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AUTO HOLD (if equipped)

The Auto Hold maintains the vehicle
in a standstill even though the brake
pedal is not depressed after the driv-
er brings the vehicle to a complete
stop by depressing the brake pedal.

Set up

1. With the driver's door and engine

hood closed, fasten the driver's
seat belt or depress the brake
pedal and then press the [AUTO
HOLD] switch. The white AUTO
HOLD indicator will come on and
the system will be in the standby
position.

2. When you stop the vehicle com-

pletely by depressing the brake
pedal, the AUTO HOLD indicator
changes from white to green.

3. The vehicle will remain stationary

even if you release the brake
pedal.

4. If EPB is applied, Auto Hold will be

released.

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Leaving

• If you press the accelerator pedal

with the shift lever in D (Drive), the
Auto Hold will be released auto-
matically and the vehicle will start
to move. The AUTO HOLD indica-
tor changes from green to white.

• If the vehicle is restarted using the

advanced smart cruise control tog-
gle 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. The
AUTO HOLD indicator changes
from green to white.

Cancel

To cancel the Auto Hold operation,
press the [AUTO HOLD] switch. The
AUTO HOLD indicator will turn off.
To cancel the Auto Hold operation
when the vehicle is at a standstill,
press the [AUTO HOLD] switch while
depressing the brake pedal.

Information

• The Auto Hold does not operate

when:
- The driver's seat belt is unfastened

and driver's door is opened

- The engine hood is opened
- The shift lever is in P (Park) or R

(Reverse)

- The EPB is applied

(Continued)

When driving off from Auto
Hold by depressing the acceler-
ator pedal, always check the
surrounding area near your
vehicle.
Slowly depress the accelerator
pedal for a smooth start.

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(Continued)
• For your safety, the Auto Hold auto-

matically switches to EPB in such
cases:
- The driver's seat belt is unfastened

and driver's door is opened

- The engine hood is opened while

the shift lever is in D (Drive)

- The vehicle is in a standstill for

more than 10 minutes

- The vehicle is standing on a steep

slope

- The vehicle moved several times
In these cases, the parking brake
warning light comes on, the AUTO
HOLD indicator changes from green
to white, and a warning sounds and
a message will appear to inform you
that EPB has been automatically
engaged. Before driving again,
depress the brake pedal, check the
surrounding area near your vehicle
and release the parking brake man-
ually with the EPB switch.

• If the AUTO HOLD indicator lights

up yellow, the Auto Hold is not
working properly. We recommend
that you contact an authorized
retailer of Genesis Branded prod-
ucts.

• While operating Auto Hold, you may

hear mechanical noise. However, it is
normal operating noise.

If there is a malfunction with the
driver's door or engine hood open
detection system, the Auto Hold
may not work properly.
We recommend that you contact
an authorized retailer of Genesis
Branded products.

NOTICE

• Depress the accelerator pedal

slowly when you start the
vehicle.

• For your safety, cancel the

Auto Hold when you drive
downhill, back up the vehicle
or park the vehicle.

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Driving your vehicle

Warning messages

Parking brake automatically locked

When the EPB is applied from Auto
Hold, a warning will sound and a
message will appear.

AUTO HOLD deactivating.
Press brake pedal

When the conversion from Auto Hold
to EPB is not working properly a
warning will sound and a message
will appear.
Depress the brake pedal when the
above message appears for the Auto
Hold and EPB may not activate.

Press brake pedal to deactivate
AUTO HOLD

If you did not apply the brake pedal
when you release the Auto Hold by
pressing the [AUTO HOLD] switch, a
warning will sound and a message
will appear.

AUTO HOLD conditions not met

When you press the [AUTO HOLD]
switch, if the driver's door and engine
hood are not closed or the driver's
seat belt is not fastened, a warning
will sound and a message will
appear on the LCD display. In that
time, press the [AUTO HOLD] switch
after closing the driver's door, engine
hood and fastening the seat belt.

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Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)

ABS is an electronic braking system
that helps prevent a braking skid.
ABS allows the driver to steer and
brake at the same time.

Using ABS

To obtain the maximum benefit from
your ABS in an emergency situation,
do not attempt to modulate your
brake pressure and do not try to
pump your brakes. Depress your
brake pedal as hard as possible.
When you apply your brakes under
conditions which may lock the wheels,
you may hear sounds from the
brakes, or feel a corresponding sen-
sation in the brake pedal. This is nor-
mal and it means your ABS is active.
ABS does not reduce the time or dis-
tance it takes to stop the vehicle.
Always maintain a safe distance from
the vehicle in front of you.
ABS will not prevent a skid that
results from sudden changes in
direction, such as trying to take a cor-
ner too fast or making a sudden lane
change. Always drive at a safe speed
for the road and weather conditions.
ABS cannot prevent a loss of stabili-
ty. Always steer moderately when
braking hard. Severe or sharp steer-
ing wheel movement can still cause
your vehicle to veer into oncoming
traffic or off the road.
On loose or uneven road surfaces,
operation of the anti-lock brake sys-
tem may result in a longer stopping
distance than for vehicles equipped
with a conventional brake system.
The ABS warning light (

) will stay

on for several seconds after the
Engine Start/Stop button is in the ON
position. During that time, the ABS will
go through self-diagnosis and the
light will go off if everything is normal.
If the light stays on, you may have a
problem with your ABS. We recom-
mend that you contact an authorized
retailer of Genesis Branded products
as soon as possible.

An Anti-Lock Braking System
(ABS) or an Electronic Stability
Control (ESC) system will not
prevent accidents due to
improper or dangerous driving
maneuvers. Even though vehi-
cle control is improved during
emergency braking,

always

maintain a safe distance
between you and objects ahead
of you. Vehicle speeds should
always be reduced during
extreme road conditions. The
braking distance for cars
equipped with ABS or ESC may
be longer than for those without
these systems in the following
road conditions.
Drive your vehicle at reduced
speeds during the following
conditions:
• Rough, gravel or snow-cov-

ered roads.

• On roads where the road sur-

face is pitted or has different
surface height.

• Tire chains are installed on

your vehicle.

The safety features of an ABS
or ESC equipped vehicle should
not be tested by high speed
driving or cornering. This could
endanger the safety of yourself
or others.

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Driving your vehicle

When you drive on a road having
poor traction, such as an icy road,
and apply your brakes continu-
ously, the ABS will be active con-
tinuously and the ABS warning
light (

) may illuminate. Pull

your car over to a safe place and
turn the engine off.
Restart the engine. If the ABS
warning light is off, then your ABS
system is normal.
Otherwise, you may have a problem
with your ABS system. We recom-
mend that you contact an author-
ized retailer of Genesis Branded
products as soon as possible.

Information

When you jump start your vehicle
because of a drained battery, the ABS
warning light (

) may turn on at the

same time. This happens because of
the low battery voltage. It does not
mean your ABS is malfunctioning.
Have the battery recharged before
driving the vehicle.

Electronic Stability Control
(ESC) (if equipped)

The Electronic Stability Control
(ESC) system helps to stabilize the
vehicle during cornering maneuvers.
ESC checks where you are steering
and where the vehicle is actually
going. ESC applies braking pressure
to any one of the vehicle’s brakes
and intervenes in the engine man-
agement system to assist the driver
with keeping the vehicle on the
intended path. It is not a substitute
for safe driving practices. Always
adjust your speed and driving to the
road conditions.

NOTICE

Never drive too fast for the road
conditions or too quickly when
cornering. The ESC system will
not prevent accidents.
Excessive speed in turns, abrupt
maneuvers, and hydroplaning
on wet surfaces can result in
severe accidents.

WARNING

If the ABS warning light (

) is

on and stays on, you may have
a problem with the ABS. Your
power brakes will work normal-
ly. To reduce the risk of serious
injury or death, we recommend
that you contact your an author-
ized retailer of Genesis Branded
products as soon as possible.

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ESC operation

ESC ON condition

When the ignition switch
is in the ON position, the
ESC and the ESC OFF
indicator lights illuminate

for approximately three seconds.
After both lights go off, the ESC is
enabled.

When operating

When the ESC is in operation, the
ESC indicator light blinks:

• When you apply your brakes under

conditions which may lock the
wheels, you may hear sounds from
the brakes, or feel a corresponding
sensation in the brake pedal. This is
normal and it means your ESC is
active.

•

When the ESC activates, the

engine may not respond to the
accelerator as it does under routine
conditions.

• If the Cruise Control was in use

when the ESC activates, the Cruise
Control automatically disengages.
The Cruise Control can be reen-
gaged when the road conditions
allow. See "Cruise Control System"
later in this chapter. (if equipped)

• When moving out of the mud or

driving on a slippery road, the
engine rpm (revolutions per minute)
may not increase even if you press
the accelerator pedal deeply. This is
to maintain the stability and traction
of the vehicle and does not indicate
a problem.

ESC OFF condition

To cancel ESC operation:

• State 1

Press the ESC OFF button briefly.
The ESC OFF indicator light and
message will illuminate. In this state,
the traction control function of ESC
(engine management) is disabled,
but the brake control function of ESC
(braking management) still operates.

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• State 2

Press and hold the ESC OFF button
continuously for more than 3 sec-
onds. The ESC OFF indicator light
and message (Vehicles equipped
with the AEB system, the AEB warn-
ing light (

) illuminates. For more

information, refer to "Autonomous
Emergency Braking (AEB)" in this
chapter.) illuminates and a warning
chime sounds. In this state, both the
traction control function of ESC
(engine management) and the brake
control function of ESC (braking
management) are disabled.
If the Engine Start/Stop button is
placed to the OFF position when
ESC is off, ESC remains off. Upon
restarting the engine, the ESC will
automatically turn on again.

Indicator lights

When the Engine Start/Stop button
is pressed to the ON position, the
ESC indicator light illuminates, then
goes off if the ESC system is operat-
ing normally.
The ESC indicator light blinks when-
ever the ESC is operating.
If ESC indicator light stays on, your
vehicle may have a malfunction with
the ESC system. When this warning
light illuminates we recommend that
the vehicle be checked by an author-
ized retailer of Genesis Branded
products as soon as possible.
The ESC OFF indicator light comes
on when the ESC is turned off with
the button.

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ESC OFF indicator light (comes on)

When the ESC is blinking, this
indicates the ESC is active:
Drive slowly and NEVER
attempt to accelerate. NEVER
turn the ESC off while the ESC
indicator light is blinking or you
may lose control of the vehicle
resulting in an accident.

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Driving with wheels and tires with
different sizes may cause the ESC
system to malfunction. Before
replacing tires, make sure all four
tires and wheels are the same
size. Never drive the vehicle with
different sized wheels and tires
installed.

ESC OFF usage

When Driving

The ESC OFF mode should only be
used briefly to help free the vehicle if
stuck in snow or mud by temporarily
stopping operation of the ESC to
maintain wheel torque.
To turn ESC off while driving, press
the ESC OFF button while driving on
a flat road surface.

To prevent damage to the trans-
mission:
• Do not allow wheel(s) of one

axle to spin excessively while
the ESC, ABS, and parking brake
warning lights are displayed.
The repairs would not be cov-
ered by the vehicle warranty.
Reduce engine power and do
not spin the wheel(s) excessive-
ly while these lights are dis-
played.

• When operating the vehicle on a

dynamometer, make sure the
ESC is turned off (ESC OFF light
illuminated).

Information

Turning the ESC off does not affect
ABS or standard brake system opera-
tion.

Vehicle Stability Management
(VSM) (if equipped)

The Vehicle Stability Management
(VSM) is a function of the Electronic
Stability Control (ESC) system. It
helps ensure the vehicle stays stable
when accelerating or braking sud-
denly on wet, slippery and rough
roads where traction over the four
tires can suddenly become uneven.

NOTICE

Take the following precautions
when using the Vehicle Stability
Management (VSM):
• ALWAYS check the speed and

the distance to the vehicle
ahead. The VSM is not a sub-
stitute for safe driving prac-
tices.

• Never drive too fast for the

road conditions. The VSM sys-
tem will not prevent acci-
dents. Excessive speed in bad
weather, slippery and uneven
roads can result in severe
accidents.

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VSM operation

VSM ON condition

The VSM operates when:
• The Electronic Stability Control

(ESC) is on.

• Vehicle speed is approximately

above 15 km/h (9 mph) on curve
roads.

• Vehicle speed is approximately

above 20 km/h (12 mph) when the
vehicle is braking on rough roads.

When operating

When you apply your brakes under
conditions which may activate the
ESC, you may hear sounds from the
brakes, or feel a corresponding sen-
sation in the brake pedal. This is nor-
mal and it means your VSM is active.

Information

The VSM does not operate when:
• Driving on a banked road such as

gradient or incline

• Driving rearward.
• ESC OFF indicator light is on.
• EPS (Electric Power Steering) warn-

ing light (

) is on or blinks.

VSM OFF condition

To cancel VSM operation, press the
ESC OFF button. ESC OFF indicator
light (

) will illuminate.

To turn on VSM, press the ESC OFF
button again. The ESC OFF indicator
light will go out.

NOTICE

If ESC indicator light (

) or

EPS warning light (

) stays

on or blinks, your vehicle may
have a malfunction with the
VSM system. When the warning
light illuminates we recommend
that the vehicle be checked by
an authorized retailer of
Genesis Branded products as
soon as possible.

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Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC)
(if equipped)

The Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC)
prevents the vehicle from rolling
backwards when starting a vehicle
from a stop on a hill. The system
operates the brakes automatically for
approximately 2 seconds and releas-
es the brake when the accelerator
pedal is depressed or after 2 sec-
onds.

Information

• The HAC does not operate when the

shift lever is in P (Park) or N (Neutral).

• The HAC activates even though the

ESC (Electronic Stability Control) is
off but does not activate when the
ESC has malfunctioned.

Emergency Stop Signal (ESS)
(if equipped)

The Emergency Stop Signal system
alerts the driver behind by blinking
the stop light when the vehicle is
braked rapidly and severely.
The system is activated when:
• The vehicle suddenly stops (vehi-

cle speed is over 55km/h and the
vehicle deceleration is greater than
7 m/s

)

• The ABS is activating
When vehicle speed is under 40
km/h and the ABS deactivates or the
sudden stop situation is over, the
stop light will stop blinking. Instead,
the hazard warning flasher will turn
on automatically.
The hazard warning flasher will turn
off when vehicle speed is over
10km/h after the vehicle has
stopped. Also, it will turn off when the
vehicle is driven at low speed for
some time. You can turn it off manu-
ally by pushing the hazard warning
flasher switch.

Information

The Emergency Stop Signal (ESS) sys-
tem will not work if the hazard warn-
ing flasher is already on.

Always be ready to depress the
accelerator pedal when starting
off on a incline. The HAC acti-
vates only for approximately 2
seconds.

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Driving your vehicle

Good braking practices

Wet brakes can be dangerous! The
brakes may get wet if the vehicle is
driven through standing water or if it
is washed. Your vehicle will not stop
as quickly if the brakes are wet. Wet
brakes may cause the vehicle to pull
to one side.
To dry the brakes, apply the brakes
lightly until the braking action returns
to normal, taking care to keep the
vehicle under control at all times. If
the braking action does not return to
normal, stop as soon as it is safe to
do so and we recommend that you
call an authorized retailer of Genesis
Branded products for assistance.
DO NOT drive with your foot resting
on the brake pedal. Even light, but
constant pedal pressure can result in
the brakes overheating, brake wear,
and possibly even brake failure.

If a tire goes flat while you are driv-
ing, apply the brakes gently and
keep the vehicle pointed straight
ahead while you slow down. When
you are moving slowly enough for it
to be safe to do so, pull off the road
and stop in a safe location.
Keep your foot firmly on the brake
pedal when the vehicle is stopped to
prevent the vehicle from rolling for-
ward.

Whenever leaving the vehicle or
parking, always come to a com-
plete stop and continue to
depress the brake pedal. Move
the shift lever into the P (Park)
position, then apply the parking
brake, and place the Engine
Start/Stop button in the OFF
position.
Vehicles with the parking brake
not fully engaged are at risk for
moving inadvertently and caus-
ing injury to yourself or others.

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Electronic control suspension
(ECS)

The Electronic Control Suspension
(ECS) controls the vehicle suspen-
sion automatically to maximize driv-
ing comfort by taking into account
the driving conditions such as speed,
surface of the road, cornering, stop-
ping requirements and acceleration.

ECS (Electronic Control
Suspension) malfunction indi-
cator

If the ECS warning message comes
on, you may have a problem with the
ECS system. We recommend that
the system be checked by an author-
ized retailer of Genesis Branded
products.

Dynamic Stability Damping
Control (DSDC)

The Dynamic Stability Damping
Control (DSDC) provides comfort rid-
ing and driving stability by meticu-
lously optimizing the suspension
power during sharp curving or abrupt
obstacle avoidance.

Operating conditions

• The DSDC is activated, when driv-

ing speed exceeds 50 km/h.

• The DSDC does not operate, when

the Electronic Stability Control
(ESC) is deactivated.

The Dynamic Stability Damping
Control (DSDC) does not operate,
when there is a malfunction with
the Electronic Stability Control
(ESC).
The Genesis adaptive control sus-
pension operation is limited in fol-
lowing situations:
- There are wide variations in tire

pressures.

- The vehicle is driven on a steep

slope.

- The vehicle is driven on a rough,

rugged surface.

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in different sizes or of different
models on your vehicle. It may
cause a malfunction of the
Dynamic Stability Damping
Control (DSDC).

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The drive mode may be selected
according to the driver’s preference
or road condition.

The mode changes whenever the
DRIVE MODE button is pressed.

• SMART mode :

SMART mode automatically
adjusts the driving mode (ECO ↔
NORMAL ↔ SPORT) in accor-
dance with the driver’s driving
habits.

• SPORT mode :

SPORT mode provides sporty but
firm riding.

• ECO mode :

ECO mode improves fuel efficiency
for eco-friendly driving.

• INDIVIDUAL mode :

The driver can separately adjust
modes of each driving system.

The driving mode will be continuous-
ly maintained, as selected when the
engine is restarted. However, except
if it is in SPORT mode. SPORT mode
will change to SMART mode, when
the engine is restarted.

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SMART mode

SMART mode selects the
proper driving mode
among ECO, NORMAL,
and SPORT by judging
the driver’s driving habits
(i.e. mild or dynamic)
from the brake pedal
depression or the steer-
ing wheel operation.

• Press the DRIVE MODE button to

activate SMART mode. When
SMART mode is activated, the indi-
cator illuminates on the instrument
cluster.

• The indicator illuminates in green,

when the driver’s driving is catego-
rized to be mild. It illuminates in
white, when the driver's driving is
categorized to be normal. It illumi-
nates in yellow, when the driver's
driving is categorized to be dynam-
ic during abrupt braking or sharp
curving.

• The vehicle starts in SMART mode

again, when the engine was turned
OFF in SMART mode.

• SMART mode automatically con-

trols the vehicle driving, such as
gear shifting patterns, engine
torque, riding quality (if equipped
with the electronic suspension sys-
tem), and power distribution (if
equipped with the All-Wheel Drive
(AWD) system), in accordance with
the driver’s driving habits.

Information

• When you mildly drive the vehicle

in SMART mode, the driving mode
changes to ECO mode to improve
fuel efficiency. However, the actual
fuel efficiency may differ in accor-
dance with your driving situations
(i.e. upward/downward slope, vehi-
cle deceleration/acceleration).

• When you dynamically drive the

vehicle in SMART mode by abruptly
decelerating or sharply turning the
driving mode changes to SPORT
mode. However, it may adversely
affect fuel economy.

Various driving situations, which
you may encounter in SMART
mode