2023 GENESIS G70 wheel

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For Safe AWD Operation
Before driving

[ Make sure all passengers are wearing
seat belts.

[ Sit upright and closer to the steering
wheel than usual. Adjust the steering
wheel to a position comfortable for
you to drive.
Driving on snow-covered or icy
roads

[Start off slowly by applying the
accelerator pedal gently.

[ Use snow tires or tire chains.

[ Keep sufficient distance between your
vehicle and the vehicle in front of you.

[ Apply engine braking during
deceleration by using the paddle
shifter (manual shift mode) and
manually selecting a lower gear.

[ Avoid speeding, rapid acceleration,
sudden brake applications, and sharp
turns to prevent skids.
Driving in sand or mud

[Maintain slow and constant speed.

[ Use tire chains driving in mud if
necessary.

[ Keep sufficient distance between your
vehicle and the vehicle in front of you.

[ Reduce vehicle speed and always
check the road condition.

[ Avoid speeding, rapid acceleration,
sudden brake applications, and sharp
turns to prevent getting stuck.
NOTICE
When the vehicle is stuck in snow, sand
or mud, place a nonslip material under
the drive wheels to provide traction
OR slowly spin the wheels in forward
and reverse directions which causes
a rocking motion that may free the
vehicle.
However, avoid running the engine
continuously at high RPM, doing so may
damage the AWD system.
Information

[ hen using Snow Tires, mount them
on all four wheels.

[ hen using tire chains, install them on
the rear tires. owever, driving speed
must be below 20 mph (30km h) and
minimi e the driving distance. igh-
speed or long-term driving with tire
chains installed may malfunction or
damage the A D system.
If tire chains must be used, use
AutoSock (fabric snow chain) and
install the tire chain after reviewing
the instructions provided with the tire
chains.
For more information on Snow Tires
and Tire Chains, refer to inter
Driving in this chapter.

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Driving up or down hills

[Driving uphill
- Before starting off, check if it is possible to drive uphill.

- Drive as straight as possible.

[ Driving downhill
- Do not change gear while driving downhill. Select gear before driving
downhill.
- Drive slowly using engine braking while driving downhill.
- Drive straight as possible.
WARNING
Exercise extreme caution driving up or
down steep hills. The vehicle may flip
over depending on the grade, terrain,
water and mud conditions.
WARNING
Do not drive across the contour of steep
hills. A slight change in the wheel angle
can destabilize the vehicle, or a stable
vehicle may lose stability if the vehicle
stops its forward motion. Your vehicle
may roll over and lead to a serious injury
or death.
Emergency Precautions
Tires
When replacing tires, be sure to equip
all four tires with the same size, type,
tread pattern, brand and load-carrying
capacity.
WARNING
Do not use tire and wheel with different
size and type from the one originally
installed on your vehicle. It can affect
the safety and performance of your
vehicle, which could lead to steering
failure or rollover causing serious injury.
In an emergency situation, a compact
spare tire may be used. But, do not use
the compact spare tire continuously.
Repair or replace the original tire as
soon as possible to avoid failure of the
differential or AWD system.

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WARNING
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Never start or run the engine while a
vehicle is raised on a jack. The vehicle
can slip or roll off of a jack causing
serious injury or death to you or those
nearby.
Towing
AWD vehicles must be towed with
a wheel lift and dollies or flatbed
equipment with all the wheels off the
ground. For more details, refer to
"Towing" section in chapter 8.
Vehicle inspection

[ If the vehicle needs to be operated on
a vehicle lift do not attempt to stop
any of the four wheels from turning.
This could damage the AWD system.

[ Never engage the parking brake while
running the engine on a car lift. This
may damage the AWD system.
Dynamometer testing
An AWD vehicle must be tested on a
special four wheel chassis dynamometer.
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[B] : Temporary free roller
An AWD vehicle should not be tested
on a 2WD roll tester. If a 2WD roll tester
must be used, perform the following
procedure:
1. Check the tire pressures
recommended for your vehicle.
2. Place the rear wheels on the roll tester for a speedometer test as shown in
the illustration.
3. Release the parking brake.
4. Place the front wheels on the temporary free roller as shown in the
illustration.
WARNING
Keep away from the front of the vehicle
while the vehicle is in gear on the
dynamometer. The vehicle can jump
forward and cause serious injury or
death.

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Limited Slip Differential refers to a
feature equipped with a mechanism that
controls the differential functions of the
wheels in the rear differential.
The Limited Slip Differential helps
improve handling performance when
circling.
WARNING
Never run wheels with one of them
lifted by the jack. It is extremely
dangerous for a vehicle equipped with
Limited Slip Differential.
Information

[For vehicles e uipped with the SD,
internal friction sound may be heard
when cornering. These conditions
are normal and indicate that SD is
functioning properly. If the internal
friction sound gradually increases, we
recommend that the Rear Differential
(for SD) oil be changed by an
authori ed retailer of Genesis Branded
products.

[ Be sure to in ect oil for exclusive use of
SD when replacing Rear Differential
(for SD) Oil. Refer to Recommended
lubricants and capacities in chapter 2.
LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIAL

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Electronic Control Suspension controls
the vehicle suspension automatically
using vehicle sensors to maximize
driving comfort by taking into account
the driving conditions such as speed,
surface of the road, cornering, stopping
requirements and acceleration.
System Malfunction
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Check Electronic Suspension
When Electronic Control Suspension
is no
t working properly, this warning
message will appear on the cluster LCD
display. If this occurs, have the system
inspected by an authorized retailer of
Genesis Branded products.
ELECTRONIC CONTROL
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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
e uipped 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
e uipped with ESC.

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SPECIAL DRIVING CONDITIONS
Hazardous Driving Conditions
When hazardous driving elements
are encountered such as water, snow,
ice, mud and sand, take the following
precautions:

[Drive cautiously and maintain a longer
braking distance.

[ Avoid abrupt braking or steering.

[ When your vehicle is stuck in snow,
mud, or sand, use the second
gear. Accelerate slowly to avoid
unnecessary wheel spin.

[ Put sand, rock salt, tire chains or other
non-slip materials under the wheels to
provide additional traction while the
vehicle becomes stuck in ice, snow,
or mud.
WARNING
Using the paddle shifters to downshift
to a lower gear while driving on slippery
surfaces can cause an accident. The
sudden change in tire speed could
cause the tires to skid. Be careful when
downshifting on slippery surfaces.
Rocking the Vehicle
If it is necessary to rock the vehicle to
free it from snow, sand, or mud, first turn
the steering wheel right and left to clear
the area around your front wheels. Then,
shift back and forth between R (Reverse)
and a forward gear.
Try to avoid spinning the wheels, and do
not race the engine.
To prevent transmission wear, wait until
the wheels stop spinning before shifting
gears. Release the accelerator pedal
while shifting, and press lightly on the
accelerator pedal while the transmission
is in gear. Slowly spinning the wheels in
forward and reverse directions causes a
rocking motion that may free the vehicle.
WARNING
If the vehicle is stuck and excessive
wheel spin occurs, the temperature
in the tires can increase very quickly.
If the tires become damaged, a tire
blow out or tire explosion can occur.
This condition is dangerous - you and
others may be injured. Do not attempt
this procedure if people or objects are
anywhere near the vehicle.
If you attempt to free the vehicle, the
vehicle can overheat quickly, possibly
causing an engine compartment fire or
other damage. Try to avoid spinning the
wheels as much as possible to prevent
overheating of either the tires or the
engine. DO NOT allow the vehicle to
spin the wheels above 35 mph
(56 km/h).

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Driving in Flooded Areas
Avoid driving through flooded areas
unless you are sure the water is no
higher than the bottom of the wheel hub.
Drive through any water slowly. Allow
adequate stopping distance because
brake performance may be reduced.
After driving through water, dry the
brakes by gently applying them several
times while the vehicle is moving slowly.
Highway Driving
Tires
Adjust the tire inflation, as specified.
Under-inflation may overheat or damage
the tires.
Do not install worn-out or damaged tires,
which may reduce traction or fail the
braking operation.
Information
Never over-inflate your tires above the
maximum inflation pressure, as specified
on your tires.
Fuel, engine coolant and engine oil
Driving at higher speeds on the highway
consumes more fuel and is less efficient
than driving at a slower, more moderate
speed. Maintain a moderate speed in
order to conserve fuel when driving on
the highway.
Be sure to check both the engine coolant
level and the engine oil before driving.
Drive belt
A loose or damaged drive belt may
overheat the engine.

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The severe weather conditions of winter quickly wear out tires and cause other
problems. To minimize winter driving problems, you should take the following
suggestions:
Snow or Icy Conditions
You need to keep sufficient distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of
you.
Apply the brakes gently. Speeding, rapid acceleration, sudden brake applications, and
sharp turns are potentially very hazardous practices. During deceleration, use engine
braking to the fullest extent. Sudden brake applications on snowy or icy roads may
cause the vehicle to skid.
To drive your vehicle in deep snow, it may be necessary to use snow tires or to install
tire chains on your tires.
Always carry emergency equipment. Some of the items you may want to carry include
tire chains, tow straps or chains, a flashlight, emergency flares, sand, a shovel, jumper
cables, a window scraper, gloves, ground cloth, coveralls, a blanket, etc.
Snow tires
WARNING
Snow tires should be equivalent in size and type to the vehicle’s standard tires.
Otherwise, the safety and handling of your vehicle may be adversely affected.
We recommend that you use snow tires when road temperature is below 45°F (7°C).
Refer to the below chart, and mount the recommended snow tire for your vehicle.
Standard tire Recommended snow tire
Front RearFront Rear
Tire size Wheel
size Tire size Wheel
size Tire size Wheel
size Tire size Wheel
size
225/45R18 8.0Jx18 225/45R18 8.0Jx18 225/45R18
8.0Jx18 225/45R18 8.0Jx18
225/40R19 8.0Jx19 255/35R19 8.5Jx19
225/40R19 8.0Jx19 255/35R19 8.5Jx19 225/45R18 8.0Jx18 225/45R18 8.0Jx18
225/40R19 8.0Jx19 255/35R19 8.5Jx19
If you mount snow tires on your vehicle, make sure to use the same Inflation pressure
as the original tires. Mount snow tires on all four wheels to balance your vehicle’s
handling in all weather conditions. The traction provided by snow tires on dry roads
may not be as high as your vehicle’s original equipment tires. Check with the tire dealer
for maximum speed recommendations.
WINTER DRIVING