2023 Genesis GV70 Transmission Quick Guide

The 2023 Genesis GV70 stands out as a beacon of technological prowess and driving excellence in the constantly changing field of automotive engineering and innovation. This high-end compact SUV’s transmission technology, which redefines the driving experience, is at its core. The transmission in the 2023 Genesis GV70 marks a turning point in automotive innovation since it was created to perfectly mix performance, efficiency, and comfort.

The 2023 Genesis GV70’s transmission is up to the challenge in a time when performance and sustainability are equally important in car design. The right balance between power and efficiency is achieved by this intricate work of engineering craftsmanship, giving drivers a dynamic and exhilarating driving experience while reducing environmental effect.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Depress the brake pedal whenever rotating the shift dial to change gear or shifting P.

[A] : Rotary shifter (Rotary gear shift dial), [B] : Park button, [C] : P release cap-cover

Automatic Transmission Operation

The automatic transmission has eight forward speeds and one reverse speed. The individual speeds are selected automatically in the D (Drive) position.

WARNING
To reduce the risk of serious injury or death:

• ALWAYS check the surrounding areas near your vehicle for people, especially children, before shifting a vehicle into D (Drive) or R (Reverse).
  Before leaving the driver’s seat, always make sure the vehicle is shifted to the P (Park) position, then apply the parking brake, then press the Engine Start/Stop button to
  the OFF position. Unexpected and sudden vehicle movement can occur if these precautions are not followed.
  When using the paddle shifter
  (manual shift mode), do not use engine braking (shifting from a high gear to lower gear) rapidly on slippery roads. The vehicle may slip causing an accident.
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• Rotary shifter/Rotary gear shift dial
  P (Park)
  Always come to a complete stop before shifting into P (Park).
• To shift the gear to P (Park), press the P button while depressing the brake pedal.
  If you turn the engine off in R (Reverse), N (Neutral) or D (Drive), the gear will automatically shift to P (Park).

WARNING

• Shifting into P (Park) while the vehicle is in motion may cause you to lose control of the vehicle.
  After the vehicle has stopped, always make sure the vehicle is in P (Park), apply the parking brake, and turn the engine off.
  When parking on an incline, shift the gear to P (Park) and apply the parking brake to prevent the vehicle from rolling downhill.

Automatic gear shift to P (Park)
The gear is shifted to P (Park) automatically for safety reasons under the following conditions:

• When the engine is turned off with the gear in R (Reverse), D (Drive) or N (Neutral).
  When the driver’s door is open with the engine running, the gear in R (Reverse), D (Drive) or N (Neutral), the seat belt unfastened and the vehicle at a standstill.
  When the driver’s or front passenger’s door is open with the gear in N (Neutral) and the vehicle is off.

In situations the gear must be in P (Park), always check if the gear is shifted to P
(Park) by checking the cluster.

R (Reverse)
Use this position to drive the vehicle rearward.

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• To shift the gear to R (Rear), rotate the shift dial counterclockwise while depressing the brake pedal.
  When the vehicle is stopped in the R (Reverse) position, if you open the driver’s door with the seat belt unfastened, the gear will automatically shift to P (Park).
  However, if the vehicle is in motion, the gear may not automatically shift to P (Park) to prevent automatic transmission damage.

NOTICE
Always come to a complete stop before shifting into or out of R (Reverse); you may damage the transmission if you shift into R (Reverse) while the vehicle is in motion.

N (Neutral)
The wheels and transmission are not engaged.

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• To shift the gear to N (Neutral), rotate the shift dial clockwise from R (Reverse) or counterclockwise from D (Drive) while depressing the brake pedal.
  Always depress the brake pedal when you are shifting from N (Neutral) to another gear.
  If you turn the engine off in N (Neutral), the gear will automatically shift to P (Park).
  However, if you need to stay in N (Neutral) with the engine off, refer to “To stay in N (Neutral) when the vehicle is OFF”.

 CAUTION
The engine can be started with the gear in N (Neutral), but for your safety, be sure to start the engine with the gear in P (Park).

To stay in N (Neutral) when the vehicle is OFF

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If you want to stay in N (Neutral) after the engine is OFF (in the ACC state), do the following.

1. Turn off Auto Hold and release the Electronic Parking Brake when the engine is running.
2. Rotate the shift dial to N (neutral) while depressing the brake pedal.
3. When you take your foot off the brake pedal, the message ‘Press and hold OK button to stay in Neutral when the vehicle is Off’ will appear on the cluster LCD.
4. Press and hold the OK button on the steering wheel for more than 1 second.
5. When the message ‘Vehicle will stay in (N). Change gear to cancel’ appears on the cluster LCD, press the Engine Start/Stop button while depressing the brake pedal.

If you wish to cancel, change gear to P (Park), D (Drive) or R (Reverse), or N (Neutral) will stay engaged when the vehicle is Off.
Also, if you open the driver’s door, the gear will automatically shift to P (Park) and the Engine Start/Stop button will change to the OFF position.

NOTICE
With the gear in N (Neutral), the Engine Start/Stop button will be in the ACC position. Note that the doors cannot be locked in the ACC position. Also, the battery may discharge if left in the ACC position for a long period.

D (Drive)
This is the normal driving position.
The transmission will automatically shift through an 8-gear sequence, providing the best fuel economy and power.
For extra power when passing another vehicle or driving uphill, depress the accelerator pedal further until you feel the transmission downshift to a lower gear.

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• To shift the gear to D (Drive), rotate the shift dial clockwise while depressing the brake pedal.
  When the vehicle is stopped in the D (Drive) position, if you open the driver’s door with the seat belt unfastened, the gear will automatically shift to P (Park).
  However, if the vehicle is in motion, the gear may not automatically shift to P (Park) to prevent automatic transmission damage.

NOTICE
Always come to a complete stop before shifting into D (Drive).

CAUTION
When you start after stopping on a steep incline, even if the gear is in D (Drive), if you do not depress the accelerator or brake pedal, the vehicle may roll backwards, which can cause an accident.

When the battery is discharged
You cannot shift gears, when the battery is discharged.
In emergencies, do the following to shift the gear to N (Neutral) on a level ground.

1. Connect the battery cables from another vehicle or from a another battery to the jump-starting terminals inside the engine compartment.
   For more details, refer to “Jump Starting” section in chapter 8.
2. Release the Electronic Parking Brake with the Engine Start/Stop button in the ON position.
3. Press the Engine Start/Stop button to the OFF position.
   
4. Remove the cap-cover (1) and press the button (2) while depressing the brake pedal.
   Then, the gear will change to the N (Neutral) position. The button must be pressed within 3 minutes after the engine is turned off. The button (2) operates only for 20 seconds to change the gear between P (Park) and N (Neutral) from the time when the button (2) is first pressed.

Information
In situations when the gear needs to be shifted from P (Park) to N (Neutral) when the Engine Start/Stop button is in the OFF position, refer to step 4.

Shift-lock system
For your safety, the automatic transmission has a shift-lock system which prevents shifting the transmission from P (Park) into R (Reverse) or D (Drive) unless the brake pedal is depressed.
To shift from P (Park) or N (Neutral) into R (Reverse) or D (Drive):

1. Depress and hold the brake pedal.
2. Start the engine.
3. Shift gear while depressing the brake pedal.

Parking
Always come to a complete stop and continue to depress the brake pedal. Shift the gear to P (Park), apply the parking brake, and press the Engine Start/Stop button to the OFF position. Take the Key with you when leaving the vehicle.

WARNING

• When you stay in the vehicle with the engine running, be careful not to depress the accelerator pedal for a long period. The engine or exhaust system may overheat and start a fire.
• The exhaust gas and the exhaust system are very hot. Keep away from the exhaust system components. Do not stop or park over flammable materials, such as dry grass, paper or leaves. They may ignite and cause a fire.

LCD Display Messages (Cluster)

Press brake pedal to change gear

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• This message is displayed when the brake pedal is not depressed while shifting the gear.
  Depress the brake pedal and then shift the gear.
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• Shift to P after stopping
• This message is displayed when the gear is shifted to P (Park) while the vehicle is moving.
  Stop the vehicle before shifting to P (Park).

Shifting conditions not met

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• This message is displayed when engine RPM is too high, or when driving speed is too fast to shift the gear.
  Decrease vehicle speed or slow down before shifting the gear.
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• Shifter system malfunction
• This message is displayed when the transmission or the shift button does not properly operate in the P (Park) position.
  Immediately have the vehicle inspected by an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products.

Check shifter dial

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• This message is displayed when there is a malfunction with the shift dial.
  Immediately have the vehicle inspected by an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products.
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• Check P button
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• This message is displayed when there is a problem with the P button.
  Immediately have the vehicle inspected by an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products.

Rotary shifter stuck

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• This message is displayed when the shift dial does not return back to it’s normal position after rotating it.
  Immediately have the vehicle inspected by an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products.
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• Vehicle Power limited due to high transmission temperature
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This message is displayed when the transmission oil temperature is high.
Drive at steady speed or stop the vehicle at a safe place with the engine on. When the oil temperature returns to normal, the message will disappear.

FAQs

Useful Link

View Full PDF: Genesis GV70 2023 User Manual Auto User Guide

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