2023 GENESIS G80 start stop button

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Start/Stop Button Positions
Button
PositionAction Notes
OFFTo turn off the vehicle, press the Start/
Stop button with the vehicle shifted to
P (Park).
Note if the Start/Stop button is
pressed with the vehicle shifted to
D (Drive), R (Reverse) or N (Neutral),
the gear will automatically shift to P
(Park).
If the Start/Stop button is pressed
with the gear shifted to N (Neutral),
the Start/Stop button will change to
the ACC position.
ACCPress the Start/Stop button when the
button is in the OFF position without
depressing the brake pedal.
Some of the electrical accessories are
usable.
The steering wheel unlocks.
[If you leave the Start/Stop button in
the ACC position for more than one
hour, the battery power will turn off
automatically to prevent the battery
from discharging.

[If the steering wheel doesn’t unlock
properly, the Start/Stop button
will not work. Press the Start/Stop
button while turning the steering
wheel right and left to release.
ONPress the Start/Stop button while
it is in the ACC position without
depressing the brake pedal.
The warning lights can be checked
before the vehicle is started.Do not leave the Start/Stop button
in the ON position when the vehicle
is not running to prevent the battery
from discharging.
STARTTo start the vehicle, depress the brake
pedal and press the Start/ Stop button
with the gear shifted to the P (Park)
position.
For your safety, start the vehicle
with the gear shifted to the P (Park)
position.If you press the Start/Stop button
without depressing the brake pedal,
the vehicle does not start and the
Start/Stop button changes as follows:
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Starting the Vehicle
WARNING

[Always wear appropriate shoes when
operating your vehicle. Unsuitable
shoes, such as high heels, ski boots,
sandals, flipflops, etc., may interfere
with your ability to use the brake and
accelerator pedals.

[Do not start the vehicle with the
accelerator pedal depressed.
The vehicle can move which can lead
to an accident.
Information

[The vehicle will start by pressing the
Start/Stop button, only when the smart
key is in the vehicle.

[Even if the smart key is in the vehicle,
and when it is far away from the driver,
the vehicle may not start.

[When the Start/Stop button is in the
ACC or ON position, if any door is
open, the system checks for the smart
key. When the smart key is not in the
vehicle, the “
” indicator will
blink and the warning 'Key not in
vehicle' will come on. When all doors
are closed, the chime will also sound for
about 5 seconds. Keep the smart key in
the vehicle when in the ACC position
or if the vehicle is in the ready (
)
mode.
Starting the vehicle
1. Always carry the smart key with you.
2. Make sure the parking brake is
applied.
3. Make sure the gear is in P (Park).
4. Depress the brake pedal.
5. Press the START/STOP button. If the
vehicle starts, the "
" indicator
will come on.
Information

[Always start the vehicle with your foot
on the brake pedal. Do not depress the
accelerator while starting the vehicle.
Do not race the motor while warming
it up.

[If ambient temperature is low, the
“
” indicator may remain
illuminated longer than the normal
amount of time.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the vehicle:

[If the (
) indicator turns off
while you are in motion, do not
attempt to shift the gear to the P
(Park) position.
If traffic and road conditions permit,
you may put the gear in N (Neutral)
while the vehicle is still moving and
press the Start/Stop button in an
attempt to restart the vehicle.

[Do not push or tow your vehicle to
start the vehicle.

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NOTICE
To prevent damage to the vehicle:
Do not press the Start/Stop button for
more than 10 seconds except when the
stop lamp fuse is blown.
When the stop lamp fuse is blown,
you cannot normally start the vehicle.
Replace the fuse with a new one. If you
are not able to replace the fuse, you
can start the vehicle by pressing and
holding the Start/Stop button for 10
seconds with the Start/Stop button in
the ACC position.
Pressing the brake pedal many times
while “
” indicator light is off will
increase the possibility of discharging
the 12V battery.
For your safety always depress the
brake pedal before starting the vehicle.
Information
Virtual Engine Sound System(VESS)
VESS generates virtual engine sound to
make pedestrians to aware. VESS operates
when the vehicle can be driven. When the
vehicle in P(parking) gear status, VESS
doesn't work.
CAUTION

[Because the vehicle doesn't make
the engine sound, pay attention to
the surrounding environment and
drive carefully.

[After parking or waiting for a traffic
light, please check around(children,
obstacle, etc.) before departure.

[When reversing, check directly
behind you before driving.
Pedestrians may not be able to
recognize vehicle sounds.
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If the smart key battery is weak or the
smart key does not work correctly, you
can start the vehicle by placing the smart
key in the smart key slot for emergency
starting. After placing the smart key
in the smart key slot, press the Start/Stop
button.
Turning Off the Vehicle
1. Stop the vehicle and depress the
brake pedal fully.
2. Shift to P (Park).
3. Press the Start/Stop button to the OFF
position and apply the parking brake.
4. Make sure the ‘
’ indicator light
is off in the instrument cluster.
CAUTION
If the "" indicator light on the
instrument cluster is still on, the vehicle
is not turned off and can move when
the gear is in any position except P
(Park).

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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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When the battery is discharged
You cannot shift gears, when the battery
is discharged.
In emergencies, do the following to shift
the gear 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 motor compartment.
For more details, refer to "Jump
Starting" section in chapter 8.
2. Release the Electronic Parking Brake
with the Start/Stop button in the ON
position.
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3. Remove the cap-cover (1) and press
the button (2) while depressing the
brake pedal.
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 brake pedal is depressed.
To shift from P (Park) or N (Neutral) into R
(Reverse) or D (Drive):
1. Depress and hold the brake pedal.
2. Start the vehicle.
3. Shift gear while depressing the brake
pedal.
Information
For your safety, you cannot shift the gear
while the charging cable is connected.
Parking
Always come to a complete stop and
continue to depress the brake pedal.
Shift the gear to P (Park), apply the
parking brake, and press the Start/Stop
button to the OFF position. Take the Key
with you when leaving the vehicle.

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Releasing the parking brake
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To release EPB (Electronic Parking
Brake):
1. Press the Start/Stop button to the ON
or START position.
2. Press the EPB switch while depressing
the brake pedal.
Make sure the Parking Brake warning
light goes off.
To release EPB (Electronic Parking Brake)
automatically:

[Gear in P (Park)
With the vehicle running depress the
brake pedal and shift out of P (Park) to
R (Reverse) or D (Drive).

[Gear in N (Neutral)
With the vehicle running depress
the brake pedal and shift out of N
(Neutral) to R (Reverse) or D (Drive).

[Satisfy the following conditions
1. Ensure seat belts are fastened and the
doors, hood and trunk are closed.
2. With the vehicle running, depress the
brake pedal and shift out of P (Park) to
R (Reverse) or D (Drive).
3. Depress the accelerator pedal.
Make sure the Parking Brake warning
light goes off.
Information

[For the Middle East, EPB is released
regardless of seat belt fastening.

[For your safety, you can engage EPB
even though the Vehicle Stop/Start
button is in the OFF position (only if
battery power is available), but you
cannot release it.

[For your safety, depress the brake
pedal and release the parking brake
manually with the EPB switch when
you drive downhill or when backing up
the vehicle.
NOTICE

[If the Parking Brake warning light is
still on even though the EPB has been
released, have the system checked
by an authorized retailer of Genesis
Branded products.

[Do not drive your vehicle with EPB
applied. It may cause excessive brake
pad and brake rotor wear.

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Warning messages
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To release EPB, fasten seatbelt, close door,
hood and trunk

[If you try to drive with EPB applied, a
warning will sound and a message will
appear.

[If the driver's seat belt is unfastened
and the hood or trunk is opened, a
warning will sound and a message will
appear.

[If there is a problem with the vehicle,
a warning may sound and a message
may appear.
If the situation occurs, depress the brake
pedal and release EPB by pressing the
EPB switch.
WARNING

[Whenever leaving the vehicle or
parking, always come to a complete
stop and continue to depress the
brake pedal.
Shift the gear into P (Park), pull the
EPB switch, and press the Start/Stop
button to the OFF position. Take
the Key with you when leaving the
vehicle.
Vehicles not fully engaged in P (Park)
with the parking brake set are at risk
for moving inadvertently and causing
injury to yourself or others.

[NEVER allow anyone who is
unfamiliar with the vehicle to touch
the EPB switch. If EPB is released
unintentionally, serious injury may
occur.

[Only release EPB when you are
seated inside the vehicle with your
foot firmly on the brake pedal.

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EPB malfunction
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) warning
light illuminates if the Start/Stop button
is pressed to the ON position and goes
off in approximately 3 seconds if the
system is operating normally.
If the EPB warning light remains on,
comes on while driving, or does not
come on when the Start/Stop button is
pressed to the ON position, this indicates
that the EPB may have malfunctioned.
If this occurs, have the system checked
by an authorized retailer of Genesis
Branded products.
The EPB warning light may illuminate
when the ESC indicator comes on to
indicate that ESC is not working properly,
but it does not indicate a malfunction of
EPB.
NOTICE

[If the EPB warning light is still
on, have the system checked by
an authorized retailer of Genesis
Branded products.

[If the Parking Brake warning light
does not illuminate or blinks even
though the EPB switch was pulled
up, EPB may not be applied.

[If the Parking Brake warning light
blinks when the EPB warning light is
on, press the switch, and then pull it
up. Repeat this one more time. If the
EPB warning does not go off, have
the system checked by an authorized
retailer of Genesis Branded products.
Parking brake warning light
Check the Parking Brake
warning light by pressing the
Vehicle Stop/Start button to the
ON position.
This light will be illuminated when the
parking brake is applied with the Vehicle
Stop/Start button in the START or ON
position.
Before driving, be sure the parking
brake is released and the Parking Brake
warning light is OFF.
If the Parking Brake warning light
remains on after the parking brake is
released while the motor is running,
there may be a malfunction in the
brake system. Immediate attention is
necessary.
If at all possible, cease driving the vehicle
immediately. If that is not possible,
use extreme caution while operating
the vehicle and only continue to drive
the vehicle until you can reach a safe
location.