2023 GENESIS G80 towing

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Foreword / Starting Your Electric Vehicle
WARNING
ORG3EVQ011089[A] : Dollies
For AWD vehicles, it must be towed
with a wheel lift and dollies or flatbed
equipment with all the wheels off the
ground.
WARNING
ORG3EV081033L
ORG3EV081012

[If towing is required, lift all wheels
to tow. Towing with the wheels on
the ground can damage the vehicle’s
motor components.

[When a vehicle fire occurs due to the
battery, there is a risk of a second
fire. Contact the fire department
when towing the vehicle.

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All Wheel Drive (AWD) ................................................................................... 6-44Emergency Precautions ............................................................................................ 6-46
Electronic Control Suspension .......................................................................6-48System malfunction .................................................................................................. 6-48
Electronically Controlled Suspension with Road Preview ...........................6-48System Malfunction .................................................................................................. 6-49
Limitations of the System ......................................................................................... 6-49
Drive Mode Integrated Control System ......................................................... 6-50Drive Mode ................................................................................................................ 6-50
Drive Modes Characteristic .......................................................................................6-52
Active Noise Control-road .............................................................................. 6-53System Malfunction ...................................................................................................6-53
Special Driving Conditions ............................................................................. 6-54Hazardous Driving Conditions ................................................................................. 6-54
Rocking the Vehicle .................................................................................................. 6-54
Smooth Cornering ......................................................................................................6-55
Driving at Night ..........................................................................................................6-55
Driving in the Rain ......................................................................................................6-55
Driving in Flooded Areas ........................................................................................... 6-56
Highway Driving ........................................................................................................ 6-56
Winter Driving ................................................................................................. 6-57Snow or Icy Conditions .............................................................................................. 6-57
Winter Precautions .................................................................................................... 6-59
Vehicle Load Limit ...........................................................................................6-61
The Loading Information Label ................................................................................ 6-62
Trailer Towing ..................................................................................................6-66

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WARNING
ORG3EV061030
Never start or run the vehicle while
an AWD vehicle is raised on a jack.
The vehicle can slip or roll off of a jack
causing serious injury or death to you or
those nearby.
Towing
AWD vehicles must be towed with
a wheel lift and dollies or flatbed
equipment with all the wheels off the
ground. For more details, refer to
"Towing" section in chapter 8.
Vehicle inspection

[If the vehicle needs to be operated on
a vehicle lift do not attempt to stop
any of the four wheels from turning.
This could damage the AWD system.

[Never engage the parking brake while
running the vehicle on a car lift. This
may damage the AWD system.
Dynamometer testing
An AWD vehicle must be tested on a
special four wheel chassis dynamometer.
ORG3EV061031[A] : Roll tester (Speedometer),
[B] : Temporary free roller
An AWD vehicle should not be tested
on a 2WD roll tester. If a 2WD roll tester
must be used, perform the following
procedure:
1. Check the tire pressures
recommended for your vehicle.
2. Place the rear wheels on the roll tester
for a speedometer test as shown in
the illustration.
3. Release the parking brake.
4. Place the front wheels on the
temporary free roller as shown in the
illustration.
WARNING
Keep away from the front of the vehicle
while the vehicle is in gear on the
dynamometer. The vehicle can jump
forward and cause serious injury or
death.

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Information
The ESC system must be turned OFF
before rocking the vehicle.
NOTICE
If you are still stuck after rocking the
vehicle a few times, have the vehicle
pulled out by a tow vehicle to avoid
motor overheating, possible damage to
the shift by wire, and tire damage. See
“Towing” section in chapter 8.
Smooth Cornering
Avoid braking or gear changing in
corners, especially when roads are wet.
Ideally, corners should always be taken
under gentle acceleration.
Driving at Night
Night driving presents more hazards than
driving in the daylight. Here are some
important tips to remember:

[Slow down and keep more distance
between you and other vehicles, as it
may be more difficult to see at night,
especially in areas where there may
not be any street lights.

[Adjust your mirrors to reduce the glare
from other drivers’ headlamps.

[Keep your headlamps clean and
properly aimed. Dirty or improperly
aimed headlamps will make it much
more difficult to see at night.

[Avoid staring directly at the
headlamps of oncoming vehicles. You
could be temporarily blinded, and it
will take several seconds for your eyes
to readjust to the darkness.
Driving in the Rain
Rain and wet roads can make driving
dangerous. Here are a few things to
consider when driving in the rain or on
slick pavement:

[Slow down and allow extra following
distance. A heavy rainfall makes
it harder to see and increases the
distance needed to stop your vehicle.

[Turn off your Smart Cruise Control.

[Replace your windshield wiper blades
when they show signs of streaking or
missing areas on the windshield.

[Be sure your tires have enough tread.
If your tires do not have enough tread,
making a quick stop on wet pavement
can cause a skid and possibly lead to
an accident. See “Tire Tread” section
in chapter 9.

[Turn on your headlamps to make it
easier for others to see you.

[Driving too fast through large puddles
can affect your brakes. If you must go
through puddles, try to drive through
them slowly.

[If you believe your brakes may be wet,
apply them lightly while driving until
normal braking operation returns.

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Driving Your Vehicle
The Loading Information Label
ORG3EV061050N
The label located on the driver’s door
sill gives the original tire size, cold
tire pressures recommended for your
vehicle, the number of people that
can be in your vehicle and vehicle
capacity weight.
Vehicle capacity weight
882 lbs. (400 kg)
Vehicle capacity weight is the
maximum combined weight of
occupants and cargo. If your
vehicle is equipped with a trailer,
the combined weight includes the
tongue load.
Seating capacity
Total : 5 persons (Front seat : 2
persons, Rear seat : 3 persons)
Seating capacity is the maximum
number of occupants including
a driver, your vehicle may carry.
However, the seating capacity may
be reduced based upon the weight
of all of the occupants, and the
weight of the cargo being carried or
towed. Do not overload the vehicle
as there is a limit to the total weight,
or load limit including occupants and
cargo, the vehicle can carry.
Towing capacity
We do not recommend using this
vehicle for trailer towing.
Cargo capacity
The cargo capacity of your vehicle
will increase or decrease depending
on the weight and the number of
occupants and the tongue load,
if your vehicle is equipped with a
trailer.

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Steps for determining correct load
limit
1. Locate the statement "The
combined weight of occupants
and cargo should never exceed
XXX kg or XXX lbs." on your
vehicle's placard.
2. Determine the combined weight
of the driver and passengers that
will be riding in your vehicle.
3. Subtract the combined weight of
the driver and passengers from
XXX kg or XXX lbs.
4. The resulting figure equals
the available amount of cargo
and luggage load capacity. For
example, if the "XXX" amount
equals 1400 lbs. and there will
be five 150 lb passengers in your
vehicle, the amount of available
cargo and luggage load capacity
is 650 lbs. (1400 - 750 (5 x 150) =
650 lbs.)
5. Determine the combined weight
of luggage and cargo being
loaded on the vehicle. That
weight may not safely exceed the
available cargo and luggage load
capacity calculated in Step 4.
6. If your vehicle will be towing a
trailer, load from your trailer will
be transferred to your vehicle.
Consult this manual to determine
how this reduces the available
cargo and luggage load capacity
of your vehicle.
WARNING
Do not overload the vehicle as
there is a limit to the total weight,
or load limit, including occupants
and cargo, the vehicle can carry.
Overloading can shorten the life
of the vehicle. If the GVWR or
the GAWR is exceeded, parts on
the vehicle can be broken and it
can change the handling of your
vehicle. These could cause you
to lose control and result in an
accident.

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Driving Your Vehicle
WARNING
If you carry items inside your
vehicle (for example, suitcases,
tools, packages, or anything else),
they are moving as fast as the
vehicle. If you have to stop or turn
quickly, or if there is a crash, the
items will keep going and can cause
an injury if they strike the driver or a
passenger.

[Put items in the cargo area of
your vehicle. Try to spread the
weight evenly.

[Do not stack items - like suitcases
- inside the vehicle above the
tops of the seats.

[Do not leave an unsecured child
restraint in your vehicle.

[When you carry something inside
the vehicle, secure it.
TRAILER TOWING
We do not recommend using this vehicle
for trailer towing.

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Hazard Warning Flasher ................................................................................... 8-2
In Case of an Emergency while Driving........................................................... 8-2
If the Vehicle Stalls While Driving ............................................................................... 8-2
If the Vehicle Stalls at A Crossroad or Crossing ......................................................... 8-2
If You Have a Flat Tire While Driving ...........................................................................8-3
If the vehicle will not start ................................................................................ 8-3Confirm the EV Battery is not Low on the Charge Gauge .........................................8-3
Jump Starting (12V battery) ............................................................................. 8-4
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ........................................................ 8-8
Check Tire Pressure ..................................................................................................... 8-8
Tire Pressure Monitoring System ............................................................................... 8-9
Low Tire Pressure Warning Light ............................................................................... 8-10
Low Tire Pressure Position and Tire Pressure Telltale .............................................. 8-10
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) Malfunction Indicator ............................. 8-11
Changing a Tire with TPMS ........................................................................................ 8-11
If you have a Flat Tire (with Tire Mobility Kit) ................................................. 8-13Introduction ................................................................................................................ 8-13
Notes on the Safe Use of the Tire Mobility Kit ......................................................... 8-14
Components of the Tire Mobility Kit ......................................................................... 8-15
Using the Tire Mobility Kit When a Tire is Flat .......................................................... 8-16
How to Adjust Tire Pressure ...................................................................................... 8-19
Notes on the Safe Use of the Tire Mobility Kit ........................................................ 8-20
Towing .............................................................................................................. 8-21Towing Service ........................................................................................................... 8-21
Removable Towing Hook ........................................................................................... 8-22
8. Emergency Situations