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Emergency Situations
8-20
Towing Service
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If emergency towing is necessary, we recommend having it done by an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products or a commercial tow-truck service.
Proper lifting and towing procedures are necessary to prevent damage to the vehicle. The use of wheel dollies or flatbed is recommended.
For 2WD vehicles, it is acceptable to tow the vehicle with the front wheels on the ground (without dollies) and the rear wheels off the ground.
If any of the loaded wheels or suspension components are damaged or the vehicle is being towed with the rear wheels on the ground, use a towing dolly under the rear wheels.
When being towed by a commercial tow truck and wheel dollies are not used, the rear of the vehicle should always be lifted, not the front.
For AWD vehicles, it must be towed with a wheel lift and dollies or flatbed equipment with all the wheels off the ground.
NOTICE
• Do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting or body and chassis parts. Otherwise the vehicle may be damaged.
• An AWD vehicle should never be towed with the wheels on the ground. This can cause serious damage to the transmission or the AWD system.
CAUTION
• Do not tow the vehicle with the rear wheels on the ground as this may cause damage to the vehicle.
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• Do not tow with sling-type equipment. Use wheel lift or flatbed equipment.
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TOWING
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08
8-21
When towing your vehicle in an emergency without wheel dollies:
1. Release EPB before turning off the engine.
2. Press the Engine Start/Stop button to the OFF position.
3. Change the gear to N (Neutral) by pressing the P release button (need to remove cap-cover) while pressing the brake pedal. For more details, refer to “Automatic Transmission” section in chapter 6.
4. Press the Engine Start/Stop button to the ACC position.
CAUTION
Failure to shift the gear to N (Neutral) may cause internal damage to the transmission.
Removable Towing Hook
1. Open the liftgate, and remove the towing hook from the tool case.
2. Remove the hole cover.
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Emergency Situations
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3. Install the towing hook by turning it clockwise into the hole until it is fully secured.
4. Remove the towing hook and install the cover after use.
NOTICE
Failure to properly tighten the towing hook may result in vehicle damage and deformation of related parts.
CAUTION
Make sure the towing hook is tighten properly. If not, during towing the towing hook may be thrown off the vehicle resulting in serious injury or accident.
Emergency Towing
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08
8-23
If towing service is not available in an emergency, your vehicle may be temporarily towed using a cable or chain secured to the emergency towing hook at the front (or rear) of the vehicle.
Use extreme caution when towing the vehicle with a cable or chain. A driver must be in the vehicle to steer it and operate the brakes.
Towing in this manner may be done only on hard-surfaced roads for a short distance and at low speeds. Also, the wheels, axles, power train, steering and brakes must all be in good working condition.
CAUTION
The driver must be in the vehicle for steering and braking operations when the vehicle is being towed. Passengers other than the driver must not be in the vehicle.
Always follow these emergency towing precautions:
• Press the Engine Start/Stop button to the ACC position so the steering wheel is not locked.
• Shift the gear to N (Neutral).
• Release the parking brake.
• Depress the brake pedal with more force than normal as you will have reduced braking performance.
• More steering effort will be required because the power steering system will be disabled.
• Use a vehicle heavier than your own to tow your vehicle.
• The drivers of both vehicles should communicate with each other frequently.
• Before emergency towing, check that the hook is not broken or damaged.
• Fasten the towing cable or chain securely to the hook.
• Do not jerk the hook. Apply steady and even force.
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Emergency Situations
8-24
16 feet
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• Use a towing cable or chain less than 16 ft. (5 m) long. Attach a white or red cloth (about 12 in. (30 cm) wide) in the middle of the cable or chain for easy visibility.
• Drive carefully so the towing cable or chain remains tight during towing.
• Before towing, check the automatic transmission for fluid leaks under your vehicle. If the automatic transmission fluid is leaking, flatbed equipment or a towing dolly must be used.
NOTICE
Accelerate or decelerate the vehicle in a slow and gradual manner while maintaining tension on the tow rope or chain to start or drive the vehicle, otherwise tow hooks and the vehicle may be damaged.
NOTICE
To avoid damage to your vehicle and vehicle components when towing:
• Always pull straight ahead when using the towing hooks. Do not pull from the side or at a vertical angle.
• Do not use the towing hooks to pull a vehicle out of mud, sand or other conditions from which the vehicle cannot be driven out under its own power.
• Limit the vehicle speed to 10 mph (15 km/h) and drive less than 1 mile (1.5 km) when towing to avoid serious damage to the automatic transmission.
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9
9. Maintenance
Engine Compartment ....................................................................................... 9-3
Maintenance Services ...................................................................................... 9-4
Owner’s Responsibility ............................................................................................... 9-4
Owner Maintenance Precautions ............................................................................... 9-4
Owner Maintenance ......................................................................................... 9-5Owner Maintenance Schedule ................................................................................... 9-6
Scheduled Maintenance Services ....................................................................9-7
Normal Maintenance Schedule .................................................................................. 9-8
Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions ......................................................... 9-11
Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Items .............................................. 9-13
Engine Oil ......................................................................................................... 9-15
Checking the Engine Oil Level ................................................................................... 9-15
Checking the Engine Oil and Filter ............................................................................9-17
Engine Coolant/Liquid-Cooled Intercooler Coolant .....................................9-18Checking the Coolant Level....................................................................................... 9-18
Changing Coolant ..................................................................................................... 9-20
Brake Fluid ........................................................................................................ 9-21
Checking the Brake Fluid Level ................................................................................. 9-21
Washer Fluid .................................................................................................... 9-22Checking the Washer Fluid Level .............................................................................. 9-22
Air Cleaner ....................................................................................................... 9-23Filter Replacement ..................................................................................................... 9-23
Cabin Air Filter ................................................................................................. 9-24Filter Inspection..........................................................................................................9-24
Filter Replacement .....................................................................................................9-24
Wiper Blades ................................................................................................... 9-25Blade Inspection ........................................................................................................ 9-25
Blade Replacement .................................................................................................... 9-25
Battery ..............................................................................................................9-27Battery Usage Recommendations ............................................................................9-28
Battery Recharging ....................................................................................................9-28
Reset Items .................................................................................................................9-29
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9
Tires and Wheels ............................................................................................. 9-30Tire Care .....................................................................................................................9-30
Recommended Cold Tire Inflation Pressures .......................................................... 9-30
Check Tire Inflation Pressure ..................................................................................... 9-31
Tire Rotation ............................................................................................................... 9-32
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ...........................................................................9-33
Tire Replacement .......................................................................................................9-33
Wheel Replacement ...................................................................................................9-34
Tire Traction ................................................................................................................9-34
Tire Maintenance........................................................................................................9-34
Tire Sidewall Labeling ................................................................................................9-35
Tire Terminology and Definitions ............................................................................. 9-38
All Season Tires ........................................................................................................... 9-41
Summer Tires ............................................................................................................. 9-41
Snow Tires.................................................................................................................. 9-42
Radial-Ply Tires .......................................................................................................... 9-42
Low Aspect Ratio Tires .............................................................................................. 9-43
Fuses ................................................................................................................ 9-44
Instrument Panel Fuse Replacement ....................................................................... 9-45
Engine Compartment Panel Fuse Replacement ..................................................... 9-46
Fuse/Relay Panel Description....................................................................................9-47
Light Bulbs .......................................................................................................9-60Headlamp, Position Lamp, Turn Signal Lamp, Daytime Running Light (DRL)
Replacement .............................................................................................................. 9-61
Puddle Lamp Replacement ...................................................................................... 9-62
Rear Combination Lamp Replacement ................................................................... 9-62
High Mounted Stop Lamp Replacement ................................................................. 9-63
License Plate Lamp Replacement ............................................................................ 9-63
Interior Light Replacement ....................................................................................... 9-63
Appearance Care ............................................................................................ 9-65
Exterior Care .............................................................................................................. 9-65
Interior Care ................................................................................................................9-7 0
Emission Control System ................................................................................ 9-73
California Perchlorate Notice ..........................................................................9-75
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