2018 Genesis G90 Owner’s Manual

The 2018 Genesis G90 is a top-of-the-line luxury car. It is elegant, fast, and has the latest technology. As the top model in the Genesis line, this car is the most elegant of the bunch. It has clean lines and unique design elements that give it a sophisticated look. When you step inside the luxurious cabin, you’ll find high-quality materials, fine craftsmanship, and a lot of comfort and ease features. The 2018 G90 has a smooth, powerful ride and a choice of strong engines. It also has cutting-edge safety and leisure technology. With its attention to detail and unwavering luxury, the 2018 Genesis G90 raises the bar for what a luxury sedan should be. It offers an exceptional driving experience for those who want the best of the best in cars.

Interior Overview

1. Door lock/unlock button
2. Seat position memory system
3. Outer side view mirror folding button
4. Outer side view mirror control switch
5. Power window lock switch
6. Central door lock switch
7. Power window switches
8. 8. Instrument panel illumination control
9. Blind spot detection system button
10. Lane keeping assist system button
11. 11. ESC (Electronic Stability Control)
12. Fuel filler door release button
13. Trunk release button
14. 14. Electronic parking brake (EPB)
15. Hood release lever
16. Steering wheel tilt/telescope control
17. Steering wheel
18. Seat adjustment switch

Instrument Overview

1. Instrument cluster
2. 2. Horn
3. Driver’s front air bag
4. Engine Start/Stop button
5. DIS navigation system
6. Climate control system
7. 7. Clock
8. Hazard warning flasher
9. Passenger’s front air bag
10. Driver’s knee air bag
11. Glove box
12. Automatic transmission
13. Multi-view camera system
14. Parking assist system
15. Auto hold
16. 16. Drive mode integrated control
17. Seat warmers and coolers
18. Heated steering wheel button
19. Rear curtain folding button
20. Center control panel
21. Center console storage

Accessing Your Vehicle

Smart Key
Your G90 uses a Smart Key, which you can use to lock or unlock a door (and trunk) and even start the engine.

1. Door Lock
2. Door Unlock
3. Trunk Unlock
4. Panic

Locking
Using the door handle button

1. Close all doors, engine hood and trunk.
2. Press the outside door handle button.
3. The hazard warning lights will blink and the chime will sound once. Also, the outer side view mirror will fold, if the side view mir-ror folding switch is in the AUTO position.
4. Make sure the doors are locked by checking the position of the door lock button inside the vehicle.

Information
The door handle button will only operate when the smart key is with-in 28~40 inches (0.7~1 m) from the outside door handle.
Pressing the door handle button does not unlock the doors. To unlock the doors, refer to the following page.

Even though you press the outside door handle button, the doors will not lock and the chime will sound for three seconds if any of the following occur:
The Smart Key is in the vehicle.
The Engine Start/Stop button is in ACC or ON position.
Any door except the trunk is open.

Using the button on the Smart Key

1. Close all doors, engine hood and trunk.
2. Press the Door Lock button (1).
3. The hazard warning lights will blink and the chime will sound once. Also, the outer side view mirror will fold, if the side view mir-ror folding switch is in the AUTO position.
4.  Make sure the doors are locked by checking the position of the Door Lock button inside the vehicle.

Unlocking
Using the door handle

1. Carry the Smart Key.
2. Put your hand in the outside door handle.
3. The driver’s door will unlock. If you put your hand in the outside door handle again within 4 seconds, then all doors will unlock.
   The hazard warning lights will blink two times. Also, the outer side view mirror will unfold, if the side view mirror folding switch is in the AUTO position.

Using the button on the Smart Key

1. Carry the Smart Key.
2. Press the Door Unlock button (2). The driver’s door will unlock. If you press the Door Unlock button (2) on the Smart Key again within 4 seconds, then all doors will unlock.
3. The hazard warning lights will blink two times. Also, the outer side view mirror will unfold, if the side view mirror folding switch is in the AUTO position.

Mechanical key
If the Smart Key does not operate normally, you can lock or unlock the door by using the mechanical key.
Press and hold the release button (1) and remove the mechanical key (2). Insert the mechanical key into the key hole on the door.
To reinstall the mechanical key, put the key into the hole and push it until a click sound is heard.

Loss of a smart key
A maximum of two Smart Keys can be registered to a single vehicle. If you happen to lose your smart key, you should immediately take the vehicle and remaining keys to your authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products or tow the vehicle, if necessary.

Smart key precautions
The smart key will not work if any of the following occur:

• The smart key is close to a radio transmitter such as a radio station or an airport which can interfere with normal operation of the trans-mitter.
• The smart key is near a mobile two way radio system or a cellular phone.
• Another vehicle’s smart key is being operated close to your vehicle.
• If the smart key is in close proximity to your mobile phone, the signal could be blocked by your mobile phones normal operational signals. This is especially important when the phone is active such as making and receiving calls, text messaging, and/or sending/receiving emails. Avoid placing the smart key and your mobile phone in the same pants or jacket pocket and always try to maintain an adequate distance between the two devices.
• When the smart key does not work correctly, open and close the door with the mechanical key. If you have a problem with the smart key, contact an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products.

Restrictions in handling keys
When leaving keys with parking lot and valet attendants, the following proce-dures will ensure your vehicle’s trunk and glove box compartment can only be opened with the mechanical key.

• To lock: 
  1. Remove the mechanical key from the Smart Key.
  2. Unlock the glove box by using the mechanical key, then open it.
  3. Set the Trunk Lid Control button to the LOCK position (button pressed).
  4. Close and lock the glove box using the mechanical key.
  5. Leave the Smart Key with the attendant and keep the mechanical key with you.
     The Smart Key can only be used to start the engine and operate door locks.
• To unlock: 
  1. Open the glove box with the mechanical key.
  2.  Set the Trunk Lid Control button to the UNLOCK position (button not pressed).
     In this position the trunk lid will open with the Trunk Lid button or the Smart Key.

Battery replacement
If the Smart Key is not working properly, try replacing the battery with a new one.
Battery Type : CR2032 To replace the battery:

1. Using a flat-blade screwdriver, gently pry open the rear cover of the smart key.
2. Remove the old battery and insert the new battery.
3.  Reinstall the rear cover of the smart key.
   If you suspect your smart key might have sustained some damage, or you feel your smart key is not working correctly, contact an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products.

Theft Alarm system

This system helps to protect your vehicle and valuables. The horn will sound and the hazard warning lights will blink continuously if any of the following occurs:

• A door is opened without using the smart key.
• The trunk is opened without using the smart key.
• The engine hood is opened.

The alarm continues for 30 seconds, then the system resets. To turn off the alarm, unlock the doors with the smart key.
The Theft Alarm System automatically sets 30 seconds after you lock the doors and the trunk. For the sys-tem to activate, you must lock the doors and the trunk from outside the vehicle with the smart key or by pressing the button on the outside of the door handles with the smart key in your possession.
The hazard warning lights will blink and the chime will sound once to indicate the system is armed.
Once the security system is set, opening any door, trunk, or the hood without using the smart key will cause the alarm to activate.
The Theft Alarm System will not set if the hood, the trunk, or any door is not fully closed. If the system will not set, check the hood, the trunk, or the doors are fully closed.
Do not attempt to alter this system or add other devices to it.

Information

• Do not lock the doors until all passengers have left the vehicle. If the remaining passenger leaves the vehicle when the system is armed, the alarm will be activated.
• If the vehicle is not disarmed with the smart key, open the doors by using the mechanical key or start the engine by directly pressing the Engine Start/Stop button with the smart key.
• When the system is disarmed but a door or trunk is not opened within 30 seconds, the system will be rearmed.

The Seat Position Memory System is provided to store and recall the following memory settings with a simple button operation.

1. Driver’s seat position
   • Seat/Steering wheel/Outer side view mirror position
   • Instrument panel illumination intensity
   • Head-Up Display (HUD) position, brightness, and angle (if equipped)
2. Passenger/Rear seat position
   • Seat position

Easy Access Function
When exiting the vehicle, the steering wheel will move away from the driver and the driver seat will move rear-ward when the engine is turned off and door is opened. When entering the vehicle, the steering wheel will move toward the driver and the driver seat will move forward when the Engine Start/Stop button is pressed to the ACC position.
You can activate or deactivate the Driver easy access function from the User Settings mode on the LCD. For more information, refer to “LCD Display” in this chapter.
The front passenger’s seat or a rear passenger’s seat moves backwards for his/her convenience when a corresponding door is opened with the DOOR button in the ON position.

FAQ