2023 GENESIS GV60 towing

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WARNING
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[A] : Dollies

[For AWD vehicles, it must be towed
with a wheel lift and dollies or
flatbed equipment with all the
wheels off the ground.
WARNING
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[If you tow the vehicle while the 2WD:
rear, AWD: front/rear wheels are
touching the ground, the vehicle
motor may generate electricity
and the motor components may be
damaged or a fire may occur.

[When a vehicle fire occurs due to the
battery, there is a risk of a second
fire. Contact the fire department
when towing the vehicle.
Other Precautions for Electric
Vehicle

[When you paint or apply heat
treatment to the vehicle as a result of
an accident, the performance of the
high voltage battery can be reduced.

[If heat treatment is required, contact
an authorized retailer of Genesis
Branded products.

[When you clean the motor
compartment, do not use high
pressure water to wash. This may
cause an electric shock due to a
discharge in high voltage electricity,
or damage the vehicle’s electric
system.

[Use, remodel, or install genuine
Genesis part or the equivalent (of
the genuine part) specified for your
vehicle.

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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
WARNING
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Never start or run the vehicle while
an AWD vehicle is raised on a jack.
The vehicle can slip or roll off of a jack
causing serious injury or death to you or
those nearby.
Towing
AWD vehicles must be towed with
a wheel lift and dollies or flatbed
equipment with all the wheels off the
ground. For more details, refer to
"Towing" section in chapter 8.
Vehicle inspection

[If the vehicle needs to be operated on
a vehicle lift do not attempt to stop
any of the four wheels from turning.
This could damage the AWD system.

[Never engage the parking brake while
running the vehicle on a car lift. This
may damage the AWD system.
Dynamometer testing
An AWD vehicle must be tested on a
special four wheel chassis dynamometer.
OJWEV061029N[A] : Roll tester (Speedometer),
[B] : Temporary free roller
An AWD vehicle should not be tested
on a 2WD roll tester. If a 2WD roll tester
must be used, perform the following
procedure:
1. Check the tire pressures
recommended for your vehicle.
2. Place the rear wheels on the roll tester
for a speedometer test as shown in
the illustration.
3. Release the parking brake.
4. Place the front wheels on the
temporary free roller as shown in the
illustration.
WARNING
Keep away from the front of the vehicle
while the vehicle is in gear on the
dynamometer. The vehicle can jump
forward and cause serious injury or
death.

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Driving Your Vehicle
NOTICE
If you are still stuck after rocking the
vehicle a few times, have the vehicle
pulled out by a tow vehicle to avoid
motor overheating, possible damage
to the reduction gear, and tire damage.
See “Towing” section in chapter 8.
Smooth Cornering
Avoid braking or gear changing in
corners, especially when roads are wet.
Ideally, corners should always be taken
under gentle acceleration.
Driving at Night
Night driving presents more hazards than
driving in the daylight. Here are some
important tips to remember:

[Slow down and keep more distance
between you and other vehicles, as it
may be more difficult to see at night,
especially in areas where there may
not be any street lights.

[Adjust your mirrors to reduce the glare
from other drivers’ headlamps.

[Keep your headlamps clean and
properly aimed. Dirty or improperly
aimed headlamps will make it much
more difficult to see at night.

[Avoid staring directly at the
headlamps of oncoming vehicles. You
could be temporarily blinded, and it
will take several seconds for your eyes
to readjust to the darkness.
Driving in the Rain
Rain and wet roads can make driving
dangerous. Here are a few things to
consider when driving in the rain or on
slick pavement:

[Slow down and allow extra following
distance. A heavy rainfall makes
it harder to see and increases the
distance needed to stop your vehicle.

[Turn OFF your Smart Cruise Control
(SCC). (if equipped)

[Replace your windshield wiper blades
when they show signs of streaking or
missing areas on the windshield.

[Be sure your tires have enough tread.
If your tires do not have enough tread,
making a quick stop on wet pavement
can cause a skid and possibly lead to
an accident. See “Tire Tread” section
in chapter 9.

[Turn on your headlamps to make it
easier for others to see you.

[Driving too fast through large puddles
can affect your brakes. If you must go
through puddles, try to drive through
them slowly.

[If you believe your brakes may be wet,
apply them lightly while driving until
normal braking operation returns.

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Driving Your Vehicle
TRAILER TOWING
If you are considering to tow with your
vehicle, you should first check with your
state's Department of Motor Vehicles to
determine legal requirements. Since laws
vary from state to state the requirements
for towing trailers, cars, or other types of
vehicles or apparatus may differ. Ask an
authorized retailer of Genesis Branded
products for further details before
towing.
Remember that trailering is different
than just driving your vehicle by
itself. Trailering means changes in
handling, durability, and fuel economy.
Successful, safe trailering requires
correct equipment, and it has to be used
properly. Damage to your vehicle caused
by improper trailer towing is not covered
by your vehicle manufacturer’s warranty.
This section contains many time-tested,
important trailering tips and safety
rules. Many of these are important for
your safety and that of your passengers.
Please read this section carefully before
you pull a trailer.
WARNING
Take the following precautions:

[If you don’t use the correct
equipment and/or drive improperly,
you can lose control of the vehicle
when you are pulling a trailer. For
example, if the trailer is too heavy,
the braking performance may be
reduced. You and your passengers
could be seriously or fatally injured.
Pull a trailer only if you have followed
all the steps in this section.

[Before towing, make sure the
total trailer weight, GCW (Gross
Combination Weight), GVW (Gross
Vehicle Weight), GAW (Gross Axle
Weight) and trailer tongue load are
all within the limits.

[When you tow a trailer, make sure to
turn off the Idle Stop and Go system.
If You Decide to Pull a Trailer?
Here are some important points if you
decide to pull a trailer:

[Consider using a sway control. You
can ask a trailer hitch dealer about
sway control.

[Do not do any towing with your
vehicle during its first 1,200 miles
(2,000 km) in order to allow the
vehicle to properly break in. Failure to
heed this caution may result in serious
motor or transmission damage.

[When towing a trailer, be sure
to consult an authorized retailer
of Genesis Branded products for
further information on additional
requirements such as a towing kit, etc.

[Always drive your vehicle at posted
towing speed limit.

[Carefully observe the weight and load
limits provided in the following pages.

[When towing a trailer, be sure to
disable Reverse Parking Collision-
Avoidance Assist. If towing and going
in reverse the system will activate as it
detects the trailer. Also, before towing
a trailer disable all Driving Assistance
systems as precaution such as
Forward Collision–Avoidance Assist,
Lane Keeping Assist, Smart Cruise
Control and others.

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Trailer weight
Tongue Load Total Trailer Weight
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What is the maximum safe weight of a
trailer? It should never weigh more than
the maximum trailer weight with trailer
brakes. But even that can be too heavy.
It depends on how you plan to use your
trailer. For example, speed, altitude,
road grades, outside temperature and
how often your vehicle is used to pull a
trailer are all important. The ideal trailer
weight can also depend on any special
equipment that you have on your vehicle.
Tongue load
Gross Axle Weight Gross Vehicle Weight
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The tongue load is an important weight
to measure because it affects the total
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) of your
vehicle. The trailer tongue should weigh
a minimum of 10% of the total loaded
trailer weight, within the limits of the
maximum (15%) trailer tongue load
permissible.
After you’ve loaded your trailer,
weigh the trailer and then the tongue,
separately, to see if the weights are
proper. If they aren’t, you may be able
to correct them simply by moving some
items around in the trailer.
WARNING
Take the following precautions:

[Never load a trailer with more weight
in the rear than in the front. The front
should be loaded with approximately
60% of the total trailer load; the rear
should be loaded with approximately
40% of the total trailer load.

[Never exceed the maximum weight
limits of the trailer or trailer towing
equipment. Improper loading can
result in damage to your vehicle and/
or personal injury. Check weights
and loading at a commercial scale or
highway patrol office equipped with
scales.

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Driving Your Vehicle
Reference weight and distance when towing a trailer
ltemWithout
trailer
packageWith trailer package
Maximum trailer weight
Ibs. (kg)With brake
system- 2000 (907)
Without brake
system- 1653 (750)
Maximum permissible static vertical load on
the coupling device
Ibs. (kg)- 351 (159)
Recommended distance from rear wheel
center to coupling point
inch (mm)- 34.13 (867)

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Trailer Towing Equipment
Hitches
It’s important to have the correct hitch
equipment. Crosswinds, large trucks
going by, and rough roads are a few
reasons why you’ll need the right hitch.
Here are some rules to follow:

[Do you have to make any holes in
the body of your vehicle when you
install a trailer hitch? If you do, then
be sure to seal the holes later when
you remove the hitch. If you don’t seal
them, carbon monoxide (CO) from
your exhaust can get into your vehicle,
as well as dirt and water.

[The bumpers on your vehicle are not
intended for hitches. Do not attach
rental hitches or other bumper-type
hitches to them. Use only a frame-
mounted hitch that does not attach to
the bumper.

[A Genesis Branded Vehicle trailer
hitch accessory is available at an
authorized retailer of Genesis Branded
products.
Safety chains
You should always attach chains between
your vehicle and your trailer.
Instructions about safety chains may
be provided by the hitch manufacturer
or trailer manufacturer. Follow the
manufacturer’s recommendation for
attaching safety chains. Always leave just
enough slack so you can turn with your
trailer. And, never allow safety chains to
drag on the ground.
Trailer brakes
If your trailer is equipped with a braking
system, make sure it conforms to
your country’s regulations and that
it is properly installed and operating
correctly.
If your trailer weighs more than the
maximum trailer weight without trailer
brakes loaded, then it needs its own
brakes and they must be adequate. Be
sure to read and follow the instructions
for the trailer brakes so you’ll be able
to install, adjust and maintain them
properly. Be sure not to modify your
vehicle’s brake system.
WARNING
Do not use a trailer with its own brakes
unless you are absolutely certain that
you have properly set up the brake
system. This is not a task for amateurs.
Use an experienced, competent trailer
shop for this work.