2021 GENESIS GV80 Owner's Manual

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To Defrost Outside Windshield
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1. Set the fan speed to the highest
(extreme right) position.
2. Set the temperature to the extreme
hot (HI) position.
3. Press the defroster button ().
4. Fresh mode will be selected
automatically.
Check to make sure the air intake control
is in Fresh mode. If the air intake control
indicator light is illuminated, press the
button once to enable Fresh mode
(indicator light OFF).
If the
position is selected, lower fan speed is adjusted to a higher fan speed.
Defogging Logic
To reduce the probability of fogging
up the inside of the windshield, the air
intake or air conditioning are controlled
automatically according to certain
conditions such as
positions. To cancel or reset the defogging logic, do
the following.
1. Press the Engine Start/Stop button to
the ON position.
2. Press the defroster button () or
().
3. While pressing the air conditioning
button (A/C), press the air intake
control button at least 5 times within
3 seconds.
The air intake control button indicator
will blink 3 times to indicate that the
defogging logic has been disabled.
Repeat the steps again to re-enable the
defogging logic.
If the battery has been discharged or
disconnected, it resets to the defog logic
status.

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Rear Window DefrosterNOTICE
To prevent damage to the rear window
defroster conducting elements bonded
to the inside surface of the rear window,
never use sharp instruments or window
cleaners containing abrasives to clean
the window.
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The defroster heats the window to
remove frost, fog and thin ice from the
interior and exterior of the rear window,
while the engine is running.
• To activate the rear window defroster,
press the rear window defroster
button located in the center control
panel. The indicator on the rear
window defroster button illuminates
when the defroster is ON.
• To turn off the defroster, press the rear
window defroster button again.
Information
• If there is heavy accumulation of snow
on the rear window, brush it off before
operating the rear defroster.
• The rear window defroster
automatically turns off after
approximately 20 minutes or when the
Engine Start/Stop button is in the OFF
position.
Side view mirror defroster
If your vehicle is equipped with the side
view mirror defrosters, they will operate
at the same time you turn on the rear
window defroster.

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Auto Defogging System
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Auto defogging helps reduce the
possibility of fogging up the inside of the
windshield by automatically sensing the
moisture on inside the windshield.
The auto defogging system operates
when the heater or air conditioning is on.
Information
The auto defogging system may not
operate normally, when the outside
temperature is below 14 °F (-10 °C).
When the Auto Defogging System operates, the indicator
will illuminate.
If a high amount of humidity is detected
in the vehicle, the Auto Defogging
System will be enabled. The following
steps will be performed automatically:
Step 1) Air conditioning will turn ON.
Step 2) Air intake control will change to
Fresh mode.
Step 3) Mode will change to defrost to
direct airflow to the windshield.
Step 4) Fan speed will be set to MAX.
If the air conditioning is off or
Recirculation mode is manually selected
while Auto Defogging System is ON, the
Auto Defogging System indicator will
blink 3 times to signal that the manual
operation has been canceled.
CLIMATE CONTROL ADDITIONAL FEATURES

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Turning the Auto Defogging System
ON or OFF
Climate control system
Press the front windshield defroster
button for 3 seconds when the Engine
Start/Stop button is in the ON position.
When the Auto Defogging System is
turned off, the ADS OFF symbol will blink
3 times and ADS OFF will be displayed on
the climate control information screen.
When the Auto Defogging System is
turned on, the ADS OFF symbol will blink
6 times without a signal.
Infotainment system
Auto Defogging System can be turned
on and off by selecting ‘Setup →
Vehicle Settings → Climate → Defog/
Defrost Options → Auto Defog’ from the
infotainment system screen.
See additional information in supplied
Infotainment Manual.
Information
• When the air conditioning is turned
on by Auto Defogging System, if you
try to turn off the air conditioning, the
indicator will blink 3 times and the air
conditioning will not be turned off.
• To maintain the effectiveness and
efficiency of the Auto Defogging
System, do not select Recirculation
mode while the system is operating.
• When Auto Defogging System is
operating, fan speed adjustment,
temperature adjustment, and air intake
control selection are all disabled.
NOTICE
Do not remove the sensor cover located
on the upper end of the windshield
glass.
Damage to system parts could occur
and may not be covered by your vehicle
warranty.
Auto Dehumidify (if equipped)
To increase cabin air quality and help
reduce windshield misting, Recirculation
mode switches off automatically after
about 5 to 30 minutes, depending on the
outside temperature, and the air intake
will change to Fresh mode.
Turning Auto Dehumidify ON or OFF
Climate control system
To turn the Auto Dehumidify feature
on or off, select Face level (
) mode
and press the air intake control ()
button at least five times within three
seconds. When Auto Dehumidify is
turned on, the air intake control button
indicator will blink 6 times. When turned
off, the indicator will blink 3 times.
Infotainment system
Auto Dehumidify can be turned on and
off by selecting ‘Setup → Vehicle Settings
→ Climate → Automatic Ventilation →
Auto Dehumidify’ from the infotainment
system screen.
See additional information in supplied
Infotainment Manual.

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Recirculating Air When Washer
Fluid Is Used
Recirculation mode automatically
activates to help reduce any
objectionable scent of the washer
fluid from entering the cabin when the
windshield washer is used.
Turning Activate upon Washer Fluid
Use ON or OFF
Climate control system
To turn the Activate upon Washer Fluid
Use feature on or off, select Floor level
(
) mode, and then press the air
intake control () button four times
within two seconds while pressing the
A/C icon.
When Activate upon Washer Fluid Use
ON is turned on, the air intake control
button indicator will blink 6 times. When
turned off, the indicator will blink 3
times.
Infotainment system
Activate upon Washer Fluid Use can be
turned on and off by selecting ‘Setup →
Vehicle Settings → Climate → Recirculate
Air → Activate upon Washer Fluid Use
(or Interlocking washer fluid)’ from the
infotainment system screen.
See additional information in supplied
Infotainment Manual.
However, in cold weather to prevent
the windshield from fogging up, the
Recirculation mode may not be selected.
Sunroof Inside Air Recirculation
(if equipped)
When the is sunroof opened, Fresh mode
will be automatically selected. At this
time, if you press the air intake control
button, Recirculation mode will be
selected but will change back to Fresh
mode after 3 minutes. When the sunroof
is closed, the air intake position will
return to the original position that was
selected.

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WARNING
Never store cigarette lighters, propane
cylinders, or other flammable/explosive
materials in the vehicle. These items
may catch fire and/or explode if the
vehicle is exposed to hot temperatures
for extended periods.
WARNING
ALWAYS keep the storage compartment
covers closed securely while driving.
Items inside your vehicle are moving as
fast as the vehicle. If you have to stop
or turn quickly, or if there is a crash, the
items may fly out of the compartment
and may cause an injury if they strike
the driver or a passenger.
NOTICE
To avoid possible theft, do not leave
valuables in the storage compartments.
Center Console Storage
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To open:
Press the button.
Glove Box
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The glove box can be locked and
unlocked with the mechanical key (1).
To open:
Pull the lever (2).
WARNING
ALWAYS close the glove box door after
use.
An open glove box door can cause
serious injury to the passenger in an
accident, even if the passenger is
wearing a seat belt.
STORAGE COMPARTMENT

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Sunglass Holder
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To open:
Push and release the cover and the
holder will slowly open. Place your
sunglasses in the compartment door
with the lenses facing out.
To close:
Push back into position.
Make sure the sunglass holder is closed
while driving.
WARNING
• Do not keep objects except
sunglasses inside the sunglass
holder. Such objects can be thrown
from the holder in the event of a
sudden stop or an accident, possibly
injuring the passengers in the
vehicle.
• Do not open the sunglass holder
while the vehicle is moving. The side
view mirror of the vehicle can be
blocked by an open sunglass holder.
• Do not put the glasses forcibly into
a sunglass holder. It may cause
personal injury if you try to open
it forcibly when the glasses are
jammed in holder.
Storage Tray (7-seater)
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To open:
Press the button.
NOTICE
Be careful not to open the storage tray
manually as it may break the tray.

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Cup Holder