Convenient Features
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AUTO (Automatic) control
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The rain sensor located on the upper
end of the windshield glass senses
the amount of rainfall and controls the
wiping cycle for the proper interval.
The wiper operation time will be
automatically controlled, depends on
rainfall.
When the rain stops, the wiper stops.
To vary the sensitivity setting, turn the
sensitivity control knob.
If the wiper switch is set in AUTO mode
when the Engine Start/Stop button is in
the ON position, the wiper will operate
once to perform a self-check of the
system. Set the wiper to the OFF position
when the wiper is not in use.
WARNING
To avoid personal injury from the
windshield wipers, when the engine
is running and the windshield wiper
switch is placed in the AUTO mode:
[ Do not touch the upper end of the
windshield glass facing the rain
sensor.
[ Do not wipe the upper end of the
windshield glass with a damp or wet
cloth.
[ Do not put pressure on the
windshield glass.
NOTICE
[ When washing the vehicle, set the
wiper switch in the OFF position to
stop the auto wiper operation. The
wiper may operate and be damaged
if the switch is set in the AUTO mode
while washing the vehicle.
[ Do not remove the sensor cover
located on the upper end of the
passenger side windshield glass.
Damage to system components
could occur and may not be covered
by your vehicle warranty.
[ Because of using a photo sensor,
temporary malfunction could occur
according to sudden ambient light
change made by stone and dust
while driving.
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WINDSHIELD DEFROSTING AND DEFOGGING
WARNING
Windshield heating
Do not use the
position during
cooling operation in extremely humid
weather. The difference between the
temperature of the outside air and that
of the windshield could cause the outer
surface of the windshield to fog up,
causing loss of visibility could cause
an accident resulting in serious injury
or death. In this case, set the mode
selection button to the
position
and fan speed control knob to a lower
speed.
[ For maximum defrost performance,
set the temperature control to the
highest temperature setting and
the fan speed control to the highest
setting.
[ If warm air to the floor is desired while
defrosting or defogging, set the mode
to the floor-defrost position.
[ Before driving, clear all snow and ice
from the windshield, rear window,
side view mirrors, and all side
windows.
[ Clear all snow and ice from the
hood and air inlet in the cowl grill
to improve heater and defroster
efficiency and to reduce the
probability of fogging up the inside of
the windshield.
NOTICE
If the engine temperature is still cold
after starting, then a brief engine warm
up period may be required for the
vented air flow to become warm or hot.
To Defog Inside Windshield
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1. Select the desired fan speed.
2. Select the desired temperature.
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, the fan
speed is automatically increased.
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To Defrost Inside 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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WARNING
Carbon monoxide (CO) gas is toxic. Breathing CO can cause unconsciousness and
death.
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide which cannot be seen or smelled.
Do not inhale engine exhaust.
If at any time you smell engine exhaust inside the vehicle, open the windows
immediately. Exposure to CO can cause unconsciousness and death by asphyxiation.
Be sure the exhaust system does not leak.
The exhaust system should be checked whenever the vehicle is raised to change the
oil or for any other purpose. If you hear a change in the sound of the exhaust or if you
drive over something that strikes the underneath side of the vehicle, have the exhaust
system checked as soon as possible by an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded
products.
Do not run the engine in an enclosed area.
Letting the engine idle in your garage, even with the garage door open, is a hazardous
practice. Run the engine only long enough to start the engine and to move the vehicle
out of the garage.
Avoid idling the engine for prolonged periods with people inside the vehicle.
If it is necessary to idle the engine for a prolonged period with people inside the
vehicle, be sure to do so only in an open area with the air intake set at “Fresh” and fan
control set to high so fresh air is drawn into the interior.
Keep the air intakes clear.
To assure proper operation of the ventilation system, keep the ventilation air intakes
located in front of the windshield clear of snow, ice, leaves, or other obstructions.
If you must drive with the trunk open:
Close all windows.
Open instrument panel air vents.
Set the air intake control at “Fresh”, the air flow control at “Floor” or “Face”, and the fan
control set to high.
WARNING
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING
Engine exhaust and a wide variety of automobile components including
components found in the interior furnishings in a vehicle, contain or emit harmful
chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects and
reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain
products of components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California
to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Driving Your Vehicle
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Engine Stop/Start Button Positions
Button Position Action Notes
OFFTo turn off the engine, press the
Engine Start/Stop button with the
vehicle shifted to P (Park).
Note if the Engine Start/Stop
button is pressed with the vehicle
shifted to D (Drive) or R (Reverse),
the gear will automatically shift to
P (Park).
If the Engine Start/Stop button is
pressed with the gear shifted to
N (Neutral), the Engine Start/Stop
button will change to the ACC
position.
The steering wheel locks to
protect the vehicle from theft.If the steering wheel is not locked
properly when you open the
driver’s door, the warning chime
will sound.
ACCPress the Engine Start/Stop button
when the button is in the OFF
position without depressing the
brake pedal.
Some of the electrical accessories
are usable.
The steering wheel unlocks.[ If you leave the Engine Start/Stop
button in the ACC position for
more than one hour, the battery
power will turn off automatically
to prevent the battery from
discharging.
[ If the steering wheel doesn’t
unlock properly, the Engine Start/
Stop button will not work. Press
the Engine Start/Stop button
while turning the steering wheel
right and left to release.
ONPress the Engine Start/Stop button
while it is in the ACC position
without depressing the brake
pedal.
The warning lights can be checked
before the engine is started.Do not leave the Engine Start/Stop
button in the ON position when the
engine is not running to prevent
the battery from discharging.
STARTTo start the engine, depress the
brake pedal and press the Engine
Start/ Stop button with the gear
shifted to the P (Park) or the N
(Neutral) position.
For your safety, start the engine
with the gear shifted to the P
(Park) position.If you press the Engine Start/Stop
button without depressing the
brake pedal, the engine does not
start and the Engine Start/Stop
button changes as follows:
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