Genesis G90 (2017 year). Manual - part 24

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What to do in an emergency

Removable towing hook 

1. Open the trunk, and remove the

towing hook from the tool case.

2. Remove the hole cover pressing

the lower part of the cover on the
front bumper.

3. Install the towing hook by turning it

clockwise into the hole until it is
fully secured.

4. Remove the towing hook and

install the cover after use.

Emergency towing 

If towing is necessary, we recom-
mend you have it done by an author-
ized retailer of Genesis Branded
products or a commercial tow truck
service.
If towing service is not available in an
emergency, your vehicle may be
temporarily towed using a cable or
chain secured to the emergency tow-
ing hook at the front (or rear) of the
vehicle.
Use extreme caution when towing
the vehicle with a cable or chain. A
driver must be in the vehicle to steer
it and operate the brakes.
Towing in this manner may be done
only on hard-surfaced roads for a
short distance and at low speeds.
Also, the wheels, axles, power train,
steering and brakes must all be in

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good condition.

Always follow these emergency tow-
ing precautions:
• Place the Engine Start/Stop button

in the ACC  position so the steering
wheel is not locked.

• Place the shift lever in N (Neutral).
• Release the parking brake.
• Depress the brake pedal with more

force than normal since you will
have reduced braking perform-
ance.

• More steering effort will be

required because the power steer-
ing system will be disabled.

• Use a vehicle heavier than your

own to tow your vehicle.

• The drivers of both vehicles should

communicate with each other fre-
quently.

• Before emergency towing, check

that the hook is not broken or dam-
aged.

• Fasten the towing cable or chain

securely to the hook.

• Do not jerk the hook. Apply steady

and even force.

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What to do in an emergency

Your vehicle is equipped with emer-
gency commodities to help you
respond to emergency situation.

Fire extinguisher 

If there is small fire and you know
how to use the fire extinguisher, fol-
low these steps carefully.
1. Pull out the safety pin at the top of

the extinguisher that keeps the
handle from being accidentally
pressed.

2. Aim the nozzle towards the base

of the fire.

3. Stand approximately 2.5 m (8 ft)

away from the fire and squeeze
the handle to discharge the extin-
guisher. If you release the handle,
the discharge will stop.

4. Sweep the nozzle back and forth

at the base of the fire. After the fire
appears to be out, watch carefully
since it may re-ignite.

First aid kit 

Supplies for use in giving first aid
such as scissors, bandage and
adhesive tape, etc. are provided.

Triangle reflector 

Place the triangle reflector on the
road to warn oncoming vehicles dur-
ing emergencies, such as when the
vehicle is parked by the roadside due
to problems.

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Tire pressure gauge 
(if equipped) 

Tires normally lose some air in day-
to-day use, and you may have to add
a air periodically and usually it is not
a sign of a leaking tire, but of normal
wear. Always check tire pressure
when the tires are cold because tire
pressure increases with tempera-
ture.

To check the tire pressure, take the
following steps:
1. Unscrew the inflation valve cap

that is located on the rim of the
tire.

2. Press and hold the gauge against

the tire valve. Some air will leak as
you begin and more will leak if you
don't press the gauge in firmly.

3. A firm non-leaking push will acti-

vate the gauge.

4. Read the tire pressure on the

gauge to see whether the tire
pressure is low or high.

5. Adjust the tire pressure to the

specified pressure. Refer to "Tires
and Wheels" in chapter 8.

6. Reinstall the inflation valve cap.

Engine compartment ..................................................................7-3
Maintenance services..................................................................7-6

Owner's responsibility  ..............................................................................7-6
Owner maintenance precautions   ..........................................................7-6

Owner's maintenance ..................................................................7-7

Owner maintenance schedule  .................................................................7-8

Scheduled maintenance service   ............................................7-10

Normal maintenance schedule ...............................................................7-11
Maintenance under severe usage conditions ....................................7-16

Explanation of scheduled maintenance items.......................7-18
Engine oil.....................................................................................7-21

Checking the engine oil level  ...............................................................7-21
Changing the engine oil and filter ........................................................7-22

Engine coolant............................................................................7-23

Checking the coolant level ......................................................................7-23
Changing the coolant................................................................................7-26

Brake fluid...................................................................................7-27

Checking the brake fluid level................................................................7-27

Washer fluid................................................................................7-29

Checking the washer fluid level  ...........................................................7-29

Air cleaner .................................................................................7-30

Filter replacement .....................................................................................7-30

Climate control air filter ...........................................................7-31

Filter inspection .........................................................................................7-31
Filter replacement .....................................................................................7-31

Wiper blades ...............................................................................7-33

Blade inspection.........................................................................................7-33
Blade replacement.....................................................................................7-33

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Battery.........................................................................................7-35

For best battery service ..........................................................................7-35
Battery capacity label  .............................................................................7-37
Battery recharging   .................................................................................7-37
Reset items..................................................................................................7-38

Tires and wheels ........................................................................7-39

Tire care  ....................................................................................................7-39
Recommended cold tire inflation pressures .......................................7-39
Checking tire inflation pressure.............................................................7-40
Tire rotation ...............................................................................................7-42
Wheel alignment and tire balance.........................................................7-43
Tire replacement........................................................................................7-43
Wheel replacement  ..................................................................................7-45
Tire traction ................................................................................................7-45
Tire maintenance ......................................................................................7-45
Tire sidewall labeling ................................................................................7-45
Low aspect ratio tire.................................................................................7-49

Fuses............................................................................................7-50

Fuse/Relay panel description.................................................................7-55

Light bulbs...................................................................................7-68

Headlamp, position lamp, front turn signal lamp, 

daytime running lamp bulb replacement ............................................7-69

Side repeater lamp replacement  ..........................................................7-70
Headlamp aiming - For Europe..............................................................7-70
Rear combination light bulb replacement............................................7-74
High mounted stop lamp replacement..................................................7-74
License plate light bulb replacement  ..................................................7-74
Interior light bulb replacement...............................................................7-75

Appearance care ........................................................................7-76

Exterior care ...............................................................................................7-76

Emission control system ...........................................................7-83

Crankcase emission control system......................................................7-83
Evaporative emission control system ...................................................7-83
Exhaust emission control system ..........................................................7-84

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1. Engine coolant reservoir
2. Radiator cap
3. Brake fluid reservoir
4. Air cleaner
5. Engine oil dipstick

6. Engine oil filler cap
7. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
8. Fuse box
9. Jumper terminal

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Maintenance

1. Engine coolant reservoir
2. Radiator cap
3. Brake fluid reservoir
4. Air cleaner
5. Engine oil dipstick

6. Engine oil filler cap
7. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
8. Fuse box
9. Jumper terminal

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1. Engine coolant reservoir
2. Radiator cap
3. Brake fluid reservoir
4. Air cleaner
5. Engine oil dipstick

6. Engine oil filler cap
7. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
8. Fuse box
9. Jumper terminal

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Gasoline Engine (Tau 5.0 GDI)

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Maintenance

You should exercise the utmost care
to prevent damage to your vehicle
and injury to yourself whenever per-
forming any maintenance or inspec-
tion procedures.
We recommend you have your vehi-
cle maintained and repaired by an
authorized retailer of Genesis
Branded products. An authorized
retailer of Genesis Branded products
meets Genesis Branded Vehicle’s high
service quality standards and receives
technical support from Genesis
Branded Vehicle in order to provide
you with a high level of service satis-
faction.

Owner’s responsibility

Maintenance service and record
retention are the owner’s responsibil-
ity.
You should retain documents that
show proper maintenance has been
performed on your vehicle in accor-
dance with the scheduled mainte-
nance service charts shown on the
following pages. You need this infor-
mation to establish your compliance
with the servicing and maintenance
requirements of your vehicle war-
ranties.
Detailed warranty information is pro-
vided in your Service Passport.
Repairs and adjustments required as
a result of improper maintenance or
a lack of required maintenance are
not covered.

Owner maintenance precau-
tions

Inadequate, incomplete or insuffi-
cient servicing may result in opera-
tional problems with your vehicle that
could lead to vehicle damage, an
accident, or personal injury. This
chapter provides instructions only for
the maintenance items that are easy
to perform. Several procedures can
be done only by an authorized retail-
er of Genesis Branded products with
special tools.
Your vehicle should not be modified
in any way. Such modifications may
adversely affect the performance,
safety or durability of your vehicle
and may, in addition, violate condi-
tions of the limited warranties cover-
ing the vehicle.

Improper owner maintenance dur-
ing the warranty period may affect
warranty coverage. For details,
read the separate Service Passport
provided with the vehicle. If you're
unsure about any servicing or
maintenance procedure, we rec-
ommend that the system be serv-
iced by an authorized retailer of
Genesis Branded products.

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The following lists are vehicle checks
and inspections that should be per-
formed by the owner or an author-
ized retailer of Genesis Branded
products at the frequencies indicated
to help ensure safe, dependable
operation of your vehicle.
Any adverse conditions should be
brought to the attention of your deal-
er as soon as possible.
These Owner Maintenance vehicle
checks are generally not covered by
warranties and you may be charged
for labor, parts and lubricants used.

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Performing maintenance work
on a vehicle can be dangerous.
If you lack sufficient knowledge
and experience or the proper
tools and equipment to do the
work, we recommend that the
system be serviced by an
authorized retailer of Genesis
Branded products. ALWAYS fol-
low these precautions for per-
forming maintenance work:
• Park your vehicle on level

ground, move the shift lever
into the P (Park, for automatic
transmission vehicle) posi-
tion, apply the parking brake,
place the ignition switch in
the LOCK/OFF position.

• Block the tires (front and

back) to prevent the vehicle
from moving.
Remove loose clothing or jew-
elry that can become entan-
gled in moving parts.

• If you must run the engine

during maintenance, do so
out doors or in an area with
plenty of ventilation.

• Keep flames, sparks, or smok-

ing materials away from the
battery and fuel-related parts.

WARNING

Touching metal parts

Do not touch metal parts
(including strut bars) while the
engine is operating or hot.
Doing so could result in serious
personal injury. Turn the engine
off and wait until the metal parts
cool down to perform mainte-
nance work on the vehicle.

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Owner maintenance schedule

When you stop for fuel:

• Check the engine oil level.
• Check coolant level in the engine

coolant reservoir.

• Check the windshield washer fluid

level.

• Check for low or under-inflated

tires.

While operating your vehicle:

• Note any changes in the sound of

the exhaust or any smell of exhaust
fumes in the vehicle.

• Check for vibrations in the steering

wheel. Notice if there is any
increased steering effort or loose-
ness in the steering wheel, or
change in its straight-ahead posi-
tion.

• Notice if your vehicle constantly

turns slightly or “pulls” to one side
when traveling on smooth, level
road.

• When stopping, listen and check

for unusual sounds, pulling to one
side, increased brake pedal travel
or “hard-to-push” brake pedal.

• If any slipping or changes in the

operation of your transmission
occurs, check the transmission
fluid level.

• Check the automatic transmission

P (Park) function.

• Check the parking brake.
• Check for fluid leaks under your

vehicle (water dripping from the air
conditioning system during or after
use is normal).

7-8

Maintenance

Be careful when checking your
engine coolant level when the
engine is hot. This may result in
coolant being blown out of the
opening and cause serious
burns and other injuries.

WARNING

At least monthly:

• Check coolant level in the engine

coolant reservoir.

• Check the operation of all exterior

lights, including the stoplights, turn
signals and hazard warning flash-
ers.

• Check the inflation pressures of all

tires including the spare for tires
that are worn, show uneven wear,
or are damaged.

• Check for loose wheel lug nuts.

At least twice a year:
(i.e., every Spring and Fall)

• Check radiator, heater and air con-

ditioning hoses for leaks or dam-
age.

• Check windshield washer spray

and wiper operation. Clean wiper
blades with clean cloth dampened
with washer fluid.

• Check headlamp alignment.
• Check muffler, exhaust pipes,

shields and clamps.

• Check the seat belts for wear and

function.

At least once a year:

• Clean body and door drain holes.
• Lubricate door hinges and hood

hinges.

• Lubricate door and hood locks and

latches.

• Lubricate door rubber weather

strips.

• Lubricate door checker
• Check the air conditioning system.
• Inspect and lubricate automatic

transmission linkage and controls.

• Clean the battery and terminals.
• Check the brake fluid level.

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Maintenance

Follow Normal Maintenance Schedule if the vehicle is usually operated where
none of the following conditions apply.
If any of the following conditions apply, you must follow the Maintenance
Under Severe Usage Conditions.
• Repeated driving short distance of less than 8 km (5 miles) in normal tem-

perature or less than 16 km(10 miles) in freezing temperature

• Extensive engine idling or low speed driving for long distances
• Driving on rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, graveled or salt-spread roads
• Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials or in very cold weather
• Driving in the condition of inflowing sand or dust into engine
• Driving in heavy traffic area
• Driving on uphill, downhill, or mountain road repeatedly
• Towing a trailer or using a camper, or roof rack
• Driving as a patrol car, taxi, other commercial use of vehicle towing
• Driving over 170 km/h (106 mile/h)
• Frequently driving in stop-and-go condition

If your vehicle is operated under the above conditions, you should inspect,
replace or refill more frequently than the following Normal Maintenance
Schedule. After the periods or distance shown in the chart, continue to follow
the prescribed maintenance intervals.

NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

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I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.

R : Replace or change.

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: Check the engine oil level and leak every 500 km (350 miles) or before starting a long trip.

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: Inspect drive belt tensioner, idler and alternator pulley and if necessary correct or replace.

Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first

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Replace every 10,000 km (6,500 miles) or 6 months

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Replace every 10,000 km (6,500 miles) or 12 months

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Replace every 10,000 km (6,500 miles) or 12 months

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At first, inspect at 90,000 km (60,000 miles) or 72 months, 

after every 30,000 km (20,000 miles) or 24 months

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Months

Miles×1,000

Km×1,000

3.3 T-GDI

Except Middle East,

Central & 

South America

For Middle East,

Central & 

South America

Except Middle East

For Middle East

Except Europe, For Russia

For Europe, Except Russia

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5.0

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Engine oil and 
engine oil filter *

1

Drive belts *

2

MAINTENANCE

INTERVALS

MAINTENANCE
ITEM

NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

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Maintenance

I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.

R : Replace or change.

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: If good quality gasolines meet Europe Fuel standards (EN228) or equivalents including fuel additives is not available, one

bottle of additive is recommended. Additives are available from your an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products
along with information on how to use them. Do not mix other additives.

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: For your convenience, it can be replaced prior to it's interval when you do maintenance of other items.

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: Inspect for excessive valve noise and/or engine vibration and adjust if necessary. We recommend that the system be

checked by an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products.

Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first

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80

120

Add every 10,000 km or 6 months

Add every 15,000 km or 12 months

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Replace every 75,000 km

Replace every 165,000 km

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Months

Miles×1,000

Km×1,000

Except Europe, For Russia

For Europe, Except Russia

Except Middle East

For Middle East

3.3 T-GDI

3.8 GDI

5.0 GDI

Valve clearance (For 3.3 T-GDI/3.8 GDI Engine) *

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Vapor hose and fuel filler cap

Fuel additives *

3

Air cleaner filter

Spark plugs *

4

MAINTENANCE

INTERVALS

MAINTENANCE
ITEM