2023 GENESIS G90 Owners Manual

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Convenience Features
Used Vehicle/Digital Key
Maintenance
Purchasing used vehicle
If any of the digital key devices (smart
phone key, card key) are registered in
the vehicle, the ‘Digital key registered’
message appears once on the instrument
cluster when the Engine Start/Stop
button is in the ON position after
unlocking the doors. When purchasing
a used vehicle, be sure to check the
message and delete the smart phone key
and card key registered by the previous
user and inform the purchase of a used
vehicle through Genesis Customer Care.
If the card key comes with the vehicle,
check whether it operates properly.
Digital Key Maintenance
If you need to have your Digital Key
System repaired or replaced, the
registered smartphone key or card key
can be deleted.
Limitations of the System

[Genesis digital key may not operate if
any of the following occurs:
- The smart phone battery or the
vehicle battery is discharged
- NFC or Bluetooth is turned off in the
smart phone settings
- A credit card is near your smart
phone, or a metal or thick smart
phone case is used
- The card key is near other cards, or
used in a wallet or card holder
- There is electronic interference by
other vehicles, objects, etc.

[The vehicle may not be controlled
by the smart phone if any of the
following occurs:
- The basic necessary functions of the
smart phone are operating (general
call, urgent call, audio, etc.)
- Using a wireless earphone (general
call, urgent call, audio, etc.)

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Convenience Features
Deleting fingerprint
1. Have one of your smart key with you
in the vehicle.
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Limitations of the System

[Fingerprint Authentication system
may not work when:
- Fingerprint authentication is
performed with an unregistered
fingerprint.
- The fingerprint is not placed on the
center of the fingerprint sensor.
- The fingerprint sensor or fingerprint
is wet or dirty.
- The film on the sensor is not
removed.
- The registered fingerprint is
wounded or swollen.
- The hand is overly dry.
- The sensor is touched shortly.

[If fingerprint authentication fails
repeatedly, fingerprint recognition is
temporarily restricted. You should try
it later or try other methods such as
inputting your password.

[All registered fingerprints may
be deleted during repair due to
a malfunction of the fingerprint
authentication system or related
parts. Have your smart key when you
visit an authorized retailer of Genesis
Branded products.

[You cannot use the fingerprint sensor
when the vehicle is discharged.

[Gently place your finger on the
fingerprint sensor. Fingerprint
authentication attempts with
excessive force may fail.
WARNING
Do not register children’s fingerprints in
the vehicle.
If you register children’s fingerprints
and leave them in the vehicle,
unexpected accidents may occur.
When purchasing a used vehicle
If you purchase a used vehicle, you
should confirm and delete all of the
registered fingerprints in Driver 1 and
Driver 2 profile.

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Convenience Features
Operating Door Locks from
Outside the Vehicle
Using smart key
To lock or unlock the doors from outside
the vehicle with the smart key button,
refer to the “Smart Key” section in
chapter 5.
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Convenience Features
WARNING
Be careful not to get your fingers or
body caught between the door and
vehicle body when opening or closing
the door. It may lead to injury.
CAUTION

[The door might open again if not
properly closed.

[Do not leave the vehicle unlocked
for a long time. The battery may
discharge, and you will not be able
to open the other doors except the
driver’s door.

[Do not leave the mechanical key in
the vehicle. You will not be able to
open the doors in an emergency.
NOTICE

[The door handle may freeze during
winter. Tap the door handle lightly
or use other methods to warm the
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details, refer to “Removing Ice from
Door Handle” section in this chapter.

[Do not apply excessive force on the
door handle or use sharp tools to pop
out the door handle. It may damage
the door handle.
Information

[When the battery level is low, the
driver’s door will automatically shift to
emergency mode. If you pull the door
handle, you may hear a click noise.
This is a normal sound due to motor
operation.

[When the door handles do not operate
properly due to battery discharge or
other causes, you can manually pop
out the door handle by pressing the
front part of the door handle. When
it pops out, unlock the door with the
key and pull the handle to open the
door. For more details, refer to “Using
Mechanical Key” section in this
chapter.

[When you shift the gear to R (Reverse)
even when the doors are unlocked, the
outside door handle will return to its
original position.

[If you shift the gear to R (Reverse)
when using the automatic door lock
feature, the outside door handle returns
to its original position and the door will
be locked.

[When the vehicle speed is within 1.8
mph-9 mph (3 km/h-15 km/h) with the
doors unlocked, the doors will remain
unlocked, and only the door handle
will return to its original position. If
the vehicle is stopped in this condition,
the passenger will not have to unlock
the door. The door will be opened when
the door handle pops out by touching
the door lock/unlock sensor (engraved
part) on the outside door handle.

[When the outside door handle goes in
and pops out, a noise may sound from
inside the vehicle.

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If touch sensors are equipped, an
unexpected warning may sound, and
the doors might lock or unlock when the
smart key is within the detectable range
and the outside door handle is wet.

[Conditions when using the automatic
car wash
- Prior to wash, keep the Engine
Start/Stop button in ACC or ON
position, stay in N (Neutral) and
enter the automatic car wash. For
details of staying in N (Neutral),
refer to “To Stay in N (Neutral)”
section in chapter 6.
- Enter the automatic car wash with
the doors locked and the outside
door handle in its original position.

[Conditions when self car washing
- Wash your car with the doors locked
and the outside door handle in its
original position.
- If any water or a rag is touching the
door handle lock/unlock sensor, the
door handle will pop out and the
door will be unlocked. To prevent
unintended operation of the door
handle sensor, keep the key over 6.5
ft. (2 m) away from the vehicle.
- Be careful to avoid theft of your
smart key during car wash.
- Make sure to keep your smart key
with you after car wash or keep
the key over 6.5 ft. (2 m) from the
vehicle.
- If an unexpected waring sounds
during car wash, keep the Engine
Start/Stop button in ACC or ON
position and leave the smart key
inside the vehicle.
Using mechanical key
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Lock or unlock the door with the
mechanical key. Use the mechanical key
according to the following direction.
1. Pull the door handle while pressing
the front part of the outside door
handle M (front side of the vehicle).
Then remove the cover under the rear
part of the door handle.
2. Insert the key into the key hole N and
turn it to lock or unlock the door.
3. After unlocking with the mechanical
key, remove the key.
4. Release the door handle.
5. Press the front part of the door handle
again to manually pop out the handle,
then pull it out to open the door.