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Emergency Situations
TOWING
Towing Service
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If emergency towing is necessary,
we recommend having it done by an
authorized retailer of Genesis Branded
products or a commercial tow-truck
service.
Proper lifting and towing procedures
are necessary to prevent damage to
the vehicle. The use of wheel dollies or
flatbed is recommended.
For 2WD vehicles, it is acceptable to tow
the vehicle with the front wheels on the
ground (without dollies) and the rear
wheels off the ground.
If any of the loaded wheels or suspension
components are damaged or the vehicle
is being towed with the rear wheels on
the ground, use a towing dolly under the
rear wheels.
When being towed by a commercial tow
truck and wheel dollies are not used,
the rear of the vehicle should always be
lifted, not the front.
For AWD vehicles, it must be towed
with a wheel lift and dollies or flatbed
equipment with all the wheels off the
ground.
NOTICE
Do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting
or body and chassis parts. Otherwise
the vehicle may be damaged.
CAUTION
• Do not tow the vehicle with the rear
wheels on the ground as this may
cause damage to the vehicle.
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• Do not tow with sling-type
equipment. Use wheel lift or flatbed
equipment.
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When towing your vehicle in an
emergency without wheel dollies:
1. Release EPB before turning off the
engine.
2. Press the Engine Start/Stop button to
the OFF position.
3. Change the gear to N (Neutral). For
more details, refer to “To stay in N
(Neutral) when vehicle is OFF” section
in chapter 6.
4. Press the Engine Start/Stop button to
the ACC position.
CAUTION
Failure to shift the gear to N (Neutral)
may cause internal damage to the
transmission.
Removable Towing Hook
1. Open the trunk, and remove the
towing hook from the tool case.
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A : Front,
B : Rear
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.
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Emergency Situations
Emergency Towing
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A : Front,
B : Rear
If towing is necessary, we recommend
you have it done by an authorized
retailer of Genesis Branded products or a
commercial tow truck service.
If towing service is not available in
an emergency, your vehicle may be
temporarily towed using a cable or chain
secured to the emergency towing hook
at the front (or rear) of the vehicle.
Use extreme caution when towing the
vehicle with a cable or chain. A driver
must be in the vehicle to steer it and
operate the brakes.
Towing in this manner may be done
only on hard-surfaced roads for a short
distance and at low speeds. Also, the
wheels, axles, power train, steering
and brakes must all be in good working
condition.
CAUTION
The driver must be in the vehicle for
steering and braking operations when
the vehicle is being towed. Passengers
other than the driver must not be in the
vehicle.
Always follow these emergency towing
precautions:
• Press the Engine Start/Stop button
to the ACC position so the steering
wheel is not locked.
• Shift the gear to N (Neutral).
• Release the parking brake.
• Depress the brake pedal with more
force than normal as you will have
reduced braking performance.
• More steering effort will be required
because the power steering system
will be disabled.
• Use a vehicle heavier than your own to
tow your vehicle.
• The drivers of both vehicles should
communicate with each other
frequently.
• Before emergency towing, check that
the hook is not broken or damaged.
• Fasten the towing cable or chain
securely to the hook.
• Do not jerk the hook. Apply steady
and even force.
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Tires and Wheels ............................................................................................. 9-33Tire Care ......................................................................................................................9-33
Recommended Cold Tire Inflation Pressures ...........................................................9-33
Check tire Inflation Pressure .....................................................................................9-34
Tire Rotation ...............................................................................................................9-35
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ...........................................................................9-36
Tire Replacement .......................................................................................................9-36
Wheel Replacement ................................................................................................... 9-37
Tire Traction ................................................................................................................ 9-37
Tire Maintenance........................................................................................................ 9-37
Tire Sidewall Labeling ............................................................................................... 9-38
Tire Terminology and Definitions .............................................................................. 9-41
All Season Tires .......................................................................................................... 9-44
Snow Tires.................................................................................................................. 9-44
Radial-Ply Tires .......................................................................................................... 9-44
Low Aspect Ratio Tires .............................................................................................. 9-45
Fuses ................................................................................................................9-46Instrument Panel Fuse Replacement ........................................................................9-47
Engine Compartment Panel Fuse Replacement ..................................................... 9-48
Fuse/Relay Panel Description................................................................................... 9-49
Light Bulbs ....................................................................................................... 9-62Headlight, Parking Lamp, Turn Signal Lamp, Daytime Running Light (DRL)
Replacement ............................................................................................................. 9-63
Side Repeater Lamp Replacement .......................................................................... 9-63
Puddle Lamp Replacement ...................................................................................... 9-63
Rear Combination Lamp Replacement ................................................................... 9-64
High Mounted Stop Lamp Replacement ................................................................. 9-64
License Plate Lamp Replacement ............................................................................ 9-65
Interior light replacement ......................................................................................... 9-65
Appearance Care ............................................................................................ 9-67Exterior Care ...............................................................................................................9-67
Interior Care ................................................................................................................ 9-7 2
Emission Control System ................................................................................ 9-76Crankcase Emission Control System ........................................................................ 9-76
Evaporative Emission Control System Including Onboard Refueling Vapor
Recovery (ORVR) ........................................................................................................ 9-76
Exhaust Emission Control System ............................................................................. 9-77
California Perchlorate Notice ......................................................................... 9-78