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Itemsin (mm)
Overall length 196.7 (4995)
Overall width 75.8 (1925)
Overall height 57.7 (1465)
Tread Tire size
Front  Rear 
18 in 64.1 (1627) 65.3 (1659)
19 in 64.2 (1630) 64.5 (1637)
20 in 64.2 (1630) 64.5 (1637)
Wheelbase 118.5 (3010)
ENGINE
EngineDisplacement
cu. in (cc) Bore x Stroke
in. (mm) Firing order
No. of cylinders
2.5L T-GDI 152.4 (2497) 3.5 x 4  
(88.5 x 101.5) 1-3-4-2
4
3.5L T-GDI 211.8 (3470) 3.6 x 3.4  
(92 x 87) 1-2-3-4-5-6
6
DIMENSIONS     
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Wheel bolt 
torque  [lbf·ft  
(kgf·m, N·m)]
Normal load
Maximum 
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Normal load
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ItemsTire sizeWheel size Inflation pressure psi (kPa)
Wheel bolt 
torque  [lbf·ft  
(kgf·m, N·m)]
Normal load
Maximum 
load
Front RearFront Rear
Full 
size  tire 18 in.
245/50R18
8.0J X 1836 
(250) 36 
(250) 38 
(260) 38 
(260)
101~116  
(14~16, 137~157)
19 in.
245/45R19
8.5J X 1936 
(250) -38 
(260) -
275/40R19
9.5J X 19-36 
(250) -38 
(260)
20 in.
245/40R20 8.5J X 2038 
(260) -40 
(275) -
275/35R20
9.5J X 20-38 
(260) -40 
(275)
Compact 
spare tireT135/70R19 4.0T X 1960 
(420) 60 
(420) 60 
(420) 60 
(420)
NOTICE
• It is permissible to add 3psi to the standard tire pressure specification if colder 
temperatures are expected soon.
• Tires typically lose 1psi (7kPa) for every 12°F temperature drop. If extreme 
temperature variations are expected, recheck your tire pressure as necessary to 
keep them properly inflated.
• Tire inflation pressures will vary with changes in elevation. If driving in areas of 
higher or lower elevation, be sure to check and adjust for proper tire inflation.
 CAUTION
• When replacing tires, use the same size originally supplied with the vehicle.
• Using tires of a different size can damage the related parts or not work properly.
• When replacing tires, ALWAYS use the same size, type, construction and tread 
pattern supplied with the vehicle for all tires.
TIRES AND WHEELS     

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System Malfunction
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If there is a problem with the system a 
message will appear on the cluster LCD 
display.
This warning message means that the 
protection of pedestrians by the active 
hood lift system is not working properly.
If the warning message is displayed, 
have the system be checked as soon 
as possible by an authorized retailer of 
Genesis Branded products.
 Information
• Do not remove or change the 
components and the wiring of the active 
hood system.
• Do not change the front bumper or the 
body structure.
• Do not install or assemble any 
aftermarket accessory on the front 
bumper or cover.
• When replacing tires, make sure they 
are the same size as your original tires. 
If you drive with different tire or wheel 
sizes, the active hood lift system may 
not work normally.
The above situations may cause a 
malfunction of the active hood lift system.   

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Indicator lights
■ ESC indicator light (blinks)
■ ESC OFF indicator light (comes on)
When the Engine Start/Stop button is 
pressed to the ON position, the ESC 
indicator light illuminates, then goes off 
if the ESC system is operating normally.
The ESC indicator light blinks whenever 
ESC is operating.
If the ESC indicator light stays on, your 
vehicle may have a malfunction with 
the ESC system. When this warning light 
illuminates, have the vehicle checked by 
an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded 
products as soon as possible.
The ESC OFF indicator light comes on 
when ESC is turned off.
 WARNING
When ESC is blinking, this indicates ESC 
is active:
Drive slowly and NEVER attempt to 
accelerate. NEVER turn ESC off while 
the ESC indicator light is blinking or you 
may lose control of the vehicle resulting 
in an accident.
NOTICE
Driving with wheels and tires with 
different sizes may cause the ESC 
system to malfunction. Before replacing 
tires, make sure all four tires and wheels 
are the same size. Never drive the 
vehicle with different sized wheels and 
tires installed.
ESC OFF usage
When Driving
The ESC OFF mode should only be used 
briefly to help free the vehicle if stuck in 
snow or mud, by temporarily stopping 
operation of ESC, to maintain wheel 
torque.
To turn ESC off while driving, press the 
ESC OFF button while driving on a flat 
road surface.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the transmission:
• Do not allow wheel(s) of one axle to 
spin excessively while the ESC, ABS, 
and Parking Brake warning lights 
are displayed. The repairs would not 
be covered by the vehicle warranty. 
Reduce engine power and do not 
spin the wheel(s) excessively while 
these lights are displayed.
• When operating the vehicle 
on a dynamometer, make sure 
ESC is turned off (ESC OFF light 
illuminated).
 Information
Turning ESC off does not affect ABS or 
standard brake system operation.   

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VSM OFF condition
To cancel VSM operation, press the ESC 
OFF button. ESC OFF (
) indicator light 
will illuminate.
To turn on VSM, press the ESC OFF 
button again. The ESC OFF indicator light 
will go out.
 WARNING
If the ESC () indicator light or EPS 
() warning light stays illuminated 
or blinks, your vehicle may have a 
malfunction with the VSM system. 
When the warning light illuminates, 
have the vehicle checked by an 
authorized retailer of Genesis Branded 
products as soon as possible.
NOTICE
Driving with wheels and tires with 
different sizes may cause the VSM 
system to malfunction. Before replacing 
tires, make sure all four tires and wheels 
are the same size. Never drive the 
vehicle with different sized tires and 
wheels installed.
Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC)
Hill-Start Assist Control helps prevent 
the vehicle from rolling backwards 
when starting a vehicle from a stop on 
a hill. The system operates the brakes 
automatically for approximately 5 
seconds and releases the brake after 5 
seconds or when the accelerator pedal is 
depressed.
 WARNING
Always be ready to depress the 
accelerator pedal when starting off 
an incline. Hill-Start Assist Control 
activates only for approximately 5 
seconds.
 Information
• Hill-Start Assist Control does not 
operate when the gear is shifted to P 
(Park) or N (Neutral).
• Hill-Start Assist Control activates even 
when the ESC (Electronic Stability 
Control) is off. However, it does not 
activate, when ESC does not operate 
normally.    

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All Wheel Drive (AWD) delivers engine 
power to front and rear wheels for 
maximum traction. AWD is useful when 
extra traction is required, such as when 
driving on, muddy, wet, or snow-covered 
roads.
 WARNING
To reduce the risk of SERIOUS INJURY 
or DEATH:
• Do not drive in conditions that 
exceed the vehicles intended 
design such as challenging off-road 
conditions.
• Avoid high speeds when cornering or 
turning.
• Do not make quick steering wheel 
movements, such as sharp lane 
changes or fast, sharp turns.
• The risk of a rollover is greatly 
increased if you lose control of your 
vehicle at highway speeds.
• Loss of control often occurs if two or 
more wheels drop off the roadway 
and the driver over steers to reenter 
the roadway.
• In the event your vehicle leaves 
the roadway, do not steer sharply. 
Instead, slow down before pulling 
back into the travel lanes.
 WARNING
If the AWD () warning light stays on 
the instrument cluster, your vehicle 
may have a malfunction with the 
AWD system. Whenever the AWD 
(
) warning light illuminates, have 
the vehicle inspected by an authorized 
retailer of Genesis Branded products as 
soon as possible.
NOTICE
• Do not drive in water if the level 
is higher than the bottom of the 
vehicle.
• Check your brake condition once 
you are out of mud or water. Depress 
the brake pedal several times as you 
move slowly until you feel normal 
braking return.
• Shorten your scheduled 
maintenance interval if you drive in 
off-road conditions such as sand, 
mud or water (see "Maintenance 
Under Severe Usage Conditions" 
section in chapter 9).
• Always wash your vehicle thoroughly 
after off road use, especially the 
bottom of the vehicle.
• Be sure to equip the vehicle with four 
tires of the same size and type.
• Make sure that a full time AWD 
vehicle is towed by a flat bed tow 
truck.
All Wheel Drive (AWD) Operation
If the AWD system determines there is a 
need for four wheel drive, the engine's 
driving power is distributed to all four 
wheels automatically.
ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) (IF EQUIPPED)   

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Emergency Precautions
Tires
When replacing tires, be sure to equip 
all four tires with the same size, type, 
tread pattern, brand and load-carrying 
capacity.
 WARNING
Do not use tire and wheel with different 
size and type from the one originally 
installed on your vehicle. It can affect 
the safety and performance of your 
vehicle, which could lead to steering 
failure or rollover causing serious injury.
In an emergency situation, a compact 
spare tire may be used. But, do not use 
the compact spare tire continuously. 
Repair or replace the original tire as 
soon as possible to avoid failure of the 
differential or AWD system.
 WARNING
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Never start or run the engine while a 
vehicle is raised on a jack. The vehicle 
can slip or roll off of a jack causing 
serious injury or death to you or those 
nearby.
Towing
AWD vehicles must be towed with 
a wheel lift and dollies or flatbed 
equipment with all the wheels off the 
ground. For more details, refer to 
"Towing" section in chapter 8.
Vehicle inspection
• If the vehicle needs to be operated on 
a vehicle lift do not attempt to stop 
any of the four wheels from turning. 
This could damage the AWD system.
• Never engage the parking brake while 
running the engine on a car lift. This 
may damage the AWD system.   

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The severe weather conditions of winter quickly wear out tires and cause other 
problems. To minimize winter driving problems, you should take the following 
suggestions:
Snow or Icy Conditions
You need to keep sufficient distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of 
you.
Apply the brakes gently. Speeding, rapid acceleration, sudden brake applications, and 
sharp turns are potentially very hazardous practices. During deceleration, use engine 
braking to the fullest extent. Sudden brake applications on snowy or icy roads may 
cause the vehicle to skid.
To drive your vehicle in deep snow, it may be necessary to use snow tires or to install 
tire chains on your tires.
Always carry emergency equipment. Some of the items you may want to carry include 
tire chains, tow straps or chains, a flashlight, emergency flares, sand, a shovel, jumper 
cables, a window scraper, gloves, ground cloth, coveralls, a blanket, etc.
Snow tires
 WARNING
Snow tires should be equivalent in size and type to the vehicle’s standard tires. 
Otherwise, the safety and handling of your vehicle may be adversely affected.
We recommend that you use snow tires when road temperature is below 45°F (7°C). 
Refer to the below chart, and mount the recommended snow tire for your vehicle.
Standard tireRecommended snow tire
Tire size Wheel size Tire sizeWheel size
245/50R18 8.0J X 18245/50R18
8.0J X 18
245/45R19 8.5J X 19
245/40R20 8.5J X 20
245/45R19 8.5J X 19245/45R19
8.5J X 19
245/40R20 8.5J X 20
275/40R19 9.5J X 19275/40R19
9.5J X 19
275/35R20 9.5J X 20
245/40R20 8.5J X 20245/40R20 8.5J X 20
275/35R20 9.5J X 20275/35R20 9.5J X 20
If you mount snow tires on your vehicle, make sure to use the same Inflation pressure 
as the original tires. Mount snow tires on all four wheels to balance your vehicle’s 
handling in all weather conditions. The traction provided by snow tires on dry roads 
may not be as high as your vehicle’s original equipment tires. Check with the tire dealer 
for maximum speed recommendations.
WINTER DRIVING