
Driving Your Vehicle
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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.Check spark plugs and ignition system
Inspect the spark plugs, as specified in 
chapter 9. If necessary, replace them. 
Also check all ignition wirings and 
components for any cracks, wear-out, 
and damage.
To prevent locks from freezing
To prevent the locks from being frozen, 
spray approved de-icing fluid or glycerin 
into key holes. When a lock opening is 
already covered with ice, spray approved 
de-icing fluid over the ice to remove it. 
When an internal part of a lock freezes, 
try to thaw it with a heated key. Carefully 
use the heated key to avoid an injury.
Use approved window washer anti-
freeze solution in system
To prevent the window washer from 
being frozen, add authorized window 
washer anti-freeze solution, as specified 
on the window washer container. 
Window washer anti-freeze solution is 
available from an authorized retailer of 
Genesis Branded products, and most 
vehicle accessory outlets. Do not use 
engine coolant or other types of anti-
freeze solution, to prevent any damage 
to the vehicle paint. 

Maintenance
9-8
Normal Maintenance Schedule
MAINTENANCE  
INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE
ITEMNumber of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
Months 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120 132 144 156
Miles×1,000 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 96 104
Km×1,000 13 26 39 52 65 78 91 104 117 130 143 156 169
Engine oil and engine oil filter 
*1
RRRRRRRRRRRRR
Fuel additives 
*2
Add every 8,000 miles (13,000 km) or 12 months
Air cleaner filterInspect every 8,000 miles (13,000 km) or 12 months,  
replace every 24,000 miles (39,000 km) or 36 months
Spark plugsRR
Rotate tires Rotate every 8,000 miles (13,000 km)
Cabin air filter (for evaporator and blower unit) Replace every 16,000 miles (26,000 km) or 12 months
Drive belts 
*3
At first, inspect at 48,000 miles (78,000 km) or 72 months,  
after that, inspect every 8,000 miles (13,000 km) or 12 months
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R : Replace or change.*1 : 
Requires API SN PLUS (or above) full synthetic grade engine oil. If a lower grade engine oil (mineral oil including Semi-synthetic) 
is used, then the engine oil and engine oil filter must be replaced at every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 6 months as indicated for 
severe maintenance conditions. 
*2 : 
If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not available, one bottle of additive is recommended. Additives are available from your 
authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products along with information on how to use them. Do not mix other additives.
*3 : 
The drive belt should be replaced when cracks occur or tension is reduced. 

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9-11
Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions
The following items must be serviced more frequently on cars mainly used under 
severe driving conditions. Refer to the chart below for the appropriate maintenance 
intervals.
R : Replace
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace
Maintenance itemMaintenance 
operationMaintenance intervalsDriving 
condition
Engine oil and engine oil 
filter *1RReplace every 5,000 miles 
(8,000 km) or 6 monthsG, J, K, L
Air cleaner filter RReplace more frequently 
depending on the conditionC, E
Spark plugs RReplace more frequently 
depending on the conditionA, B, F, G, H, 
I, K 
Cabin air filter RReplace more frequently 
depending on the conditionC, E, G
Disc brakes and pads, 
calipers and rotorsIInspect more frequently 
depending on the conditionC, D, E, G, H
Steering gear rack, 
linkage and bootsIInspect more frequently 
depending on the conditionC, D, E, F, G
Driveshaft and boots IInspect more frequently 
depending on the conditionC, D, E, F, G, 
H, I, J
Suspension ball joints IInspect more frequently 
depending on the conditionC, D, E, F, G
Propeller shaft IInspect more frequently 
depending on the conditionC, D, E, F, G, 
H, I, J
Automatic transmission 
fluidRReplace every 60,000 miles 
(100,000 km)A, C, F, G, H, 
I, K
Front differential oil 
(AWD) / Rear differential 
oilRReplace every 72,000 miles 
(120,000 km)C, D, E, G, H, 
I, J
Transfer case oil (AWD) - No check, No service required -
Parking brake IInspect more frequently 
depending on the conditionC, D, G, H
Electronic Limited Slip 
Differential (e-LSD) oil- No check, No service required - 

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Engine Oil and Filter
The engine oil and filter should be 
changed at the intervals specified in the 
maintenance schedule. If the vehicle 
is being driven in severe conditions, 
more frequent oil and filter changes are 
required.
Drive Belts
Inspect all drive belts for evidence 
of cuts, cracks, excessive wear or oil 
saturation and replace if necessary.
Drive belts should be checked 
periodically for proper tension and 
adjusted as necessary.
 Information
When you are inspecting the belt, turn the 
engine off.
Fuel Lines, Fuel Hoses and 
Connections
Check the fuel lines, fuel hoses and 
connections for leakage and damage. 
Have an authorized retailer of Genesis 
Branded products replace any damaged 
or leaking parts immediately.
Vapor Hose and Fuel Filler Cap
The vapor hose and fuel filler cap should 
be inspected at those intervals specified 
in the maintenance schedule. Make sure 
a new vapor hose or fuel filler cap is 
correctly replaced.
Air Cleaner Filter
We recommend that the air cleaner filter 
be replaced by an authorized retailer of 
Genesis Branded products.
Spark Plugs
Make sure to install new spark plugs of 
the correct heat range.
When assembling parts, be sure to 
wipe out foreign substances inside 
and outside of the boot bottom of the 
ignition coil and the insulator of the 
spark plug with a soft cloth to prevent 
contamination of the spark plug 
insulator.
Cooling System
Check cooling system components, such 
as radiator, coolant reservoir, hoses and 
connections for leakage and damage. 
Replace any damaged parts.
Engine Coolant/Liquid-cooled 
Intercooler Coolant
The coolant should be changed at the 
intervals specified in the maintenance 
schedule.
Automatic Transmission Fluid
Automatic transmission fluid should 
not be checked under normal usage 
conditions, the automatic transmission 
fluid be changed by an authorized 
retailer of Genesis Branded products 
according to the maintenance schedule.
 Information
Automatic transmission fluid color is red 
when new.
As the vehicle is driven, the automatic 
transmission fluid will begin to look 
darker.
This is a normal condition. It does not 
need to be replaced based on the color 
change.
EXPLANATION OF SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE ITEMS