Maintenance
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9. Maintenance
Engine Compartment ........................................................................\
...............9-3
Maintenance Services
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..............9-5Owner’s Responsibility ........................................................................\
........................9-5
Owner Maintenance Precautions ........................................................................\
........9-5
Owner Maintenance ........................................................................\
.................9-6Owner Maintenance Schedule ........................................................................\
............9 -7
Scheduled Maintenance Services ...................................................................9-8Normal Maintenance Schedule ........................................................................\
..........9-9
Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions ........................................................9-12
Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Items ..............................................9-14
Engine Oil
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.................................9-16Checking the Engine Oil Level ........................................................................\
...........9-16
Checking the Engine oil and Filter ........................................................................\
.....9-17
Engine Coolant/LIQUID-Cooled Intercooler Coolant ...................................9-18Checking the Coolant Level ........................................................................\
............... 9-18
Changing Coolant ........................................................................\
.............................9-20
Brake Fluid ........................................................................\
................................9-21Checking the Brake Fluid Level ........................................................................\
.........9-21
Washer Fluid ........................................................................\
............................9-22Checking the Washer Fluid Level ........................................................................\
......9-22
Air Cleaner ........................................................................\
...............................9-23Filter Replacement ........................................................................\
.............................9-23
Cabin Air Filter ........................................................................\
.........................9-24Filter Inspection ........................................................................\
.................................. 9-24
Filter Replacement ........................................................................\
.............................9-24
Wiper Blades ........................................................................\
...........................9-25Blade Inspection ........................................................................\
................................9-25
Blade Replacement ........................................................................\
............................9-25
Battery ........................................................................\
......................................9-27
Battery Usage Recommendations ........................................................................\
....9-28
Battery Recharging ........................................................................\
............................9-28
Reset Items ........................................................................\
.........................................9-29
Maintenance
9-28
Battery Usage
Recommendations
ORG3090021L
• Keep the battery securely mounted.
• Keep the battery top clean and dry.
• Keep the terminals and connections
clean, tight, and coated with
petroleum jelly or terminal grease.
• Rinse any spilled electrolyte from the
battery immediately with a solution of
water and baking soda.
• If the vehicle is not going to be used
for an extended time, disconnect the
battery cables.
Battery Recharging
By battery charger
Should your vehicle's battery become
discharged either run the engine for
at least 60 minutes driving or at idle.
Alternatively you may connect a fully
automatic regulated charger to the
engine compartment front jumper posts
or at the battery in the trunk.
CAUTION
Do not use a manual unregulated
charger it may cause the battery
to overheat and create a potential
hazard.
WARNING
Always follow these instructions when
recharging your vehicle’s battery to
avoid the risk of SERIOUS INJURY or
DEATH from explosions or acid burns:
• Before performing maintenance or
recharging the battery, turn off all
accessories and stop the engine.
• Keep all flames, sparks, or smoking
materials away from the battery.
• Always work outdoors or in an area
with plenty of ventilation.
• Wear eye protection when checking
the battery during charging.
• The battery must be removed from
the vehicle and placed in a well
ventilated area.
• Watch the battery during charging,
and stop or reduce the charging
rate if the battery cells begin boiling
violently.
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• The negative battery cable must
be removed first and installed last
when the battery is disconnected.
Disconnect the battery charger in the
following order:
1. Turn off the battery charger main
switch.
2. Unhook the negative clamp from
the negative battery terminal.
3. Unhook the positive clamp from
the positive battery terminal.
• Always use a Genuine Genesis Part
approved battery when you replace
the battery.
NOTICE
AGM battery
• Absorbent Glass Matt (AGM)
batteries are maintenance-free and
we recommend that the AGM battery
be serviced by an authorized retailer
of Genesis Branded products. For
charging your AGM battery, use only
fully automatic battery chargers that
are specially developed for AGM
batteries.
• When replacing the AGM battery,
we recommend that you use parts
for replacement from an authorized
retailer of Genesis Branded products.
• Do not open or remove the cap on
top of the battery. This may cause
leaks of internal electrolyte that
could result in severe injury.
By jump starting
After a jump start from a good battery,
drive the vehicle for 20-30 minutes
before it is shutoff. The vehicle may
not restart if you shut it off before the
battery had a chance to adequately
recharge. See “Jump Starting” in chapter
6 for more information on jump starting
procedures.
Information
An inappropriately disposed battery can be harmful to the
environment and human health.
Dispose of the battery according
to your local law(s) or regulation.
Reset Items
The following items may need to be reset
after the battery has been discharged or
the battery has been disconnected.
• Fuel economy/Driving info/Since
refueling/Accumulated info (items in
Utility view) (see chapter 4)
• Integrated memory system (see
chapter 5)
• Power window (see chapter 5)
• Sunroof (see chapter 5)
• Power trunk (see chapter 5)
• Climate control system (see chapter 5)
• Rear door window shade (see chapter
5)
• Clock (see Infotainment system
manual)
• Infotainment system (see
Infotainment system manual)
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B
Battery
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.........................................9-27
Battery Recharging
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..................9-28
Battery Usage Recommendations
...................................................................9-28
Reset Items
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..............................9-29
Before Driving
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...............................6-4
Before Entering the Vehicle
........................................................................\
......6-4
Before Starting
........................................................................\
..........................6-4
Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA)
..................................................7-32
System Malfunction and Limitations
..............................................................7-40
System Operation
........................................................................\
....................7-36
System Settings
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.......................7-34
Blind-Spot View Monitor (BVM)
......................................................................7-67
System Malfunction
........................................................................\
................7-68
System Operation
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....................7-68
System Settings
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.......................7-68
Brake Fluid
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..................................9-21
Checking the Brake Fluid Level
.....................................................................9-21
Braking System
........................................................................\
............................6-21
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
.....................................................................6-30
Auto Hold
........................................................................\
................................6-26
Disc Brakes Wear Indicator
........................................................................\
.....6-21
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)
.....................................................................6-22
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) .................................................................. 6-31
Good Braking Practices ........................................................................\
........... 6-36
Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC)
......................................................................6-35
Power-Assist brakes
........................................................................\
................6-21
Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)
............................................................6-34
Bulb Wattage
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..................................2-9
IndexI-8
Infotainment System ........................................................................\
..................5-125
Antenna
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.................................5-125
Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
.................................................................5-127
Infotainment System
........................................................................\
.............5-126
Lexicon Premium Sound System
.................................................................5-127
Steering Wheel Remote Controls
..................................................................5-125
USB Port
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...............................5-125
Voice Recognition
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.................5-126
Instrument Cluster
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.........................4-4
Gauges and Meters
........................................................................\
....................4-5
Instrument Cluster Control
........................................................................\
........4-5
LCD Display Messages
........................................................................\
...........4-22
Transmission Shift Indicator
........................................................................\
...4-10
Warning and Indicator Lights
........................................................................\
..4-11
Instrument Panel Overview (I)
........................................................................\
......2-5
Instrument panel Overview (III)
........................................................................\
....2-6
Integrated Memory System ........................................................................\
.......... 5-34
Recalling Memory Positions
........................................................................\
...5-35
Resetting the System
........................................................................\
...............5-35
Seat Easy Access
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.....................5-36
Storing Memory Positions ........................................................................\
....... 5-34
Interior Features
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.........................5-116
Clock
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.....................................5-121
Coat Hook
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.............................5-121
Cup Holder
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............................5-116
Floor Mat Anchor(s)
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..............5-122
Luggage Net Holder
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.............5-124
Power Outlet ........................................................................\
.......................... 5-118
Rear Mirror ........................................................................\
........................... 5-117
Rear Side Window Sunshades
......................................................................5-123
Rear Window Sunshade
........................................................................\
.......5-123
Sunvisor ........................................................................\
................................. 5-117
USB Charger
........................................................................\
.........................5-119
Wireless Smart Phone Charging System
......................................................5-119
Interior Overview (I) ........................................................................\
...................... 2-4