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WARNING
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
WARNING
Engine exhaust and a wide variety of
automobile components including
components found in the interior
furnishings in a vehicle, contain or
emit harmful chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects and reproductive harm.
In addition, certain fluids contained
in vehicles and certain products of
components contain or emit chemicals
known to the State of California to
cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
Before Entering the Vehicle
[ Be sure all windows, outside mirror(s),
and outside lights are clean and
unobstructed.
[ Remove frost, snow, or ice.
[ Visually check the tires for uneven
wear and damage.
[ Check under the vehicle for any sign
of leaks.
[ Be sure there are no obstacles behind
you if you intend to back up.
Before Starting
[ Make sure the hood, the trunk, and
the doors are securely closed and
locked.
[ Adjust the position of the seat and
steering wheel.
[ Adjust the inside and outside rearview
mirrors.
[ Verify all the lights work.
[ Fasten your seat belt. Check that all
passengers have fastened their seat
belts.
[ Check the gauges and indicators
in the instrument panel and the
messages on the instrument display
when the vehicle is in the ON position.[ Check that any items you are carrying
are stored properly or fastened down
securely.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of SERIOUS INJURY or
DEATH, take the following precautions:
[ ALWAYS wear your seat belt. All
passengers must be properly belted
whenever the vehicle is moving.
For more information, refer to “Seat
Belts” section in chapter 3.
[ Always drive defensively. Assume
other drivers or pedestrians may be
careless and make mistakes.
[ Stay focused on the task of driving.
Driver distraction can cause
accidents.
[ Leave plenty of space between you
and the vehicle in front of you.
WARNING
NEVER drink or take drugs and drive.
Drinking or taking drugs and driving
is dangerous and may result in an
accident and SERIOUS INJURY or
DEATH.
Drunk driving is the number one
contributor to the highway death
toll each year. Even a small amount
of alcohol will affect your reflexes,
perceptions and judgment. Just
one drink can reduce your ability to
respond to changing conditions and
emergencies and your reaction time
gets worse with each additional drink.
Driving while under the influence
of drugs is as dangerous as or more
dangerous than driving under the
influence of alcohol.
You are much more likely to have a
serious accident if you drink or take
drugs and drive. If you are drinking or
taking drugs, don’t drive. Do not ride
with a driver who has been drinking
or taking drugs. Choose a designated
driver or call a taxi.
BEFORE DRIVING
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N (Neutral)
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To shift the gear to N (Neutral), rotate the
shift dial clockwise from R (Reverse) or
counterclockwise from D (Drive) while
depressing the brake pedal.
Always depress the brake pedal when
you are shifting from N (Neutral) to
another gear.
If you turn the vehicle off in N (Neutral),
the gear will automatically shift to P
(Park).
However, if you need to stay in N
(Neutral) with the vehicle off, refer to “To
stay in N (Neutral) when vehicle is OFF”
in the following page.
CAUTION
The vehicle can be started with the gear
in N (Neutral), but for your safety, be sure
to start the vehicle with the gear in P
(Park).To stay in N (Neutral) when vehicle is
OFF
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If you want to stay in N (Neutral) after the
vehicle is OFF (in the ACC state), do the
following.
1. Turn off Auto Hold and release
Electronic Parking Brake when the
vehicle is running.
2. Rotate the shift to N (neutral) while
depressing the brake pedal.
3. When you take your foot off the brake
pedal, the message ‘Press and hold
OK button to stay in Neutral when
vehicle is Off’ will appear on the
cluster LCD display.
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4. Press and hold the OK button on
the steering wheel for more than 1
second.
5. When the message ‘Vehicle will stay in
(N). Change gear to cancel’ (or ‘N will
stay engaged when the vehicle is Off’)
will appear on the cluster LCD display,
press the Start/Stop button while
depressing the brake pedal.
However, if you open the driver’s door,
the gear will automatically shift to P
(Park) and the Start/Stop button will
change to the OFF position.
NOTICE
With the gear in N (Neutral) the Start/
Stop button will be in the ACC position.
Note that the doors cannot be locked
in the ACC position or the battery may
discharge if left in the ACC position for a
long period.
D (Drive)
This is the normal driving position.
It automatically activates the
regenerative braking system according
to the road conditions.
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To shift the gear to D (Drive), rotate the
rotary gear shift dial to D (Drive) while
depressing the brake pedal.
When the vehicle is stopped in the D
(Drive) position, if you open the driver's
door, the gear will automatically shift to
P (Park).
However, if the vehicle is in motion, the
gear may not automatically shift to P
(Park) to prevent reduction gear damage.
NOTICE
Always come to a complete stop before
shifting into D (Drive).
CAUTION
When you start after stopping on a steep
incline, even if the gear is in D (Drive),
if you do not depress the accelerator
or brake pedal, the vehicle may roll
backwards, which can cause an accident.
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LCD Display Messages (Cluster)
Press brake pedal to change gear
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This message is displayed when the
brake pedal is not depressed while
shifting the gear.
Depress the brake pedal and then shift
the gear.
Shift to P after stopping
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This message is displayed when the gear
is shifted to P (Park) while the vehicle is
moving.
Stop the vehicle before shifting to P
(Park).
Shifter system malfunction
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This message is displayed when the shift
gear does not properly operate in the P
(Park) position.
Have the vehicle inspected by an
authorized retailer of Genesis Branded
products.
Check shifter dial
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This message is displayed when there is
a malfunction with the rotary gear shift
dial.
Have the vehicle inspected by an
authorized retailer of Genesis Branded
products.
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Check P button
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This message is displayed when there is
a problem with the P button.
Have the vehicle inspected by an
authorized retailer of Genesis Branded
products.
Rotary shifter stuck
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This message is displayed when the
rotary gear shift dial does not return back
to it’s normal position after rotating it.
Have the vehicle inspected by an
authorized retailer of Genesis Branded
products.
Good Driving Practices
[ Never shift the gear from P (Park) or
N (Neutral) to any other position with
the accelerator pedal depressed.
[ Never shift the gear into P (Park) when
the vehicle is in motion.
Be sure the vehicle is completely
stopped before you attempt to shift
into R (Reverse) or D (Drive).
[ Do not shift the gear to N (Neutral)
when driving. If the gear is shifted to
N (Neutral) while driving, doing so
may increase the risk of an accident.
Also, shifting the gear back to D
(Drive) while the vehicle is moving
may severely damage the reduction
gear.
[ When driving uphill or downhill,
always shift to D (Drive) for driving
forward or shift to R (Reverse) for
driving backwards, and check the
gear position indicated on the cluster
or the rotary gear shift dial before
driving. Driving in the opposite
direction of the selected gear, can
lead to a dangerous situation by
shutting off the vehicle and affecting
the braking performance.
[ Do not drive with your foot resting
on the brake pedal. Even light, but
consistent pedal pressure can result
in the brakes overheating, brake wear
and possibly even brake failure.
[ Always apply the parking brake when
leaving the vehicle. Do not depend
on placing the shift gear in P (Park) to
keep the vehicle from moving.
[ Exercise extreme caution when
driving on a slippery surface. Be
especially careful when braking,
accelerating or shifting gears. On a
slippery surface, an abrupt change
in vehicle speed can cause the drive
wheels to lose traction and may cause
loss of vehicle control resulting in an
accident.