2021 GENESIS G80 change time

All information in this Owner’s Manual is current at the time
of publication. However, Genesis reserves the right to make
changes at any time so that our policy of continual product
improvement may be carried out.
This manual applies to all Genesis Branded Vehicle models and
includes descriptions and explanations of optional as well as
standard equipment.
As a result, you may find material in this manual that does not
apply to your specific vehicle.
OWNER’S MANUAL
Operation
Maintenance
Specifications
Introduction
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OJX1039122LInfotainment system
Select ‘Setup -> Vehicle Settings -> Seat’ from the Settings menu in the infotainment
system screen, you may use various convenience functions.
• Seat position change alert : Detailed information of the seat switch and image is
displayed when the seat position moves.
• Heated/Ventilated features
-Seat heater balance : When the seat heater is on, you may lower the seat heater
(warmer) setting, or may turn the seat heater off for either the seatback or seat
cushion.
• Seating easy access
-Steering wheel easy access : Moves the steering wheel when the driver enters or
leaves the vehicle.
-Driver seat easy access : The distance (Normal/Extended/Off) the seat
automatically moves when the driver enters or leaves the vehicle may be selected.
-Passenger seat easy access : Moves the passenger seat when the passenger
enters or leaves the vehicle.
• Ergo-motion seat
-Comfortable stretch : The operation intensity and operation time for Comfortable
Stretch may be selected.
-Posture assist : The seat is adjusted to assist the driver’s posture after driving for
an hour.
-Smart support : The driver's seat bolster is increased when SPORT mode is
selected or when driving at high speed.
For detailed information, refer to the separately supplied manual.

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Comfortable stretch
Comfortable stretch is a function that
helps relieve fatigue of the driver’s pelvis
and lower back due to driving.
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Every time you press the button, you may
select a mode or turn off the function in
the following order.
-Pelvic stretching: The cushion portion
moves, helping the left and right
movement of the pelvis.
-Lumbar stretching: The seatback
portion moves, helping back and forth
movement of the lower back.
-Whole Body stretching: The cushion
and seatback moves in sequence,
helping the whole body reduce
fatigue.
-OFF: Turns off Comfortable Stretch.
Also, you can change the operation
intensity and operation time from the
Settings menu in the infotainment
system screen.
-Intensity: Setup -> Vehicle Settings -> Seat -> Ergo-Motion Seat -> Comfortable Stretch -> Strong/Normal
-Time: Setup -> Vehicle Settings -> Seat -> Ergo-Motion Seat -> Comfortable Stretch -> Operational Time -> Short(10min.)/Normal(15min.)/
Long(20min.) Posture assist
After driving for an hour, Posture Assist
automatically adjusts the pelvis and back
portion of the driver's seat to assist the
driver’s posture.
You can activate or deactivate Posture
Assist function from the Settings menu in
the infotainment system screen. Select:
-Setup -> Vehicle Settings -> Seat -> Ergo-Motion Seat -> Posture Assist
Smart support
The driver’s seat bolster support
increases when SPORT mode is selected
for Drive Mode and driving at high speed.
You can activate or deactivate Posture
Assist function from the Settings menu in
the infotainment system screen. Select:
-Setup -> Vehicle Settings -> Seat -> Ergo-Motion Seat -> Smart Support

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Rear seat head restraints
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The rear seats are equipped with head
restraints in all the seating positions for
the passenger’s safety and comfort.
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Adjusting the height up and down
To raise the head restraint:
1. Pull it up to the desired position (1).
To lower the head restraint:
1. Push and hold the release button (2)
on the head restraint support.
2. Lower the head restraint to the
desired position (3).
Seat Warmers
Seat warmers are provided to warm the
seats during cold weather.
During mild weather or under conditions
where the operation of the seat warmer
is not needed, keep the seat warmers
OFF.
WARNING
The seat warmers can cause a SERIOUS
BURN, even at low temperatures and
especially if used for long periods of
time.
Passengers must be able to feel if the
seat is becoming too warm so they can
turn it off, if needed.
People who cannot detect temperature
change or pain to the skin should
use extreme caution, especially the
following types of passengers:
• Infants, children, elderly or disabled
persons, or hospital outpatients.
• People with sensitive skin or who
burn easily.
• Fatigued individuals.
• Intoxicated individuals.
• People taking medication that can
cause drowsiness or sleepiness.

Safety System
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WARNING
NEVER place anything on the seat
that insulates against heat when the
seat warmer is in operation, such as a
blanket or seat cushion. This may cause
the seat warmer to overheat, causing a
burn or damage to the seat.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the seat warmers
and seats:
• Never use a solvent such as paint
thinner, benzene, alcohol or gasoline
to clean the seats.
• Do not place heavy or sharp objects
on seats equipped with seat
warmers.
• Do not change the seat cover. It may
damage the seat warmer.
Front seat warmers
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• While the engine is running, touch
either of the seat warmer icons
to warm the driver’s seat or front
passenger’s seat.
• Manual temperature control
Each time you touch the icon, the
temperature setting of the seat is
changed as follows :
OFF → HIGH ( ) → MIDDLE ( ) → LOW ( )
• Automatic temperature control
The seat warmer starts to
automatically control the seat
temperature in order to prevent
low temperature burns after being
manually turned ON.
OFF → HIGH ( ) → MIDDLE ( ) → LOW ( )
30 min 60 min
You may manually touch the icon to
increase seat temperature. However,
the seat temperature is automatically
adjusted again.

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• Seat Heater Balance
You may lower the seat warmer
setting, or may turn the seat warmer
off for either the seatback or seat
cushion, when the seat warmer is on.
To use this function, it must be
enabled from the Settings menu in the
infotainment system screen. Select:
-Setup -> Vehicle Settings -> Seat -> Heated/Ventilated Features -> Seat Heater Balance
• When touching the icon for more than
1.5 seconds with the seat warmer
operating, the seat warmer will turn
OFF.
• The seat warmer defaults to the OFF
position whenever the Engine Start/
Stop button is pressed to the ON
position.
Rear seat warmers (if equipped)
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• While the engine is running, press
either of the seat warmer switches to
warm the rear seat.
• Manual temperature control
Each time you press the switch, the
temperature setting of the seat is
changed as follows :
OFF → HIGH ( ) → MIDDLE ( ) → LOW ( )

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Front air ventilation seats
(if equipped)
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• While the engine is running, touch
either of the air ventilation seat icons
to cool the driver’s seat or the front
passenger’s seat.
• Each time you touch the icon, the
airflow changes as follows:
OFF → HIGH ( ) → MIDDLE ( ) → LOW ( )
• If the air ventilation seat is positioned
at HIGH, the airflow speed will
increase according to vehicle speed.
• Use the air ventilation seat with the
air conditioning on for more effective
ventilation.
• It may take 3~5 minutes after switch
operation to feel the temperature
change.
• When touching the icon for more than
1.5 seconds with the air ventilation
seat operating, the operation will turn
OFF.
• The air ventilation seats defaults to
the OFF position whenever the Engine
Start/Stop button is pressed to the ON
position.
Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) (if
equipped)
Rear Occupant Alert is provided to help
prevent the driver from leaving the
vehicle with the rear passenger left in the
vehicle.
System setting
To use Rear Occupant Alert, it must be
enabled from the Settings menu in the
infotainment system screen. Select:
-Setup -> Vehicle Settings -> Convenience -> Rear Occupant Alert
For detailed information, refer to the
separately supplied manual.
System operation
• First alert
When you open the front door after
opening and closing the rear door and
turning off the engine, the ‘Check rear
seats’ warning message appears on
the cluster.
• Second alert
After the first alert, the second alert
operates when any movement is
detected in the vehicle after the
driver’s door is closed and all the
doors are locked. The horn will sound
for approximately 25 seconds. If
the system continues to detect a
movement, the alert operates up to 8
times.
Unlock the doors with the smart key
to stop the alert.
• The system detects movement in the
vehicle for 8 hours after the door is
locked.
• The second alert is activated only after
the prior activation of the first alert.

Instrument Cluster
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LCD Display Messages
Vehicle is on
This message is displayed if you open the
driver’s door when the gear is in P (Park)
and the Engine Start/Stop button in the
ON or START position.
Turn the engine off before leaving the
vehicle.
Shift to P
This message is displayed if you try to
turn off the vehicle without the gear in
the P (Park) position.
If this occurs, the Engine Start/Stop
button turns to the ACC position.
Vehicle is in N. Press START button
and shift to P
This message is displayed if you try to
turn off the vehicle with the gear in N
(Neutral).
To turn off the vehicle:
1. Press the Engine Start/Stop button.
The button will change to the ON
position.
2. Press the P button to shift to P (Park).
3. Press the Engine Start/Stop button
again, then the vehicle will turn off.
Low key battery
This message is displayed if the battery
of the smart key is discharged while
changing the Engine Start/Stop button to
the OFF position.
Press brake pedal to start engine
This message is displayed if the Engine
Start/Stop button changes to the ACC
position twice by pressing the button
repeatedly without depressing the brake
pedal.
You can start the vehicle by depressing
the brake pedal and then pressing the
Engine Start/Stop button.
Key not in vehicle
This message is displayed if the smart
key is not in the vehicle when you leave
the vehicle with the Engine Start/Stop
button in the ON or Start position.
Always turn off the engine before leaving
your vehicle.
Key not detected
This message is displayed if the smart
key is not detected when you press the
Engine Start/Stop button.
Press START button again
This message is displayed if you were
unable to start the vehicle when the
Engine Start/Stop button was pressed.
If this occurs, attempt to start the engine
by pressing the Engine Start/ Stop button
again.
If the warning message appears each
time you press the Engine Start/Stop
button, we recommend that you have
the vehicle inspected by an authorized
retailer of Genesis Branded products.