Genesis G90 (2017 year). Manual - part 23

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6. If you cannot find the cause of the

overheating, wait until the engine
temperature has returned to nor-
mal. Then, if coolant has been
lost, carefully add coolant to the
reservoir to bring the fluid level in
the reservoir up to the halfway
mark.

7. Proceed with caution, keeping

alert for further signs of overheat-
ing. If overheating happens again,
we recommend that you call an
authorized retailer of Genesis
Branded products for assistance.

• Serious loss of coolant indicates

a leak in the cooling system and
we recommend the system be
checked by an authorized retail-
er of Genesis Branded products.

• When the engine overheats from

low engine coolant, suddenly
adding engine coolant may
cause cracks in the engine. To
prevent damage, add engine
coolant slowly in small quanti-
ties.

NOTICE

NEVER remove the
radiator cap, drain
plug and heater hose
connector cap (refer
to the picture below)

while the engine and radiator
are hot. Hot coolant and steam
may blow out under pressure,
causing serious injury.
Turn the engine off and wait
until the engine cools down.
Use extreme care when remov-
ing the radiator cap. Wrap a
thick towel around it, and turn it
counterclockwise slowly to the
first stop. Step back while the
pressure is released from the
cooling system. When you are
sure all the pressure has been
released, press down on the
cap, using a thick towel, and
continue turning counterclock-
wise to remove it.

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Heater hose connector cap
(for Tau  Engine)

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(1) Low Tire Pressure Telltale/

TPMS Malfunction Indicator

(2) Low tire pressure position telltale

and tire pressure telltale 
(Shown on the LCD display)

Check tire pressure

• You can check the tire pressure in

the Assist Mode on the cluster.
- Refer to "LCD Modes" in chapter

3.

• Tire pressure is displayed 1~2 min-

utes later after driving.

• If tire pressure is not displayed

when the vehicle is stopped, "Drive
to display" message displays. After
driving, check the tire pressure.

• The displayed tire pressure values

may differ from those measured
with a tire pressure gauge.

• You can change the tire pressure

unit in the User Settings mode on
the cluster.
- psi, kpa, bar (Refer to “User

Settings Mode” in chapter 3).

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Tire pressure monitoring sys-
tem

Each tire, including the spare (if pro-
vided), should be checked monthly
when cold and inflated to the inflation
pressure recommended by the vehi-
cle manufacturer on the vehicle plac-
ard or tire inflation pressure label. (If
your vehicle has tires of a different
size than the size indicated on the
vehicle placard or tire inflation pres-
sure label, you should determine the
proper tire inflation pressure for
those tires.)
As an added safety feature, your
vehicle has been equipped with a tire
pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
that illuminates a low tire pressure
telltale when one or more of your
tires is significantly under-inflated.
Accordingly, when the low tire pres-
sure telltale illuminates, you should
stop and check your tires as soon as
possible, and inflate them to the
proper pressure. Driving on a signifi-
cantly under-inflated tire causes the
tire to overheat and can lead to tire
failure. Under-inflation also reduces
fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and
may affect the vehicle’s handling and
stopping ability.

Please note that the TPMS is not a
substitute for proper tire mainte-
nance, and it is the driver’s responsi-
bility to maintain correct tire pres-
sure, even if under-inflation has not
reached the level to trigger illumina-
tion of the TPMS low tire pressure
telltale.
Your vehicle has also been equipped
with a TPMS malfunction indicator to
indicate when the system is not oper-
ating properly. The TPMS malfunc-
tion indicator is combined with the
low tire pressure telltale. When the
system detects a malfunction, the
telltale will flash for approximately
one minute and then remain continu-
ously illuminated. This sequence will
continue upon subsequent vehicle
start-ups as long as the malfunction
exists. When the malfunction indica-
tor is illuminated, the system may not
be able to detect or signal low tire
pressure as intended.
TPMS malfunctions may occur for a
variety of reasons, including the
installation of replacement or alter-
nate tires or wheels on the vehicle
that prevent the TPMS from function-
ing properly. Always check the TPMS
malfunction telltale after replacing
one or more tires or wheels on your
vehicle to ensure that the replace-
ment or alternate tires and wheels
allow the TPMS to continue to func-
tion properly.

Over-inflation or under-inflation
can reduce tire life, adversely
affect vehicle handling, and
lead to sudden tire failure that
may cause loss of vehicle con-
trol resulting in an accident.

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Information

If any of the below happens, we recom-
mend that the system be checked by an
authorized retailer of Genesis Branded
products.
1. The low tire pressure telltale/

TPMS malfunction indicator does
not illuminate for 3 seconds when
Engine Start/Stop button is turned
to the ON or engine is running.

2. The TPMS malfunction indicator

remains illuminated after blinking
for approximately 1 minute. 

3. The Low tire pressure position tell-

tale remains illuminated. 

Low tire pressure tell-
tale

Low tire pres-
sure position
telltale and tire
pressure telltale

When the tire pressure monitoring
system warning indicators are illumi-
nated and warning message dis-
played on the cluster LCD display,
one or more of your tires is signifi-
cantly under-inflated. The low tire
pressure position telltale light will
indicate which tire is significantly
under-inflated by illuminating the cor-
responding position light.

If either telltale illuminates, immedi-
ately reduce your speed, avoid hard
cornering and anticipate increased
stopping distances. You should stop
and check your tires as soon as pos-
sible. Inflate the tires to the proper
pressure as indicated on the vehi-
cle’s placard or tire inflation pressure
label located on the driver’s side cen-
ter pillar outer panel. If you cannot
reach a service station or if the tire
cannot hold the newly added air,
replace the low pressure tire with a
spare tire.
If you drive the vehicle for about 10
minutes at speeds above 25 km/h
after replacing the low pressure tire
with the spare tire, the below will
happen:
• The TPMS malfunction indicator

may blink for approximately 1
minute and then remain continu-
ously illuminated because the
TPMS sensor is not mounted on
the spare wheel.

Information

The spare tire is not equipped with a
tire pressure sensor.

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In winter or cold weather, the low
tire pressure telltale may illumi-
nate if the tire pressure was
adjusted to the recommended tire
inflation pressure in warm weath-
er. It does not mean your TPMS is
malfunctioning because the
decreased temperature leads to a
lowering of tire pressure.
When you drive your vehicle from
a warm area to a cold area or from
a cold area to a warm area, or the
outside temperature is higher or
lower, you should check the tire
inflation pressure and adjust the
tires to the recommended tire
inflation pressure.

TPMS (Tire Pressure
Monitoring System)
malfunction indicator

The TPMS malfunction indicator will
illuminate after it blinks for approxi-
mately one minute when there is a
problem with the Tire Pressure
Monitoring System.
We recommend that the system be
checked by an authorized retailer of
Genesis Branded products.

Information

If there is a malfunction with the
TPMS, the low tire pressure position
telltale will not be displayed even
though the vehicle has an under-
inflated tire.

• The TPMS malfunction indicator

may blink for approximately 1
minute and then remain continu-
ously illuminated if the vehicle is
moving around electric power
supply cables or radios trans-
mitter such as at police stations,
government and public offices,
broadcasting stations, military
installations, airports, or trans-
mitting towers, etc. This can
interfere with normal operation
of the Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS).

• The TPMS malfunction indicator

may blink for approximately 1
minute and then remain continu-
ously illuminated if snow chains
are used or some separate elec-
tronic devices such as notebook
computer,

mobile charger,

remote starter or navigation etc.,
are used in the vehicle.

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Low pressure damage
Significantly low tire pressure
makes the vehicle unstable and
can contribute to loss of vehicle
control and increased braking
distances.
Continued driving on low pres-
sure tires can cause the tires to
overheat and fail.

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This can interfere with normal
operation of the Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS).

Changing a tire with TPMS

If you have a flat tire, the low Tire
Pressure and Position telltales will
come on. We recommend that the
system be checked by an authorized
retailer of Genesis Branded prod-
ucts.

NEVER use a puncture-repairing
agent to repair and/or inflate a low
pressure tire. The tire sealant can
damage the tire pressure sensor.
If used, you will have to replace
the tire pressure sensor.

Each wheel is equipped with a tire
pressure sensor mounted inside the
tire behind the valve stem. You must
use TPMS specific wheels. It is rec-
ommended that you have your tires
serviced by an authorized retailer of
Genesis Branded products.
If you drive the vehicle for about 10
minutes at speeds above 25 km/h
after replacing the low pressure tire
with the spare tire, the below will
happen:
• The TPMS malfunction indicator

may blink for approximately 1
minute and then remain continu-
ously illuminated because the
TPMS sensor is not mounted on
the spare wheel.

You may not be able identify a low
tire by simply looking at it. Always
use a good quality tire pressure
gauge to measure the tire's inflation
pressure. Please note that a tire that
is hot (from being driven) will have a
higher pressure measurement than a
tire that is cold (from sitting station-
ary for at least 3 hours and driven
less than 1.6 km (1 mile) during that
3 hour period).
Allow the tire to cool before measur-
ing the inflation pressure. Always be
sure the tire is cold before inflating to
the recommended pressure.
A cold tire means the vehicle has
been sitting for 3 hours and driven for
less than 1.6 km (1 mile) in that 3
hour period.

NOTICE

• The TPMS cannot alert you to

severe and sudden tire dam-
age caused by external fac-
tors such as nails or road
debris.

• If you feel any vehicle instabil-

ity, immediately take your foot
off the accelerator, apply the
brakes gradually and with
light force, and slowly move to
a safe position off the road.

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Tampering with, modifying, or
disabling the Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS)
components may interfere with
the system's ability to warn the
driver of low tire pressure con-
ditions and/or TPMS malfunc-
tions. Tampering with, modify-
ing,

or disabling the Tire

Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) components may void
the warranty for that portion of
the vehicle.

WARNING

• Do not modify the vehicle; it

may interfere with the TPMS
function.

• The wheels on the market do

not have a TPMS sensor.
For your safety, we recommend
that you use parts for replace-
ment from an authorized retail-
er of Genesis Branded prod-
ucts.

• If you use the wheels on the

market, use a TPMS sensor
approved by an authorized
retailer of Genesis Branded
products. If your vehicle is not
equipped with a TPMS sensor
or TPMS does not work prop-
erly, you may fail the periodic
vehicle inspection conducted
in your country.

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What to do in an emergency

Jack and tools 

①

Jack handle

②

Jack

③

Wheel lug nut lug wrench

④

Screw driver

⑤

Spanner

⑥

Towing hook

➆

Tool for removing wheel cover 

(if equipped)

The jack, jack handle, and wheel nut
lug wrench are stored in the luggage
compartment under the luggage box
cover.
The jack is provided for emergency
tire changing only.

Turn the winged hold down bolt
counterclockwise to remove the
spare tire.
Store the spare tire in the same com-
partment by turning the winged hold
down bolt clockwise.
To prevent the spare tire and tools
from "rattling", store them in their
proper location.

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ous. Follow the instructions in
this section when changing a
tire to reduce the risk of serious
injury or death.

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If it is hard to loosen the tire hold-
down wing bolt by hand, you can
loosen it easily using the jack handle.
1. Put the jack handle (1) inside of

the tire hold-down wing bolt.

2. Turn the tire hold-down wing bolt

counterclockwise with the jack
handle.

When you remove or store the
spare tire, do not contact or bump
the battery with the spare tire.
Contacting or bumping the battery
may cause failure of electrical cir-
cuits.

Changing tires

NOTICE

A vehicle can slip or roll off of a
jack causing serious injury or
death to you or those nearby.
Take the following safety pre-
cautions:
• Do not get under a vehicle

that is supported by a jack.

• NEVER attempt to change a

tire in the lane of traffic.
ALWAYS move the vehicle
completely off the road on
level, firm ground away from
traffic before trying to change
a tire. If you cannot find a
level, firm place off the road,
call a towing service for assis-
tance.

• Be sure to use the jack provid-

ed with the vehicle.

• ALWAYS place the jack on the

designated jacking positions
on the vehicle and NEVER on
the bumpers or any other part
of the vehicle for jacking sup-
port.

• Do not start or run the engine

while the vehicle is on the jack.

• Do not allow anyone to remain

in the vehicle while it is on the
jack.

• Keep children away from the

road and the vehicle.

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What to do in an emergency

Follow these steps to change your
vehicle's tire:
1. Park on a level, firm surface.
2. Move the shift lever into P (Park),

apply the parking brake, and place
the Engine Start/Stop button in the
OFF position.

3. Press the hazard warning flasher

button.

4. Remove the wheel lug nut wrench,

jack, jack handle, and spare tire
from the vehicle.

5. Block both the front and rear of the

tire diagonally opposite of the tire
you are changing.

6. Insert the tool (1) into the hole and

pull out the wheel cover. (if
equipped)

When removing the wheel cover, if
you use any other tool except the
tool (1), the wheel cover may be
damaged.

7. Loosen the wheel lug nuts coun-

terclockwise one turn each in the
order shown above, but do not
remove any lug nuts until the tire
has been raised off of the ground.

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8. Place the jack at the designated

jacking position under the frame
closest to the tire you are chang-
ing. The jacking positions are
plates welded to the frame with
two tabs and a raised dot. Never
jack any other position or part of
the vehicle. It may damage to the
side seal molding.

9. Insert the jack handle into the jack

and turn it clockwise, raising the
vehicle until the tire clears the
ground. Make sure the vehicle is
stable on the jack.

10. Loosen the lug nuts with the

wheel lug nut wrench and
remove them with your fingers.
Remove the wheel from the
studs and lay it flat on the ground
out of the way. Remove any dirt
or debris from the studs, mount-
ing surfaces, and wheel.

11. Install the spare tire onto the

studs of the hub.

12. Tighten the lug nuts with your fin-

gers onto the studs with the
smaller end of the lug nuts clos-
est to the wheel.

13. Lower the vehicle to the ground

by turning the jack handle coun-
terclockwise.

14. Use the wheel lug nut wrench to

tighten the lug nuts in the order
shown. Double-check each lug nut
until they are tight. After changing
tires, we recommend that an
authorized retailer of Genesis
Branded products tighten the lug
nuts to their proper torque as soon
as possible. The wheel lug nut
should be tightened to 11~13
kgf·m (79~94 lbf·ft).

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What to do in an emergency

If you have a tire gauge, check the
tire pressure (see “Tires and Wheels”
in chapter 8 for tire pressure instruc-
tions.). If the pressure is lower or
higher than recommended, drive
slowly to the nearest service station
and adjust it to the recommended
pressure. Always reinstall the valve
cap after checking or adjusting tire
pressure. If the cap is not replaced,
air may leak from the tire. If you lose
a valve cap, buy another and install it
as soon as possible. After changing
tires, secure the flat tire and return
the jack and tools to their proper stor-
age locations.

Information

Check the tire pressure as soon as pos-
sible after installing a spare tire.
Adjust it to the recommended pres-
sure.

Your vehicle has metric threads
on the studs and lug nuts. Make
certain during tire changing that
the same nuts that were removed
are reinstalled. If you have to
replace your lug nuts make sure
they have metric threads to avoid
damaging the studs and ensure
the wheel is properly secured to
the hub. We recommend that you
consult an authorized retailer of
Genesis Branded products for
assistance.

If any of the equipment such as the
jack, lug nuts, studs, or other equip-
ment is damaged or in poor condi-
tion, do not attempt to change the
tire and call for assistance.

Use of compact spare tires

Compact spare tires are designed for
emergency use only. Drive carefully
on the compact spare tire and
always follow the safety precautions.

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To prevent compact spare tire
failure and loss of control pos-
sibly resulting in an accident:
• Use the compact spare tire

only in an emergency.

• NEVER operate your vehicle

over 80 km/h (50 mph).

• Do not exceed the vehicle’s

maximum load rating or the
load carrying capacity shown
on the sidewall of the com-
pact spare tire.

• Do not use the compact spare

tire continuously. Repair or
replace the original tire as
soon as possible to avoid fail-
ure of the compact spare tire.

• On AWD vehicles, do not use

the compact spare tire contin-
uously.
It may damage to the AWD
driving system or the differen-
tial. Temporarily use the com-
pact spare tire for emergency
only.

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When driving with the compact spare
tire mounted to your vehicle:
• Check the tire pressure after

installing the compact spare tire.
The compact spare tire should be
inflated to 420 kPa (60 psi).

• Do not take this vehicle through an

automatic car wash while the com-
pact spare tire is installed.

• Do not use the compact spare tire

on any other vehicle because this
tire has been designed especially
for your vehicle.

• The compact spare tire’s tread life

is shorter than a regular tire.
Inspect your compact spare tire
regularly and replace worn com-
pact spare tires with the same size
and design, mounted on the same
wheel.

• Do not use more than one compact

spare tire at a time.

• Do not tow a trailer while the com-

pact spare tire is installed.

Information

When the original tire and wheel are
repaired and reinstalled on the vehi-
cle, the lug nut torque must be set cor-
rectly. The correct lug nut tightening
torque is 11~13 kgf.m (79~94 lbf.ft).

To prevent damaging the compact
spare tire and your vehicle:
• Drive slowly enough for the road

conditions to avoid all hazards,
such as a potholes or debris.

• Avoid driving over obstacles.

The compact spare tire diameter
is smaller than the diameter of a
conventional tire and reduces
the ground clearance approxi-
mately 25 mm (1 inch).

• Do not use tire chains on the

compact spare tire. Because of
the smaller size, a tire chain will
not fit properly.

• Do not use the compact spare

tire on any other wheels, nor
should standard tires, snow
tires, wheel covers or trim rings
be used with the compact spare
wheel.

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1. Model Name
2. Maximum allowable load
3. When using the jack, set your

parking brake.

4. When using the jack, stop the

engine.

5. Do not get under a vehicle that is

supported by a jack.

6. The designated locations under

the frame

7. When supporting the vehicle, the

base plate of jack must be vertical
under the lifting point.

8. Shift into Reverse gear on vehicles

with manual transmission or move
the shift lever to the P position on
vehicles with automatic transmis-
sion.

9. The jack should be used on firm

level ground.

10. Jack manufacturer
11. Production date
12. Representative company and

address

❈

The actual Jack label in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.

For more detailed specifications, refer to the label attached to the jack.

Jack label

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Towing service

If emergency towing is necessary,
we recommend having it done by an
authorized retailer of Genesis
Branded products or a commercial
tow-truck service. Proper lifting and
towing procedures are necessary to
prevent damage to the vehicle. The
use of wheel dollies or flatbed is rec-
ommended.

When towing the vehicle by flatbed
equipment, secure wheels by using
chocks and tie-down straps (or soft
belts).
Do not place straps over body panels
or through the wheels.

Do not lift the vehicle by the tow
fitting or body and chassis parts.
Otherwise the vehicle may be
damaged.

On AWD vehicles, your vehicle must
be towed with a wheel lift and dollies
or flatbed equipment with all the
wheels off the ground.

The AWD vehicle should never be
towed with the wheels on the
ground. This can cause serious
damage to the transmission or the
AWD system.

On 2WD vehicles, it is acceptable to
tow the vehicle with the front wheels
on the ground (without dollies) and
the rear wheels off the ground.
If any of the loaded wheels or sus-
pension components are damaged
or the vehicle is being towed with the
rear wheels on the ground, use a
towing dolly under the rear wheels.
When being towed by a commercial
tow truck and wheel dollies are not
used, the rear of the vehicle should
always be lifted, not the front.

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• Do not tow the vehicle with the

rear wheels on the ground as
this may cause damage to the
vehicle.

• Do not tow with sling-type

equipment. Use wheel lift or
flatbed equipment.

When towing your vehicle in an
emergency without wheel dollies:
1. Set the Engine Start/Stop button

in the ACC position.

2. Place the shift lever in N (Neutral).
3. Release the parking brake.

Failure to place the shift lever in N
(Neutral) may cause internal dam-
age to the transmission.

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If equipped with rollover sensor
If your vehicle is equipped with
side and curtain air bags, set
the Engine Start/Stop button to
OFF or ACC position when the
vehicle is being towed.
The side and curtain air bags
may deploy when the ignition is
ON, and the rollover sensor
detects the situation as a
rollover.

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