2021 GENESIS G80 oil temperature

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2-13
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.

Instrument Cluster
4
Instrument Cluster ........................................................................\
....................4-4Instrument Cluster Control ........................................................................\
..................4-5
Instrument panel illumination ........................................................................\
...........4-5
Gauges and Meters ........................................................................\
..............................4-5
Speedometer ........................................................................\
.....................................4-5
Tachometer ........................................................................\
.......................................4-6
Engine coolant temperature gauge (for 12.3-inch 3D cluster) ...............................4-6
Fuel gauge
........................................................................\
..........................................4 -7
Outside temperature gauge ........................................................................\
.............4-8
Odometer ........................................................................\
..........................................4-9
Distance to empty ........................................................................\
............................4-9
Fuel economy (for 12.3-inch 3D cluster) ................................................................4-10
Transmission Shift Indicator ........................................................................\
..............4-10
Automatic transmission shift indicator ..................................................................4-10
Warning and Indicator Lights ........................................................................\
.............4-11
Seat belt warning light ........................................................................\
.....................4-11
Air bag warning light ........................................................................\
........................4-11
Parking brake & Brake fluid warning light ...............................................................4-11
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) warning light ..........................................................4-12
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) system warning light .........................4-12
Electric Power Steering (EPS) warning light ..........................................................4-13
Charging system warning light ........................................................................\
.......4-13
Engine oil pressure warning light ........................................................................\
...4-14
Engine coolant temperature warning light (for 8-inch cluster) ............................4-14
Low fuel level warning light ........................................................................\
............4-14
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) ........................................................................\
..4-15
Master warning light ........................................................................\
........................4-15
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) warning light ........................................................4-16
Low tire pressure warning light ........................................................................\
......4-16
Forward Safety warning light ........................................................................\
..........4-17
Lane Safety indicator light ........................................................................\
..............4-17
All Wheel Drive (AWD) warning light ......................................................................4-17
LED headlight warning light ........................................................................\
............4-18
Icy road warning light ........................................................................\
.....................4-18
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) indicator light ...................................................4-19
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF indicator light ...........................................4-19
4. Instrument Cluster

Instrument Cluster
4-14
Engine oil pressure warning
light
This warning light illuminates:
When the engine oil pressure is low.
If the engine oil pressure is low:
1. Drive carefully to the nearest safe
location and stop your vehicle.
2. Turn the engine off and check the
engine oil level (For more details,
refer to “Engine Oil” section in
chapter 2). If the level is low, add oil
as required.
If the warning light remains on after
adding oil or if oil is not available, have
the vehicle inspected by an authorized
retailer of Genesis Branded products
as soon as possible.
NOTICE
• If the engine is not stopped
immediately after the Engine Oil
Pressure warning light is illuminated
while the engine is running, severe
damage could result.
• If the warning light stays on while the
engine is running, it indicates that
there may be serious engine damage
or malfunction. In this case:
1. Stop the vehicle as soon as it is
safe to do so.
2. Turn off the engine and check the
oil level. If the oil level is low, fill
the engine oil to the proper level.
3. Start the engine again. If the
warning light stays on after the
engine is started, turn the engine
off immediately. If this occurs,
have the vehicle inspected by
an authorized retailer of Genesis
Branded products.
Engine coolant temperature
warning light (for 8-inch
cluster)
The warning light illuminates:
When the temperature of the engine
coolant is extremely high.
Do not continue driving with an
overheated engine. If your vehicle
overheats, refer to “Overheating” section
in chapter 8.
NOTICE
If the Engine Coolant Temperature
warning light illuminates, it indicates
overheating that may damage the
engine.
Low fuel level warning light
This warning light illuminates:
When the fuel tank is nearly empty.
Add fuel as soon as possible.
NOTICE
Driving with the Low Fuel Level warning
light on or with the fuel level below “E”
can cause the engine to misfire and
damage the catalytic converter.

Driving Your Vehicle
6-18
Check P button
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This message is displayed when there is
a problem with the P (Park) button.
Immediately have the vehicle inspected
by an authorized retailer of Genesis
Branded products.
Rotary shifter stuck
OJX1069022L
This message is displayed when the shift
dial does not return back to it’s normal
position after rotating it.
Immediately have the vehicle inspected
by an authorized retailer of Genesis
Branded products.
Vehicle Power limited due to high
transmission temperature
OJX1069056L
This message is displayed when the
transmission oil temperature is high.
Drive at steady speed or stop the vehicle
at a safe place with the engine on. When
the oil temperature returns to normal,
the message will disappear.

Driving Your Vehicle
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Chain Installation
When installing AutoSock® (fabric
snow chain), follow the manufacturer's
instructions and mount them as tightly
as possible. Drive slowly (less than 20
mph (30 km/h)) with AutoSock® installed.
If you hear the fabric snow chains
contacting the body or chassis, stop and
tighten them. If they still make contact,
slow down until the noise stops. Remove
the AutoSock® as soon as you begin
driving on cleared roads.
When mounting AutoSock®, park the
vehicle on level ground away from traffic.
Turn on the vehicle Hazard Warning
Flasher and place a triangular emergency
warning device behind the vehicle (if
available).
Always place the vehicle in P (Park),
apply the parking brake and turn off the
engine before installing tire chains.
NOTICE
When using AutoSock® (fabric snow
chain):
• Wrong size fabric snow chains or
improperly installed fabric snow
chains can damage your vehicle's
brake lines, suspension, body and
wheels.
• If you hear noise caused by fabric
snow chains contacting the body,
retighten the fabric snow chains to
prevent contact with the vehicle
body.
• To prevent body damage, retighten
the fabric snow chains after driving
0.3~0.6 miles (0.5~1.0 km).
Winter Precautions
Use high quality ethylene glycol coolant
Your vehicle is delivered with high
quality ethylene glycol coolant in the
cooling system. It is the only type of
coolant that should be used because it
helps prevent corrosion in the cooling
system, lubricates the water pump and
prevents freezing. Be sure to replace or
replenish your coolant in accordance
with the maintenance schedule in
chapter 9. Before winter, have your
coolant tested to assure that its freezing
point is sufficient for the temperatures
anticipated during the winter.
Check battery and cables
Winter temperatures affect battery
performance. Inspect the battery and
cables, as specified in chapter 9. The
battery charging level can be checked by
an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded
products or in a service station.
Change to “winter weight” oil if
necessary
In some regions during winter, it is
recommended to use the “winter
weight” oil with lower viscosity. In
addition, replace the engine oil and filter
if it is close to the next maintenance
interval. Fresh engine oil ensures
optimum engine operation during the
winter months. For further information,
refer to chapter 2. When you are not sure
about a type of winter weight oil, consult
an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded
products.

Maintenance
9-8
Follow Normal Maintenance Schedule if the vehicle is usually operated where none of
the following conditions apply. If any of the following conditions apply, you must follow
the Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions.
• Repeated driving short distance of less than 5 miles (8 km) in normal temperature or
less than 10 miles (16 km) in freezing temperature
• Extensive engine idling or low speed driving for long distances
• Driving on rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, graveled or salt-spread roads
• Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials or in very cold weather
• Driving in heavy dust conditions
• Driving in heavy traffic area
• Driving on uphill, downhill, or mountain road repeatedly
• Towing a trailer or using a camper, or roof rack
• Driving as a patrol car, taxi, other commercial use of vehicle towing
• Driving over 106 mph (170 km/h)
• Frequently driving in stop-and-go condition
• Engine oil usage which not recommended (mineral type, lower grade spec, etc.)
If your vehicle is operated under the above conditions, you should inspect, replace
or refill more frequently than the following Normal Maintenance Schedule. After the
periods or distance shown in the chart, continue to follow the prescribed maintenance
intervals.
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE SERVICES

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Severe driving conditions
A. Repeatedly driving short distance of less than 5 miles (8 km) in normal temperature
or less than 10 miles (16 km) in freezing temperature
B. Extensive engine idling or low speed driving for long distances
C. Driving on rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, graveled or saltspread roads
D. Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials or in very cold weather
E. Driving in the condition of inflowing sand or dust into engine
F. Driving in heavy traffic area
G. Driving on uphill, downhill, or mountain roads
H. Towing a trailer
I. Driving for patrol car, taxi, commercial car or vehicle towing
J. Driving over 106 mph (170 km/h)
K. Frequently driving in stop-and-go conditions
L. Engine oil usage which not recommended (mineral type, lower grade spec, etc.)

Maintenance
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ENGINE OIL
Suspension Mounting Bolts
Check the suspension connections for
looseness or damage. Retighten to the
specified torque.
Steering Gear box, Linkage &
Boots/Lower Arm Ball Joint
With the vehicle stopped and the engine
off, check for excessive free-play in the
steering wheel. Check the linkage for
bends or damage. Check the dust boots
and ball joints for deterioration, cracks,
or damage.
Replace any damaged parts.
Drive Shafts and Boots
Check the drive shafts, boots and clamps
for cracks, deterioration, or damage.
Replace any damaged parts and, if
necessary, repack the grease.
Air Conditioning Refrigerant
Check the air conditioning lines and
connections for leakage and damage.
Checking the Engine Oil Level
1. Follow all of the oil manufacturer’s
precautions.
2. Be sure the vehicle is on the level
ground in P (Park) with the parking
brake set and the wheels blocked.
3. Turn the engine on and allow the
engine to reach normal operating
temperature.
4. Turn the engine off and wait about 10
minutes for the oil to return to the oil
pan.
5. Pull the dipstick out, wipe it clean, and
re-insert it fully.
„„2.5L T-GDI
ORG3090004L
„„3.5L T-GDI
ORG3090006
6. Pull the dipstick out again and check
the level. The level should be between
F (Full) and L (Low).