Driving Your Vehicle
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SPORT mode
SPORT mode provides sporty
but firm riding.
In the SPORT mode, the fuel
efficiency may decrease.
[ When SPORT mode is selected,
SPORT indicator will illuminate on the
instrument cluster.
[ Whenever the engine is restarted,
the drive mode will revert back to the
COMFORT mode. If SPORT mode is
desired, re-select SPORT mode.
[ When SPORT mode is activated:
- The engine RPM will tend to remain
raised over a certain length of time
even after releasing the accelerator
- Upshifts are delayed when
accelerating
Information
SPORT Mode firm ride applies to vehicle
equipped with ESC.
CUSTOM mode (if equipped)
In CUSTOM mode, the driver
can select separate modes for
each items in the infotainment
system screen.
- Powertrain: ECO/COMFORT/SPORT/
SPORT+
- Steering wheel: COMFORT/SPORT/
SPORT+
- Suspension: COMFORT/SPORT/
SPORT+
- AWD system: ECO/COMFORT/SPORT
See additional information in supplied
Infotainment Manual.
[ When the CUSTOM mode is selected,
CUSTOM indicator will illuminate on
the instrument cluster.
[ Whenever the engine is restarted,
the drive mode will revert back to
COMFORT mode. If CUSTOM mode is
desired, re-select CUSTOM mode.
SPORT+ mode
00360033003200350037000eSPORT+ mode provides sporty
but firm riding.
In SPORT+ mode, the fuel
efficiency may decrease.
[ When SPORT+ mode is selected,
SPORT+ indicator will illuminate on
the instrument cluster.
[ Whenever the engine is restarted,
the drive mode will revert back to
COMFORT mode. If SPORT+ mode is
desired, re-select SPORT+ mode.
[ When SPORT+ mode is activated:
- The engine RPM will tend to remain
raised over a certain length of time
even after releasing the accelerator
- Upshifts are delayed when
accelerating
- Downshifts are advanced while
braking.
NOTICE
In SPORT or SPORT+ mode, the fuel
efficiency may decrease.
Information
SPORT+ Mode firm ride applies to vehicle
equipped with ESC.
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Vehicle placard
A label permanently attached
to a vehicle showing the
original equipment tire size and
recommended inflation pressure.
All Season Tires
Genesis Branded Vehicle specifies
all season tires on some models to
provide good performance for use
all year round, including snowy and
icy road conditions. All season tires
are identified by ALL SEASON and/
or M+S (Mud and Snow) on the tire
sidewall. Snow tires have better
snow traction than all season tires
and may be more appropriate in
some areas.
Summer Tires
Genesis Branded Vehicle specifies
summer tires on some models to
provide superior performance on dry
roads. Summer tire performance is
substantially reduced in snow and
ice. Summer tires do not have the
tire traction rating M+S (Mud and
Snow) on the tire side wall. If you
plan to operate your vehicle in snowy
or icy conditions, Genesis Branded
Vehicle recommends the use of
snow tires or all season tires on all
four wheels.
Snow Tires
If you equip your car with snow
tires, they should be the same size
and have the same load capacity as
the original tires. Snow tires should
be installed on all four wheels;
otherwise, poor handling may result.
Snow tires should carry 4 psi (28 kPa)
more air pressure than the pressure
recommended for the standard
tires on the tire label on the driver’s
side of the center pillar, or up to the
maximum pressure shown on the tire
sidewall, whichever is less. Do not
drive faster than 75 mph (120 km/h)
when your vehicle is equipped with
snow tires.
Radial-Ply Tires
Radial-ply tires provide improved
tread life, road hazard resistance
and smoother high speed ride. The
radial-ply tires used on this vehicle
are of belted construction, and are
selected to complement the ride
and handling characteristics of
your vehicle. Radial-ply tires have
the same load carrying capacity,
as bias-ply or bias belted tires of
the same size, and use the same
recommended inflation pressure.
Mixing of radial-ply tires with
bias-ply or bias belted tires is not
recommended. Any combinations of
radial-ply and bias-ply or bias belted
tires when used on the same vehicle
will seriously deteriorate vehicle
handling. The best rule to follow
is: Identical pairs of radial-ply tires
should always be used as a set for
the front tires and a set for the rear
tires.
