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.
Driver Assistance System
7-30
Lane Keeping Assist Malfunction
and Limitations
Lane Keeping Assist malfunction
OTM070035NOTM070035NWhen Lane Keeping Assist is not working
properly, the ‘Check Lane Keeping Assist
(LKA) system’ warning message will
appear and the yellow
indicator
light will illuminate on the cluster. If this
occurs, have the vehicle inspected by an
authorized retailer of Genesis Branded
products.
Limitations of Lane Keeping Assist
Lane Keeping Assist may not operate
properly or may operate unexpectedly
under the following circumstances:
• The lane is contaminated or difficult
to detect because:
- The lane markings (or road edge)
are covered with rain, snow, dirt,
oil, etc.
- The color of the lane marking (or
road edge) is not distinguishable
from the road - There are markings (or road
edges) on the road near the lane
or the markings (or road edges) on
the road look similar to the lane
markings (or road edge)
- The lane marking (or road edge) is
indistinct or damaged
- The shadow is on the lane marking
(or road edge) by a median strip,
trees, guardrail, noise barriers, etc.
• The lane number increases or
decreases, or the lane markings (or
road edges) are crossing
• There are more than two lane
markings (or road edges) on the road
• The lane markings (or road edges) are
complicated or a structure substitutes
for the lines, such as a construction
area
• There are road markings, such as
zigzag lanes, crosswalk markings and
road signs
• The lane suddenly disappears, such as
at the intersection
• The lane (or road width) is very wide
or narrow
• There is a road edge without a lane
• There is a boundary structure in the
roadway, such as a tollgate, sidewalk,
curb, etc.
• The distance to the front vehicle is
extremely short or the vehicle in front
is covering the lane marking (or road
edge)
Information
For more details on the limitations of the
front view camera, refer to “Forward
Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA)” section
in this chapter.
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
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 driving with loads on the roof
• Driving as a patrol car, taxi, other commercial use of vehicle towing
• Frequently driving under high speed or rapid acceleration/deceleration
• Frequently driving in stop-and-go condition
• Engine oil usage which is not recommended (Mineral type, Semi-synthetic, 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.
Information
• As it is normal for engine oil to be consumed during driving, the engine oil level should be
checked on regular basis.
• The engine oil change interval for normal operating conditions is based on the use of the
recommended engine specification. If the recommended engine oil specification is not used, then
replace the engine oil according to the maintenance schedule under severe operating conditions.
• The vehicle may be equipped with the Engine Oil Change Reminder that predicts engine oil life
based on the driver’s driving history and alerts the driver to change engine oil.
-If the deterioration of the engine oil increases depending on the driver’s driving severity,
the remaining oil life alert appears on the instrument cluster before the normal engine oil
replacement interval. Have the engine oil and filter changed by an authorized retailer of
Genesis Branded product.
-Engine Oil Change Reminder works when the recommended engine oil is used. So, if
recommended engine oil is not used, replace the engine oil according to the maintenance
schedule under severe usage condition.
Also, check the amount of engine oil regularly as this system assumes that the engine oil is
being filled normally.
-Always reset the remaining engine oil life whenever the engine oil is changed. Otherwise, the
Engine Oil Change Reminder will not be correct.
To reset the Engine Oil Change Reminder, select ‘RESET’ from the infotainment system
screen. Then, select ‘Yes’ when the message “Changed engine oil? Press [Yes] to reset the oil
life.” appears on the screen.
-If there is no alert until the maximum maintenance interval, have the vehicle checked by an
authorized retailer of Genesis Branded product.
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE SERVICES
Maintenance
9-10
Normal Maintenance Schedule (Cont.)
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
Automatic transmission fluid
*1
No check, No service required
Front differential oil (AWD) /Rear differential oil
*2
III
Transfer case oil (AWD) No check, No service required
Vapor hose, fuel filler cap and fuel tankIIIIII
Fuel tank air filterIIIIII
Fuel lines, hoses and connectionsIIIIII
Parking brakeIIIIII
Brake fluidInspect 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. ÃFuel 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.
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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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9-13
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
09
9-15
Checking the Engine Oil Level
Engine oil is used for lubricating,
cooling, and operating various hydraulic
components in the engine. Engine oil
consumption while driving is normal,
and it is necessary to check and refill the
engine oil regularly. Also, check and refill
the oil level within the recommended
maintenance schedule to prevent
deterioration of oil performance.
Check the engine oil following the below
procedure.
1. Follow all of the oil manufacturer’s
precautions.
2. Be sure the vehicle is on the level
ground in P (Park) with the parking
brake set and the wheels blocked.
3. Turn the engine on and warm
the engine up until the coolant
temperature reaches a constant
normal temperature.
4. Turn the engine off, remove the oil
filler cap and pull the dipstick out.
Wait for 15 minutes for the oil to return
to the oil pan.
5. Wipe the dipstick clean and re-insert
it fully.
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6. Pull the dipstick out again and check
the level. The level should be between
F (Full) and L (Low).
ENGINE OIL