2021 GENESIS G80 lights

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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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Idle Stop and Go helps reduce fuel
consumption by automatically shutting
down the engine, when the vehicle is
at a standstill (i.e. red stop light, stop
sign, and traffic jam) subject to certain
prerequisite conditions being satisfied as
listed below.
The engine is automatically started upon
satisfying the starting conditions.
ISG system is always active, when the
engine is running.
Information
When the engine is automatically started
by ISG system, warning lights (i.e. ABS,
ESC, ESC OFF, EPS, and parking brake
warning light) may illuminate for a few
seconds due to low battery voltage.
However, it does not indicate a
malfunction with ISG system.
ISG System Operation
Prerequisite for activation
ISG system operates in the following
situations.
• The driver's seatbelt is fastened
• The driver's door and hood are closed
• The battery sensor is activated and
the battery is sufficiently charged
• Outside temperature is not too low or
too high
• The vehicle is driven over a constant
speed and stops
• The climate control system satisfies
the conditions
• The vehicle is sufficiently warmed up
• ISG related parts are working properly
• The incline is gradual
• The steering wheel is turned less than
180 degrees and then the vehicle
stops
Information
ISG system is not activated, when the
prerequisites to activate the ISG system
are unsatisfied. If this occurs, the ISG
OFF button indicator illuminates, and the
Auto Stop (
) indicator illuminates in
yellow on the instrument cluster.
When the Auto Stop (
) indicator stays
on the instrument cluster, have the system
inspected by an authorized retailer of
Genesis Branded products.
Auto stop
When ISG is on the engine will be
stopped automatically when both of the
following occurs:
1. Vehicle speed decreases to 0mph (0
km/h) full stop condition.
2. Brake pedal is depressed and gear is
in D (Drive) or N (Neutral).
The Auto Stop (
) indicator illuminates
in green on the instrument cluster, when
the engine stops.
Information
Idle stop cannot reoccur again until the
vehicle speed goes above 3 mph (5 km/h)
and then returns again to the automatic
stop conditions as previously mentioned.
IDLE STOP AND GO (ISG)

Driving Your Vehicle
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WARNING
If the vehicle is stuck and excessive
wheel spin occurs, the temperature
in the tires can increase very quickly.
If the tires become damaged, a tire
blow out or tire explosion can occur.
This condition is dangerous - you and
others may be injured. Do not attempt
this procedure if people or objects are
anywhere near the vehicle.
If you attempt to free the vehicle, the
vehicle can overheat quickly, possibly
causing an engine compartment fire or
other damage. Try to avoid spinning the
wheels as much as possible to prevent
overheating of either the tires or the
engine. DO NOT allow the vehicle to
spin the wheels above 35 mph
(56 km/h).
Information
The ESC system must be turned OFF
before rocking the vehicle.
NOTICE
If you are still stuck after rocking the
vehicle a few times, have the vehicle
pulled out by a tow vehicle to avoid
engine overheating, possible damage to
the transmission, and tire damage. See
“Towing” section in chapter 8.
Smooth Cornering
Avoid braking or gear changing in
corners, especially when roads are wet.
Ideally, corners should always be taken
under gentle acceleration.
Driving at Night
Night driving presents more hazards than
driving in the daylight. Here are some
important tips to remember:
• Slow down and keep more distance
between you and other vehicles, as it
may be more difficult to see at night,
especially in areas where there may
not be any street lights.
• Adjust your mirrors to reduce the glare
from other drivers’ headlamps.
• Keep your headlamps clean and
properly aimed. Dirty or improperly
aimed headlamps will make it much
more difficult to see at night.
• Avoid staring directly at the
headlamps of oncoming vehicles. You
could be temporarily blinded, and it
will take several seconds for your eyes
to readjust to the darkness.

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CAUTION
• Depending on the condition of the
vehicle, pedestrian and cyclist in
front and the surroundings, the
speed range to operate Forward
Collision-Avoidance Assist may
reduce. The system may only warn
the driver, or the system may not
operate.
• Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist
will operate under certain conditions
by judging the risk level based on
the condition of the oncoming
vehicle, driving direction, speed and
surroundings.
• When a collision with a surrounding
vehicle is expected, Lane-Change
Oncoming, Lane-Change Side and
Evasive Steering Assist functions will
only warn the driver (if equipped).
Information
In a situation collision is imminent,
braking may be assisted by Forward
Collision-Avoidance Assist when braking
is insufficient by the driver.
System Malfunction and
Limitations
System malfunction
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When Forward Collision-Avoidance
Assist is not working properly, the ‘Check
Forward Safety’ warning message will
appear, and the
and warning lights
will illuminate on the cluster. Have the
system inspected by an authorized retailer
of Genesis Branded products.

Driver Assistance system
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System disabled
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When the front windshield where the
front view camera is located, front radar
cover, bumper or sensor is covered with
foreign material, such as snow or rain, it
can reduce the detecting performance
and temporarily limit or disable Forward
Collision-Avoidance Assist.
If this occurs the ‘Forward Safety system
disabled. Camera obscured’ or the
‘Forward Safety system disabled. Radar
blocked’ warning message, and the

and warning lights will illuminate on
the cluster.
The system will operate normally when
snow, rain or foreign matter is removed.
If the system does not operate normally
after obstruction (snow, rain, or foreign
material) is removed (including trailer,
carrier, etc. from the rear bumper), have
the system inspected by an authorized
retailer of Genesis Branded products.
WARNING
• Even though the warning message or
warning light does not appear on the
cluster, Forward Collision-Avoidance
Assist may not properly operate.
• Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist
may not properly operate in an
area (e.g. open terrain), where any
substance are not detected after
turning ON the engine.
Limitations of the system
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist may
not operate normally, or the system
may operate unexpectedly under the
following circumstances:
• The detecting sensor or the
surroundings are contaminated or
damaged
• The temperature around the front
view camera is high or low
• The camera lens is contaminated due
to tinted, filmed or coated windshield,
damaged glass, or stuck of foreign
material (sticker, bug, etc.) on the
glass
• Moisture is not removed or frozen on
the windshield
• Washer fluid is continuously sprayed,
or the wiper is on
• Driving in heavy rain or snow, or thick
fog
• The field of view of the front view
camera is obstructed by sun glare
• Street light or light from an oncoming
vehicle is reflected on the wet road
surface, such as a puddle on the road
• An object is placed on the dashboard

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• Your vehicle is being towed
• The surrounding is very bright
• The surrounding is very dark, such as
in a tunnel, etc.
• The brightness changes suddenly, for
example when entering or exiting a
tunnel
• The brightness outside is low, and the
headlamps are not on or are not bright
• Driving through steam, smoke or
shadow
• Only part of the vehicle, pedestrian or
cyclist is detected
• The vehicle in front is a bus, heavy
truck, truck with a unusually shaped
luggage, trailer, etc.
• The vehicle in front has no tail lights,
tail lights are located unusually, etc.
• The brightness outside is low, and the
tail lamps are not on or are not bright
• The rear of the front vehicle is small
or the vehicle does not look normal,
such as when the vehicle is tilted,
overturned, or the side of the vehicle
is visble, etc.
• The front vehicle’s ground clearance is
low or high
• A vehicle, pedestrian or cyclist
suddenly cuts in front
• The bumper around the front radar is
impacted, damaged or the front radar
is out of position
• The temperature around the front
radar is high or low
• Driving through a tunnel or iron bridge
• Driving in large areas where there are
few vehicles or structures (i.e. desert,
meadow, suburb, etc.)
• Driving near areas containing metal
substances, such as a construction
zone, railroad, etc.
• A material is near that reflects very
well on the front radar, such as a
guardrail, nearby vehicle, etc.
• The cyclist in front is on a bicycle
made of material that does not reflect
on the front radar
• The vehicle in front is detected late
• The vehicle in front is suddenly
blocked by a obstacle
• The vehicle in front suddenly changes
lane or suddenly reduces speed
• The vehicle in front is bent out of
shape
• The front vehicle’s speed is fast or
slow
• The vehicle in front steers in the
opposite direction of your vehicle to
avoid a collision
• With a vehicle in front, your vehicle
changes lane at low speed
• The vehicle in front is covered with
snow
• You are departing or returning to the
lane
• Unstable driving
• You are on a roundabout and the
vehicle in front is not detected
• You are continuously driving in a circle
• The vehicle in front has an unusual
shape
• The vehicle in front is driving uphill or
downhill.

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• The pedestrian or cyclist is not
fully detected, for example, if the
pedestrian is leaning over or is not
fully walking upright
• The pedestrian or cyclist is wearing
clothing or equipment that makes it
difficult to detect as a pedestrian or
cyclist
• The pedestrian or cyclist in front is
moving very quickly
• The pedestrian or cyclist in front is
short or is posing a low posture
• The pedestrian or cyclist in front has
impaired mobility
• The pedestrian or cyclist in front is
moving intersected with the driving
direction
• There is a group of pedestrians,
cyclists or a large crowd in front
• The pedestrian or cyclist is wearing
clothing that easily blends into the
background, making it difficult to
detect
• The pedestrian or cyclist is difficult to
distinguish from the similar shaped
structure in the surroundings
• You are driving by a pedestrian,
cyclist, traffic signs, structures, etc.
near the intersection
• Driving in a parking lot
• Driving through a tollgate,
construction area, unpaved road,
partial paved road, uneven road,
speed bumps, etc.
• Driving on an incline road, curved
road, etc.
• Driving through a roadside with trees
or streetlights
• The adverse road conditions cause
excessive vehicle vibrations while
driving
• Your vehicle height is low or high
due to heavy loads, abnormal tire
pressure, etc.
• Driving through a narrow road where
trees or grass or overgrown
• There is interference by
electromagnetic waves, such as
driving in an area with strong radio
waves or electrical noise
Junction Crossing, Lane-Change
Oncoming, Lane-Change Side, Evasive
Steering Assist function (if equipped)
• The temperature around the front
corner radar or rear corner radar is
high or low
• A trailer or carrier is installed around
the rear corner radar
• The front corner radar or rear corner
radar is covered with snow, rain, dirt,
etc.
• The bumper around the front corner
radar or rear corner radar is covered
with objects, such as a bumper
sticker, bumper guard, bike rack, etc.

Driver Assistance system
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Information
Two red lights may appear on the camera
in the following conditions when:
-The outside brightness is dim or
driving at night
-The vehicle drives inside a building,
such as a basement parking lot, garage
or tunnel
-The camera case of the instrument
cluster is partially broken
WARNING
Do not look toward the camera within
8 in. (20 cm) for longer than a minute.
Limitations of the system
The system may be limited or may
not operate properly in the following
circumstances:
• The driver is wearing sunglasses,
special glasses, infrared cutoff
glasses, refracting glasses or thick
glasses
• The driver has heavy eye makeup
(eyeliner, mascara, color makeup,
false eyelash) or eye piercing
• The driver’s view is blocked by his/her
hair, hat, etc.
• The driver is winking or wearing an
eye patch on one eye
• The driver’s face is covered partially
by a mask, muffler, etc.
• The driver’s view is blocked by
incoming light from outside of the
vehicle
• Light from outside, sunlight or infrared
LED light of the camera is reflected by
glasses or sunglasses
• The driver turns or lowers his/her
head so that the face or an eye is
hidden from the camera
• The camera is out of the range to
monitor or close within 8 in. (20 cm)
• The driver shakes his/her head up
and down, or adverse road conditions
cause excessive vehicle vibrations
while driving
• The driver is improperly positioned in
the driver's seat so that the driver’s
face is not detected
• The driver is too tall or short
• The camera is blocked by the adjusted
steering wheel height or the turned
steering wheel
• More than two people are looking at
the instrument cluster simultaneously
from the driver’s seat
• The driver’s eyes are narrowed due to
laughing or sun glare
• Misrecognize a picture or mannequin
that has a similar size of the driver’s
face
• There are other devices using infrared
light in the vehicle