2023 GENESIS G90 engine

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How Does the Air Bags System
Operate?
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The SRS consists of the following
components:
M Driver’s front air bag module
N Passenger’s front air bag module
O Front center side air bag module
P Side air bag modules
Q Curtain air bag modules
R Front retractor pre-tensioner
S Air bag warning light
T SRS control module (SRSCM) /
Rollover sensor
U Front impact sensors
V Side impact sensors
Side pressure sensors
Driver’s knee air bag module
Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt
buckle sensors
Rear retractor pre-tensioner (if
equipped)
Occupant classification systemThe SRSCM (Supplemental Restraint
System Control Module) continually
monitors all SRS components while
the Engine Start/Stop button is ON to
determine if a crash impact is severe
enough to require air bag deployment or
pre-tensioner seat belt deployment.
SRS warning light
The SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)
air bag warning light on the instrument
panel displays the air bag symbol
depicted in the illustration. The system
checks the air bag electrical system for
malfunctions. The light indicates that
there is a potential problem with your air
bag system, which could include your
side and/or curtain air bags used for
rollover protection.

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WARNING
If your SRS malfunctions, the air bag
may not inflate properly during an
accident, increasing the risk of serious
injury or death.
If any of the following conditions occur,
your SRS is malfunctioning:

[The light does not turn on for
approximately three to six seconds
when the Engine Start/Stop button is
in the ON position.

[The light stays on after illuminating
for approximately three to six
seconds.

[The light comes on while the vehicle
is in motion.

[The light blinks when the engine is
running.
Have an authorized retailer of Genesis
Branded products inspect the SRS
as soon as possible if any of these
conditions occur.
During a moderate to severe frontal
collision, sensors will detect the
vehicle’s rapid deceleration. If the rate of
deceleration is high enough, the control
unit will inflate the front air bags, at the
time and with the force needed.
The front air bags help protect the driver
and front passenger by responding to
frontal impacts in which seat belts alone
cannot provide adequate restraint. When
needed, the side air bags help provide
protection in the event of a side impact
or rollover by supporting the side upper
body area.
[Air bags are activated (able to inflate
if necessary) only when the Engine
Start/Stop button is in the ON or
START position and it can be activated
within about 3 minutes after the
engine is turned off.

[Air bags inflate in the event of certain
frontal or side collisions to help
protect the occupants from serious
physical injury.

[There is no single speed at which the
air bags will inflate. Generally, air bags
are designed to inflate based upon the
severity of a collision and its direction.
These two factors determine whether
the sensors produce an electronic
deployment/inflation signal.

[The front air bags will completely
inflate and deflate in an instant. It is
virtually impossible for you to see the
air bags inflate during an accident. It is
much more likely that you will simply
see the deflated air bags hanging out
of their storage compartments after
the collision.

[In addition to inflating in serious side
collisions, vehicles equipped with a
rollover sensor, side and/or curtain air
bags and front center side air bag will
inflate if the sensing system detects a
rollover.
When a rollover is detected, curtain
air bags will remain inflated longer to
help provide protection from ejection,
especially when used in conjunction
with the seat belts.

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Proper seated position for OCS
If the “PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF”
indicator is on when an adult is seated
in the front passenger seat, place the
Engine Start/Stop button in the OFF
position and ask the passenger to sit
properly (sitting upright with the seat
back in an upright position, centered
on the seat cushion with their seat belt
on, legs comfortably extended and their
feet on the floor). Restart the engine and
have the person remain in t hat position.
This will allow the system to detect the
person and to enable the passenger air
bag. If the “PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF”
indicator is still on, ask the passenger to
move to the rear seat.
WARNING
NEVER allow an adult passenger to ride
in the front passenger seat when the
“PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF” indicator
is illuminated. During a collision, the
air bag will not inflate if the indicator
is illuminated. Have your passenger
reposition themselves in the seat. If the
“PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF” indicator
remains illuminated after the passenger
repositions themselves properly
and the vehicle is restarted, have
the passenger move to the rear seat
because the air bag will not inflate.
NOTICE
The “PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF”
indicator generally illuminates for
approximately 4 seconds after the
Engine Start/Stop button is in the ON
position or after the engine is started.
But, if the ignition switch or ENGING
START/STOP button is turned to the ON
position within 3 minutes after ignition
OFF, the indicator does not illuminate.
If the front passenger seat is occupied,
the OCS will then classify the front
passenger after several more seconds.

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Do Not Install a Child Restraint in the
Front Passenger’s Seat
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Even though your vehicle is equipped
with the OCS, never install a child
restraint in the front passenger’s seat.
An inflating air bag can forcefully strike a
child or child restraint resulting in serious
or fatal injury.
WARNING

[NEVER place a rear-facing or front-
facing child restraint in the front
passenger’s seat of the vehicle.

[An inflating frontal air bag could
forcefully strike a child resulting in
serious injury or death.

[Always properly restrain children in
an appropriate child restraint in the
rear seat of the vehicle.
Why Didn’t My Air Bag Go Off In
a Collision?
There are certain types of accidents in
which the air bag would not be expected
to provide additional protection. These
include rear impacts, second or third
collisions in multiple impact accidents,
as well as low speed impacts. Damage to
the vehicle indicates a collision energy
absorption, and is not an indicator of
whether or not an air bag should have
inflated.
Air bag collision sensors
WARNING
To reduce the risk of an air bag
deploying unexpectedly and causing
serious injury or death:

[Do not hit or allow any objects to
impact the locations where air bags
or sensors are installed.

[Do not perform maintenance on or
around the air bag sensors. If the
location or angle of the sensors is
altered, the air bags may deploy
when they should not or may not
deploy when they should.

[Do not install bumper guards or
replace the bumper with a non-
genuine Genesis part. This may
adversely affect the collision and air
bag deployment performance.

[Press the Engine Start/Stop button to
the OFF or ACC position and wait for
3 minutes, when the vehicle is being
towed to prevent inadvertent air bag
deployment.

[Have all air bag repairs performed
by an authorized retailer of Genesis
Branded products.

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SRS Care
The SRS is virtually maintenance-free
and there are no parts you can safely
service by yourself. If the SRS air bag
warning light does not illuminate when
the Engine Start/Stop button is in the
ON position, or continuously remains on,
have the system immediately inspected
by an authorized retailer of Genesis
Branded products.
Any work on the SRS system, such as
removing, installing, repairing, or any
work on the steering wheel, the front
passenger’s panel, front seats and roof
rails be performed by an authorized
retailer of Genesis Branded products.
Improper handling of the SRS system
may result in serious personal injury. WARNING
To reduce the risk of serious injury or
death take the following precautions:

[Do not attempt to modify or
disconnect the SRS components or
wiring, including the addition of any
kind of badges to the pad covers or
modifications to the body structure.

[Do not place objects over or near
the air bag modules on the steering
wheel, instrument panel, and the
front passenger’s panel above the
glove box.

[Clean the air bag pad covers with
a soft cloth moistened with plain
water. Solvents or cleaners could
adversely affect the air bag covers
and proper deployment of the
system.

[Always have inflated air bags
replaced by an authorized retailer of
Genesis Branded products.

[If components of the air bag system
must be discarded, or if the vehicle
must be scrapped, certain safety
precautions must be observed.
Consult an authorized retailer of
Genesis Branded products for the
necessary information. Failure to
follow these precautions could
increase the risk of personal injury.

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Additional Safety Precautions
Passengers should not move out of
or change seats while the vehicle is
moving. A passenger who is not wearing
a seat belt during a crash or emergency
stop can be thrown against the inside of
the vehicle, against other occupants, or
be ejected from the vehicle.
Do not use any accessories on seat
belts. Devices claiming to improve
occupant comfort or reposition the seat
belt can reduce the protection provided
by the seat belt and increase the chance
of serious injury in a crash.
Do not modify the front seats.
Modification of the front seats could
interfere with the operation of the
supplemental restraint system sensing
components or side air bags.
Do not place items under the front
seats. Placing items under the front seats
could interfere with the operation of the
supplemental restraint system sensing
components and wiring harnesses.
Do not cause impact to the doors.
Impact to the doors when the Engine
Start/Stop button is in the ON or START
position may cause the air bags to
inflate.
Modifications to accommodate
disabilities. If you require modification
to your vehicle to accommodate a
disability, contact Genesis Customer
Care at 844 340-9741
Adding equipment to or modifying
your air bag equipped vehicle
If you modify your vehicle by changing
your vehicle’s frame, bumper system,
front end or side sheet metal or ride
height, this may affect the operation of
your vehicle’s air bag system.
Air Bag Warning Labels
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Air bag warning labels, required by the
U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA), are attached
to alert the driver and passengers of
potential risks of the air bag system. Be
sure to read all of the information about
the air bags that are installed on your
vehicle in this Owners Manual.

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Instrument Cluster ............................................................................................ 4-4Instrument Cluster Control ..........................................................................................4-5
Instrument panel illumination ...................................................................................4-5
Gauges and Meters ......................................................................................................4-5
Speedometer .............................................................................................................4-5
Tachometer ............................................................................................................... 4-6
Engine coolant temperature gauge ......................................................................... 4-6
Fuel gauge .................................................................................................................. 4-7
Outside temperature gauge ..................................................................................... 4-8
Odometer .................................................................................................................. 4-8
Distance to empty .................................................................................................... 4-9
Fuel economy ........................................................................................................... 4-9
Transmission Shift Indicator ...................................................................................... 4-10
Automatic transmission shift indicator .................................................................. 4-10
Warning and Indicator Lights .................................................................................... 4-10
Seat belt warning light ............................................................................................ 4-10
Air bag warning light ............................................................................................... 4-10
Parking brake & Brake fluid warning light ............................................................... 4-11
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) warning light .......................................................... 4-12
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) system warning light ......................... 4-12
Electric Power Steering (EPS) warning light .......................................................... 4-13
Charging system warning light ............................................................................... 4-13
Engine oil pressure warning light ........................................................................... 4-13
Low fuel level warning light .................................................................................... 4-14
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) .......................................................................... 4-14
Master warning light ................................................................................................ 4-15
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) warning light ........................................................ 4-15
Low tire pressure warning light .............................................................................. 4-16
Forward Safety warning light .................................................................................. 4-16
Lane Safety indicator light ...................................................................................... 4-16
All Wheel Drive (AWD) warning light .......................................................................4-17
LED headlight warning light .....................................................................................4-17
Icy road warning light ...............................................................................................4-17
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) indicator light ................................................... 4-18
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF indicator light ........................................... 4-18
Immobilizer indicator light ...................................................................................... 4-18
AUTO STOP indicator light ...................................................................................... 4-19
Turn signal indicator light ........................................................................................ 4-19
4. Instrument Cluster, Armrest
touchscreen, Infotainment
system
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High beam indicator light ....................................................................................... 4-19
Low beam indicator light ........................................................................................4-20
Light ON indicator light ...........................................................................................4-20
High Beam Assist indicator light .............................................................................4-20
AUTO HOLD indicator light .....................................................................................4-20
LCD Display Messages ................................................................................................4-21
Vehicle is on ..............................................................................................................4-21
Shift to P ....................................................................................................................4-21
Vehicle is in N. Press START button and shift to P ..................................................4-21
Low key battery ........................................................................................................4-21
Press brake pedal to start engine ...........................................................................4-21
Key not in vehicle .....................................................................................................4-21
Key not detected .......................................................................................................4-21
Press START button again .......................................................................................4-21
Press START button with key ................................................................................... 4-22
Check BRAKE SWITCH fuse ................................................................................... 4-22
Shift to P or N to start engine .................................................................................. 4-22
Battery discharging due to external electrical devices ......................................... 4-22
Check rear wheel steering system .......................................................................... 4-22
Door, Hood, trunk open indicator ........................................................................... 4-23
Sunroof open indicator ............................................................................................ 4-23
Low tire pressure ..................................................................................................... 4-23
Lights ........................................................................................................................4-24
Wiper ........................................................................................................................ 4-24
Low washer fluid ...................................................................................................... 4-25
Low fuel .................................................................................................................... 4-25
Low engine oil .......................................................................................................... 4-25
Engine overheated ................................................................................................... 4-25
Check haptic steering wheel system ...................................................................... 4-25
Check headlight ....................................................................................................... 4-25
Check turn signal ..................................................................................................... 4-25
Check headlight LED ............................................................................................... 4-25
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