Genesis G70 2020 Cruise Control User Manual

Introduction

The Genesis G70 2020 is a classy and opulent car with a variety of cutting-edge technology to improve your driving experience. One of its standout features is the cruise control system, which is intended to make your journeys more convenient, comfortable, and safe. Modern technology allows you to keep a constant pace on the highway without having to repeatedly depress the accelerator pedal thanks to the Genesis G70 2020’s cruise control system. You can choose the desired speed, and the system will take over the throttle control to maintain the intended speed while you concentrate on steering and keeping an eye on the road. The adaptive nature of the cruise control system in the Genesis G70 2020 is one of its distinguishing qualities. It uses cutting-edge sensors and radar technologies to keep an eye on the traffic in front of it. This enables it to swiftly modify the speed of your car in order to keep a secure distance from the car in front. The technology will decelerate or apply the brakes accordingly if the vehicle in front slows down or comes to a complete stop, adding another level of safety and decreasing driver fatigue.

The cruise control system also has extra features to make driving more enjoyable. For instance, the simple buttons on the steering wheel make it simple to change the set speed, enabling rapid and practical adjustments. When driving through locations with fluctuating speed limits, such as residential zones or construction zones, the system also provides the option of pre-set speed limits. Additionally, the cruise control system on the Genesis G70 2020 offers a simple and comfortable driving experience. By automatically regulating the throttle and applying the brakes as necessary, it makes sure that your car maintains a consistent speed even on inclines and declines. This function lessens the need for frequent acceleration and braking, making driving more enjoyable and relaxing. Overall, the Genesis G70 2020’s cruise control system is a prime example of the car’s dedication to cutting-edge technology and driver-centered design. It blends comfort, safety, and convenience, enabling you to maintain a steady speed with ease and revel in a pleasant driving experience.

CRUISE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)

Cruise Control Operation

1. Cruise indicator
2. Set speed indicator

The Cruise Control system allows you to drive at speeds above 20 mph (30 km/h) without depressing the accelerator pedal.

WARNING
Take the following precautions:

1. Always set the vehicle speed under the speed limit.
2. If the Cruise Control is left on,(cruise indicator light in the instrument cluster is illumi-nated) the Cruise Control can be activated unintentionally. Keep the Cruise Control sys-tem off (cruise indicator light OFF) when the Cruise Control is not in use, to avoid inadver-tently setting a speed.
3. Use the Cruise Control sys-tem only when traveling on open highways in good weather.
4. Do not use the Cruise Control when it may be unsafe to keep the vehicle at a constant speed.
5. Do not use when:
   1. Driving in heavy traffic or when traffic conditions make it difficult to drive at a con-stant speed
   2. Driving on rainy, icy, or snow-covered roads
   3. Driving on hilly or windy roads
   4. Driving in windy areas
   5. Driving with limited view (possibly due to bad weather such as fog, snow, rain and sandstorm)

NOTICE
During cruise-speed driving of a manual transmission vehicle, do not shift into neutral without depressing the clutch pedal, since the engine will be overrevved. If this happens, depress the clutch pedal or press the cruise control ON / OFF button.

Information

1. During normal cruise control operation, when the SET switch is activat-ed or reactivated after applying the brakes, the cruise control will ener-gize after approximately 3 seconds. This delay is normal.
2. Before activating the cruise control function, the system will check to verify that the brake switch is oper-ating normally. Depress the brake pedal at least once after turning ON the ignition or starting the engine.

To set Cruise Control speed

1. Press the CRUISE button on the steering wheel to turn the system on. The cruise indicator will illumi-nate.
2. Accelerate to the desired speed, which must be more than 20 mph (30 km/h).
   Information – Manual transmission
   For manual transmission vehicles, you should depress the brake pedal at least once to set the cruise control after starting the engine.
   
3. Push the toggle switch down (SET-), and release it. The set speed on the LCD display will illu-minate.
4. Release the accelerator pedal.

Information
On a steep slope, the vehicle may slightly slow down or speed up, while driving uphill or downhill.

To increase Cruise Control speed

1. Push the toggle switch up (RES+) and hold it, while monitoring the set speed on the instrument cluster.
   Release the toggle switch when the desired speed is shown and the vehicle will accelerate to that speed.
2. Push the toggle switch up (RES+) and release it immediately. The cruising speed will increase to 1.0 mph (1.0 km/h) each time the toggle switch is operated in this manner.
3. Depress the accelerator pedal. When the vehicle attains the desired speed, push the toggle switch down (SET-).

To decrease Cruise Control speed

1. Push the toggle switch down (SET-) and hold it. Your vehicle will gradually slow down. Release the toggle switch at the speed you want to maintain.
2. Push the toggle switch down (SET-) and release it immediately. The cruising speed will decrease 1.0 mph (1.0 km/h) each time the toggle switch is operated in this manner.
3. Lightly tap the brake pedal. When the vehicle attains the desired speed, push the toggle switch down (SET-).

To temporarily accelerate with the Cruise Control ON
Depress the accelerator pedal. When you take your foot off the accelerator, the vehicle will return to the previ-ously set speed.
If you push the toggle switch down (SET-) at the increased speed, the Cruise Control will maintain the increased speed.

Cruise Control will be canceled when:

1. Depressing the brake pedal.
2. Depressing the clutch pedal. (for manual transmission vehicle)
3. Pressing the CANCEL button located on the steering wheel.
4. Moving the shift lever into N (Neutral).(for automatic transmis-sion vehicle)
5. Decreasing the vehicle speed to less than approximately 20 mph (30 km/h).
6. The ESC (Electronic Stability Control) is operating.
7. Downshifting to the 2nd gear in manual shift mode. (for automatic transmission vehicle)

Information
Each of the above actions will cancel Cruise Control operation (the set speed on the instrument cluster will go off), but only pressing the CRUISE button will turn the system off. If you wish to resume Cruise Control opera-tion, push the toggle switch up (RES+) located on your steering wheel. You will return to your previously preset speed, unless the system was turned off using the CRUISE button.

To resume preset Cruising speed

Push the toggle switch up (RES+). If the vehicle speed is over 20 mph (30 km/h), the vehicle will resume the preset speed.

To turn Cruise Control off

1. Press the CRUISE button (the cruise indicator light will go off).
2. Turn the vehicle OFF

SMART CRUISE CONTROL WITH STOP & GO SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)

1. Cruise indicator
2. Set speed
3. Vehicle-to-vehicle distance

To see the SCC screen on the LCD display in the cluster, select Assist mode ( ). For more details, refer to “LCD Display Modes” in chapter 3.

The Smart Cruise Control system allows you to program the vehicle to maintain constant speed and mini-mum distance between the vehicle ahead.
The Smart Cruise Control system will automatically adjust your vehicle speed to maintain your programmed speed and following distance without requiring you to depress the acceler-ator or brake pedals.

WARNING
For your safety, please read the owner’s manual before using the Smart Cruise Control system.
The Smart Cruise Control sys-tem is not a substitute for safe driving practices, but a conven-ience function only. It is the responsibility of the driver to always check the speed and distance to the vehicle ahead.

Take the following precautions :

1. Always set the vehicle speed under the speed limit.
2. If the Smart Cruise Control is left on, (cruise indicator light in the instrument cluster is illuminated) the Smart Cruise Control can be activated unin-tentionally. Keep the Smart Cruise Control system off (cruise indicator light OFF) when the Smart Cruise Control is not in use, to avoid inadvertently setting a speed.
3. Use the Smart Cruise Control system only when traveling on open highways in good weather.
4. Do not use the Smart Cruise Control when it may not be safe to keep the vehicle at a constant speed.
5. Do not use when:
   1. Driving in heavy traffic or when traffic conditions make it difficult to drive at a con-stant speed
   2. Driving on rainy, icy, or snow-covered roads
   3. Driving on a steep downhill or uphill
   4. Driving in windy areas
   5. Driving in parking lots
   6. Driving near crash barriers
   7. Driving on a sharp curve
   8. Driving with limited view (possibly due to bad weath-er, such as fog, snow, rain or sandstorm)
   9. The vehicle’s sensing ability decreases due to vehicle modification, resulting in a level difference of the vehi-cle’s front and rear
6. Unexpected situations may lead to possible accidents. Pay attention continuously to road conditions and driving even when the smart cruise control system is being oper-ated.

Smart Cruise Control Switch

1. CRUISE: Turns cruise control system on or off.
2. RES+: Resumes or increases cruise control speed.
3. SET-: Sets or decreases cruise control speed.
4. :Sets vehicle-to-vehicle distance.
5. CANCEL: Cancels cruise control operation.

Smart Cruise Control Speed
To set Smart Cruise Control speed

1. Push the CRUISE button on the steering wheel to turn the system on. The cruise indicator will illuminate.
2. Accelerate to the desired speed. The Smart Cruise Control speed can be set as follows:
   1. 20 – 120 mph (30 – 200 km/h) : when there is no vehicle in front
   2. 0 – 120 mph (0 – 200 km/h) : when there is a vehicle in front
      
3. Push the toggle switch down (SET-). The Set Speed and Vehicle-to-Vehicle Distance on the LCD display will illuminate.
4. Release the accelerator pedal. The desired speed will automatically be maintained.

If there is a vehicle in front of you, the speed may decrease to maintain the distance to the vehicle ahead.
On a steep grade, the vehicle may slow down or speed up slightly while going uphill or downhill.

Information

1. Vehicle speed may decrease on an upward slope and increase on a downward slope.
2. When you are setting the cruise con-trol speed, with a vehicle in front and your vehicle speed is between 0 ~ 20 mph (0 ~ 30 km/h ), the speed will set to 20 mph (30 km/h).

To increase Smart Cruise Control set speed

Follow either of these procedures:

1. Push the toggle switch up (RES+), and release it immediately. The cruising speed will increase by 1 mph (1 km/h) each time you move the toggle switch up in this manner.
2. Push the toggle switch up (RES+), and hold it. Your vehicle set speed will increase by 5 mph (10 km/h). Release the toggle switch at the speed you want.
   You can set the speed to 120 mph (200 km/h).

CAUTION
Check the driving condition before using the toggle switch. Driving speed sharply increas-es, when you push up and hold the toggle switch.

To decrease the Smart Cruise Control set speed

Follow either of these procedures:

1. Push the toggle switch down (SET-), and release it immediately. The cruising speed will decrease by 1 mph (1 km/h) each time you move the toggle switch down in this manner.
2. Push the toggle switch down (SET-), and hold it. Your vehicle set speed will decrease by 5 mph (10 km/h). Release the toggle switch at the speed you want.
3. You can set the speed to 20 mph (30 km/h).

To temporarily accelerate with the Smart Cruise Control on
If you want to speed up temporarily when the Smart Cruise Control is on, depress the accelerator pedal. Increased speed will not interfere with Smart Cruise Control operation or change the set speed.
To return to the set speed, take your foot off the accelerator pedal. If you push the toggle switch down (SET-) at increased speed, the cruis-ing speed will be set again pedal.

CAUTION
Be careful when accelerating temporarily, because the speed is not controlled automatically at this time even if there is a vehicle in front of you.

Smart Cruise Control set speed will be temporarily canceled when:

Canceled manually

1. Depressing the brake pedal.
2. Pushing the CANCEL button located on the steering wheel.

The Smart Cruise Control turns off temporarily when the Set Speed and Vehicle-to-Vehicle Distance indicator on the LCD display turns off.
The cruise indicator is illuminated continuously.

Canceled automatically

1. The driver’s door is opened.
2. The vehicle is shifted to N (Neutral), R (Reverse) or P (Park).
3. The EPB (Electronic Parking Brake) is applied.
4. The vehicle speed is over 130 mph (210 km/h).
5. The vehicle stops on a steep incline.
6. The ESC (Electronic Stability Control), TCS (Traction Control System) or ABS is operating.
7. The ESC is turned off.
8. The sensor or the cover is dirty or blocked with foreign matter.
9. The vehicle is stopped for a certain period of time.
10. The vehicle stops and goes repeat-edly for a long period of time.
11. The accelerator pedal is continu-ously depressed for a long period of time.
12. The engine performance is abnor-mal.
13. Engine rpm is in the red zone.
14. The driver starts driving by pushing the toggle switch up (RES+)/down (SET-) or depressing the accelera-tor pedal, after the vehicle is stopped by the Smart Cruise Control system with no other vehi-cle ahead.
15. The driver starts driving by pushing the toggle switch up (RES+)/down (SET-) or depressing the accelera-tor pedal, after stopping the vehicle with a vehicle stopped far away in front.
    The Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) is activated.

Each of these actions will cancel the Smart Cruise Control operation. The Set Speed and Vehicle-to-Vehicle Distance on the LCD display will go off.
In a condition the Smart Cruise Control is cancelled automatically, the Smart Cruise Control will not resume even though the RES+ or SET- toggle switch is pushed.

Information
If the Smart Cruise Control is canceled by other than the reasons mentioned, have the system checked by an author-ized retailer of Genesis Branded prod-ucts.

Smart Cruise Control canceled
If the system is cancelled, the warn-ing chime will sound and a message will appear for a few seconds.
You must adjust the vehicle speed by depressing the accelerator or brake pedal according to the road condition ahead and driving condition.
Always check the road conditions. Do not rely on the warning chime.

To resume Smart Cruise Control set speed
If any method other than the cruise toggle switch was used to cancel cruising speed and the system is still activated, the cruising speed will automatically resume when you push the toggle switch up (RES+) or down (SET-). If you push the toggle switch up (RES+), the speed will resume to the recently set speed. However, if vehi-cle speed drops below 20 mph (30 km/h), it will resume when there is a vehicle in front of your vehicle.

CAUTION
Always check the road condi-tions when you push the toggle switch up (RES+) to resume speed.

To turn Cruise Control off

1. Push the CRUISE button (the cruise indicator light will go off). If you wish not to use the cruise control system, always turn the system off by pushing the CRUISE button.

Smart Cruise Control Vehicle-to-Vehicle Distance
To set Vehicle-to-Vehicle Distance

When the Smart Cruise Control sys-tem is ON, you can set and maintain the distance from the vehicle ahead of you without pressing the accelera-tor or brake pedal.

Each time the button is pressed, the Vehicle-to-Vehicle distance changes as follows:

For example, if you drive at 56 mph (90 km/h), the distance is maintained as follows:

Distance 4 – approximately 172 feet
Distance 3 – approximately 130 feet
Distance 2 – approximately 106 feet
Distance 1 – approximately 82 feet

Information
The distance is set to the last set dis-tance when the system is used for the first time after starting the engine.

When the lane ahead is clear:

The vehicle speed will maintain the set speed.

When there is a vehicle ahead of you in your lane:

1. Your vehicle speed will slow down or speed up to maintain the select-ed distance.
2. If the vehicle ahead speeds up, your vehicle will travel at a steady cruising speed after accelerating to the set speed.

WARNING

When using the Smart Cruise Control system:

1. The warning chime sounds and the Vehicle-to-Vehicle Distance indicator blinks if the vehicle is unable to main-tain the selected distance from the vehicle ahead.
2. If the warning chime sounds, depress the brake pedal to actively adjust the vehicle speed, and the distance to the vehicle ahead.
3. Even if the warning chime is not activated, always pay attention to the driving condi-tions to prevent dangerous situations from occurring.
4. Playing the vehicle audio sys-tem at high volume may offset the system warning sounds.

CAUTION

If the vehicle ahead (vehicle speed: less than 20 mph (30 km/h)) disappears to the next lane, the warning chime will sound and a message “Watch for surrounding vehicles” will appear. Adjust your vehicle speed for vehicles or objects that can suddenly appear in front of you by depressing the brake pedal. Always pay attention to the road condition ahead.

In traffic situation

Use switch or pedal to accelerate

1. In traffic, your vehicle will stop if the vehicle ahead of you stops. Also, if the vehicle ahead of you starts moving, your vehicle will start as well. However, if the vehicle stops for more than 3 seconds, you must depress the accelerator pedal or push up the toggle switch (RES+) or push down the toggle switch (SET-) to start driving.
2. If you push the smart cruise control toggle switch (RES+ or SET-) while Auto Hold and advanced smart cruise control is operating the Auto Hold will be released regardless of accelerator pedal operation and the vehicle will start to move. The AUTO HOLD indicator changes from green to white.

Sensor to Detect Distance to the Vehicle Ahead

The Smart Cruise Control uses a sensor to detect the distance to the vehicle ahead.
If the sensor is covered with dirt or other foreign matter, the Vehicle-to-Vehicle distance control may not operate correctly.
Always keep the sensor clean.

Warning message

Smart Cruise Control disabled. Radar blocked
When the sensor lens cover is blocked with dirt, snow, or debris, the Smart Cruise Control system opera-tion may stop temporarily. If this occurs, a warning message will appear on the LCD display. Remove any dirt, snow, or debris and clean the radar sensor lens cover before operating the Smart Cruise Control system. The Smart Cruise Control system may not properly activate, if the radar is totally contaminated, or if any substance is not detected after turning on the engine (e.g. in an open terrain).

Information
For the SCC operation is temporarily stopped if the radar is blocked, but you wish to use conventional cruise control mode (speed only control func-tion), you must convert to the cruise control mode (refer to “To convert to Cruise Control mode” in the following page).

CAUTION

1. Do not apply license plate frame or foreign objects such as a bumper sticker or a bumper guard near the radar sensor. Doing so may adversely affect the sensing performance of the radar.
2. Always keep the radar sensor and lens cover clean and free of dirt and debris.
3. Use only a soft cloth to wash the vehicle. Do not spray pres-surized water directly on the sensor or sensor cover.
4. Be careful not to apply unnec-essary force on the radar sen-sor or sensor cover. If the sen-sor is forcibly moved out of proper alignment, the Smart Cruise Control system may not operate correctly. In this case, a warning message may not be displayed. Have the vehicle inspected by an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products.
5. If the front bumper becomes damaged in the area around the radar sensor, the Smart Cruise Control System may not operate properly. Have the vehicle inspected by an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products.
6. Use only Genuine Genesis parts to repair or replace a damaged sensor or sensor cover. Do not apply paint to the sensor cover.

Check Smart Cruise Control System
The message will appear when the vehicle to vehicle distance control system is not functioning normally.
Take your vehicle to an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products and have the system checked.

To Adjust the Sensitivity of Smart Cruise Control

The sensitivity of vehicle speed when following the front vehicle to maintain the set distance can be adjusted. Go to the ‘User Settings → Driver Assistance → SCC Reaction→ Fast/Normal/Slow’ on the LCD display. You may select one of the three stages you prefer.

Fast:
Vehicle speed following the front vehicle to maintain the set distance is faster than normal speed.
Normal:
Vehicle speed following the front vehicle to maintain the set distance is normal.
Slow:
Vehicle speed following the front vehicle to maintain the set distance is slower than normal speed.

Information
The last selected speed sensitivity of the smart cruise control remains in the system.

To Convert to Cruise Control Mode
The driver may choose to switch to use the conventional Cruise Control mode (speed-only control function) by following these steps:

1. Push the CRUISE button on the steering wheel to turn the system on. The cruise indicator will illuminate.
2. Push and hold the Vehicle-to-Vehicle Distance button for more than 2 seconds.
3. Choose between “Smart Cruise Control” and “Cruise Control”.

When the system is canceled using the CRUISE button or the CRUISE button is used after the engine is turned on, the Smart Cruise Control mode will turn on.

WARNING
When using the conventional Cruise Control mode, you must manually adjust the distance to other vehicles by depressing the brake pedal. The system does not automatically adjust the distance to vehicles in front of you.

Limitations of the System
The Smart Cruise Control system may have limits to its ability to detect the distance to the vehicle ahead due to road and traffic conditions.

On curves

1. The Smart Cruise Control system may not detect a moving vehicle in your lane, and then your vehicle could accelerate to the set speed. Also, the vehicle speed will decrease when the vehicle ahead is recognized suddenly.
2. Select the appropriate set speed on curves and apply the brakes or accelerator pedal if necessary.

Your vehicle speed can be reduced due to a vehicle in the adjacent lane.
Apply the accelerator pedal and select the appropriate set speed. Check to be sure that the road con-ditions permit safe operation of the Smart Cruise Control.

On inclines

1. During uphill or downhill driving, the Smart Cruise Control system may not detect a moving vehicle in your lane, and cause your vehicle to accelerate to the set speed. Also, the vehicle speed will rapidly decrease when the vehicle ahead is recognized suddenly.
2. Select the appropriate set speed on inclines and apply the brake or accelerator pedal if necessary.

Lane changing

1. A vehicle which moves into your lane from an adjacent lane cannot be recognized by the sensor until it is in the sensor’s detection range.
2. The radar may not detect immedi-ately when a vehicle cuts in sud-denly. Always pay attention to the traffic, road and driving conditions.
3. If a slower vehicle moves into your lane, your speed may decrease to maintain the distance to the vehicle ahead.
4. If a faster vehicle which moves into your lane, your vehicle will acceler-ate to the set speed.

Detecting vehicles

Some vehicles in your lane cannot be recognized by the sensor:

1. Narrow vehicles such as motorcycles or bicycles
2. Vehicles offset to one side
3. Slow-moving vehicles or sudden-decelerating vehicles
4. Stopped vehicles
5. Vehicles with small rear profile such as trailers with no loads

A vehicle ahead cannot be recog-nized correctly by the sensor if any of following occurs:

1. When the vehicle is pointing upwards due to overloading in the luggage compartment
2. While the steering wheel is operat-ing
3. When driving to one side of the lane
4. When driving on narrow lanes or on curves

Apply the brake or accelerator pedal if necessary.

1. Your vehicle may accelerate when a vehicle ahead of you disappears.
2. When you are warned that the vehicle ahead of you is not detect-ed, drive with caution.
   
3. When driving in stop-and-go traffic, and a stopped vehicle in front of you merges out of the lane, the system may not immediately detect the new vehicle that is now in front of you. In this case, you must maintain a safe braking dis-tance, and if necessary, depress the brake pedal to reduce your driving speed in order to maintain a safe distance.
   
4. Always look out for pedestrians when your vehicle is maintaining a distance with the vehicle ahead.
   
5. Always be cautious for vehicles with higher heights or vehicles carrying loads that stick out from the back of the vehicle.

WARNING
When using the Smart Cruise Control take the following precautions:

1. If an emergency stop is nec-essary, you must apply the brakes. The vehicle cannot be stopped at every emergency situation by using the Smart Cruise Control system.
2. Keep a safe distance accord-ing to road conditions and vehicle speed. If the Vehicle-to-Vehicle distance is too close during a high-speed driving, a serious collision may result.
3. Always maintain sufficient braking distance and deceler-ate your vehicle by applying the brakes if necessary.
4. The Smart Cruise Control sys-tem cannot recognize a stopped vehicle, pedestrians or an oncoming vehicle. Always look ahead cautiously to pre-vent unexpected and sudden situations from occurring.
5. Vehicles moving in front of you with a frequent lane change may cause a delay in the system’s reaction or may cause the system to react to a vehicle actually in an adjacent lane. Always drive cautiously to prevent unexpected and sudden situations from occur-ring.
6. Always be aware of the select-ed speed and vehicle to vehi-cle distance. The driver should not solely rely on the system but always pay atten-tion to driving conditions and control your vehicle speed.
7. The Smart Cruise Control sys-tem may not recognize com-plex driving situations so always pay attention to driv-ing conditions and control your vehicle speed.

Information
The Smart Cruise Control system may not operate temporarily due to:

1. Electrical interference
2. Modifying the suspension
3. Differences of tire abrasion or tire pressure
4. Installing different type of tires

Information
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules.

Operation is subject to the following three conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interfer-ence received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
3. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the device.

Information
Radiofrequency radiation exposure information:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance of 8 in. (20 cm) between the radiator (antenna) and your body.
This transmitter must not be co-locat-ed or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

SPECIAL DRIVING CONDITIONS

Hazardous Driving Conditions
When hazardous driving elements are encountered such as water, snow, ice, mud and sand, take the below suggestions:

1. Drive cautiously and keep a longer braking distance.
2. Avoid abrupt braking or steering.
3. When your vehicle is stuck in snow, mud, or sand, use second gear. Accelerate slowly to avoid unnec-essary wheel spin.
4. Put sand, rock salt, tire chains or other non-slip materials under the wheels to provide additional trac-tion while the vehicle becomes stuck in ice, snow, or mud.

WARNING
Downshifting with an automatic transmission/dual clutch trans-mission while driving on slip-pery surfaces can cause an accident. The sudden change in tire speed could cause the tires to skid. Be careful when down-shifting on slippery surfaces.

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 for-ward gear. Try to avoid spinning the wheels, and do not race the engine.
To prevent transmission wear, wait until the wheels stop spinning before shifting gears. Release the accelera-tor pedal while shifting, and press lightly on the accelerator pedal while the transmission 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 engine compartment fire or other dam-age. Try to avoid spinning the wheels as much as possible to prevent overheating of either the tires or the engine. 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.

NOTICE
If you are still stuck after rocking the vehicle a few times, have the vehicle pulled out by a tow vehicle to avoid engine overheating, pos-sible damage to the transmission, and tire damage. See “Towing” in chapter 6.

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:

1. Slow down and keep more dis-tance between you and other vehi-cles, as it may be more difficult to see at night, especially in areas where there may not be any street lights.
2. Adjust your mirrors to reduce the glare from other driver’s head-lamps.
3. Keep your headlamps clean and properly aimed. Dirty or improperly aimed headlamps will make it much more difficult to see at night.
4. Avoid staring directly at the head-lamps 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:

1. Slow down and allow extra following distance. Heavy rainfall makes it harder to see and increas-es the distance needed to stop your vehicle.
2. Turn OFF your Cruise Control.
3. Replace your windshield wiper blades when they show signs of streaking or missing areas on the windshield.
4. Tires should be properly maintained with at least 2/32nds of an inch of tread depth. 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 Replacement” in Chapter 7.
5. Turn on your headlamps to make it easier for others to see you.
6. Driving too fast through large pud-dles can affect your brakes. If you must go through puddles, try to drive through them slowly.
7. If you believe your brakes may be wet, apply them lightly while driv-ing until normal braking operation returns.

Hydroplaning
If the road is wet enough and you are going fast enough, your vehicle may have little or no contact with the road surface and actually ride on the water. The best advice is SLOW DOWN when the road is wet.
The risk of hydroplaning increas-es as the depth of tire tread decreases, refer to “Tire Replacement” in chapter 7.

Driving in Flooded Areas
Avoid driving through flooded areas unless you are sure the water is no higher than the bottom of the wheel hub. Drive through any water slowly. Allow adequate stopping distance because brake performance may be reduced. After driving through water, dry the brakes by gently applying them sev-eral times while the vehicle is moving slowly.

Highway Driving
Tires
Adjust the tire inflation, as specified. Under-inflation may overheat or damage the tires.
Do not install worn-out or damaged tires, which may reduce traction or adversely affect vehicle handling. This could lead to sudden tire failure that may cause loss of vehicle con-trol resulting in an accident.

Information
Never over-inflate your tires above the maximum inflation pressure, as speci-fied on your tires.

Fuel, engine coolant and engine oil
Driving at higher speeds on the high-way consumes more fuel and is less efficient than driving at a slower, more moderate speed. Maintain a moderate speed in order to conserve fuel when driving on the highway.
Be sure to check both the engine coolant level and the engine oil before driving.

Drive belt
A loose or damaged drive belt may overheat the engine.

WINTER DRIVING

The severe weather conditions of winter quickly wear out tires and cause other problems. To minimize winter driving problems, you should take the following suggestions:

Snow or Icy Conditions
You need to keep sufficient distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you.
Apply the brakes gently. Speeding, rapid acceleration, sudden brake applications, and sharp turns are potentially very hazardous practices. During deceleration, use engine braking to the fullest extent. Sudden brake applications on snowy or icy roads may cause the vehicle to skid. To drive your vehicle in deep snow, it may be necessary to use snow tires or to install tire chains on your tires.
Always carry emergency equipment. Some of the items you may want to carry include tire chains, tow straps or chains, a flashlight, emergency flares, sand, a shovel, jumper cables, a window scraper, gloves, ground cloth, coveralls, a blanket, etc.

Snow tires
We recommend you use snow tires when road temperature is below 45°F (7°C). Refer to the below chart, and mount the recommended snow tire for your vehicle.

Standard tire				Recommended snow tire
Front		Rear		Front		Rear
Tire size	Wheel size	Tire size	Wheel size	Tire size	Wheel size	Tire size	Wheel size
225/45R18	8.0Jx18	225/45R18	8.0Jx18	225/45R18	8.0Jx18	225/45R18	8.0Jx18
225/40ZR19	8.0Jx19	255/35ZR19	8.5Jx19	225/40R19	8.0Jx19	255/35R19	8.5Jx19
225/40R19	8.0Jx19	255/35R19	8.5Jx19	225/40R19	8.0Jx19	255/35R19	8.5Jx19

If you mount snow tires on your vehicle, make sure to use the same inflation pressure as the original tires. Mount snow tires on all four wheels to balance your vehicle’s handling in all weather conditions. The traction provided by snow tires on dry road may not be as high as your vehicle’s original equip-ment tires. Check with the tire dealer for maximum speed recommendations.

Information
Do not install studded tires without first checking local, state and municipal reg-ulations for possible restrictions against their use.

Summer tires

1. Summer tires are used to maxi-mize the driving performance on dry roads.
2. If the temperature is below 44°F (7°C) or you are driving on snowy or icy roads, the summer tires lose their brake performance and trac-tion as the tire grip weakens signif-icantly.
3. If the temperature is below 44°F (7°C) or you are driving on snowy or icy roads, mount snow tires or all-season tires of the same size with your vehicle’s standard tire for safe driving. Both snow and all-season tires have M+S markings.
4. When using the M+S tires, use tires with the same tread produced by the same manufacturer for safe driving.
5. When driving with the M+S tires with the lower maximum allowable speed than that of the vehicle’s standard summer tire, be careful not to exceed the speed allowed for the M+S tires.

Tire chains

Since the sidewalls on some radial tires are thinner than other types of tires, they may be damaged by mounting certain types of tire chains on them. Do not mount tire chains on vehicles equipped with aluminum wheels; if unavoidable use AutoSock® (fabric snow chain or similar). Install the tire chain after reviewing the instructions provided with the tire chains. Damage to your vehicle caused by improper tire chain use is not covered by your vehicle manufacturer’s warranty.

WARNING
The use of AutoSock® (fabric snow chain) may adversely affect vehicle handling:

1. Drive less than 20 mph (30 km/h) or the chain manufacturer’s recommended speed limit, whichever is lower.
2. Drive carefully and avoid bumps, holes, sharp turns, and other road hazards, which may cause the vehicle to bounce.
3. Avoid sharp turns or locked wheel braking.

AutoSock® is a Registered trademark of AutoSock.

Information

1. Install AutoSock® (fabric snow chain) on the rear tires. It should be noted that installing AutoSock® (fabric snow chain) on the tires will provide a greater driving force, but will not prevent side skids.
2. Do not install studded tires without first checking local, state and municipal regulations for possible restrictions against their use.

Chain Installation
When installing AutoSock® (fabric snow chain), follow the manufacturer’s instructions and mount them as tightly as possible. Drive slowly (less than 20 mph (30 km/h)) with chains installed. If you hear the chains contacting the body or chassis, stop and tighten them. If they still make contact, slow down until the noise stops. Remove the AutoSock® (fabric snow chain) as soon as you begin driving on cleared roads.
When mounting AutoSock® (fabric snow chain), park the vehicle on level ground away from traffic. Turn on the vehicle Hazard Warning Flasher and place a triangular emergency warning device behind the vehicle (if available). Always place the vehicle in P (Park), apply the parking brake, and turn off the engine before installing tire chains.

NOTICE
When using AutoSock® (fabric snow chain):

1. Wrong size chains or improperly installed chains can damage your vehicle’s brake lines, suspension, body and wheels.
2. If you hear noise caused by chains contacting the body, retighten the chain to prevent contact with the vehicle body.
3. To prevent body damage, retighten the chains after driving 0.3~0.6 miles (0.5~1.0 km).

AutoSock® is a Registered trademark of AutoSock.

Winter Precautions

Use high-quality ethylene glycol coolant
Your vehicle is delivered with high-quality ethylene glycol coolant in the cooling system. It is the only type of coolant that should be used because it helps prevent corrosion in the cool-ing system, lubricates the water pump and prevents freezing. Be sure to replace or replenish your coolant in accordance with the maintenance schedule in chapter 7. Before winter, have your coolant tested to assure that its freezing point is sufficient for the temperatures anticipated during the winter.

Change to “winter weight” oil if necessary
In some climates it is recommended that a lower viscosity “winter weight” oil be used during cold weather. See chapter 8 for recommendations. If you aren’t sure what weight oil you should use, consult an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded prod-ucts.

Check battery and cables
Winter puts additional burdens on the battery system. Visually inspect the battery and cables as described in chapter 7. The level of charge in your battery can be checked by an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products or a service sta-tion.

Check spark plugs and ignition system
Inspect your spark plugs as described in chapter 7 and replace them if necessary. Also check all ignition wiring and components to be sure they are not cracked, worn or damaged in any way.

Use approved window washer anti-freeze in system
To keep the water in the window washer system from freezing, add an approved window washer anti-freeze solution in accordance with instruc-tions on the container. Window wash-er anti-freeze is available from an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products and most auto parts outlets. Do not use engine coolant or other types of anti-freeze as these may damage the paint fin-ish.

Do not let your parking brake freeze
Under some conditions your parking brake can freeze in the engaged position.This is most likely to happen when there is an accumulation of snow or ice around or near the rear brakes or if the brakes are wet. If there is a risk the parking brake may freeze, apply it only temporarily while you put the gear selector lever in P and block the rear wheels so the car cannot roll. Then release the parking brake.

Do not let ice and snow accu-mulate underneath
Under some conditions, snow and ice can build up under the fenders and interfere with the steering. When driving in severe winter conditions where this may happen, you should periodically check underneath the car to be sure the movement of the front wheels and the steering com-ponents is not obstructed.

Don’t place foreign objects or materials in the engine com-partment
Placement of foreign object or mate-rials which prevent cooling of the engine, in the engine compartment, may cause a failure or combustion. The manufacturer is not responsible for the damage caused by such placement.

To keep locks from freezing
To keep the locks from freezing, squirt an approved de-icer fluid or glycerine into the key opening. If a lock is covered with ice, squirt it with an approved de-icing fluid to remove the ice. If the lock is frozen internally, you may be able to thaw it out by using a heated key. Handle the heat-ed key with care to avoid injury.

VEHICLE LOAD LIMIT

Two labels on your driver’s door sill show how much weight your vehicle was designed to carry: the Tire and Loading Information Label and the Certification Label.
Before loading your vehicle, familiarize yourself with the following terms for determining your vehicle’s weight ratings, from the vehicle’s specifica-tions and the Certification Label:

Base Curb Weight
This is the weight of the vehicle including a full tank of fuel and all standard equipment. It does not include passengers, cargo, or option-al equipment.

Vehicle Curb Weight
This is the weight of your new vehicle when you picked it up from your deal-er plus any aftermarket equipment.

Cargo Weight
This figure includes all weight added to the Base Curb Weight, including cargo and optional equipment.

GAW (Gross Axle Weight)
This is the total weight placed on each axle (front and rear) – including vehicle curb weight and all payload.

GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
This is the maximum allowable weight that can be carried by a single axle (front or rear). These numbers are shown on the Certification Label. The total load on each axle must never exceed its GAWR.

GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
This is the Base Curb Weight plus actual Cargo Weight plus passen-gers.

GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
This is the maximum allowable weight of the fully loaded vehicle (including all options, equipment, passengers and cargo). The GVWR is shown on the Certification Label located on the driver’s door sill.

Tire Loading Information Label

The label located on the driver’s door sill gives the original tire size, cold tire pressures recommended for your vehicle, the number of people that can be in your vehicle and vehicle capacity weight.

Vehicle capacity weight 904 lbs. (410 kg)
Vehicle capacity weight is the maxi-mum combined weight of occupants and cargo. If your vehicle is equipped with a trailer, the combined weight includes the tongue load.

Seating capacity

Total : 5 persons
(Front seat : 2 persons,
Rear seat : 3 persons)

Seating capacity is the maximum number of occupants including a driver, your vehicle may carry. However, the seating capacity may be reduced based upon the weight of all of the occupants, and the weight of the cargo being carried or towed. Do not overload the vehicle as there is a limit to the total weight, or load limit including occupants and cargo, the vehicle can carry.

Towing capacity
We do not recommend using this vehicle for trailer towing.
Cargo capacity
The cargo capacity of your vehicle will increase or decrease depending on the weight and the number of occupants and the tongue load, if your vehicle is equipped with a trailer.

Steps for determining correct load limit

1. Locate the statement “The com-bined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your vehicle’s placard.
2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle.
3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kg or XXX lbs.
4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and lug-gage load capacity. For example, if the “XXX” amount equals 1400 lbs. and there will be five 150 lb passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and lug-gage load capacity is 650 lbs.(1400 – 750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs.)
5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4.
6. If your vehicle will be towing a trail-er, load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehi-cle.

WARNING
Do not overload the vehicle as there is a limit to the total weight, or load limit, including occupants and cargo, the vehi-cle can carry. Overloading can shorten the life of the vehicle. If the GVWR or the GAWR is exceeded, parts on the vehicle can break, and it can change the handling of your vehicle. These could cause you to lose control and result in an acci-dent.

Certification label

The certification label is located on the driver’s door sill at the center pil-lar and shows the maximum allow-able weight of the fully loaded vehi-cle. This is called the GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating). The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel and cargo. This label also tells you the maxi-mum weight that can be supported by the front and rear axles, called Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR).
The total weight of the vehicle, including all occupants, accessories, cargo, and trailer tongue load must not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). To find out the actual loads on your front and rear axles, you need to go to a weigh station and weigh your vehicle. Be sure to spread out your load equally on both sides of the centerline.

WARNING

Overloading

1. Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicle, the GAWR for either the front or rear axle and vehicle capacity weight. Exceeding these ratings can affect your vehicle’s handling and braking ability, and cause an accident.
2. Do not overload your vehicle. Overloading your vehicle can cause heat buildup in your vehicle’s tires and possible tire failure, increased stop-ping distances and poor vehi-cle handling-all of which may result in a crash.

NOTICE
Overloading your vehicle may cause damage. Repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Do not overload your vehicle.

WARNING
If you carry items inside your vehicle (e.g., suitcases, tools, packages, or anything else), they are moving as fast as the vehicle. If you have to stop or turn quickly, or if there is a crash, the items will keep going and can cause an injury if they strike the driver or a passenger.

1. Put items in the cargo area of your vehicle. Try to spread the weight evenly.
2. Do not stack items, like suit-cases, inside the vehicle above the tops of the seats.
3. Do not leave an unsecured child restraint in your vehicle.
4. When you carry something inside the vehicle, secure it.

TRAILER TOWING

We do not recommend using this vehicle for trailer towing.

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