2023 GENESIS G70 jump start terminals

Driving Your Vehicle6-14
Shift-lock system
For your safety, the automatic
transmission has a shift-lock system
which prevents shifting the transmission
from P (Park) into R (Reverse) or D (Drive)
unless the [UNLOCK] button is pressed
while depressing the brake pedal.
To shift from P (Park) into R (Reverse) or
D (Drive):
1. Depress and hold the brake pedal.
2. Start the engine or place the Engine Start/Stop button in the ON position.
3. Move the shift lever to R (Reverse) or D (Drive) while pressing the [UNLOCK]
button.
When the battery is discharged:
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You cannot move the shift lever, when
the battery is discharged.
In emergencies, do the following to
move the shift lever to N (Neutral) on a
level ground.
1. Connect the battery cables from another vehicle or from a another
battery to the jump-starting terminals
inside the engine compartment.
For more information refer to "Jump
Starting" in chapter 8.
2. Release the parking brake with the Engine Start/Stop button in the ON
position.
3. Press the Engine Start/Stop button to the OFF position.
4. Remove the cap-cover (1) and press the P release button (2) while
depressing the brake pedal. Then, the
gear will change to the N (Neutral)
position. The button (2) operates only
for 20 seconds to change the gear
between P (Park) and N (Neutral) from
the time when the button (2) is first
pressed.
Information

[In situations when the gear needs to be
shifted from P (Park) to N (Neutral)
when the Engine Start Stop button is in
the OFF position, refer to step .

[ hile the gear shifts to N (Neutral) or P
(Park), you may hear mechanical noise
which is a normal operating noise.

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Jump starting procedure
Information
Your vehicle has a battery in the luggage
compartment, but when you ump start
your vehicle, use the umper terminal in
the engine compartment.
1. Position the vehicles close enough that the jumper cables will reach, but
do not allow the vehicles to touch.
2. Avoid fans or any moving parts in the engine compartment at all times, even
when the vehicles are turned off.
3. Turn off all electrical devices such as radios, lights, air conditioning, etc. Put
the vehicles in P (Park), and apply the
parking brake. Turn both vehicles OFF.
4. Open the engine hood.
5. Remove the engine compartment fuse box cover.
CAUTION
Before jump starting, make sure to
correctly identify the positive (+) and
negative (-) terminals to avoid reverse
polarity connections.
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6. Connect the jumper cables in the exact sequence shown in the
illustration. First connect one jumper
cable to the red, positive (+) jumper
terminal of your vehicle (1).
7. Connect the other end of the jumper cable to the red, positive (+) battery/
jumper terminal of the assisting
vehicle (2).
8. Connect the second jumper cable to the black, negative (-) battery/jumper
terminal of the assisting vehicle (3).
9. Connect the other end of the second
jumper cable to the black, negative (-)
chassis ground of your vehicle (4).
Do not allow the jumper cables to
contact anything except the correct
battery or jumper terminals or the
correct ground. Do not lean over the
battery when making connections.
WARNING
Do not connect the jumper cable to
the negative (-) jumper terminal of the
discharged battery. A spark could cause
the battery to explode and lead to a
personal injury or vehicle damage.

Maintenance9-30
WARNING
To prevent SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH
to you or bystanders, always follow
these precautions when working near
or handling the battery:
Always read and follow
instructions carefully when
handling a battery.
Wear eye protection designed
to protect the eyes from acid
splashes.
Keep all flames, sparks, or
smoking materials away from
the battery.
Hydrogen is always present
in battery cells, is highly
combustible, and may explode
if ignited.
Keep batteries out of reach of
children.
Batteries contain sulfuric acid
which is highly corrosive. Do
not allow acid to contact your
eyes, skin or clothing.
If acid gets into your eyes, flush your
eyes with clean water for at least 15
minutes and get immediate medical
attention. If acid gets on your skin,
thoroughly wash the area. If you feel
pain or a burning sensation, get medical
attention immediately.

[ When lifting a plastic-cased battery,
excessive pressure on the case may
cause battery acid to leak. Lift with a
battery carrier or with your hands on
opposite corners.

[ Do not attempt to jump start your
vehicle if your battery is frozen.

[ NEVER attempt to recharge the
battery when the vehicle’s battery
cables are connected to the battery.

[The electrical ignition system works
with high voltage. NEVER touch
these components with the engine
running or when the Engine Start/
Stop button is in the ON position.
WARNING
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
WARNING
Battery posts, terminals, and related
accessories contain lead and lead
compounds, chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer,
birth defects and reproductive harm.
Batteries also contain other chemicals
known to the State of California
to cause cancer. Wash hands after
handling.
NOTICE
Always follow these instructions when
handling your vehicle's battery to
prevent damage to your battery:

[When you do not use the vehicle for a
long time in a low temperature area,
disconnect the battery and keep it
indoors.

[ Always charge the battery fully to
prevent battery case damage in low
temperature areas.

[ Prevent liquid from wetting the
battery terminals. The performance
of the battery may be degraded, and
may cause injury. Be cautious when
loading liquid in the trunk.

[ Do not tilt the battery.

[ If you connect unauthorized
electronic devices to the battery, the
battery may be discharged. Never
use unauthorized devices.
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