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To reset the power windows
If the power windows do not operate
normally, the automatic power win-
dow system must be reset as follows:
1. Place the Engine Start/Stop but-
ton to the ON position.
2. Close the window and continue
pulling up on the power window
switch for at least one second.
If the power windows do not operate
properly after resetting, have the
system checked by an authorized
retailer of Genesis Branded prod-
ucts.
Automatic reverse
If a window senses any obstacle while
it is closing automatically, it will stop
and lower approximately 12 inches (30
cm) to allow the object to be cleared.
If the window detects the resistance
while the power window switch is
pulled up continuously, the window
will stop upward movement then
lower approximately 1 inch (2.5 cm).
If the power window switch is pulled
up continuously again within 5 sec-
onds after the window is lowered by
the automatic window reverse fea-
ture, the automatic window reverse
will not operate.
Information
The automatic reverse feature is only
active when the "Auto Up" feature is
used by fully pulling up the switch to
the second detent.
Information
Do not install any accessories on the
windows. The automatic reverse fea-
ture may not operate.
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The automatic reverse feature
doesn't activate while resetting
the power window system.
Make sure body parts or other
objects are safely out of the way
before closing the windows to
avoid injuries or vehicle damage.
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Make sure body parts or other
objects are safely out of the way
before closing the windows to
avoid injuries or vehicle damage.
Objects less than 0.16 inch (4
mm) in diameter caught
between the window glass and
the upper window channel may
not be detected by the automat-
ic reverse window and the win-
dow will not stop and reverse
direction.
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Hood
Opening the hood
1. Park the vehicle and set the park-
ing brake.
2. Pull the release lever to unlatch
the hood. The hood should pop
open slightly.3. Raise the hood slightly, push the
secondary latch up (1) inside of
the hood center and lift the hood
(2). After it has been raised about
halfway, it will raise completely by
itself.
Closing the hood
1. Before closing the hood, check in
and around the engine compart-
ment to ensure the following:
- Any tools or other loose objects
are removed from the engine
room area or hood opening area
- All glove, rags, or other com-
bustible material is removed from
the engine compartment
- All filler caps are tightly and cor-
rectly installed
2. Lower the hood halfway (lifted
approximately 12 inches (30 cm)
from the closed position) and push
down to securely lock in place.
Then double check to be sure the
hood is secure.
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Power Trunk Lock button
• Press the Lock button on the trunk
while carrying the Smart Key with
all the vehicle’s doors closed.
All doors will lock and arm the theft
alarm system.
• The Power Trunk Lock button will
not work if the following occurs:
- Any door is open.
- The Engine Start/Stop button is
not in the OFF position.
- The Smart Key is in the vehicle.
Power trunk non-opening condi-
tions
The power trunk does not open when
the vehicle is in motion.
The chime will sound if you
drive with the trunk opened.
Stop your vehicle immediately
at a safe place and check if your
trunk is opened.
WARNING
Operating the power trunk more
than 5 times continuously could
cause damage to the operating
motor. In this case, the power
trunk system enters into thermal
protection mode to prevent the
motor from overheating.
In thermal protection mode the
power trunk will not operate. If
any of the power trunk buttons
are pressed to try to open the
trunk, the chime will sound 3
times but the trunk will remain
closed.
Allow the power trunk system to
cool for about 1 minute before
operating the system again.
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If the brake fluid level in the reser-
voir is low:
1. Drive carefully to the nearest safe
location and stop your vehicle.
2.
With the engine stopped, check
the brake fluid level immediately
and add fluid as required (For
more details, refer to "Brake
Fluid" in chapter 7). After adding
brake fluid, check all brake compo-
nents for fluid leaks. If a brake fluid
leak is found, or if the warning light
remains on, or if the brakes do not
operate properly, do not drive the
vehicle. Have the vehicle inspect-
ed by an authorized retailer of
Genesis Branded products.
Dual-diagonal braking system
Your vehicle is equipped with dual-
diagonal braking systems. This
means you still have braking on two
wheels even if one of the dual sys-
tems should fail.
With only one of the dual systems
working, more than normal pedal
travel and greater pedal pressure is
required to stop the vehicle.Also, the vehicle will not stop in as
short a distance with only a portion
of the brake system working.
If the brakes fail while you are driv-
ing, shift to a lower gear for addition-
al engine braking and stop the vehi-
cle as soon as it is safe to do so.
Anti-lock Brake System
(ABS) Warning Light
This warning light illuminates:
• When you press the Engine
Start/Stop button to the ON posi-
tion.
- It illuminates for approximately 3
seconds and then goes off.
• Whenever there is a malfunction
with the ABS.
Note that the hydraulic braking
system will still be operational even
if there is a malfunction with the
ABS.
In this case, have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized retailer
of Genesis Branded products.
Parking Brake & Brake Fluid
Warning Light
Driving the vehicle with a warn-
ing light ON is dangerous. If the
Parking Brake & Brake Fluid
Warning Light illuminates with
the parking brake released, it
indicates that the brake fluid
level is low.
In this case, have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized
retailer of Genesis Branded
products.
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Charging System
Warning Light
This warning light illuminates:
When there is a malfunction with
either the alternator or electrical
charging system.
If there is a malfunction with either
the alternator or electrical charging
system:
1. Drive carefully to the nearest safe
location and stop your vehicle.
2. Turn the engine off and check the
alternator drive belt for looseness
or breakage.
If the belt is adjusted properly,
there may be a problem in the
electrical charging system.
If this occurs, we recommend that
you have the vehicle inspected by
an authorized retailer of Genesis
Branded products as soon as pos-
sible.
Engine Oil Pressure
Warning Light
This warning light illuminates:
• When the engine oil pressure is low.
If the engine oil pressure is low:
1. Drive carefully to the nearest safe
location and stop your vehicle.
2. Turn the engine off and check the
engine oil level (For more details,
refer to "Engine Oil" in chapter 7).
If the level is low, add oil as required.
If the warning light remains on
after adding oil or if oil is not avail-
able, have the vehicle inspected
by an authorized retailer of
Genesis Branded products as
soon as possible.• If the engine does not stop
immediately after the Engine Oil
Pressure Warning Light is illumi-
nated, severe damage could
result.
• If the warning light stays on
while the engine is running, it
indicates that there may be seri-
ous engine damage or malfunc-
tion. In this case:
1. Stop the vehicle as soon as it
is safe to do so.
2. Turn off the engine and check
the oil level. If the oil level is
low, fill the engine oil to the
proper level.
3. Start the engine again. If the
warning light stays on after
the engine is started, turn the
engine off immediately. In this
case, have the vehicle inspect-
ed by an authorized retailer of
Genesis Branded products.
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Press START button with key
(for smart key system)
This warning message is displayed if
you press the Engine Start/Stop but-
ton while the warning message "Key
not detected" is displayed.
At this time, the immobilizer indicator
light blinks.
Check BRAKE SWITCH fuse
(for smart key system)
This warning message is displayed if
the brake switch fuse is disconnected.
You need to replace the fuse with a
new one before starting the engine.
If that is not possible, you can start
the engine by pressing the Engine
Start/Stop button for 10 seconds in
the ACC position.
Door, Hood, Trunk open indicator
This warning is displayed if any door
or the hood or the trunk is left open.
The warning will indicate which door
is open in the display.
Window openindicator
This warning is displayed if you turn
off the engine when any window is
open.
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Before driving the vehicle, you
should confirm that the door/
hood/trunk is fully closed. Also,
check there is no door/
hood/trunk open warning light or
message displayed on the instru-
ment cluster.
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AFS (Adaptive Front-Lighting
System) a.k.a. DBL (Dynamic
Bending Light) (if equipped)
Adaptive front lighting system uses
the steering angle and vehicle
speed, to keep your field of vision
wide by swiveling and leveling the
headlamp.
Change the switch to the AUTO posi-
tion when the engine is running. The
adaptive front lighting system will
operate when the headlamp is ON.
To turn off the AFS, change the
switch to other positions. After turn-
ing the AFS off, headlamp swiveling
no longer occurs, but leveling oper-
ates continuously.If the AFS malfunction indicator
comes on, the AFS is not working
properly. Drive to the nearest safe
location and restart the engine. If the
indicator continuously remains on,
have the system checked by an
authorized retailer of Genesis
Branded products.
Daytime running light (DRL)
The Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
can help others to see the front of
your vehicle during the day, especial-
ly after dawn and before sunset.
The DRL system will turn OFF when:
• The light switch is in the parking or
headlamp lamp position, including
the operation that the parking lamp
or headlamp is turned on automat-
ically in the AUTO light position.
• The engine is turned off.
• The hazard warning flasher is on.
• The turn signal light is on.
If you turn on the turn signal light,
only the corresponding daytime
running lights will turn off.
• The parking brake is applied.
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AUTO (Automatic) control
(if equipped)
The rain sensor located on the upper
end of the windshield glass senses
the amount of rainfall and controls the
wiping cycle for the proper interval.
The more it rains, the faster the wiper
operates. When the rain stops, the
wiper stops. To vary the speed set-
ting, turn the speed control knob (B).
If the wiper switch is set in AUTO
mode when the Engine Start/Stop
button is in the ON position, the
wiper will operate once to perform a
self-check of the system. Set the
wiper to OFF position when the wiper
is not in use.• When washing the vehicle, set
the wiper switch in the OFF posi-
tion to stop the auto wiper oper-
ation. The wiper may operate
and be damaged if the switch is
set in the AUTO mode while
washing the vehicle.
• Do not remove the sensor cover
located on the upper end of the
passenger side windshield
glass. Damage to system parts
could occur and may not be cov-
ered by your vehicle warranty.
NOTICE
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To avoid personal injury from
the windshield wipers, when the
engine is running and the wind-
shield wiper switch is placed in
the AUTO mode:
•Do not touch the upper end of
the windshield glass facing
the rain sensor.
•Do not wipe the upper end of
the windshield glass with a
damp or wet cloth.
•Do not put pressure on the
windshield glass.
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