Genesis G90 (2017 year). Manual - part 18

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SPORT mode

SPORT mode manages
the driving dynamics by
automatically adjusting
the steering effort, and

the engine and transmission control
logic for enhanced driver perform-
ance.
• When SPORT mode is selected by

pressing the DRIVE MODE button,
the SPORT indicator (orange
color) will illuminate.

• Whenever the engine is restarted,

the Drive Mode will revert back to
SMART mode. If SPORT mode is
desired, re-select SPORT mode
from the DRIVE MODE button.

• When SPORT mode is activated:

- The engine rpm will tend to

remain raised over a certain
length of time even after releas-
ing the accelerator

- Upshifts are delayed when accel-

erating

Information 

In SPORT mode, the fuel efficiency
may decrease.

Virtual engine sounds are gener-
ated from the exterior amplifiers.
Pay extreme caution while replac-
ing amplifier components. The
use of any after-market compo-
nents or speakers may damage
the exterior amplifiers causing the
virtual engine sounds not to prop-
erly operate.

ECO mode

When the Drive Mode is
set to ECO mode, the
engine and transmission
control logic are changed

to maximize fuel efficiency.
• When ECO mode is selected by

pressing the DRIVE MODE button,
the ECO indicator (green color) will
illuminate.

• If the vehicle is set to ECO mode,

when the engine is turned OFF
and restarted the Drive Mode set-
ting will remain in ECO mode.

Information 

Fuel efficiency depends on the driver's
driving habit and road condition.

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When ECO mode is activated:

• The acceleration response may be

slightly reduced if the accelerator
pedal is depressed moderately.

• The air conditioner performance

may be limited.

• The shift pattern of the automatic

transmission may change.

• The engine noise may be louder at

some automatic transmission
shifts as down-shift requires press-
ing down more on the accelerator.

The above situations are normal
conditions when ECO mode is acti-
vated to improve fuel efficiency.

Limitation of ECO mode operation:

If the following conditions occur while
ECO mode is operating, the system
operation is limited even though
there is no change in the ECO indi-
cator.
• When the coolant temperature is

low:
The system will be limited until
engine performance becomes nor-
mal.

• When driving up a hill:

The system will be limited to gain
power when driving uphill because
engine torque is restricted.

• When driving the vehicle with the

automatic transmission gear shift
lever in manual mode.
The system will be limited accord-
ing to the shift location.

INDIVIDUAL mode 

In INDIVIDUAL mode, the
driver can select separate
modes and combine them
on the DIS Navigation
System screen.

- Engine/Transmission:

ECO/SMART

- Steering wheel:

COMFORT/ SPORT

- Suspension:

COMFORT +/

COMFORT/SPORT

- All-Wheel Drive (AWD) system:

ECO/COMFORT/SPORT 

For more information, refer to the
separately supplied DIS Navigation
System manual.

• When INDIVIDUAL mode is select-

ed by pressing the DRIVE MODE
button, the INDIVIDUAL mode indi-
cator (blue color) will illuminate.

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The Blind Spot Detection System
(BSD) uses radar sensors in the rear
bumper to monitor and warn the driv-
er of an approaching vehicle in the
driver's blind spot area.
The system monitors the rear area of
the vehicle and provides information
to the driver with an audible alert and
a indicator on the outside rearview
mirrors.
(1) BSD (Blind Spot Detection)

The blind spot detection range
varies relative to vehicle speed.
Note that if your vehicle is travel-
ing much faster than the vehicles
around you, the warning will not
occur.

(2) LCA (Lane Change Assist)

The Lane Change Assist feature
will alert you when a vehicle is
approaching in an adjacent lane
at a high rate of speed. If the driv-
er activates the turn signal when
the system detects an oncoming
vehicle, the system sounds an
audible alert.

(3) RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert)

The Rear Cross Traffic Alert fea-
ture monitors approaching cross
traffic from the left and right side
of the vehicle when your vehicle
is in reverse. The feature will
operate when the vehicle is mov-
ing in reverse below about 10
km/h (6 mph). If oncoming cross
traffic is detected a warning
chime will sound.

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Closing at high speed

• Always be aware of road con-

ditions while driving and be
alert for unexpected situa-
tions even though the Blind
Spot Detection System is
operating.

• The Blind Spot Detection

System (BSD) is a supplemen-
tal system to assist you. Do
not entirely rely on the sys-
tem. Always pay attention,
while driving, for your safety.

• The Blind Spot Detection

System (BSD) is not a substi-
tute for proper and safe driv-
ing. Always drive safely and
use caution when changing
lanes or backing up the vehi-
cle. The Blind Spot Detection
System (BSD) may not detect
every object alongside the
vehicle.

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BSD (Blind Spot Detection) /
LCA (Lane Change Assist)

Operating conditions

To operate:
Press the BSD switch with the
Engine Start/Stop button in the ON
position.
The indicator on the BSD switch will
illuminate. When the vehicle speed
exceeds 30 km/h (20 mph), the sys-
tem will be activated.

To cancel:
Press the BSD switch again. The
indicator on the switch will go off.

Information 

• If the engine is turned off then on

again, the BSD system returns to the
previous state.

• When the system is turned on, the

warning light will illuminate for 3
seconds on the outside rearview
mirror. 

The system will activate when:
1. The system is on.
2. The vehicle speed is above about

30 km/h (20 mph).

3. An oncoming vehicle is detected

in the blind spot area.

• The initial warning alert time for the

Lane Change Assist can be adjust-
ed.
Go to the 'User Settings → Driving
Assist and select Lane Change
Assist' on the LCD display.You may
select between the two stages you
prefer.
- Normal/Late

First stage alert

If a vehicle is detected within the
boundary of the system, a warning
light will illuminate on the outside
rearview mirror and the head up dis-
play (if equipped).
Once the detected vehicle is no
longer within the blind spot area, the
warning will turn off according to the
driving conditions of the vehicle.

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Second stage alert

A warning chime to alert the driver
will activate when:
1. A vehicle has been detected in the

blind spot area by the radar sys-
tem AND.

2. The turn signal is applied (same

side as where the vehicle is being
detected).

When this alert is activated, the
warning light on the outside rearview
mirror and the head up display (if
equipped) will also blink.
If you turn off the turn signal indica-
tor, the second stage alert will be
deactivated.

• The second stage alarm may be

deactivated.
- To activate the warning chime:

Go to the 'User Settings → Driving
Assist and select Blind Spot
Detection Sound' on the LCD dis-
play.

- To deactivate the warning chime:

Go to the 'User Settings → Driving
Assist and deselect Blind Spot
Detection Sound' on the LCD dis-
play.

Information

The warning chime function helps
alert the driver. Deactivate this func-
tion only when it is necessary.

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Detecting sensor

The sensors are located inside the
rear bumper.
Always keep the rear bumper clean
for proper operation of the system.

Warning message

Blind Spot Detection disabled.
Radar blocked

• This warning message may appear

when :
- One or both of the sensors on the

rear bumper is blocked by dirt or
snow or a foreign object.

- Driving in rural areas where the

BSD sensor does not detect
another vehicle for an extended
period of time.

- When there is inclement weather

such as heavy snow or rain.

If any of these conditions occur, the
light on the BSD switch and the sys-
tem will turn off automatically.
When the BSD canceled warning
message is displayed in the cluster,
check to make sure that the rear
bumper is free from any dirt or snow
in the areas where the sensor is
located. Remove any dirt, snow, or
foreign material that could interfere
with the radar sensors.
After any dirt or debris is removed,
the BSD system should operate nor-
mally after about 10 minutes of driv-
ing the vehicle.
If the system still does not operate
normally have your vehicle inspected
by an authorized retailer of Genesis
Branded products.

Check BSD system

If there is a problem with the BSD
system, a warning message will
appear and the light on the switch
will turn off. The system will turn off
automatically. We recommend that
you have your vehicle inspected by
an authorized retailer of Genesis
Branded products.

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RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic
Alert) (if equipped)

The Rear Cross Traffic Alert feature
monitors approaching cross traffic
from the left and right side of the
vehicle when your vehicle is in
reverse.

Operating conditions

To operate:
Go to the 'User Settings →  Driving
Assist and select Rear Cross Traffic
Alert' on the LCD display. The system
will turn on and standby to activate.
The system will activate when vehicle
speed is below 10 km/h (6.2 mph) and
with the shift lever in R (Reverse).

Information 

The Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
detecting range is approximately 
0.5 m ~ 20 m (1 ft ~ 65 ft). An
approaching vehicle will be detected if
their vehicle speed is within 4 km/h ~
36 km/h (2.5 ~ 22.5 mph ).
Note that the detecting range may
vary under certain conditions. As
always, use caution and pay close
attention to your surroundings when
backing up your vehicle.

Warning type

If the vehicle detected by the sensors
approaches your vehicle, the warn-
ing chime will sound, the warning
light on the outside rearview mirror
will blink and a message will appear
on the LCD display.

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Information 

• The warning chime will turn off

when the detected vehicle moves out
of the sensing area or if your vehicle
is moved away from the detected
vehicle.

• The system may not operate proper-

ly due to other factors or circum-
stances. Always pay attention to
your surrounding.

• If the sensing area near the rear

bumper is blocked by either a wall
or barrier or by a parked vehicle,
the system sensing area may be
reduced.

• The system may not work prop-

erly when the bumper has been
damaged, or if the rear bumper
has been replaced or repaired.

• The sensing range differs some-

what according to the width of
the road. When the road is nar-
row, the system may detect
other vehicles in the next lane.

• The system may turn off due to

strong electromagnetic waves.

Non-operating condition

The BSD indicator on the outside
rearview mirror may not illuminate
properly when:

- The outside rearview mirror hous-

ing is damaged.

- The mirror is covered with dirt,

snow, or debris.

- The window is covered with dirt,

snow, or debris.

- The window is tinted.

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• The warning light on the out-

side rearview mirror will illu-
minate whenever a vehicle is
detected at the rear side by
the system.
To avoid accidents, do not
focus only on the warning
light and neglect to see the
surrounding of the vehicle.

• Drive safely even though the

vehicle is equipped with a
Blind Spot Detection System
(BSD) and Rear Cross Traffic
Alert (RCTA). Do not solely
rely on the system but check
your surrounding before
changing lanes or backing the
vehicle up.
The system may not alert the
driver in some conditions so
always check your surround-
ings while driving.

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• The Blind Spot Detection

System (BSD) and Rear Cross
Traffic Alert (RCTA) are not a
substitute for proper and safe
driving practices.

Always

drive safely and use caution
when changing lanes or back-
ing up your vehicle. The Blind
Spot Detection System (BSD)
may not detect every object
alongside the vehicle.

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Limitations of the system

The driver must be cautious in the
below situations, because the sys-
tem may not detect other vehicles or
objects in certain circumstances.

• The vehicle drives on a curved

road or through a tollgate.

• The sensor is polluted with rain,

snow, mud, etc.

• The rear bumper where the sensor

is located is covered with a foreign
object such as a bumper sticker, a
bumper guard, a bike rack, etc.

• The rear bumper is damaged, or

the sensor is out of the original
default position.

• The vehicle height gets lower or

higher due to heavy loading in a
trunk, abnormal tire pressure, etc.

• The vehicle drives in inclement

weather such as heavy rain or
snow.

• There is a fixed object near the

vehicle, such as a guardrail.

• A big vehicle is near such as a bus

or truck.

• A motorcycle or bicycle is near.
• A flat trailer is near.
• If the vehicle has started at the

same time as the vehicle next to
you and has accelerated.

• When the other vehicle passes at a

very fast speed.

• While changing lanes.
• While going down or up a steep

road where the height of the lane is
different.

• When the other vehicle approach-

es very close.

• When a trailer or carrier is

installed.

• When the temperature of the rear

bumper is high.

• When the sensors are blocked by

other vehicles, walls or parking-lot
pillars.

• When the detected vehicle also

moves back, as your vehicle drives
back.

• If there are small objects in the

detecting area such as a shopping
cart or a baby stroller.

• If there is a low height vehicle such

as a sports car.

• When other vehicles are close to

your vehicle.

• When the vehicle in the next lane

moves two lanes away from you
OR when the vehicle two lanes
away moves to the next lane from
you.

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The Smart Blind Spot Detection
System detects the front area
through the camera installed on the
upper front windshield and detects
the side/rear areas through radar
sensors.
The Smart Blind Spot Detection
System may activate the Electronic
Stability Control (ESC) in accor-
dance with a colliding possibility with
an approaching vehicle while chang-
ing lanes. It is to lower the colliding
risk or mitigate the colliding damage.

Operating conditions 

The system enters the ready status,
when the following conditions are
satisfied with the smart blind system
in the ON position:
- Vehicle speed is between 60 km/h

and 180 km/h.

- The system detects both of the lane

lines.

- An approaching vehicle is detected

next to/behind your vehicle.

Activation (with braking per-
formance)

The Smart Blind Spot Detection
System may apply braking power,
when an approaching vehicle is
detected within a certain distance
next to/behind your vehicle.
It gently applies braking power on
the tire, which is located in the oppo-
site side of the possibly-colliding
point. The instrument cluster will
inform the driver of the system acti-
vation.
The Smart Blind Spot Detection
System is automatically deactivated,
when the vehicle drives a certain dis-
tance away, when the vehicle direc-
tion is changed against the possible-
colliding point, when the steering
wheel is abruptly moved, or when the
brake pedal is depressed.

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When the turn signals operate, the
Smart Blind Spot Detection System
operates only once. However, when
the turn signals are turned off, the
system re-enters the activation con-
ditions.
The driver should drive the vehicle in
the middle of the vehicle lanes to
keep the system in the ready status.
When the vehicle drives too close to
one side of the vehicle lanes, the
system may not properly operate.
In addition, the system may not prop-
erly control your vehicle in accor-
dance with driving situations. Thus,
always pay close attention to road
situations.

Warning message

Smart BSD braking system mal-
function

When there is a malfunction with the
Smart Blind Spot Detection System,
warning message appears on LCD
display and deactivates the Smart
Blind Spot Detection System. In this
case, we recommend you to have
your vehicle inspected by an author-
ized retailer of Genesis Branded
products.

Limitations of the system

The driver must be cautious in the
below situations, because the sys-
tem may not detect other vehicles or
objects in certain circumstances.

• The vehicle drives on a curved

road or through a tollgate.

• The sensor is polluted with rain,

snow, mud, etc.

• The rear bumper where the sensor

is located is covered with a foreign
object such as a bumper sticker, a
bumper guard, a bike rack, etc.

• The rear bumper is damaged, or

the sensor is out of the original
default position.

• The vehicle height gets lower or

higher due to heavy loading in a
trunk, abnormal tire pressure, etc.

• The vehicle drives in inclement

weather such as heavy rain or
snow.

• There is a fixed object near the

vehicle, such as a guardrail.

• A big vehicle is near such as a bus

or truck.

• A motorcycle or bicycle is near.
• A flat trailer is near.
• If the vehicle has started at the

same time as the vehicle next to
you and has accelerated.

• When the other vehicle passes at a

very fast speed.

• While changing lanes.
• While going down or up a steep

road where the height of the lane is
different.

• When the other vehicle approach-

es very close.

• When a trailer or carrier is

installed.

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• When the temperature of the rear

bumper is high.

• When the sensors are blocked by

other vehicles, walls or parking-lot
pillars.

• When the detected vehicle also

moves back, as your vehicle drives
back.

• If there are small objects in the

detecting area such as a shopping
cart or a baby stroller.

• If there is a low height vehicle such

as a sports car.

• When other vehicles are close to

your vehicle.

• The lanes ahead are not visible

due to rain, snow, water on the
road, damaged or stained  road
surface, or other factors.

• The brightness outside changes

suddenly such as when entering or
exiting a tunnel.

• The brightness outside is too low

such as when the headlamps are
not on at night or the vehicle is
going through a tunnel.

• It is difficult to distinguish the lane

marking from the road surface or
the lane marking is faded or not
clearly marked.

• Driving on a steep grade, over a

hill, or when driving on a curved
road.

• When light coming from a street

light or an oncoming vehicle is
reflected on a wet road surface
such as a puddle in the road.

• The field of view in front is

obstructed by sun glare.

• The lanes are incomplete or the

area is in a construction zone.

• There are more than two lane lines

on the road in front of you.

• The lane markings are not clearly

visible from the road.

• The lane width is too wide or too

narrow.

• The windshield glass is fogged up;

a clear view of the road is obstruct-
ed.

• There are markings on the road

surface that look like a lane line
that is inadvertently being detected
by the camera.

• There is a boundary structure in

the roadway such as a concrete
barrier that is inadvertently being
detected by the camera.

• There is not enough distance

between you and the vehicle in
front to be able to detect the lane
line or the vehicle ahead is driving
on the lane line.

• The road pavement (or the periph-

eral ground) abnormally contains
metallic components (i.e. possibly
due to subway construction).

• The brake pedal is depressed.
• ESC (Electronic Stability Control)

is activated.

• The tire pressure is low or a tire is

damaged.

• The brake is reworked.
• The vehicle is driven near a

guardrail or near the boundary line
of a road.

• The windshield or the camera lens

is blocked with dirt or debris.

• The vehicle drives on a small-

radius curve.

• The vehicle drives in the opposite

direction from the designated lane
direction.

• The lane sensing operation is inter-

rupted by another vehicle in front.

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• The vehicle drives under 60 km/h

or over 180 km/h.

• The vehicle abruptly changes driv-

ing direction.

• The vehicle abruptly enters the

next lane.

• The vehicle sharply stops.
• Temperature is extremely low

around the vehicle.

• The vehicle severely vibrates while

driving over a bumpy road, uneven/
bumpy road, or concrete patch.

• The vehicle drives on a slippery

surface due to snow, water puddle,
or ice.

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• The driver is responsible for

accurate steering.

• Do not unnecessarily operate

the steering wheel, when the
Smart Blind Spot Detection
System is in operation.

• Always pay extreme caution

while driving. The Smart Blind
Spot Detection System may
not operate or unnecessarily
operate in accordance with
your driving situations.

• The Smart Blind Spot

Detection System is not a
substitute for safe driving
practices, but a convenience
function only. It is the respon-
sibility of the driver to always
drive cautiously to prevent
unexpected and sudden situa-
tions from occurring. Pay
attention to the road condi-
tions at all times.

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The Autonomous Emergency Braking
(AEB) system is designed to detect
and monitor the vehicle ahead or
detect a pedestrian (if equipped) in the
roadway through radar signals and
camera recognition to warn the driver
that a collision is imminent, and if nec-
essary, apply emergency braking.

System setting and activation

System setting

The driver can activate the AEB by
placing the Engine Start/Stop button
to the ON position and by selecting
'User Settings → Driving Assist →
Autonomous Emergency Braking'.
The AEB deactivates, when the driv-
er cancels the system setting.

The warning light illumi-
nates on the LCD display,
when you cancel the AEB
system. The driver can

monitor the AEB ON/OFF status on
the LCD display. If the warning light
remains ON when the AEB is activat-
ed, we recommend you to have the
system checked by an authorized
retailer of Genesis Branded prod-
ucts.

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Take the following precautions
when using the Autonomous
Emergency Braking (AEB):
• This system is only a supple-

mental system and it is not
intended to,

nor does it

replace the need for extreme
care and attention of the driv-
er. The sensing range and
objects detectable by the sen-
sors are limited. Pay attention
to the road conditions at all
times.

• NEVER drive too fast in accor-

dance with the road condi-
tions or while cornering.

• Always drive cautiously to

prevent unexpected and sud-
den situations from occur-
ring. AEB does not stop the
vehicle completely and is not
a collision avoidance system.

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The driver can select the initial warn-
ing activation time in the User Settings
in the LCD display. The options for the
initial Forward Collision Warning
includes the following:
• Early:

When this condition is selected,
the initial Forward Collision
Warning is activated earlier than
normal. This setting maximizes the
amount of distance between the
vehicle or pedestrian ahead before
the initial warning occurs.

• Normal:

When this condition is selected,
the initial Forward Collision
Warning is activated normally. This
setting allows for a nominal
amount of distance between the
vehicle or pedestrian ahead before
the initial warning occurs.

• Late:

When this condition is selected,
the initial Forward Collision
Warning is activated later than nor-
mal. This setting reduces the
amount of distance between the
vehicle or pedestrian ahead before
the initial warning occurs.

Prerequisite for activation

The AEB gets ready to be activated,
when the AEB is selected on the
LCD display, and when the following
prerequisites are satisfied.
- 

The ESC (Electronic Stability

Control) is activated.

- To enable the system to detect

pedestrians ahead, the vehicle
driving speed must be between 8
km/h – 70 km/h (5 mph – 45 mph).

- To enable the system to detect a

vehicle ahead, the vehicle driving
speed must be between 8 km/h –
180 km/h (5 mph – 110 mph).

When traveling above 80 km/h (50
mph), the AEB system only initiates
partial braking. This is to prevent
unintended full braking to stop in the
middle of the highway.

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AEB warning message and
system control

The AEB produces warning mes-
sages and warning alarms in accor-
dance with the collision risk levels,
such as abrupt stopping of the vehi-
cle in front, insufficient braking dis-
tance, or pedestrian detection. Also,
it controls the brakes in accordance
with the collision risk levels.

Forward Warning (1

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warning)

This initial warning message appears
on the LCD display and the head up
display (if equipped) with a warning
chime.
The driver can select the initial warn-
ing activation time in the User
Settings in the LCD display. The
options for the initial Forward Collision
Warning include EARLY, NORMAL, or
LATE initial warning time.

• Completely stop the vehicle

on a safe location before
operating the switch on the
steering wheel to activate
/deactivate the AEB system.

• The AEB automatically acti-

vates upon placing the Engine
Start/Stop button to the ON
position. The driver can deac-
tivate the AEB by canceling
the system setting on the LCD
display.

• The AEB automatically deacti-

vates upon canceling the ESC
(Electronic Stability Control).
When the ESC is canceled,
the AEB cannot be activated
on the LCD display.

WARNING

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