2021 GENESIS G80 Owner's Manual

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Recommended SAE Viscosity Number
CAUTION
Always be sure to clean the area around any filler cap, drain plug, or dipstick before
checking or draining any lubricant. This is especially important in dusty or sandy
areas and when the vehicle is used on unpaved roads. Cleaning the plug and dipstick
areas will prevent dirt and grit from entering the engine and other mechanisms that
could be damaged.
Engine oil viscosity (thickness) has an effect on fuel economy and cold weather
operating (engine start and engine oil flowability). Lower viscosity engine oils can
provide better fuel economy and cold weather performance, however, higher viscosity
engine oils are required for satisfactory lubrication in hot weather. Using oils of any
viscosity other than those recommended could result in engine damage.
When choosing an oil, consider the range of temperature your vehicle will be operated
in before the next oil change. Proceed to select the recommended oil viscosity from
the chart.
Temperature Range for SAE Viscosity Numbers
Temperature °C
-30 -20-10 010 20 30 4050
(°F) -10020 40 60 80 100120
Engine Oil
*10W-300W-30
*1 : For better fuel economy, it is recommended to use the engine oil of a viscosity grade
SAE 0W-30. However, if the engine oil is not available in your country, select the proper
engine oil using the engine oil viscosity chart.
An engine oil displaying this American Petroleum Institute(API) Certification Mark conforms to the International Lubricant
Specification Advisory Committee (ILSAC). It is recommended to
only use engine oils that uphold this API Certification Mark.

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VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
NUMBER (VIN)
„„Frame number
ORG3010020
The vehicle identification number (VIN)
is the number used in registering your
vehicle and in all legal matters pertaining
to its ownership, etc.
The number is punched on the floor
under the right front seat. To check the
number, open the cover.
„„VIN label (if equipped)
ORG3010026L
The VIN is also on a plate attached to
the top of the left side dashboard. The
number on the plate can easily be seen
through the windshield from outside.
VEHICLE CERTIFICATION
LABEL
ORG3010023
The vehicle certification label attached
on the driver’s (or front passenger’s)
side center pillar gives the vehicle
identification number (VIN).
TIRE SPECIFICATION AND
PRESSURE LABEL
ORG3010025L
The tires supplied on your new
vehicle are chosen to provide the best
performance for normal driving.
The tire label located on the driver’s
side center pillar gives the tire pressures
recommended for your vehicle.

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ENGINE NUMBER
„„2.5L T-GDI
ORG3010021
„„3.5L T-GDI
ORG3010024
The engine number is stamped on the
engine block as shown in the drawing.
AIR CONDITIONER
COMPRESSOR LABEL
OHI088008L
A compressor label informs you the type
of compressor your vehicle is equipped
with such as model, supplier part
number, production number, refrigerant
(1) and refrigerant oil (2).

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Eastern Region:
Connecticut, Delaware, Maine,
Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New
Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode
Island, Vermont.
Eastern Region
1122 Cranbury South River Road
Jamesburg, NJ 08831
844-340-9741
Southern Region:
Florida, Georgia, Maryland, North
Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, West
Virginia.
Southern Region
3025 Chastain Meadows Parkway Suite
100 Marietta, GA 30066
844-340-9741
South Central Region:
Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana,
Mississippi, New Mexico, Oklahoma,
Tennessee, Texas.
South Central Region
1421 South Beltline Road, Suite 400
Coppell, TX 75019
844-340-9741Central Region:
Illinois, Indiana, lowa, Kentucky,
Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, North
Dakota, South Dakota, Ohio, Wisconsin,
Kansas, Missouri.
Central Region
2 Trans Am Plaza Dr #500 Oakbrook
Terrace, IL 60181
844-340-9741
Western Region:
Alaska, Hawaii, Arizona, California,
Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada,
Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming.
Western Region
10550 Talbert Avenue P.O.Box 20850
Fountain Valley, California 92728-0850
844-340-9741
CONSUMER INFORMATION
This consumer information has been prepared in accordance with regulations
issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration of the U.S. Department
of Transportation. Your retailer of Genesis Branded products will help answer any
questions you may have as you read this information.
Genesis Branded Vehicles are designed and manufactured to meet or exceed all
applicable safety standards.
For your safety, however, we strongly urge you to read and follow all directions in
this Owner’s Manual, particularly the information under the headings “NOTICE”,
“CAUTION” and “WARNING”.
If, after reading this manual, you have any questions regarding the operation of your
vehicle, please contact your nearest Genesis Customer Care Regional Office as listed in
the following:

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If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause
injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Genesis Customer Care.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a
safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign.
However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your
dealer, or Genesis Customer Care.
To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236
(TTY: 1-800-424-9153);
go to http://www.safercar.gov;
download the SaferCar mobile application;
or write to: Administrator, NHTSA.
1200 New Jersey Ave, SE.,
Washington, DC. 20590.
You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from
http://www.safercar.gov.
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS

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Safety System
3. Safety System
3
Important Safety Precautions ........................................................................\
...3-2Always Wear Your Seat Belt ........................................................................\
.................3-2
Restrain All Children ........................................................................\
.............................3-2
Air Bag Hazards ........................................................................\
....................................3-2
Driver Distraction ........................................................................\
.................................3-2
Control Your Speed ........................................................................\
..............................3-2
Keep Your Vehicle in Safe Condition ........................................................................\
...3-2
Seats ........................................................................\
..........................................3-3Safety Precautions ........................................................................\
...............................3-6
Front Seats ........................................................................\
............................................3 -7
Rear Seats ........................................................................\
............................................3-13
Head Restraints ........................................................................\
..................................3-16
Seat Warmers ........................................................................\
.....................................3-19
Air Ventilation Seats ........................................................................\
...........................3-22
Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) ........................................................................\
...............3-23
Seat Belts ........................................................................\
.................................3-25Seat Belt Safety Precautions ........................................................................\
.............3-25
Seat Belt Warning Light ........................................................................\
.....................3-26
Seat Belt Restraint System ........................................................................\
................3-27
Pre-Active Seat Belt (PSB) ........................................................................\
................3-33
Additional Seat Belt Safety Precautions ...................................................................3-34
Care of Seat Belts ........................................................................\
...............................3-36
Child Restraint System (CRS) ........................................................................\
..3-37Children Always in the Rear ........................................................................\
...............3-37
Selecting a Child Restraint System (CRS) .................................................................3-38
Installing a Child Restraint System (CRS) ................................................................3-40
Air Bag - Supplemental Restraint System .....................................................3-46Where are the Air Bags? ........................................................................\
....................3-48
How does the Air Bags System Operate? .................................................................3-52
What to Expect After an Air Bag Inflates ..................................................................3-56
Occupant Classification System (OCS) .....................................................................3-57
Why Didn’t My Air Bag Go Off in a Collision? ...........................................................3-62
SRS Care
........................................................................\
.............................................3-67
Additional Safety Precautions ........................................................................\
..........3-68
Air Bag Warning Labels ........................................................................\
.....................3-68
Active Hood Lift System ........................................................................\
........3-69System Activation ........................................................................\
..............................3-69
System Limitation ........................................................................\
............................... 3-70
System Malfunction
........................................................................\
............................3-71

Safety System
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You will find many safety precautions
and recommendations throughout this
section, and throughout this manual.
The safety precautions in this section are
among the most important.
Always Wear Your Seat Belt
A seat belt is your best protection in all
types of accidents. Air bags are designed
to supplement seat belts, not replace
them. So even though your vehicle is
equipped with air bags, ALWAYS make
sure you and your passengers wear your
seat belts, and wear them properly.
Restrain All Children
All children under age 13 should ride
in your vehicle properly restrained in a
rear seat, not the front seat. Infants and
small children should be restrained in
an appropriate Child Restraint System.
Larger children should use a booster
seat with the lap/shoulder belt until they
can use the seat belt properly without a
booster seat.
Air Bag Hazards
While air bags can save lives, they can
also cause serious or fatal injuries to
occupants who sit too close to them, or
who are not properly restrained. Infants,
young children, and short adults are at
the greatest risk of being injured by an
inflating air bag. Follow all instructions
and warnings in this manual.
Driver Distraction
Driver distraction presents a serious and
potentially deadly danger, especially for
inexperienced drivers. Safety should be
the first concern when behind the wheel
and drivers need to be aware of the wide
array of potential distractions, such as
drowsiness, reaching for objects, eating,
personal grooming, other passengers,
and using mobile phones.Drivers can become distracted when
they take their eyes and attention off
the road or their hands off the wheel to
focus on activities other than driving.
To reduce your risk of distraction and an
accident:
• ALWAYS set up your mobile devices
(i.e., MP3 players, phones, navigation
units, etc.) when your vehicle is
parked or safely stopped.
• ONLY use your mobile device when
allowed by laws and conditions permit
safe use. NEVER text or email while
driving. Most countries have laws
prohibiting drivers from texting. Some
countries and cities also prohibit
drivers from using handheld phones.
• NEVER let the use of a mobile device
distract you from driving. You have a
responsibility to your passengers and
others on the road to always drive
safely, with your hands on the wheel
as well as your eyes and attention on
the road.
Control Your Speed
Excessive speed is a major factor in crash
injuries and deaths. Generally, the higher
the speed, the greater the risk, but
serious injuries can also occur at lower
speeds. Never drive faster than is safe
for current conditions, regardless of the
maximum speed posted.
Keep Your Vehicle in Safe
Condition
Having a tire blowout or a mechanical
failure can be extremely hazardous. To
reduce the possibility of such problems,
check your tire pressures and condition
frequently, and perform all regularly
scheduled maintenance.
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS