
that are worn, show uneven wear,
or are damaged.
Check for loose wheel lug nuts.
Be careful when checking your
engine coolant level when the
engine is hot. This may result in
coolant being blown out of the
opening and cause serious
burns and other injuries.
WARNING
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Maintenance
Normal Maintenance Schedule (5.0 GDI) (CONT.)I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R : Replace or change.
Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
180112.5180I
At first, replace at 120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 10 years
after that, replace every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 24 months
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168105168IIIIIIIIIIII
15697.5156IIIIIIIIIIII
14490144IIIIIIIIIIII
13282.5132IIIIIIIIIIII
12075120IIIIIIIIIIII
10867.5108IIIIIIIIIIII
966096IIIIIIIIIIII
8452.584IIIIIIIIIIII
724572IIIIIIIIIIII
6037.560IIIIIIIIIIII
483048IIIIIIIIIIII
3622.536IIIIIIIIIIII
241524IIIIIIIIIIII
127.512IIIIIIIIIIII
MonthsMiles×1,000Km×1,000
Vacuum hoseEngine coolantBattery conditionBrake lines, hoses and connectionsFront brake disc/pads, calipersRear brake disc/padsSteering gear rack, linkage and boots /
lower arm ball joint, upper arm ball jointDriveshaft and bootsSuspension mounting boltsAir conditioner refrigerantAir conditioner compressorPropeller shaftExhaust pipe and muffler
MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE
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Normal Maintenance Schedule (3.3 Turbo-GDI) (CONT.)I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R : Replace or change.
Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
18090150I
At first, replace at 120,000 miles (200,000 km) or 10 years
after that, replace every 30,000 miles (50,000 km) or 24 months
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15678130IIIIIIIIIIII
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12060100IIIIIIIIIIII
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964880IIIIIIIIIIII
844270IIIIIIIIIIII
723660IIIIIIIIIIII
603050IIIIIIIIIIII
482440IIIIIIIIIIII
361830IIIIIIIIIIII
241220IIIIIIIIIIII
12610IIIIIIIIIIII
MonthsMiles×1,000Km×1,000
Vacuum hoseEngine coolantBattery conditionBrake lines, hoses and connectionsFront brake disc/pads, calipersRear brake disc/padsSteering gear rack, linkage and boots /
lower arm ball joint, upper arm ball jointDriveshaft and bootsSuspension mounting boltsAir conditioner refrigerantAir conditioner compressorPropeller shaftExhaust pipe and muffler
MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE
ITEM