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Vehicle Stability Management
(VSM)
Vehicle Stability Management is a
function of the Electronic Stability
Control (ESC) system. It helps the vehicle
stay stable when accelerating or braking
suddenly on wet, slippery and rough
roads where traction over the four tires
can suddenly become uneven.
WARNING
Take the following precautions when
using Vehicle Stability Management:

[ALWAYS check the speed and the
distance to the vehicle ahead. VSM
is not a substitute for safe driving
practices.

[Never drive too fast for the road
conditions. VSM will not prevent
accidents. Excessive speed in bad
weather, on slippery and uneven
roads can result in severe accidents.
VSM operation
When operating
When you apply your brakes under
conditions which may activate ESC, you
may hear sounds from the brakes, or feel
a corresponding sensation in the brake
pedal. This is normal and it means your
VSM is active.
Information
VSM does not operate when:

[Driving on a banked road such as
gradient or incline.

[Driving in reverse.

[The ESC OFF indicator light is on.

[The EPS (Electric power steering)
warning light (
) is on or blinks.

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When All Wheel Drive (AWD) is
activated, driving forces are distributed
appropriately to front and rear wheels.
It could improve driving performance by
maximizing the driving force of vehicles
on severe road conditions such as steep
hills, unpaved, slippery, etc.
Advantage of electronic AWD
1. Improvement of straight stability
2. Improvement of driving performance
on curve
3. Secure stability on severe condition
such as wet and sandy roads.
4. Improvement of energy efficiency
from driving mode automatic control.
Information
AWD vehicles could change the
engagement status of the motor according
to the situation required. Auto changing
the driving mode(2WD/AWD)helps
improve energy efficiency and driving
stability.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of SERIOUS INJURY
or DEATH:

[Avoid high speeds when cornering or
turning.

[Do not make quick steering wheel
movements, such as sharp lane
changes or fast, sharp turns.

[The risk of a rollover is greatly
increased if you lose control of your
vehicle at highway speeds.

[Loss of control often occurs if two or
more wheels drop off the roadway
and the driver over steers to reenter
the roadway.

[In the event your vehicle leaves
the roadway, do not steer sharply.
Instead, slow down before pulling
back into the travel lanes.
NOTICE

[Do not drive in water if the level
is higher than the bottom of the
vehicle.

[Check your brake condition once
you are out of mud or water. Depress
the brake pedal several times as you
move slowly until you feel normal
braking return.

[Shorten your scheduled
maintenance interval if you drive in
off-road conditions such as sand,
mud or water (see "Maintenance
Under Severe Usage Conditions"
section in chapter 9).

[Always wash your vehicle thoroughly
after off road use, especially the
bottom of the vehicle.

[Be sure to equip the vehicle with four
tires of the same size and type.

[Make sure that a full time AWD
vehicle is towed by a flat bed tow
truck.
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For safe AWD operation
Before driving

[Make sure all passengers are wearing
seat belts.

[Sit upright and closer to the steering
wheel than usual. Adjust the steering
wheel to a position comfortable for
you to drive.
Driving on snow-covered or icy roads

[Start off slowly by applying the
accelerator pedal gently.

[Use snow tires or tire chains.

[Keep sufficient distance between your
vehicle and the vehicle in front of you.

[Avoid speeding, rapid acceleration,
sudden brake applications, and sharp
turns to prevent skids.

[It is difficult to start again if the
vehicle stops on an uphill road. Keep
your distance from other vehicles and
drive slowly.
Information
When using Snow Tires, mount them on
all four wheels.
When using tire chains, install them on the
rear tires.
However, driving speed must be below 18
mph and minimize the driving distance.
High-speed or long-term driving with
tire chains installed may malfunction or
damage the AWD system.
For more details on Snow Tires and Tire
Chains, refer to "Winter Driving" section
later in this chapter.
Driving in sand or mud

[Maintain slow and constant speed.

[Use tire chains driving in mud if
necessary.

[Keep sufficient distance between your
vehicle and the vehicle in front of you.

[Reduce vehicle speed and always
check the road condition.

[Avoid speeding, rapid acceleration,
sudden brake applications, and sharp
turns to prevent getting stuck.
NOTICE
When the vehicle is stuck in snow, sand
or mud, place a nonslip material under
the drive wheels to provide traction
OR slowly spin the wheels in forward
and reverse directions which causes
a rocking motion that may free the
vehicle.
Driving up or down hills

[Driving uphill
- Before starting off, check if it is
possible to drive uphill.
- Drive as straight as possible.

[Driving downhill
- Do not change gear while driving
downhill. Select gear before driving
downhill.
- Drive straight as possible.
WARNING
Exercise extreme caution driving up or
down steep hills. The vehicle may flip
over depending on the grade, terrain,
water and mud conditions.

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WARNING
Do not drive across the contour of steep
hills. A slight change in the wheel angle
can destabilize the vehicle, or a stable
vehicle may lose stability if the vehicle
stops its forward motion. Your vehicle
may roll over and lead to a serious injury
or death.
Driving through water

[Try to avoid driving in deep standing
water.

[If you need to drive in water, stop
your vehicle, set the vehicle in Multi
Terrain mode and drive under 5 mph
(8 km/h).

[Do not change gear while driving in
water.
CAUTION
Always drive slowly in water. If you drive
too fast, water may get into the motor
compartment, causing your vehicle to
suddenly stop.
Additional driving conditions

[Become familiar with the off-road
conditions before driving.

[Always pay attention when driving off-
road and avoid dangerous areas.

[Drive slowly when driving in heavy
wind.

[Reduce vehicle speed when
cornering. The center of gravity
of AWD vehicles is higher than
conventional 2WD vehicles, making
them more likely to roll over when you
rapidly turn corners.

[Always hold the steering wheel firmly
when you are driving off-road.
WARNING
Do not grab the inside of the steering
wheel when you are driving off-road.
You may hurt your arm by a sudden
steering maneuver or from steering
wheel rebound due to an impact with
objects on the ground. You could lose
control of the steering wheel which may
lead to serious injury or death.
Emergency Precautions
Tires
When replacing tires, be sure to equip
all four tires with the same size, type,
tread patterns, brand and load-carrying
capacity.
WARNING
Do not use tire and wheel with different
size and type from the one originally
installed on your vehicle. It can affect
the safety and performance of your
vehicle, which could lead to steering
failure or rollover causing serious injury.

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Electronic Limited Slip Differential
controls the differential functions of the
wheels to help:
- Improve steering performance when
circling at high speed.
- Improve launching performance.
- Prevent slipping on rainy or snowy
roads due to dissimilar friction of the
left and right wheels.
WARNING
Never run the wheels with one of
wheels lifted on a jack. It is extremely
dangerous for a vehicle equipped with
Electronic Limited Slip Differential.
Drive Mode Selection
The characteristic of Electronic Limited
Slip Differential varies according to
which drive mode is selected by using
the DRIVE MODE or DRIVE/TERRAIN
switch.
Selected modeCharacteristic of
e-LSD
ECO NORMAL
COMFORT NORMAL
SPORT SPORT
SNOW SNOW
MY DRIVE NORMAL/SPORT
For more details, refer to "Drive Mode
Integrated Control System“ section in
this chapter.
Warning Messages
Electronic Limited Slip Differential
temporarily disabled due to
overheating
Overheating of related parts will
temporarily disable Electronic Limited
Slip Differential. Wait until the vehicle
cools down.
Limited-slip differential disabled.
Tire diameter mismatch / Tyre size
mismatch. Limited-slip differential
disabled. Check tyre sizes
If your vehicle is equipped with different
tires (size, type, etc.), the message will
appear. To use Electronic Limited Slip
Differential, equip the vehicle with the
same tires.
Check Limited Slip Differential
When Electronic Limited Slip Differential
is not working properly, this warning
message will appear on the cluster LCD
display. If this occurs, have the system
be inspected by an authorized retailer of
Genesis Branded products.
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SPORT mode
SPORT mode is a driving mode that
provides sporty but firm riding by making
the motor response more quickly,
making the steering wheel heavier and
driving the vehicle with all four wheels
(AWD).
In SPORT mode, the energy efficiency
may decrease.

[When SPORT mode is selected, the
SPORT indicator will illuminate on the
instrument cluster and theme of the
instrument cluster will change.

[Whenever the vehicle is restarted,
the drive mode will revert back to
COMFORT mode. If SPORT mode is
required, re-select SPORT mode.
SNOW mode
SNOW mode is a driving mode improving
driving performance by changing
the engagement status of the motor
according to the situation required. Auto
changing the driving mode(2WD/AWD)
helps improve driving stability.

[Press and hold the drive mode button
to select SNOW mode.

[When SNOW mode is selected, the
SNOW indicator will illuminate on the
instrument cluster and the color of the
mood lamp will change.

[When SNOW mode is activated, the
driving power is distributed to four
wheels automatically, increasing the
stability of the vehicle.
NOTICE

[Depress the accelerator pedal softly
on the snow and the ice.

[Keep the distance from the vehicle in
the front.

[Prevent rapid acceleration,
deceleration and steering control.
Abrupt driving on the snow may
cause the accident.

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DRIFT mode is a driving mode that
automatically activates rear wheels(2WD)
and brakes or Electronic Limited Slip
Differential(e-LSD) to easily achieve drift
with a small steering wheel angle and
accelerator pedal.
To Activate DRIFT Mode
Pull and hold the left and right paddle
shift levers for more than 3 seconds at
the same time to switch to drift mode.
When activated DRIFT mode, the
message "DRIFT mode activated" and
the DRIFT indicator will illuminate on the
instrument panel.
To activate the DRIFT mode, satisfy all of
the following conditions:
- Gear in P (Park)
- The ESC OFF is in state 2
- The drive mode is SPORT mode
- Depress the brake pedal

DRIFT Mode Disabled
The DRIFT mode will be cancelled or
limited when:
- If the driving mode is changed to a
mode other than SPORT during DRIFT
mode operation
- The ESC OFF stage 2 is released
- When pull and hold the left and right
paddle shift levers for more than 3
seconds at the same times during
DRIFT mode operation
- The power down warning
(
) indicator or service warning()
indicator is illuminate
- The ESC or e-LSD indicator is
illuminate
WARNING

[The driver should hold the
responsibility to safely drive and
control the vehicle when using DRIFT
mode.

[Use the drift mode in wide and flat
road surface without pedestrians,
vehicles or obstacles for the safety of
vehicles and pedestrians.

[Always look ahead cautiously to
prevent unexpected and sudden
situations from occurring.

[If you drive in DRIFT mode
continuous, it can cause premature
wear or damage to drive shafts and
brake parts.
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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 vehicle.
To prevent reduction gear 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 reduction
gear 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 motor compartment fire or
other damage. Try to avoid spinning the
wheels as much as possible to prevent
overheating of either the tires or the
motor. DO NOT allow the vehicle to spin
the wheels above 35 mph (56 km/h).
Information
The ESC system must be turned OFF
before rocking the vehicle.
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
Changing the tire speed suddenly could
cause the tires to skid while driving
on slippery surface. Be careful when
driving on slippery surfaces.
SPECIAL DRIVING CONDITIONS