2023 Genesis GV60 All-Wheel Drive (AWD)

All-wheel drive (AWD) in the 2023 Genesis GV60 is a cutting-edge improvement in car drivetrain technology that combines speed, efficiency, and all-weather capability. This unique AWD system has an electric motor on each axle, which sends power to all four wheels instantly and precisely. Unlike most mechanical AWD systems, the GV60’s electric AWD lets you control the torque at each wheel, which improves stability and traction in a variety of driving situations. It also smoothly switches between rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive, making it more fuel-efficient when extra grip isn’t needed while still giving you the perks of AWD when you do. The result is a dynamic and responsive driving experience that not only improves grip on wet surfaces but also makes the GV60 easier to handle and control in all situations. This further solidifies its place as a leader in both electric vehicle technology and all-wheel-drive innovation.

All Wheel Drive (AWD)

When All all-wheel drive (AWD) is activated, driving forces are distributed appropriately to the 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.

Advantages of electronic AWD

1. Improvement of straight stability
2. Improvement of driving performance on a curve
3. Secure stability on severe conditions 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 the quick steering wheel
• 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 oversteers 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 water level is higher than the bottom of the vehicle.
  Depress the brake pedal several times as you move slowly until you feel the normal braking condition is returned.
  Shorten your scheduled maintenance interval if you drive in off-road conditions such as sand, mud or water (see “Maintenance
  Under the 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 flatbed tow truck

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 the “Winter Driving” section later in this chapter.

Driving in sand or mud

• Maintain slow and constant speed.
• Use tire chains when 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 as 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.

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 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 gears 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 a 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 wheels of different size and type from the ones 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.

WARNING

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 the “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.

[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.

FAQs

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