2023 GENESIS G90 Owners Manual

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When predictive shift is off

[When the system does not meet the
operating conditions.
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[When the drive mode is not in SMART.
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How Predictive Shift Operates
Predictive shift operates according to the
detected conditions.
Predictive shift in curve
If there is a curve ahead, the gear is
downshifted in advance to engage the
engine brake automatically. After passing
the curve, it will help the vehicle to
reaccelerate.
-If you drive smoothly through a curve,
or if the curve is gradual, predictive
shift does not operate.
-Predictive shift may operate if there is
a sharp curve, or the vehicle speed is
high when entering a highway ramp or
turning left or right on a crossroad.
Predictive shift to maintain speed
during downhill coasting
When coasting on a downhill, the engine
brake is automatically engaged to help
maintain the vehicle speed.
-If the slope is gentle or short,
predictive shift does not operate.
-If the downhill slope is steep, the
engine brake may be strongly
engaged to maintain speed.
-Depressing the brake or accelerator
pedal while predictive shift is being
activated will temporarily disable the
function.
CAUTION
Predictive shift to maintain speed
during downhill coasting is only to
assist the driver to drive safely on
a downhill. It does not accelerate
or decelerate the vehicle. If
acceleration or deceleration is
required, depress the pedal to
manually adjust the speed.

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Predictive shift in roundabout
If there is a roundabout ahead, the
predictive shift downshifts the gear
before entering the roundabout to assist
the driver to go through the roundabout
smoothly and reaccelerate the vehicle.
Predictive shift to accelerate when
entering highways (Interchange/Junction)
When entering the main road of
highways, the drive mode is temporarily
changed to SMART SPORT at the
interchange or junction to assist the
vehicle to accelerate easily.
-It also operates when entering an
expressway.
-While the SMART SPORT mode is
on, the red ‘SMART’ message will
illuminate on the instrument cluster.
-The drive mode will revert back to
SMART ECO or SMART COMFORT
when the vehicle has completely
entered the highways.
-Predictive shift operates only when
the vehicle is accelerated sufficiently
at the highways interchange or
junction to enter the main road. It
does not operate if the vehicle speed
is low.
-When entering the highways ramp
with the vehicle in SMART ECO mode,
the drive mode will automatically
change to SMART COMFORT. The
white ‘SMART’ message will illuminate
on the cluster.
-When predictive shift is operating, the
acceleration performance is equal to
that of when SPORT mode is selected
by pressing the drive mode button.
Predictive shift when approaching a
vehicle ahead
If the speed of the vehicle ahead is low
and the distance is getting closer, the
engine brake is engaged automatically to
assist in deceleration.
-When the vehicle reaches an
appropriate distance and the speed is
equal to the vehicle ahead, predictive
shift will be finished.
-If the brake or accelerator pedal
is depressed while predictive shift
is operating, the function will be
temporarily disabled.
-If there is a large difference of speed
from the vehicle ahead, the engine
brake may be engaged greatly to
obtain appropriate vehicle-to-vehicle
distance.
CAUTION
‘Predictive Shift when Approaching
to Vehicle Ahead’ is a function to
assist deceleration by detecting
the speed difference with the
vehicle ahead and does not directly
prevent collision. If the vehicle
ahead abruptly decelerates and
the distance rapidly decreases, the
driver must depress the brake pedal
to decelerate.

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Selecting Drive Mode
Drive mode may be selected according
to the driver's preference or road
condition.
Changing drive mode (ECO,
COMFORT, SPORT)
Shortly press the DRIVE MODE button
to change among ECO, COMFORT and
SPORT.
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The drive mode changes as below
whenever the DRIVE MODE button is
pressed.
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ECO, COMFORT, SPORT Mode
Features
ECO mode (if equipped)
ECO mode helps improve fuel
efficiency for eco-friendly
driving.
Fuel efficiency varies according
to the driver's driving habit and
road condition.

[When ECO mode is selected, the
ECO indicator will illuminate on the
instrument cluster.

[When ECO mode is activated:
-The acceleration response may be
slightly reduced if the accelerator
pedal is depressed moderately.
-The air conditioner performance
may be limited.
-The shift pattern of the automatic
transmission may change.
-Engine noise may be louder at some
automatic transmission shifts as
down-shift requires pressing down
more on the accelerator.
The above situations are normal
conditions when ECO mode is activated
to help improve fuel efficiency.
COMFORT mode
COMFORT mode provides smooth
driving and comfortable riding.
SPORT mode
SPORT mode provides sporty
but firm riding.
In SPORT mode, the fuel
efficiency may decrease.

[When SPORT mode is selected, the
SPORT indicator will illuminate on the
instrument cluster.

[Whenever the engine is restarted,
the drive mode will revert back to
COMFORT mode. If SPORT mode is
desired, re-select SPORT mode.

[When SPORT mode is activated:
-The engine RPM will tend to remain
raised over a certain length of time
even after releasing the accelerator
-Upshifts are delayed when
accelerating
NOTICE
In the SPORT mode, the fuel efficiency
may decrease.

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CUSTOM Mode Features
SMART mode
SMART mode selects the proper driving
mode among SMART ECO, SMART
COMFORT and SMART SPORT by judging
the driver's driving habits (for example,
mild or dynamic) from the brake pedal
depression or the steering wheel
operation.
Various driving situations, which you may
encounter in SMART mode

[The driving mode automatically
changes to ECO mode after a certain
period of time, when you gently
depress the accelerator pedal (Your
driving is categorized to be mild.).

[The driving mode automatically
changes from SMART ECO mode
to SMART COMFORT mode after a
certain period of time, when you
sharply or repetitively depress the
accelerator pedal.

[The driving mode automatically
changes to SMART COMFORT mode
with the same driving patterns, when
the vehicle starts to drive on an
upward slope of a certain angle. The
driving mode automatically returns to
SMART ECO mode, when the vehicle
enters a leveled road.

[The driving mode automatically
changes to SMART SPORT mode
only in harsh driving situations. In
most of the normal driving situations,
the driving mode sets to be either
in SMART ECO mode or in SMART
COMFORT mode.
[The driving mode automatically
changes to SMART SPORT, when
you abruptly accelerate the vehicle
or repetitively operate the steering
wheel (Your driving is categorized
to be sporty.). In this mode, your
vehicle drives in a lower gear for
abrupt accelerating or decelerating
and increases the engine brake
performance.
For general description of SMART ECO,
SMART COMFORT, and SMART SPORT
modes, refer to “ECO, COMFORT, SPORT
mode features”.

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Limitation of SMART mode
SMART may be limited in following
situations. ECO, COMFORT, SPORT mode
features

[The driver is using the paddle shifter
to manually shift gear. (The system
prioritizes the driver’s manual shifting)

[Smart Cruise Control is activated.

[The transmission oil temperature is
either extremely low or extremely
high.
Information

[When you mildly drive the vehicle
in SMART mode, the driving mode
changes to ECO mode to improve fuel
efficiency. However, the actual fuel
efficiency may differ depending on your
driving situations such as slope angle,
and vehicle speed.

[When you dynamically drive the
vehicle in SMART mode by abruptly
decelerating or sharply curving, the
driving mode changes to SPORT mode.
However, it may adversely affect fuel
economy.
CHAUFFEUR mode
CHAUFFEUR mode controls the
suspension, engine, transmission, and
steering wheel to provide comfort driving
experience to rear seat passengers.
MY DRIVE MODE
MY DRIVE mode will allow the driver to
personalize the setting of the powertrain,
steering wheel, suspension, and AWD.
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Road Active Noise Control helps reduce
noise caused while driving.
The system may not operate properly in
the following conditions:

[Any of the window is open

[Any of the door is open

[The sunroof is open

[The trunk is open

[Vehicle’s microphone and speaker is
blocked by loads
System Malfunction
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When Road Active Noise Cancel is
malfunctioning, this warning message
will appear on the cluster LCD display. If
this occurs, have the system inspected
by an authorized retailer of Genesis
Branded products.
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SPECIAL DRIVING CONDITIONS
Hazardous Driving Conditions
When hazardous driving elements
are encountered such as water, snow,
ice, mud and sand, take the following
precautions:

[Drive cautiously and maintain a longer
braking distance.

[Avoid abrupt braking or steering.

[When your vehicle is stuck in
snow, mud, or sand, use second
gear. Accelerate slowly to avoid
unnecessary wheel spin.

[Put sand, rock salt, tire chains or other
non-slip materials under the wheels to
provide additional traction while the
vehicle becomes stuck in ice, snow,
or mud.
WARNING
Downshifting with an automatic
transmission while driving on slippery
surfaces can cause an accident. The
sudden change in tire speed could
cause the tires to skid. Be careful when
downshifting on slippery surfaces.
Rocking the Vehicle
If it is necessary to rock the vehicle to
free it from snow, sand, or mud, first turn
the steering wheel right and left to clear
the area around your front wheels. Then,
shift back and forth between R (Reverse)
and a forward gear.
Try to avoid spinning the wheels, and do
not race the engine.
To prevent transmission wear, wait until
the wheels stop spinning before shifting
gears. Release the accelerator pedal
while shifting, and press lightly on the
accelerator pedal while the transmission
is in gear. Slowly spinning the wheels in
forward and reverse directions causes a
rocking motion that may free the vehicle.
WARNING
If the vehicle is stuck and excessive
wheel spin occurs, the temperature
in the tires can increase very quickly.
If the tires become damaged, a tire
blow out or tire explosion can occur.
This condition is dangerous - you and
others may be injured. Do not attempt
this procedure if people or objects are
anywhere near the vehicle.
If you attempt to free the vehicle, the
vehicle can overheat quickly, possibly
causing an engine compartment fire or
other damage. Try to avoid spinning the
wheels as much as possible to prevent
overheating of either the tires or the
engine. DO NOT allow the vehicle to
spin the wheels above 35 mph
(56 km/h).