Convenient Features
5-104
System Maintenance
Cabin air filter
OHI048581LOHI048581L[A] : Outside air, [B] : Recirculated air
[C] : Climate control air filter, [D] : Blower
[E] : Evaporator core, [F] : Heater core
The cabin air filter is installed behind
the glove box. It filters the dust or other
pollutants that enter the vehicle through
the heating and air conditioning system.
Have the cabin air filter replaced by an
authorized retailer of Genesis Branded
products according to the maintenance
schedule. If the vehicle is being driven in
severe conditions such as dusty or rough
roads, more frequent cabin air filter
inspections and changes are required.
If the air flow rate suddenly decreases,
have the system inspected at an
authorized retailer of Genesis Branded
products.
Checking the amount of air
conditioner refrigerant and
compressor lubricant
When the amount of refrigerant is low,
the performance of the air conditioning
is reduced. Overfilling also reduces the
performance of the air conditioning
system.
Therefore, if abnormal operation is
found, have the system inspected by an
authorized retailer of Genesis Branded
products.
NOTICE
It is important that the correct type and
amount of oil and refrigerant is used.
Otherwise, damage to the compressor
and abnormal system operation may
occur. To prevent damage, the air
conditioning system in your vehicle
should only be serviced by trained and
certified technicians.
Driving Your Vehicle
6-62
Chain Installation
When installing tire chains, follow the
manufacturer’s instructions and mount
them as tightly possible. Drive slowly
(less than 20 mph (30 km/h)) with
chains installed. If you hear the chains
contacting the body or chassis, stop and
tighten them. If they still make contact,
slow down until the noise stops. Remove
the tire chains as soon as you begin
driving on cleared roads.
When mounting snow chains, 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 snow
chains.
NOTICE
When using tire chains:
• Wrong size chains or improperly
installed chains can damage your
vehicle’s brake lines, suspension,
body and wheels.
• Use SAE “S” class or wire chains.
• If you hear noise caused by chains
contacting the body, retighten the
chain to prevent contact with the
vehicle body.
• To prevent body damage, retighten
the chains after driving 0.3~0.6 miles
(0.5~1.0 km).
• Do not use tire chains on vehicles
equipped with aluminum wheels. If
unavoidable, use a wire type chain.
• Use wire chains less than 0.47 in. (12 mm) thick to prevent damage to the chain’s connection.
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.
Driving Your Vehicle
6-70
Driving the vehicle after it has been
parked on a hill
1. With the gear in P (Park), apply your
brakes and hold the brake pedal down
while you:
• Start your engine;
• Shift into gear; and
• Release the parking brake.
2. Slowly remove your foot from the
brake pedal.
3. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of
the chocks.
4. Stop and have someone pick up and
store the chocks.
Maintenance When Towing a
Trailer
Your vehicle will need service more
often when you regularly pull a trailer.
Important items to pay particular
attention to include engine oil,
transmission fluid, axle lubricant and
cooling system fluid. Brake condition
is another important item to frequently
check. If you’re trailering, it’s a good
idea to review these items before
you start your trip. Don’t forget to
also maintain your trailer and hitch.
Follow the maintenance schedule that
accompanied your trailer and check it
periodically. Preferably, conduct the
check at the start of each day’s driving.
Most importantly, all hitch nuts and bolts
should be tight.
NOTICE
To prevent vehicle damage:
• Due to higher load during trailer
usage, overheating might occur on
hot days or during uphill driving.
If the coolant gauge indicates
over-heating, switch off the air
conditioner and stop the vehicle in a
safe area to cool down the engine.
• Do not switch off the engine while
the coolant gauge indicates over-
heating.
(Keep the engine idle to cool down
the engine)
• When towing check transmission
fluid more frequently.
Maintenance
9
9. Maintenance
Engine Compartment ........................................................................\
...............9-3
Maintenance Services
........................................................................\
..............9-4Owner’s Responsibility ........................................................................\
.......................9-4
Owner Maintenance Precautions ........................................................................\
.......9-4
Owner Maintenance ........................................................................\
.................9-5Owner Maintenance Schedule ........................................................................\
...........9-6
Scheduled Maintenance Services ....................................................................9 -7Normal Maintenance Schedule ........................................................................\
..........9-8
Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions .........................................................9-11
Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Items ..............................................9-13Fuel Filter ........................................................................\
............................................9-13
Engine oil ........................................................................\
..................................9-15Checking the Engine Oil Level ........................................................................\
...........9-15
Checking the Engine Oil and Filter ........................................................................\
...9-16
Engine Coolant/Liquid-Cooled Intercooler Coolant .....................................9-17Checking the Coolant Level ........................................................................\
................ 9-17
Changing Coolant ........................................................................\
..............................9-19
Brake Fluid ........................................................................\
...............................9-20
Checking the Brake Fluid Level ........................................................................\
........9-20
Washer Fluid ........................................................................\
.............................9-21Checking the Washer Fluid Level ........................................................................\
......9-21
Air Cleaner ........................................................................\
...............................9-22Filter Replacement ........................................................................\
.............................9-22
Cabin Air Filter ........................................................................\
.........................9-23Filter Inspection ........................................................................\
.................................. 9-23
Filter Replacement ........................................................................\
.............................9-23
Wiper Blades ........................................................................\
...........................9-24Blade Inspection ........................................................................\
................................9-24
Blade Replacement ........................................................................\
............................9-24
Battery ........................................................................\
......................................9-27Battery Usage Recommendations ........................................................................\
....9-28
Battery Recharging ........................................................................\
............................9-28
Reset Items ........................................................................\
.........................................9-29
Maintenance
9-4
You should exercise the utmost care
to prevent damage to your vehicle and
injury to yourself whenever performing
any maintenance or inspection
procedures.
We recommend you have your
vehicle maintained and repaired by an
authorized retailer of Genesis Branded
products. An authorized retailer of
Genesis Branded products meets
Genesis Branded Vehicle’s high service
quality standards and receives technical
support from Genesis Branded Vehicle in
order to provide you with a high level of
service satisfaction.
Owner’s Responsibility
Maintenance service and record
retention are the owner’s responsibility.
You should retain documents that show
proper maintenance has been performed
on your vehicle in accordance with
the scheduled maintenance service
charts shown on the following pages.
You need this information to establish
your compliance with the servicing
and maintenance requirements of your
vehicle warranties.
Detailed warranty information is
provided in your Owner’s Handbook &
Warranty Information booklet.
Repairs and adjustments required as a
result of improper maintenance or a lack
of required maintenance are not covered.
Owner Maintenance Precautions
Inadequate, incomplete or insufficient
servicing may result in operational
problems with your vehicle that could
lead to vehicle damage, an accident, or
personal injury. This chapter provides
instructions only for the maintenance
items that are easy to perform. Several
procedures can be done only by an
authorized retailer of Genesis Branded
products with special tools.
Your vehicle should not be modified
in any way. Such modifications may
adversely affect the performance, safety
or durability of your vehicle and may, in
addition, violate conditions of the limited
warranties covering the vehicle.
Certain modifications may also be in
violation of regulations established by
the U.S. Department of Transportation
and other federal or state agencies.
NOTICE
Improper owner maintenance during
the warranty period may affect
warranty coverage. For details, read
the separate Owner’s Handbook &
Warranty Information booklet provided
with the vehicle. If you’re unsure about
any service or maintenance procedure,
have it done by an authorized retailer of
Genesis Branded products.
MAINTENANCE SERVICES
09
9 -7
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 is 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.
NOTICE
After 10 years or 100,000 miles, we recommend to use severe maintenance
schedule.
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE SERVICES
Maintenance
9-10
Normal Maintenance Schedule (Cont.)
MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE
ITEM Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
Months 1224 3648 60 7284 96108 120 132144 156
Miles×1,000 816 24 3240 48 5664 7280 8896104
Km×1,000 1326 39 5265 78 91104 117130 143156169
Automatic transmission fluid
*1
No check, No service required
Front differential oil (AWD) /Rear differential oil
*2
I II
Transfer case oil (AWD) No check, No service required
Vapor hose, fuel filler cap and fuel tank Inspect every 16,000 miles (26,000 km) or 24 months
Fuel tank air filter
Fuel lines, hoses and connections
Parking brake IIIIII
Brake fluid Inspect every 8,000 miles (13,000 km) or 12 months,
Replace every 48,000 miles (78,000 km) or 48 months
Electronic Limited Slip Differential (e-LSD) oil No check, No service required
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R : Replace or change.
*1 : Use only the specified automatic transmission fluid. (Refer to “Recommended lubricants and capacities” section in chapter 2 or
the label in the engine compartment.)
*2 : Front/Rear differential oil should be changed anytime, front/rear differential have been submerged in water. Ã Fuel filter is considered to be maintenance free but the quality of fuel used may impact the frequency of maintenance
needed. If there are some important safety matters like fuel flow restriction, surging, loss of power, hard starting
problem, etc. replace the fuel filter immediately regardless of maintenance schedule and consult an authorized retailer
of Genesis Branded products for details.
Index
I-10
M
Maintenance Services
........................................................................\
....................9-4
Owner Maintenance Precautions ....................................................................... 9-4
Owner’s Responsibility
........................................................................\
.............9-4
Manual Speed Limit Assist (MSLA)
...................................................................7-54
System operation
........................................................................\
....................7-54
Mirrors
........................................................................\
.........................................5-43
Inside Rearview Mirror
........................................................................\
...........5-43
Reverse Parking Aid
........................................................................\
................5-51
Side View Mirrors
........................................................................\
...................5-49
N
Navigation-Based Smart Cruise Control (NSCC)
...............................................7-88
Limitations of the System
........................................................................\
.......7-91
System Operation
........................................................................\
....................7-89
System Settings
........................................................................\
.......................7-88
O
Owner Maintenance
........................................................................\
.......................9-5
Owner Maintenance Schedule ........................................................................\
... 9-6
P
Panoramic Sunroof
........................................................................\
......................5-56
Closing the Sunroof ........................................................................\
................. 5-59
Resetting the Sunroof
........................................................................\
..............5-60
Sliding the Sunroof
........................................................................\
.................5-58
Sunroof Open Warning
........................................................................\
............5-61
Sunshade
........................................................................\
.................................5-58
Tilting the Sunroof
........................................................................\
..................5-59
R
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA)
..................................7-115
System Malfunction and Limitations
............................................................7-121
System Operation
........................................................................\
..................7-117
System Settings
........................................................................\
.....................7-116