2023 GENESIS G70 Owners Manual

Emergency Situations8-28
Emergency Towing
„Front
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„Rear
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If towing is necessary, we recommend
you have it done by an authorized
retailer of Genesis Branded products or a
commercial tow truck service.
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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[Use a towing cable or chain less than
16 ft. (5 m) long. Attach a white or red
cloth (about 12 in. (30 cm) width) in
the middle of the cable or chain for
easy visibility.

[ Drive carefully so the towing cable or
chain remains tight during towing.

[ Before towing, check the automatic
transmission for fluid leaks under your
vehicle. If the automatic transmission
fluid is leaking, flatbed equipment or a
towing dolly must be used.
NOTICE
Accelerate or decelerate the vehicle
in a slow and gradual manner while
maintaining tension on the tow rope
or chain to start or drive the vehicle,
otherwise tow hooks and the vehicle
may be damaged.
NOTICE
To avoid damage to your vehicle and
vehicle components when towing:

[Always pull straight ahead when
using the towing hooks. Do not pull
from the side or at a vertical angle.

[ Do not use the towing hooks to pull
a vehicle out of mud, sand or other
conditions from which the vehicle
cannot be driven out under its own
power.

[ Limit the vehicle speed to 10 mph
(15 km/h) and drive less than
1 mile (1.5 km) when towing to avoid
serious damage to the automatic
transmission.

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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 ........................................................................\
.......... 9-9
Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions ........................................................ 9-13
Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Items .............................................. 9-15Vacuum crankcase ventilation hoses ....................................................................... 9-15
Brake Fluid .......................................................................\
...........................................9-17
Parking Brake .......................................................................\
........................................9-17
Brake Discs, Pads, Calipers and Rotors .....................................................................9-17
Exhaust Pipe and Muffler .......................................................................\
....................9-17
Engine Oil ........................................................................\
.................................9-18Checking the Engine Oil Level ........................................................................\
........... 9-18
Checking the Engine Oil and Filter .......................................................................\
... 9-20
Engine Coolant ........................................................................\
......................... 9-21Checking the Coolant Level......................................................................\
................. 9-21
Changing Coolant .......................................................................\
............................... 9-23
Brake Fluid ........................................................................\
............................... 9-24Checking the Brake Fluid Level ........................................................................\
.........9-24
Washer Fluid ........................................................................\
............................ 9-25Checking the Washer Fluid Level ........................................................................\
...... 9-25
Air cleaner ............................................................\
........................................... 9-26
Filter Replacement ........................................................................\
.............................9-26
Cabin Air Filter ........................................................................\
..........................9-27Filter Inspection........................................................................\
.................................. 9-27
Filter Replacement .......................................................................\
.............................. 9-27
Wiper Blades ........................................................................\
........................... 9-28Blade Inspection ........................................................................\
................................9-28
Blade Replacement .......................................................................\
.............................9-28
Battery ....................................................................\
......................................... 9-30Battery Usage Recommendations ........................................................................\
.... 9-31
Battery Replacement .......................................................................\
.......................... 9-31
Battery Recharging .......................................................................\
............................. 9-32
Reset Items .......................................................................\
..........................................9-33

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Tires and Wheels ........................................................................\
..................... 9-34Tire Care ........................................................................\
..............................................9-34
Recommended Cold Tire Inflation Pressures ...........................................................9-34
Check tire Inflation Pressure .......................................................................\
..............9-35
Tire Rotation .......................................................................\
........................................9-36
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance .......................................................................\
.... 9-37
Tire Replacement .......................................................................\
................................ 9-37
Wheel Replacement .......................................................................\
........................... 9-38
Tire Traction .......................................................................\
........................................ 9-38
Tire Maintenance..................................................................\
..................................... 9-38 Tire Sidewall Labeling .......................................................................\
.........................9-39
Tire Terminology and Definitions .......................................................................\
...... 9-42
All Season Tires .......................................................................\
................................... 9-45
Summer Tires .......................................................................\
..................................... 9-45
Snow Tires......................................................................\
............................................ 9-45 Radial-Ply Tires .......................................................................\
................................... 9-45
Low Aspect Ratio Tires .......................................................................\
....................... 9-46
Fuses ...................................................................\
............................................. 9-47
Instrument Panel Fuse Replacement ....................................................................... 9-48
Engine Compartment Panel Fuse Replacement ..................................................... 9-49
Fuse/Relay Panel Description........................................................................\
........... 9-50
Light Bulbs ........................................................................\
............................... 9-63Headlight, position lamp, turn signal lamp, Daytime Running Light (DRL)
replacement .......................................................................\
....................................... 9-64
Side Repeater Lamp Replacement .......................................................................\
... 9-64
Puddle Lamp Replacement .......................................................................\
............... 9-65
Rear Combination Lamp Replacement ................................................................... 9-65
High Mounted Stop Lamp Replacement ................................................................. 9-66
License Plate Lamp Replacement .......................................................................\
..... 9-66
Interior Light Replacement .......................................................................\
.................9-67
Appearance Care ........................................................................\
....................9-68Exterior Care ........................................................................\
...................................... 9-68
Interior Care .......................................................................\
......................................... 9-74
Emission Control System ........................................................................\
.........9-77
California Perchlorate Notice .......................................................................\
.. 9-79

9-3
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* The battery is in trunk.
„2.0L T-GDI
„3.3L T-GDI
The actual engine compartment in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.
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1. Engine coolant reservoir
2. Radiator cap
3. Brake fluid reservoir
4. Air cleaner5. Engine oil dipstick
6. Engine oil filler cap
7. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
8. Fuse box
ENGINE COMPARTMENT

Maintenance9-4
You should exercise the utmost care
to prevent damage to your vehicle and
injury to yourself whenever performing
any maintenance or inspection
procedures.
We recommend you have your
vehicle maintained and repaired by an
authorized retailer of Genesis Branded
products. An authorized retailer of
Genesis Branded products meets
Genesis Branded Vehicle’s high service
quality standards and receives technical
support from Genesis Branded Vehicle in
order to provide you with a high level of
service satisfaction.
Owner’s Responsibility
Maintenance service and record
retention are the owner’s responsibility.
You should retain documents that show
proper maintenance has been performed
on your vehicle in accordance with
the scheduled maintenance service
charts shown on the following pages.
You need this information to establish
your compliance with the servicing
and maintenance requirements of your
vehicle warranties.
Detailed warranty information is
provided in your Owner’s Handbook &
Warranty Information booklet.
Repairs and adjustments required as a
result of improper maintenance or a lack
of required maintenance are not covered.
Owner Maintenance Precautions
Inadequate, incomplete or insufficient
servicing may result in operational
problems with your vehicle that could
lead to vehicle damage, an accident, or
personal injury. This chapter provides
instructions only for the maintenance
items that are easy to perform. Several
procedures can be done only by an
authorized retailer of Genesis Branded
products with special tools.
Your vehicle should not be modified
in any way. Such modifications may
adversely affect the performance, safety
or durability of your vehicle and may, in
addition, violate conditions of the limited
warranties covering the vehicle.
Certain modifications may also be in
violation of regulations established by
the U.S. Department of Transportation
and other federal or state agencies.
NOTICE
Improper owner maintenance during
the warranty period may affect
warranty coverage. For details, read
the separate Owner’s Handbook &
Warranty Information booklet provided
with the vehicle. If you’re unsure about
any service or maintenance procedure,
have it done by an authorized retailer of
Genesis Branded products.
MAINTENANCE SERVICES

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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 gear to the P(Park), apply
the parking brake, 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 operate the engine
during maintenance, do so in an
outdoor area 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

Maintenance9-6
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 if 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: (for example,
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 headlight 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.