2023 GENESIS G80 Owners Manual

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The actual motor compartment in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.
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1. Low conductivity coolant reservoir
2. Coolant reservoir
3. Brake fluid reservoir
4. Windshield washer fluid reservoir5. Fuse box
6. Climate control system air filter
7. Jump-start negative(chassis) terminal
MOTOR COMPARTMENT

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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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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, it should be 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 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.

[Keep flames, sparks, or smoking
materials away from the battery and
motor related parts.
WARNING
Make sure to turn the START/STOP
button to the ‘OFF’ position to shut
down the vehicle before performing
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.
The electric control system in the vehicle
may cause malfunction or other negative
impact on the artificial heart and the
artificial internal organs. Be sure to
inquire the impact of the electric control
system on the artificial organs from the
medical product corporation.
OWNER MAINTENANCE

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Maintenance
Owner Maintenance Schedule
When you stop for charging:

[Check the coolant level in the 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 motor compartment is hot.
This may result in coolant being blown
out of the opening and cause serious
burns and other injuries.
While operating your 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.

[Check the shift gear 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 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 headlamp alignment.

[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 shift gear
linkage and controls.

[Clean the battery (12V) and terminals.

[Check the brake fluid level.

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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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Normal Maintenance Schedule
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
Disc brakes and pads I I
IIIIII
Steering gear rack,
linkage, and bootsII
IIIIII
Drive shafts and boots I I
IIIIII
Air conditioning
compressor, air conditioner
refrigerant and performanceII
IIIIII
Reduction gear fluid I I I
Brake pedal I I
IIIIII
Brake fluidInspect every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 12 months,
Replace every 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 48 monthsI : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R : Replace or change.

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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