Genesis G90 (2017 year). Manual - part 22

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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.
To prevent damage to the trans-
mission, turn OFF the ESC prior to
rocking the vehicle.

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:
• 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.

• Adjust your mirrors to reduce the

glare from other driver's head-
lamps.

• Keep your headlamps clean and

properly aimed. Dirty or improperly
aimed headlamps will make it
much more difficult to see at night.

• 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.

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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:
• Slow down and allow extra follow-

ing distance. A heavy rainfall
makes it harder to see and increas-
es the distance needed to stop
your vehicle.

• Turn OFF your Cruise Control. (if

equipped)

• Replace your windshield wiper

blades when they show signs of
streaking or missing areas on the
windshield.

• Be sure your tires have enough

tread. 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 Tread" in chapter 7.

• Turn on your headlamps to make it

easier for others to see you.

• Driving too fast through large pud-

dles can affect your brakes. If you
must go through puddles, try to
drive through them slowly.

• 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 increases as the
depth of tire tread decreases, refer to
"Tire Tread" 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
fail the braking operation.

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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.

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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 applica-
tions, and sharp turns are potentially very hazardous practices. During decel-
eration, use engine braking to the fullest extent. Sudden brake applications on
snowy or icy roads may cause skids to occur.
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 7°C
(45°F). Refer to the below chart, and mount the recommended snow tire for
your vehicle.

If you mount snow tires on your vehicle, make sure to use the same inflation
pressure as the original tires. However, if you mount 245/45R19 size tire on
the rear, the tire inflation pressure should maintain 35psi. 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 equipment tires. Check with the tire dealer for maximum
speed recommendations.

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Recommended snow tire

Front 

Rear 

Front 

Rear 

Tire size

Wheel

size

Tire size

Wheel

size

Tire size

Wheel

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Tire size

Wheel

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245/50R18 8.0Jx19 245/50R18 8.0Jx19

245/50R18 8.0Jx19 245/50R18 8.0Jx19

245/45R19 8.5Jx19 275/40R19 9.5Jx19

245/45R19 8.5Jx19 275/40R19 9.5Jx19 245/45R19 8.5Jx19 275/40R19 9.5Jx19

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Information

Do not install studded tires without
first checking local and municipal reg-
ulations for

possible restrictions

against their use.

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. Therefore, the use of snow
tires is recommended instead of tire
chains. Do not mount tire chains on
vehicles equipped with aluminum
wheels; if unavoidable, use AutoSock
(fabric snow chain). 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 cov-
ered by your vehicle manufacturer’s
warranty.

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• 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.

• Do not install studded tires without

first checking local and municipal
regulations for possible restrictions
against their use.

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The use of AutoSock (fabric
snow chain) may adversely affect
vehicle handling:
• Drive less than 30 km/h (20

mph) or the chain manufactur-
er’s recommended speed
limit, whichever is lower.

• Drive carefully and avoid

bumps, holes, sharp turns, and
other road hazards, which may
cause the vehicle to bounce.

• Avoid sharp turns or locked

wheel braking.

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Chain Installation

When installing AutoSock (fabric
snow chain), follow the manufactur-
er's instructions and mount them as
tightly as possible. Drive slowly (less
than 30 km/h (20 mph)) with chains
installed. If you hear the chains con-
tacting the body or chassis, stop and
tighten them. If they still make con-
tact, 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 emer-
gency 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.

When using AutoSock (fabric
snow chain):
• Wrong size chains or improperly

installed chains can damage
your vehicle's brake lines, sus-
pension, body and wheels.

• If you hear noise caused by

chains contacting the body,
retighten the chain to prevent
contact with the vehicle body.

• To prevent body damage, retight-

en the chains after driving 0.5~1.0
km (0.3~0.6 miles).

Winter precaution

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 section 7. Before winter,
have your coolant tested to assure
that its freezing point is sufficient for
the temperatures anticipated during
the winter.

Check battery and cables

Winter puts additional burdens on
the battery system. Visually inspect
the battery and cables as described
in section 7. We recommend that the
level of charge in your battery be
checked by an authorized retailer of
Genesis Branded products.

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
section 8 for recommendations. If you
aren't sure what weight oil you should
use, we recommend that you consult
an authorized retailer of Genesis
Branded products.

Check spark plugs and ignition
system

Inspect your spark plugs as
described in section 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.

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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.

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.

Don't let your parking brake
freeze

Under some conditions your parking
brake can freeze in the engaged
position. This is most likely to hap-
pen 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 shift lever in P and
block the rear wheels so the vehicle
cannot roll. Then release the parking
brake.

Don't let ice and snow accumu-
late 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
vehicle to be sure the movement of
the front wheels and the steering
components is not obstructed.

Carry emergency equipment

Depending on the severity of the
weather, you should carry appropri-
ate emergency equipment. Some of
the items you may want to carry
include tire chains, tow straps or
chains, flashlight, emergency flares,
sand, shovel, jumper cables, window
scraper, gloves, ground cloth, cover-
alls, blanket, etc.

Don't place foreign objects or
materials in the engine com-
partment

Placement of foreign objects 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.

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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, familiar-
ize 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.

Overloading

The Gross Axle Weight Rating
(GAWR) and the Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating (GVWR) for your
vehicle are on the Certification
Label attached to the driver's
(or front passenger’s) door.
Exceeding these ratings can
cause an accident or vehicle
damage. You can calculate the
weight of your load by weighing
the items (and people) before
putting them in the vehicle. Be
careful not to overload your
vehicle.

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We do not recommend using this vehicle for trailer towing.

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Hazard warning flasher ..............................................................6-2
In case of an emergency while driving ....................................6-3

If the engine stalls while driving..............................................................6-3
If the engine stalls at a crossroad or crossing....................................6-3
If you have a flat tire while driving ........................................................6-3

If the engine will not start..........................................................6-4

If the engine doesn't turn over or turns over slowly ........................6-4
If the engine turns over normally but doesn't start...........................6-4

Jump starting ................................................................................6-5

Push-starting ................................................................................................6-7

If the engine overheats ..............................................................6-8
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) ..............................6-10

Check tire pressure ...................................................................................6-10
Tire pressure monitoring system...........................................................6-11
Low tire pressure telltale.........................................................................6-12
Low tire pressure position telltale and tire pressure telltale .........6-12
TPMS (Tire pressure monitoring system) malfunction indicator ..6-13
Changing a tire with TPMS .....................................................................6-14

If you have a flat tire................................................................6-16

Jack and tools.............................................................................................6-16
Changing tires.............................................................................................6-17
Jack label .....................................................................................................6-22
EC declaration of conformity for jack.................................................6-23

Towing..........................................................................................6-24

Towing service............................................................................................6-24
Removable towing hook...........................................................................6-26
Emergency towing.....................................................................................6-26

Emergency commodity ..............................................................6-28

Fire extinguisher ........................................................................................6-28
First aid kit ..................................................................................................6-28
Triangle reflector.......................................................................................6-28
Tire pressure gauge..................................................................................6-29

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The hazard warning flasher serves
as a warning to other drivers to exer-
cise extreme caution when
approaching, overtaking, or passing
your vehicle.
It should be used whenever emer-
gency repairs are being made or
when the vehicle is stopped near the
edge of a roadway.

To turn the hazard warning flasher
on or off, press the hazard warning
flasher button with the Engine Start/
Stop button in any position. The but-
ton is located in the center fascia
panel. All turn signal lights will flash
simultaneously.
• The hazard warning flasher oper-

ates whether your vehicle is run-
ning or not.

• The turn signals do not work when

the hazard flasher is on.

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If the engine stalls while driving

• Reduce your speed gradually,

keeping a straight line. Move cau-
tiously off the road to a safe place.

• Turn on your hazard warning flash-

er.

• Try to start the engine again. If your

vehicle will not start, we recom-
mend that you contact an author-
ized retailer of Genesis Branded
products.

If the engine stalls at a cross-
road or crossing 

If the engine stalls at a crossroad or
crossing, if safe to do so, move the
shift lever to the N (Neutral) position
and then push the vehicle to a safe
location.

If you have a flat tire while
driving 

If a tire goes flat while you are driv-
ing:
• Take your foot off the accelerator

pedal and let the vehicle slow
down while driving straight ahead.
Do not apply the brakes immedi-
ately or attempt to pull off the road
as this may cause loss of vehicle
control resulting in an accident.
When the vehicle has slowed to
such a speed that it is safe to do
so, brake carefully and pull off the
road. Drive off the road as far as
possible and park on firm, level
ground. If you are on a divided
highway, do not park in the median
area between the two traffic lanes.

• When the vehicle is stopped, press

the hazard warning flasher button,
move the shift lever into P (Park),
apply the parking brake, and place
the Engine Start/Stop button in the
OFF position.

• Have all passengers get out of the

vehicle. Be sure they all get out on
the side of the vehicle that is away
from traffic.

• When changing a flat tire, follow

the instructions provided later in
this chapter.

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If the engine doesn't turn over
or turns over slowly 

• Be sure the shift lever is in N

(Neutral) or P (Park) if it is an auto-
matic transmission vehicle. The
engine starts only when the shift
lever is in N (Neutral) or P (Park).

• Check the battery connections to

be sure they are clean and tight.

• Turn on the interior light. If the light

dims or goes out when you operate
the starter, the battery is drained.

Do not push or pull the vehicle to
start it. This could cause damage to
your vehicle. See instructions for
"Jump Starting" provided in this
chapter.

If the engine turns over nor-
mally but doesn't start 

• Check the fuel level and add fuel if

necessary.

If the engine still does not start, we
recommend that you call an author-
ized retailer of Genesis Branded
products for assistance.

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Push or pull starting the vehicle
may cause the catalytic con-
verter to overload which can
lead to damage to the emission
control system.

WARNING

Jump starting can be dangerous if
done incorrectly. Follow the jump
starting procedure in this section to
avoid serious injury or damage to
your vehicle. If in doubt about how to
properly jump start your vehicle, we
strongly recommend that you have a
service technician or towing service
do it for you.

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To prevent SERIOUS INJURY or
DEATH to you or bystanders,
always follow these precautions
when working near or handling
the battery:

Always read and follow
instructions carefully
when handling a battery.

Wear eye protection
designed to protect the
eyes from acid splashes.
Keep all flames, sparks,
or smoking materials
away from the battery.
Hydrogen is always
present in battery cells,
is highly combustible,
and may explode if ignit-
ed.
Keep batteries out of
reach of children.

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Batteries contain sulfu-
ric acid which is highly
corrosive. Do not allow
acid to contact your
eyes, skin or clothing.

If acid gets into your eyes, flush
your eyes with clean water for at
least 15 minutes and get imme-
diate medical attention. If acid
gets on your skin, thoroughly
wash the area. If you feel pain or
a burning sensation, get med-
ical attention immediately.
• When lifting a plastic-cased

battery, excessive pressure
on the case may cause battery
acid to leak. Lift with a battery
carrier or with your hands on
opposite corners.

• Do not attempt to jump start

your vehicle if your battery is
frozen.

• NEVER attempt to recharge

the battery when the vehicle’s
battery cables are connected
to the battery.

• The electrical ignition system

works with high voltage.
NEVER touch these compo-
nents with the engine running
or when the Engine Start/Stop
button is in the ON position.

• Do not allow the (+) and (-)

jumper cables to touch. It may
cause sparks.

• The battery may rupture or

explode when you jump start
with a low or frozen battery.

WARNING

To prevent damage to your vehi-
cle:
• Only use a 12-volt power supply

(battery or jumper system) to
jump start your vehicle.

• Do not attempt to jump start

your vehicle by push-starting.

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An inappropriately disposed
battery can be harmful to the
environment and human
health. Dispose the battery
according to your local law(s)
or regulations.

Jump starting procedure 

Information

Your vehicle has a battery in the trunk
room, but when you jump start your
vehicle, use the jumper terminal in the
engine room. 

1. Position the vehicles close enough

that the jumper cables will reach,
but do not allow the vehicles to
touch.

2. Avoid fans or any moving parts in

the engine compartment at all
times, even when the vehicles are
turned off.

3. Turn off all electrical devices such

as radios, lights, air conditioning,
etc. Put the vehicles in P (Park)
and set the parking brakes. Turn
both vehicles OFF.

4. Open the engine hood.

5. Open the small service cover with

a screwdriver.

6. Remove the engine room fuse box

cover.

7. Connect the jumper cables in the

exact sequence shown in the illus-
tration. First connect one jumper
cable to the red, positive (+)
jumper terminal of your vehicle
(1).

8. Connect the other end of the

jumper cable to the red, positive
(+) battery/jumper terminal of the
assisting vehicle (2).

9. Connect the second jumper cable

to the black, negative (-)
battery/chassis ground of the
assisting vehicle (3).

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10. Connect the other end of the sec-

ond jumper cable to the black,
negative (-) chassis ground of
your vehicle (4).

Do not allow the jumper cables to
contact anything except the cor-
rect battery or jumper terminals
or the correct ground. Do not lean
over the battery when making
connections.

11. Start the engine of the assisting

vehicle and let it run at approxi-
mately 2,000 rpm for a few min-
utes. Then start your vehicle.

If your vehicle will not start after a
few attempts, it probably requires
servicing. In this event please seek
qualified assistance. If the cause of
your battery discharging is not
apparent, we recommend that your
vehicle be checked by an authorized
retailer of Genesis Branded prod-
ucts.

Disconnect the jumper cables in the
exact reverse order you connected
them:
1. Disconnect the jumper cable from

the black, negative (-) chassis
ground of your vehicle (4).

2. Disconnect the other end of the

jumper cable from the black, neg-
ative (-) battery/chassis ground of
the assisting vehicle (3).

3. Disconnect the second jumper

cable from the red, positive (+)
battery/jumper terminal of the
assisting vehicle (2).

4. Disconnect the other end of the

jumper cable from the red, positive
(+) jumper terminal of your vehicle
(1).

Push-starting 

Vehicles equipped with automatic
transmission cannot be push-start-
ed.
Follow the directions in this chapter
for jump-starting.

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Never tow a vehicle to start it
because the sudden surge for-
ward when the engine starts
could cause a collision with the
tow vehicle.

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If your temperature gauge indicates
overheating, you experience a loss
of power, or hear loud pinging or
knocking, the engine may be over-
heating. If this happens, you should:
1. Pull off the road and stop as soon

as it is safe to do so.

2. Place the shift lever in P (Park)

and set the parking brake. If the air
conditioning is ON, turn it OFF.

3. If engine coolant is running out

under the vehicle or steam is com-
ing out from the hood, stop the
engine. Do not open the hood until
the coolant has stopped running
or the steaming has stopped. If
there is no visible loss of engine
coolant and no steam, leave the
engine running and check to be
sure the engine cooling fan is
operating. If the fan is not running,
turn the engine off.

4. Check for coolant leaking from the

radiator, hoses or under the vehi-
cle. (If the air conditioning had
been in use, it is normal for cold
water to be draining from it when
you stop.)

5. If engine coolant is leaking out,

stop the engine immediately and
we recommend that you call an
authorized retailer of Genesis
Branded products for assistance.

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While the engine is
running, keep hands,
clothing and tools
away from the moving
parts such as the
cooling fan and drive
belt to prevent seri-
ous injury.

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