2023 GENESIS GV60 tow

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Convenience Features
WARNING
To avoid personal injury from the
windshield wipers, when the vehicle
is running and the windshield wiper
switch is placed in the AUTO mode:

[Do not touch the upper end of the
windshield glass facing the rain
sensor.

[Do not wipe the upper end of the
windshield glass with a damp or wet
cloth.

[Do not put pressure on the
windshield glass.
NOTICE

[When washing the vehicle, set the
wiper switch in the OFF (O) position
to stop the auto wiper operation. The
wiper may operate and be damaged
if the switch is set in the AUTO mode
while washing the vehicle.

[Do not remove the sensor cover
located on the upper end of the
passenger side windshield glass.
Damage to system components
could occur and may not be covered
by your vehicle warranty.

[Because of using a photo sensor,
temporary malfunction could occur
according to sudden ambient light
change made by stone and dust
while driving.
Windshield Washers
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In the OFF (O) position, pull the lever
gently toward you to spray washer fluid
on the windshield and to run the wipers
1-3 cycles. The spray and wiper operation
will continue until you release the lever. If
the washer does not work, you may need
to add washer fluid to the washer fluid
reservoir.
Recirculating air when washer fluid
is used
When washer fluid is used, in order to
reduce any objectionable scent of the
washer fluid from entering the cabin,
recirculation mode and air conditioning
are automatically activated depending
on the outside temperature. If you
select fresh mode while the function is
operating, the function will resume after
a certain amount of time. It may not work
in some conditions such as cold weather
or vehicle OFF.
For more details, refer to “Climate
Control Additional Features” section in
this chapter.

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Convenience Features
Defrost (A, D)
Most of the air flow is directed to the
windshield.
Face-level (B, D, E)
Air flow is directed toward the upper
body and face. Additionally, each outlet
can be controlled to direct the air
discharged from the outlet.
Floor-level (A, C, D, F)
Most of the air flow is directed to the
floor, with a small amount of the air
being directed to the windshield and side
window defrosters.
Front windshield defroster
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Defrost-level (A, D)
Press the button, and the indicator light
on the button will illuminate and the
windshield defroster indicator will appear
on the climate control information
screen.
Most of the air flow is directed to the
windshield with a small amount of air
directed to the side window defrosters.
When Defogging logic is enabled, Fresh
mode is selected.
Press the button again, the indicator light
will turn off and the previous settings will
be selected.

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Diffuser
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Remove the diffuser cover on the
passenger door handle by turning it
counterclockwise and then insert the
membrane type diffuser.
Sunvisor
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To use the sunvisor, pull it downward.
To use the sunvisor to block the sun
from the side window, pull it downward,
release it from the bracket (1) and swing
it to the side (2) towards the window.
To use the vanity mirror, pull down the
sunvisor and slide the mirror cover (3).
Adjust the sunvisor forward or backward
(4) as needed (if equipped). Use the
ticket holder (5) to hold tickets.
Close the vanity mirror cover securely
and return the sunvisor to its original
position after use.
WARNING
For your safety, do not block your view
when using the sunvisor.
NOTICE
The tab (5) adjacent to the vanity mirror
on the sunvisor can be used for toll
road tickets or self parking tickets. Use
caution when inserting tickets into the
ticket holder to avoid damage. Refrain
from putting several tickets in the ticket
holder as this could also damage the
retaining tab.

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Cargo Security Screen (if
equipped)
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Use the cargo security screen to cover
items stored in the cargo area.
Using the cargo security screen
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1. Pull the cargo security screen towards
the rear of the vehicle by the handle
(1).
2. Insert the guide pin (2) into the guide
(3).
Information
Pull out the cargo security screen with the
handle in the center to prevent the guide
pin from falling out of the guide.
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1. Pull the cargo security screen
rearward and down to release it from
the guides.
2. The cargo security screen will
automatically slide back in.
Information
The cargo security screen may not
automatically slide back in if the cargo
security screen is not fully pulled out. Pull
the cargo screen out all the way and then
slowly allow the screen to retract back in.

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Electronic Control Suspension ........................................................................6-51System Malfunction ................................................................................................... 6-51
Electronically Controlled Suspension with Road Preview ........................... 6-52System Malfunction ...................................................................................................6-53
Limitations of the System ..........................................................................................6-53
Electronic Limited Slip Differential ................................................................ 6-54Drive Mode Selection ................................................................................................ 6-54
Warning Messages .................................................................................................... 6-54
Drive Mode Integrated Control System ......................................................... 6-55Drive Mode .................................................................................................................6-55
Drive Modes Characteristic ....................................................................................... 6-57
Boost Mode ..................................................................................................... 6-58Functional Description and Operating Conditions ................................................. 6-58
Drift Mode ....................................................................................................... 6-59To Activate DRIFT Mode ........................................................................................... 6-59
DRIFT Mode Disabled .............................................................................................. 6-59
Active Noise Control-road ..............................................................................6-60System Malfunction .................................................................................................. 6-60
Special Driving Conditions ..............................................................................6-61Hazardous Driving Conditions .................................................................................. 6-61
Rocking the Vehicle ................................................................................................... 6-61
Smooth Cornering ..................................................................................................... 6-62
Driving at Night ......................................................................................................... 6-62
Driving in the Rain ..................................................................................................... 6-62
Driving in Flooded Areas ........................................................................................... 6-63
Highway Driving ........................................................................................................ 6-63
Reducing the Risk of a Rollover ............................................................................... 6-64
Winter Driving ................................................................................................. 6-65Snow or Icy Conditions ............................................................................................. 6-65
Winter Precautions .................................................................................................... 6-66
Trailer Towing ..................................................................................................6-68If You Decide to Pull a Trailer? .................................................................................. 6-68
Trailer Towing Equipment ...........................................................................................6-71
Driving with a Trailer .................................................................................................. 6-72
Maintenance When Towing a Trailer ......................................................................... 6-75
Vehicle Load Limit .......................................................................................... 6-76The Loading Information Label ................................................................................. 6-77

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Driving Your Vehicle
Starting the Vehicle
WARNING

[Always wear appropriate shoes when
operating your vehicle. Unsuitable
shoes, such as high heels, ski boots,
sandals, flipflops, etc., may interfere
with your ability to use the brake and
accelerator pedals.

[Do not start the vehicle with the
accelerator pedal depressed.
The vehicle can move which can lead
to an accident.
Information

[The vehicle will start by pressing the
Start/Stop button, only when the smart
key is in the vehicle.

[Even if the smart key is in the vehicle,
and when it is far away from the driver,
the vehicle may not start.

[When the Start/Stop button is in the
ACC or ON position, if any door is
open, the system checks for the smart
key. When the smart key is not in the
vehicle, the (
) indicator will blink
and the warning 'Key not in vehicle'
will come on. When all doors are
closed, the chime will also sound for
about 5 seconds. Keep the smart key in
the vehicle when in the ACC position
or if the vehicle is in the ready (
)
mode.
Starting the vehicle
1. Always carry the smart key with you.
2. Make sure the parking brake is
applied.
3. Make sure the gear is in P (Park).
4. Depress the brake pedal.
5. Press the START/STOP button. If the
vehicle starts, the (
) indicator
will come on.
Information

[Always start the vehicle with your foot
on the brake pedal. Do not depress the
accelerator while starting the vehicle.
Do not race the motor while warming
it up.

[If ambient temperature is low,
the (
) indicator may remain
illuminated longer than the normal
amount of time.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the vehicle:

[If the (
) indicator turns off
while you are in motion, do not
attempt to shift the gear to the P
(Park) position.
If traffic and road conditions permit,
you may put the gear in N (Neutral)
while the vehicle is still moving and
press the Start/Stop button in an
attempt to restart the vehicle.

[Do not push or tow your vehicle to
start the vehicle.

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Driving Your Vehicle
Rotate the Shift Dial Manually in
Case of Emergency
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If the drivable indicator () is on
and it cannot rotate normally in ‘shift
dial mode’, try restarting the vehicle by
pressing the start button. If the same
phenomenon repeats after restarting,
pull the upper surface of the crystal
sphere strongly toward the rear of the
vehicle with your palm and rotate it until
the shift dial is fully visible. At this time,
you may hear a normal ‘click’ sound,
which releases the restraint of the
instrument.
CAUTION

[The manual mode switching function
must be used only in an emergency.
Use under normal circumstances
may cause malfunction.

[When switching to manual mode,
be sure to pull towards the rear of
the vehicle. Forcibly pushing in the
forward direction may damage the
part.

[If normal mode conversion is
continuously impossible, contact
an authorized retailer of Genesis
Branded products for inspection and
maintenance.

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Driving Your Vehicle
Parking brake warning light
Check the Parking Brake
warning light by pressing the
Vehicle Stop/Start button to the
ON position.
This light will be illuminated when the
parking brake is applied with the Vehicle
Stop/Start button in the START or ON
position.
Before driving, be sure the parking
brake is released and the Parking Brake
warning light is OFF.
If the Parking Brake warning light
remains on after the parking brake is
released while the motor is running,
there may be a malfunction in the
brake system. Immediate attention is
necessary.
If at all possible, cease driving the vehicle
immediately. If that is not possible,
use extreme caution while operating
the vehicle and only continue to drive
the vehicle until you can reach a safe
location.
When the EPB (Electronic Parking
Brake) does not release
If the EPB does not release normally,
contact an authorized retailer of Genesis
Branded products by loading the vehicle
on a flatbed tow truck and have the
system checked.
Auto Hold
Auto Hold maintains the vehicle in a
standstill even though the brake pedal is
not depressed after the driver brings the
vehicle to a complete stop by depressing
the brake pedal.
Information
The vehicle is maintained at the state
(Auto Hold on or off) before the vehicle
was turned off when the vehicle is
restarted.
To apply:
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1. With the driver's door and hood
closed, depress the brake pedal and
then press the AUTO HOLD switch.
The white AUTO HOLD indicator will
come on and the system will be in the
standby position.