2021 GENESIS G80 Owner's Manual

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Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
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(1) Call / Answer / Call end button
(2) Microphone
For detailed information, refer to the
separately supplied manual.
CAUTION
To avoid driver distractions, do not
excessively operate the device while
driving the vehicle which may lead to
an accident.
Lexicon Premium Sound System
(if equipped)
CAUTION
Lexicon premium sound system is
equipped with door speaker grills made
of stainless steel. The grill surface can
be heated when the vehicle is exposed
to hot weather for a long period of time.
Keep away from the speaker grill when
it is hot.

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Before Driving ........................................................................\
...........................6-4Before Entering the Vehicle ........................................................................\
................6-4
Before Starting ........................................................................\
....................................6-4
Engine Start/Stop Button ........................................................................\
.........6-5Engine Stop/Start Button Positions ........................................................................\
...6-6
Starting the Engine ........................................................................\
..............................6 -7
Smart Key Slot - Emergency Starting ........................................................................\
6-8
Turning Off the Engine ........................................................................\
........................6-8
Remote Start ........................................................................\
........................................6-9
Automatic Transmission ........................................................................\
..........6-10Automatic Transmission Operation ........................................................................\
...6-10
LCD Display Messages (Cluster) ........................................................................\
........6-16
Paddle Shifter (Manual Shift Mode) ........................................................................\
..6-19
Good Driving Practices ........................................................................\
......................6-19
Braking System ........................................................................\
........................6-21Power-Assist brakes ........................................................................\
...........................6-21
Disc Brakes Wear Indicator ........................................................................\
................ 6-21
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)
........................................................................\
..........6-22
Auto Hold ........................................................................\
............................................6-26
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ........................................................................\
..........6-30
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ........................................................................\
.....6-31
Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) .......................................................................6-34
Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC) ........................................................................\
...........6-35
Good Braking Practices ........................................................................\
....................6-36
All Wheel Drive (AWD) ........................................................................\
............6-37All Wheel Drive (AWD) Operation ........................................................................\
......6-37
Emergency Precautions ........................................................................\
.....................6-39
Electronic Control Suspension ........................................................................\
6-41System Malfunction ........................................................................\
...........................6-41
Electronically Controlled Suspension with Road Preview .......................................6-41
System Malfunction ........................................................................\
..........................6-42
Limitations of the System ........................................................................\
.................6-42
6. Driving Your Vehicle
Driving Your Vehicle

Idle Stop and Go (ISG) ........................................................................\
............6-43ISG System Operation ........................................................................\
.......................6-43
ISG System Off........................................................................\
................................... 6-45
Forced to Restart Engine
........................................................................\
..................6-46
ISG Malfunction ........................................................................\
.................................6-46
Coasting ........................................................................\
..................................6-47Coasting Setting ........................................................................\
.................................6-47
Coasting Operating Conditions ........................................................................\
.........6-47
Coasting Release Conditions ........................................................................\
...........6-48
Drive Mode Integrated Control System .........................................................6-49Drive Mode ........................................................................\
........................................6-49
Active Sound Design ........................................................................\
................ 6-51
Special Driving Conditions
........................................................................\
......6-51Hazardous Driving Conditions ........................................................................\
..........6-51
Rocking the Vehicle ........................................................................\
...........................6-51
Smooth Cornering ........................................................................\
..............................6-52
Driving at Night ........................................................................\
..................................6-52
Driving in the Rain ........................................................................\
..............................6-53
Driving in Flooded Areas ........................................................................\
....................6-53
Highway Driving ........................................................................\
.................................6-53
Winter Driving ........................................................................\
.........................6-54Snow or Icy Conditions ........................................................................\
.....................6-54
Winter Precautions ........................................................................\
............................6-56
Vehicle Load Limit ........................................................................\
..................6-58The Loading Information Label ........................................................................\
........6-59
Trailer Towing ........................................................................\
..........................6-63
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WARNING
Carbon monoxide (CO) gas is toxic. Breathing CO can cause unconsciousness and
death.
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide which cannot be seen or smelled.
Do not inhale engine exhaust.
If at any time you smell engine exhaust inside the vehicle, open the windows
immediately. Exposure to CO can cause unconsciousness and death by asphyxiation.
Be sure the exhaust system does not leak.
The exhaust system should be checked whenever the vehicle is raised to change the
oil or for any other purpose. If you hear a change in the sound of the exhaust or if you
drive over something that strikes the underneath side of the vehicle, have the exhaust
system checked as soon as possible by an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded
products.
Do not run the engine in an enclosed area.
Letting the engine idle in your garage, even with the garage door open, is a hazardous
practice. Run the engine only long enough to start the engine and to move the vehicle
out of the garage.
Avoid idling the engine for prolonged periods with people inside the vehicle.
If it is necessary to idle the engine for a prolonged period with people inside the
vehicle, be sure to do so only in an open area with the air intake set at “Fresh” and fan
control set to high so fresh air is drawn into the interior.
Keep the air intakes clear.
To assure proper operation of the ventilation system, keep the ventilation air intakes
located in front of the windshield clear of snow, ice, leaves, or other obstructions.
If you must drive with the trunk open:
Close all windows.
Open instrument panel air vents.
Set the air intake control at “Fresh”, the air flow control at “Floor” or “Face”, and the fan
control set to high.
WARNING
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING
Engine exhaust and a wide variety of automobile components including
components found in the interior furnishings in a vehicle, contain or emit harmful
chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects and
reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain
products of components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California
to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Driving Your Vehicle
6-4
Before Entering the Vehicle
• Be sure all windows, outside mirror(s),
and outside lights are clean and
unobstructed.
• Remove frost, snow, or ice.
• Visually check the tires for uneven
wear and damage.
• Check under the vehicle for any sign
of leaks.
• Be sure there are no obstacles behind
you if you intend to back up.
Before Starting
• Make sure the hood, the trunk, and
the doors are securely closed and
locked.
• Adjust the position of the seat and
steering wheel.
• Adjust the inside and outside rearview
mirrors.
• Verify all the lights work.
• Fasten your seat belt. Check that all
passengers have fastened their seat
belts.
• Check the gauges and indicators
in the instrument panel and the
messages on the instrument display
when the ignition switch is in the ON
position.
• Check that any items you are carrying
are stored properly or fastened down
securely.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of SERIOUS INJURY or
DEATH, take the following precautions:
• ALWAYS wear your seat belt. All
passengers must be properly belted
whenever the vehicle is moving.
For more information, refer to “Seat
Belts” section in chapter 3.
• Always drive defensively. Assume
other drivers or pedestrians may be
careless and make mistakes.
• Stay focused on the task of driving.
Driver distraction can cause
accidents.
• Leave plenty of space between you
and the vehicle in front of you.
WARNING
NEVER drink or take drugs and drive.
Drinking or taking drugs and driving
is dangerous and may result in an
accident and SERIOUS INJURY or
DEATH.
Drunk driving is the number one
contributor to the highway death
toll each year. Even a small amount
of alcohol will affect your reflexes,
perceptions and judgment. Just
one drink can reduce your ability to
respond to changing conditions and
emergencies and your reaction time
gets worse with each additional drink.
Driving while under the influence
of drugs is as dangerous or more
dangerous than driving under the
influence of alcohol.
You are much more likely to have a
serious accident if you drink or take
drugs and drive. If you are drinking or
taking drugs, don’t drive. Do not ride
with a driver who has been drinking
or taking drugs. Choose a designated
driver or call a taxi.
BEFORE DRIVING

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Whenever the front door is opened, the
Engine Start/Stop button will illuminate
and will go off 30 seconds after the door
is closed.
WARNING
To turn the vehicle off in an emergency:
Press and hold the Engine Start/Stop
button for more than two seconds OR
Rapidly press and release the Engine
Start/ Stop button three times (within
three seconds).
If the vehicle is still moving, you can
restart the vehicle without depressing
the brake pedal by pressing the Engine
Start/Stop button with the gear in the N
(Neutral) position.
WARNING
• NEVER press the Engine Start/Stop
button while the vehicle is in motion
except in an emergency. This will
result in the vehicle turning off and
loss of power assist for the steering
and brake systems. This may lead
to loss of directional control and
braking function, which could cause
an accident.
• Before leaving the driver’s seat,
always make sure the gear is in the
P (Park) position, set the parking
brake, press the Engine Start/Stop
button to the OFF position, and take
the Smart Key with you. Unexpected
vehicle movement may occur if these
precautions are not followed.
• NEVER reach through the steering
wheel for the Engine Start/Stop
button or any other control while the
vehicle is in motion. The presence
of your hand or arm in this area
may cause a loss of vehicle control
resulting in an accident.
ENGINE START/STOP BUTTON

Driving Your Vehicle
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Engine Stop/Start Button Positions
Button PositionAction Notes
OFF To turn off the engine, press the
Engine Start/Stop button with the
vehicle shifted to P (Park).
Note if the Engine Start/Stop
button is pressed with the vehicle
shifted to D (Drive) or R (Reverse),
the gear will automatically shift to
P (Park).
If the Engine Start/Stop button is
pressed with the gear shifted to
N (Neutral), the Engine Start/Stop
button will change to the ACC
position.
ACC Press the Engine Start/Stop button
when the button is in the OFF
position without depressing the
brake pedal.
Some of the electrical accessories
are usable. If you leave the Engine Start/Stop
button in the ACC position for
more than one hour, the battery
power will turn off automatically
to prevent the battery from
discharging.
ON Press the Engine Start/Stop button
while it is in the ACC position
without depressing the brake
pedal.
The warning lights can be checked
before the engine is started. Do not leave the Engine Start/Stop
button in the ON position when the
engine is not running to prevent
the battery from discharging.
START To start the engine, depress the
brake pedal and press the Engine
Start/ Stop button with the gear
shifted to the P (Park) or the N
(Neutral) position.
For your safety, start the engine
with the gear shifted to the P
(Park) position. If you press the Engine Start/Stop
button without depressing the
brake pedal, the engine does not
start and the Engine Start/Stop
button changes as follows:
OFF → ACC → ON → OFF or ACC
Ã
To prevent vehicle battery discharge, the Engine Start/Stop button changes to the
OFF position when the Engine Start/Stop button is in the ACC or ON position with
the gear in P (Park) for a certain period of time. When the function operates, the tail
lamps will turn off. To use the tail lamps again, turn the headlamp switch located on
the steering column to the OFF and ON position again.

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Starting the Engine
WARNING
• 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 which can lead
to an accident.
• Wait until the engine rpm is normal.
The vehicle may suddenly move if
the brake pedal is released when the
rpm is high.
Information
• The vehicle 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 vehicle,
and when 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. When the smart key is not
in the vehicle, the “
” indicator
will blink and the warning 'Key not in
vehicle' will come on. When all doors
are closed, the chime will also sound for
about 5 seconds. Keep the smart key in
the vehicle.
1. Always carry the smart key with you.
2. Make sure the parking brake is
applied.
3. Make sure the gear is shifted to P
(Park) by pressing the P button.
4. Depress the brake pedal.
5. Press the Engine Start/Stop button.
Information
• Do not wait for the engine to warm up
while the vehicle remains stationary.
Start driving at moderate engine
speeds. Steep accelerating and
decelerating should be avoided.
• Always start the vehicle with your foot
on the brake pedal. Do not depress the
accelerator while starting the vehicle.
Do not race the engine while warming
it up.