2023 GENESIS G80 service

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Emergency Situations
Removable Towing Hook
Have your vehicle towed by
an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded
products or a commercial tow-truck
service.
Only use the tow hook to move short
distances or to lift the vehicle before
towing.
„Front
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„Rear
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1. Open the trunk, and remove the
towing hook from the tool case.
2. Remove the hole cover by pressing
the lower part of the cover on the
bumper.
3. Install the towing hook by turning it
clockwise into the hole until it is fully
secured.
4. Remove the towing hook and install
the cover after use.

9
9. Maintenance
Motor 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 ....................................................................9-7Normal Maintenance Schedule ................................................................................. 9-8
Normal Maintenance Schedule .................................................................................. 9-9
Maintenance Under Severe Usage and Low Mileage Conditions ........................... 9-10
Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Items ...............................................9-11
Coolant ............................................................................................................. 9-12
Brake Fluid ........................................................................................................9-14
Checking the Brake Fluid Level ................................................................................. 9-14
Reduction Gear Fluid ....................................................................................... 9-15
Washer Fluid ..................................................................................................... 9-15
Checking the Washer Fluid Level .............................................................................. 9-15
Cabin Air Filter ..................................................................................................9-16
Filter Inspection.......................................................................................................... 9-16
Filter Replacement ..................................................................................................... 9-16
Motor compartment ...................................................................................................9-17
Wiper Blades ....................................................................................................9-18Blade Inspection ........................................................................................................ 9-18
Blade Replacement .................................................................................................... 9-18
Battery (12 Volt) ............................................................................................... 9-20For Best Battery Service ............................................................................................ 9-21
Battery Replacement ................................................................................................. 9-21
Battery Capacity Label ............................................................................................... 9-22
Battery Recharging .................................................................................................... 9-22
Reset Items ................................................................................................................. 9-23

9-4
Maintenance
You should exercise the utmost care
to prevent damage to your vehicle and
injury to yourself whenever performing
any maintenance or inspection
procedures.
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.
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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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

[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 in heavy traffic area with the ambient temperature higher than 32 ºC (90 ºF)
while consuming more than 50% of electric energy.

[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
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 driving more than 10 years or 100,000 miles, use severe maintenance schedule.
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE SERVICES

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Maintenance
Normal Maintenance Schedule The following maintenance services must be performed to ensure good vehicle performance.
Keep receipts for all vehicle services to protect your warranty. Where both mileage and time are shown, the frequency of
service is determined by whichever occurs first.
MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE
ITEMMonths
4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 44 48 52 56 60 64 68 72 76 80 84 88 92 96
Miles×1,000
5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100 105 110 115 120
Km×1,000
8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 75 80 88 96 104 112 120 128 136 144 152 160 168 176 184 192
Cooling system Inspect every 15,000 miles or 12 months
Rotate Tires
(Includes Tire Pressure and
Tread Wear Inspection)Rotate every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 12 months
Replace Climate Control Air
Filter (For Evaporator and
Blower Unit)RR
RRRRRR
Coolant *
1
StandardAt first, replace 120,000 miles (200,000 km) or 120 months.
After that, replace every 25,000 miles (40,000 km) or 24 month.
Low
ConductivityReplace every 35,000 miles (60,000 km) or 36 months *
2
12V auxiliary battery condition I I
IIIIII
Brake lines, hoses, and connections I I
IIIIII
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R : Replace or change.*1 :
When replacing or adding coolant, visit an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products.
*2 :
For your convenience, it can be replaced prior to it’s interval when you do maintenance of other items.

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Maintenance
Maintenance Under Severe Usage and Low Mileage 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
Reduction gear fluidREvery 80,000 miles
(120,000 km)C, D, E, F, G,
H, I, J
Steering gear rack,
linkage and bootsIInspect more frequently
depending on the conditionC, D, E, F, G
Front suspension ball
jointsIInspect more frequently
depending on the conditionC, D, E, F, G
Disc brakes and pads,
calipers and rotorsIInspect more frequently
depending on the conditionC, D, E, G, H
Driveshaft and bootsIInspect more frequently
depending on the conditionC, D, E, F,
G, H, I , J
Climate control air filterRReplace more frequently
depending on the conditionC, E, G
Severe driving conditions
A. Repeatedly driving short distance of less than 5 miles (8 km) in normal temperature
or less than 10 miles (16 km) in freezing temperature
B. Low speed driving for long distances
C. Driving on rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, graveled or salt spread roads
D. Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials or in very cold weather
E. Driving in heavy dust condition
F. Driving in heavy traffic area
G. Driving on uphill, downhill, or mountain roads repeatedly
H. Towing a trailer, or using a camper or roof rack
I. Driving as a patrol car, taxi, other commercial use or vehicle towing
J. Driving over 106 mph (170 km/h)
K. Frequently driving in stop-and-go conditions

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For Best Battery Service
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[Keep the battery securely mounted.

[Keep the battery top clean and dry.

[Keep the terminals and connections
clean, tight, and coated with
petroleum jelly or terminal grease.

[Rinse any spilled electrolyte from the
battery immediately with a solution of
water and baking soda.

[If the vehicle is not going to be used
for an extended time, disconnect the
battery cables.

[Inspect the battery frequently and
keep the battery clean at all times.
Leaving the battery contaminated will
shorten battery life.

[Before recharging the battery or
performing any inspections, turn off
the vehicle and turn off all electrical
equipment.
Battery Replacement
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When replacing the battery, disconnect
negative (-) cable (1) and remove positive
(+) battery fuse box (2). Reassemble in
the reverse order of disassembly.
Information
For vehicles with power trunks, note that
the power trunk needs to be reset after
the battery has been replaced. For more
details, refer to “Power Trunk” section in
chapter 5.
NOTICE
Make sure the battery is installed
securely when the it is replaced. If the
battery vibrates while driving, the case
and electrode plate can be damaged.

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NOTICE
AGM battery

[Absorbent Glass Matt (AGM)
batteries are maintenance-free and
have the AGM battery serviced by
an authorized retailer of Genesis
Branded products. For charging
your AGM battery, use only fully
automatic battery chargers that
are specially developed for AGM
batteries.

[When replacing the AGM battery,
use parts for replacement from
an authorized retailer of Genesis
Branded products.

[Do not open or remove the cap on
top of the battery. This may cause
leaks of internal electrolyte that
could result in severe injury.
By jump starting
After a jump start from a good battery,
drive the vehicle for 20-30 minutes
before it is shutoff. The vehicle may
not restart if you shut it off before the
battery had a chance to adequately
recharge. See “Jump Starting” in chapter
8 for more information on jump starting
procedures.
Information
An inappropriately disposed
battery can be harmful to the
environment and human health.
Dispose of the battery according
to your local law(s) or regulation.
Reset Items
The following items may need to be reset
after the battery has been discharged or
the battery has been disconnected.

[Driving info/After recharging/
Accumulated info (items in Utility
view) (see chapter 4)

[Integrated memory system (see
chapter 5)

[Power window (see chapter 5)

[Vision roof (see chapter 5)

[Power trunk (see chapter 5)

[Climate control system (see chapter 5)

[Clock (see Infotainment system
manual)

[Infotainment system (see
Infotainment system manual)