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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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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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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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9-5
WARNING
Performing maintenance work on a
vehicle can be dangerous. If you lack
sufficient knowledge and experience or
the proper tools and equipment to do
the work, have it done by an authorized
retailer of Genesis Branded products.
ALWAYS follow these precautions for
performing maintenance work:
• Park your vehicle on level ground.
Shift the vehicle to P (Park), apply
the parking brake, and press the
Engine Start/Stop button to the OFF
position.
• Block the tires (front and back) to
prevent the vehicle from moving.
Remove loose clothing or jewelry
that can become entangled in
moving parts.
• If you must run the engine during
maintenance, do so out doors or in
an area with plenty of ventilation.
• Keep flames, sparks, or smoking
materials away from the battery and
fuel-related parts.
WARNING
Touching metal parts
Do not touch metal parts
(including strut bars) while
the engine is operating or
hot. Doing so could result in
serious personal injury. Turn
the engine off and wait until
the metal parts cool down to
perform maintenance work on
the vehicle.
The following lists are vehicle checks and
inspections that should be performed
by the owner or an authorized retailer
of Genesis Branded products at the
frequencies indicated to help ensure
safe, dependable operation of your
vehicle.
Any adverse conditions should be
brought to the attention of your dealer as
soon as possible.
These Owner Maintenance vehicle
checks are generally not covered by
warranties and you may be charged for
labor, parts and lubricants used.
OWNER MAINTENANCE
Maintenance
9-6
Owner Maintenance Schedule
When you stop for fuel:
• Check the coolant level in the engine
coolant reservoir or the liquid-cooled
intercooler coolant reservoir.
• Check the windshield washer fluid
level.
• Check for low or under-inflated tires.
WARNING
Be careful when checking your coolant
level when the engine is hot. This may
result in coolant being blown out of the
opening and cause serious burns and
other injuries.
While operating your vehicle:
• Note any changes in the sound of the
exhaust or any smell of exhaust fumes
in the vehicle.
• Check for vibrations in the steering
wheel. Notice if there is any increased
steering effort or looseness in the
steering wheel, or change in its
straight-ahead position.
• Notice if your vehicle constantly turns
slightly or “pulls” to one side when
traveling on smooth, level road.
• When stopping, listen and check for
unusual sounds, pulling to one side,
increased brake pedal travel or “hard-
to-push” brake pedal.
• If any slipping or changes in the
operation of your transmission occurs,
check the transmission fluid level.
• Check the automatic transmission P
(Park) function.
• Check the parking brake.
• Check for fluid leaks under your
vehicle (water dripping from the air
conditioning system during or after
use is normal).
At least monthly:
• Check coolant level in the engine
coolant reservoir.
• Check the operation of all exterior
lights, including the stoplights, turn
signals and hazard warning flashers.
• Check the inflation pressures of all
tires including the spare for tires that
are worn, show uneven wear, or are
damaged.
• Check for loose wheel lug nuts.
At least twice a year: (i.e., every
Spring and Autumn)
• Check radiator, heater and air
conditioning hoses for leaks or
damage.
• Check windshield washer spray and
wiper operation. Clean wiper blades
with a clean cloth dampened with
washer fluid.
• Check headlamp alignment.
• Check muffler, exhaust pipes, shields
and clamps.
• Check the seat belts for wear and
function.
At least once a year:
• Clean body and door drain holes.
• Lubricate door hinges and hood
hinges.
• Lubricate door and hood locks and
latches.
• Lubricate door rubber weather strips.
• Check the air conditioning system.
• Inspect and lubricate automatic
transmission linkage and controls.
• Clean the battery and terminals.
• Check the brake fluid level.
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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 -