Hyundai Genesis Coupe (2016 year). Instruction

Features of your vehicle

REAR VIEW CAMERA

(if equipped)

• The system has been equipped

with a rear view camera for user

safety by allowing a wider rear

range of vision.

• The rear view camera will automat-

ically operate when the ignition key

is turned ON and the transmission

lever is set to R.

• The rear view camera will automat-

ically stop operating when set to a

different lever.

CAUTION

The rear view camera has been

equipped with an optical lens to

provide a wider range of vision

and may appear different from

the actual distance. For safety,

directly check the rear and

left/right sides.

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Driving your vehicle

Before driving

5-3

Winter driving

5-48

Key

5-5

Vehicle load limit

5-52

Engine start/stop button

5-8

• Tire and loading information label

5-52

• Certification label

5-55

Manual transmission

5-13

Vehicle weight

5-57

Automatic transmission

5-17

• Base curb weight

5-57

• Automatic transmission operation

5-17

• Vehicle curb weight

5-57

Brake system

5-25

• Cargo weight

5-57

• Power brakes

5-25

• GAW (Gross axle weight)

5-57

• Parking brake

5-27

• GAWR (Gross axle weight rating)

5-57

• Anti-lock brake system (ABS)

5-29

• GVW (Gross vehicle weight)

5-57

• Electronic stability control (ESC)

5-31

• GVWR (Gross vehicle weight rating)

5-57

Cruise control system

5-37

Trailer towing

5-58

Economical operation

5-41

Special driving conditions

5-43

• Hazardous driving conditions

5-43

• Rocking the vehicle

5-43

• Smooth cornering

5-44

• Driving at night

5-44

• Driving in the rain

5-45

• Driving in flooded areas

5-46

• Driving off-road

5-46

• Highway driving

5-46

Driving your vehicle

WARNING - ENGINE EXHAUST CAN BE DANGEROUS!

Engine exhaust fumes can be extremely dangerous. If, at any time, you smell exhaust fumes inside the vehicle,

open the windows immediately.

• Do not inhale exhaust fumes.

Exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless gas that can cause unconsciousness and death

by asphyxiation.

• Be sure the exhaust system does not leak.

The exhaust system should be checked whenever the vehicle is raised to change the oil or for any other purpose.

If you hear a change in the sound of the exhaust or if you drive over something that strikes the underneath side

of the car, have the exhaust system checked as soon as possible by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

• Do not run the engine in an enclosed area.

Letting the engine idle in your garage, even with the garage door open, is a hazardous practice. Never run the

engine in your garage any longer than it takes to start the engine and back the car out.

• Avoid idling the engine for prolonged periods with people inside the car.

If it is necessary to idle the engine for a prolonged period with people inside the car, be sure to do so only in an

open area with the air intake set at "Fresh" and fan operating at one of the higher speeds so fresh air is drawn

into the interior.

If you must drive with the trunk lid open because you are carrying objects that make this necessary:

1. Close all windows.

2. Open side vents.

3. Set the air intake control at "Fresh", the air flow control at "

" or "

" and the fan at one of the higher speeds.

To assure proper operation of the ventilation system, be sure the ventilation air intakes located just in front of the

windshield are kept clear of snow, ice, leaves or other obstructions.

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Driving your vehicle

BEFORE DRIVING

Before entering vehicle

Necessary inspections

CALIFORNIA PROPO-

•

Be sure that all windows, outside

Fluid levels, such as engine oil,

SITION 65 WARNING

mirror(s), and outside lights are

engine coolant, brake fluid, and

Engine exhaust and a wide vari-

clean.

washer fluid should be checked on a

ety of automobile components

regular basis, with the exact interval

•

Check the condition of the tires.

and parts, including compo-

depending on the fluid. Further

nents found in the interior fur-

•

Check under the vehicle for any

details are provided in section

sign of leaks.

nishings in a vehicle, contain or

“Maintenance”.

emit chemicals known to the

•

Be sure there are no obstacles

State of California to cause can-

behind you if you intend to back up.

cer and birth defects and repro-

WARNING

ductive harm. In addition, cer-

Driving while distracted can

tain fluids contained in vehicles

result in a loss of vehicle con-

and certain products of compo-

trol, that may lead to an acci-

nent wear contain or emit chem-

dent, severe personal injury,

icals known to the State of

and death. The driver’s primary

California to cause cancer and

responsibility is in the safe and

birth defects or other reproduc-

legal operation of a vehicle, and

tive harm.

use of any handheld devices,

other equipment, or vehicle sys-

tems which take the driver’s

eyes, attention and focus away

from the safe operation of a

vehicle or which are not permis-

sible by law should never be

used during operation of the

vehicle.

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Driving your vehicle

Before starting

WARNING

• Close and lock all doors.

Always check the surrounding

•

When you intend to park or

• Position the seat so that all con-

areas near your vehicle for peo-

stop the vehicle with the

trols are easily reached.

ple, especially children, before

engine on, be careful not to

• Adjust the inside and outside

putting a car into D (Drive) or R

depress the accelerator pedal

rearview mirrors.

(Reverse).

for a long period of time. It may

• Be sure that all lights work.

overheat the engine or exhaust

system and cause a fire.

• Check all gauges.

WARNING - Driving under

•

When you make a sudden stop

• Check the operation of warning

the influence of alcohol or

or turn the steering wheel rap-

lights when the ignition switch is

drugs

idly, loose objects may drop on

turned to the ON position.

Drinking and driving is danger-

the floor and it could interfere

• Release the parking brake and

ous. Drunk driving is the num-

with the operation of the foot

make sure the brake warning light

ber one contributor to the high-

pedals, possibly causing an

goes out.

way death toll each year. Even a

accident. Keep all things in the

For safe operation, be sure you are

small amount of alcohol will

vehicle safely stored.

familiar with your vehicle and its

affect your reflexes, percep-

•

If you do not focus on driving,

equipment.

tions and judgment. Driving

it may cause an accident. Be

while under the influence of

careful when operating what

drugs is as dangerous or more

WARNING

may disturb driving such as

dangerous than driving drunk.

audio or heater. It is the

All passengers must be proper-

You are much more likely to

responsibility of the driver to

ly belted whenever the vehicle

have a serious accident if you

always drive safely.

is moving. Refer to “Seat belts”

drink or take drugs and drive.

in section 3 for more informa-

If you are drinking or taking

tion on their proper use.

drugs, don’t drive. Do not ride

with a driver who has been drink-

ing or taking drugs. Choose a

designated driver or call a cab.

Driving your vehicle

KEY

ACC (Accessory)

The steering wheel is unlocked and

electrical accessories are operative.

✽ NOTICE

If difficulty is experienced turning

the ignition switch to the ACC posi-

tion, turn the key while turning the

steering wheel right and left to

release the tension.

OBK059001N

OUN036002

Illuminated ignition switch

Ignition switch position

The warning lights can be checked

Whenever a front door is opened, the

LOCK

before the engine is started. This is

ignition switch will be illuminated for

The steering wheel locks to protect

the normal running position after the

your convenience, provided the igni-

against theft. The ignition key can be

engine is started.

tion switch is not in the ON position.

removed only in the LOCK position.

Do not leave the ignition switch ON if

The light will go off immediately

When turning the ignition switch to

the engine is not running to prevent

when the ignition switch is turned on

the LOCK position, push the key

the battery from discharging.

or go off after about

30 seconds

inward at the ACC position and turn

when the door is closed.

the key toward the LOCK position.

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Driving your vehicle

START

(Continued)

WARNING - Ignition

Turn the ignition switch to the START

•

Never reach for the ignition

position to start the engine. The

switch

switch, or any other controls

engine will crank until you release

•

Never turn the ignition switch

through the steering wheel

the key; then it returns to the ON

to LOCK or ACC while the vehi-

while the vehicle is in motion.

position. The brake warning lamp

cle is moving.This would result

The presence of your hand or

can be checked in this position.

in loss of directional control

arm in this area could cause a

and braking function, which

loss of vehicle control, an

could cause an accident.

accident and serious bodily

•

The anti-theft steering column

injury or death.

lock is not a substitute for the

•

Do not place any movable

parking brake. Before leaving

objects around the driver’s

the driver’s seat, always make

seat as they may move while

sure the shift lever is engaged

driving, interfere with the driv-

1st gear for the manual

er and lead to an accident.

transmission or P (Park) for the

automatic transmission, set

the parking brake fully and

shut the engine off.

Unexpected and sudden vehi-

cle movement may occur if

these precautions are not

taken.

(Continued)

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Driving your vehicle

Starting the engine

should be started without

depressing the accelerator.

CAUTION

4. Do not wait for the engine to warm

Do not engage the starter for

WARNING

up while the vehicle remains sta-

more than 10 seconds. If the

Always wear appropriate shoes

engine stalls or fails to start, wait

tionary.

when operating your vehicle.

5 to 10 seconds before re-engag-

Start driving at moderate engine

Unsuitable shoes (high heels,

ing the starter. Improper use of

speeds. (Steep accelerating and

ski boots,etc.) may interfere

the starter may damage it.

decelerating should be avoided.)

with your ability to use the

brake, accelerator and the

clutch pedal (if equipped).

CAUTION

If the engine stalls while you are

1. Make sure the parking brake is

in motion, do not attempt to

applied.

move the shift lever to the P

(Park) position. If traffic and

2. Manual Transmission - Depress

road conditions permit, you may

the clutch pedal fully and shift the

put the shift lever in the N

transmission into Neutral. Depress

(Neutral) position while the

the brake and clutch pedal fully.

vehicle is still moving and turn

Automatic Transmission - Place

the ignition switch to the START

the transmission shift lever in P

position in an attempt to restart

(Park). Depress the brake pedal

the engine.

fully.

You can also start the engine

when the shift lever is in the N

(Neutral) position.

3. Turn the ignition switch to START

and hold it there until the engine

starts

(a maximum of

10 sec-

onds), then release the key.

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Driving your vehicle

ENGINE START/STOP BUTTON (IF EQUIPPED)

Engine start/stop button posi-

✽ NOTICE

tion

• If difficulty is experienced turning

OFF

the engine start/stop button to the

ACC position, turn the steering

• with manual transmission

wheel right and left to release the

To turn off the engine, stop the vehi-

tension while pressing the engine

cle then press the engine start/stop

start/stop button.

(if equipped

button with the engine start/stop but-

with steering lock)

ton ON.

• When you turn off the engine, the

vehicle should be stopped.

• with automatic transmission

OBK059001

To turn off the engine, press the

WARNING

engine start/stop button with the

Illuminated engine start/stop

engine start/stop button ON and the

In an emergency situation while

button (if equipped)

shift lever in P(Park). When you

the vehicle is moving, you can

Whenever the front door is opened,

press the engine start/stop button

turn off the engine and turn the

the engine start/stop button will illu-

without the shift lever in P(Park), the

engine start/stop button to the

minate for your convenience. The

engine start/stop button does not

ACC position by pressing the

light will go off immediately when the

turn to the OFF position, but turns to

engine start/stop button for

engine start/stop button is turned on

the ACC position.

more than 2 seconds or 3 times

or go off after about

30 seconds

successively within 3 seconds.

when the door is closed.

• Steering lock system (if equipped)

If the vehicle is moving, you can

restart the engine without

Also, the steering wheel locks when

pressing the brake pedal by

the engine start/stop button is in the

pressing the engine start/stop

OFF position to protect against theft.

button with the shift lever in

It locks when the door is opened,

N(Neutral).

when you pull out the smart key from

the smart key holder, or when you

lock the doors using the transmit-

ter(or the smart key).

Driving your vehicle

ACC(Accessory)

START

• with manual transmission

Press the engine start/stop button

To start the engine, depress the

when the button is in the OFF posi-

when the button is in the ACC posi-

clutch pedal and brake pedal, then

tion without depressing the clutch

press the engine start/stop button

pedal.

with the shift lever in the N(Neutral)

position.

• with automatic transmission

Press the engine start/stop button

• with automatic transmission

when the button is in the OFF posi-

when the button is in the ACC posi-

To start the engine, depress the brake

tion without depressing the brake

pedal and press the engine start/stop

pedal.

button with the shift lever in the

P(Park) or the N (Neutral) position.

The steering wheel is unlocked and

The warning lights can be checked

electrical accessories are operative

before the engine is started. Do not

✽ NOTICE

(if equipped with steering lock).

leave the button in the ON position if

• If you press the engine start/stop

the engine is not running to prevent

If you leave the engine start/stop but-

button without depressing the

ton in the ACC position for more than

the battery from discharging.

clutch pedal on manual transmis-

1 hour, the engine is off automatical-

sion vehicles or without depressing

ly to prevent the battery from dis-

the brake pedal on automatic

charging.

transmission vehicles, the engine

will not start and the engine

start/stop button changes as fol-

lows:

OFF → ACC → ON → OFF

• If you leave the engine start/stop

button in the ACC or the ON posi-

tion for a long time, the battery

may be discharged.

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Driving your vehicle

Starting the engine

(Continued)

WARNING

•

Never reach for the engine

•

Never press the ENGINE

start/stop button, or any other

WARNING

START/STOP button while the

controls through the steering

Always wear appropriate shoes

vehicle is in motion. This

wheel while the vehicle is in

when operating your vehicle.

would result in loss of direc-

motion. The presence of your

Unsuitable shoes (high heels,

tional control and braking

hand or arm in this area could

ski boots, etc.) may interfere

function, which could cause

cause a loss of vehicle con-

with your ability to use the

an accident.

trol, an accident and serious

brake, accelerator and clutch

•

The anti-theft steering column

bodily injury or death.

pedal (if equipped).

lock (if equipped) is not a sub-

•

Do not place any movable

stitute for the parking brake.

objects around the driver’s

Before leaving the driver’s

seat as they may move while

seat, always make sure the

driving, interfere with the driv-

shift lever is engaged in 1st

er and lead to an accident.

gear for the manual transmis-

sion or P (Park) for the auto-

matic transmission, set the

parking brake fully and shut

the engine off. Unexpected

and sudden vehicle move-

ment may occur if these pre-

cautions are not taken.

(Continued)

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Driving your vehicle

1. Carry the smart key or leave it

inside the vehicle.

CAUTION

WARNING

2. Make sure the parking brake is

If the engine stalls while you are

The engine will start by press-

firmly applied.

in motion, do not attempt to

ing the engine start/stop button,

move the shift lever to the P

only when the smart key is in

3. Manual Transmission - Depress

the vehicle. Never allow chil-

(Park) position. If traffic and

the clutch pedal fully and shift the

dren or any person who is unfa-

road conditions permit, you may

transmission into Neutral. Depress

put the shift lever in the

miliar with the vehicle to touch

the brake and clutch pedal fully.

N(Neutral) position while the

the engine start/stop button or

Automatic Transmission - Place

vehicle is still moving and press

related parts.

the transmission shift lever in P

the engine start/stop button in

(Park). Depress the brake pedal

an attempt to restart the engine.

fully.

You can also start the engine

when the shift lever is in the N

• Even if the smart key is in the vehi-

(Neutral) position.

cle, if it is far away from you, the

4. Press the engine start/stop button.

engine may not start.

should be started without

• When the engine start/stop button

depressing the accelerator.

is in the ACC or ON position, if any

door is open, the system checks

5. Do not wait for the engine to warm

for the smart key. If the smart key is

up while the vehicle remains sta-

not in the vehicle, and if all doors

tionary.

are closed, the chime will sound for

Start driving at moderate engine

about 5 seconds. Keep the smart

speeds. (Steep accelerating and

key in the vehicle, when using the

decelerating should be avoided.)

ACC position or if the vehicle

engine is on.

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Driving your vehicle

(Continued)

•

When the stop lamp fuse is blown

CAUTION

on automatic transmission vehi-

•

Do not press the engine

cles, you can't start the engine

start/stop button for more

normally. Replace the fuse with a

than 5 seconds except when

new one. If you are not able to

the stop lamp fuse is blown.

replace the fuse, you can start the

•

When you eject the smart key

engine by pressing the engine

from the smart key holder, press

start/stop button for

10 seconds

the smart key inward and pull it

with the engine start/stop button

out. If you pull out the smart key

in the ACC.

forcibly without pushing the

OBK052002

smart key, the smart key holder

may be damaged and will not

✽ NOTICE

operate normally.

• If the battery is weak or the smart

key does not work correctly, you

can start the engine by inserting

the smart key into the smart key

holder. Push the cover to open the

cover. To eject the smart key from

the smart key holder, press the

smart key inward past the detent

and then pull the key outward.

When you don’t use the smart key

holder, close the cover.

(Continued)

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Driving your vehicle

MANUAL TRANSMISSION (IF EQUIPPED)

The gearshift lever must be returned

to the neutral position before shifting

CAUTION

into R (Reverse).

•

When downshifting from fifth

gear to fourth gear, caution

should be taken not to inad-

Make sure the vehicle is completely

vertently press the gear shift

stopped before shifting into R

lever sideways in such a man-

(Reverse).

ner that second gear is

Never operate the engine with the

engaged. Such a drastic

tachometer (RPM) in the red zone.

downshift may cause the

engine speed to increase to

OBK052005

the point that the tachometer

will enter the red-zone. Such

Manual transmission operation

over-revving of the engine

The manual transmission has 6 for-

may possibly cause engine

ward gears.

damage.

This shift pattern is imprinted on the

•

Do not downshift more than 2

shift knob. The transmission is fully

gears or downshift the gear

synchronized in all forward gears so

when the engine is running at

shifting to either a higher or a lower

high speed

(5,000 RPM or

gear is easily accomplished.

higher). Such downshifting

may damage the engine,

Press the clutch pedal down fully

clutch and the transmission.

while shifting, then release it slowly.

•

When shifting into 5th or 6th

If your vehicle is equipped with an

gear, press the shift lever to

ignition lock switch, the engine will

the right. Otherwise, the

not start when starting the engine

engine could be damaged by

without depressing the clutch pedal.

accidentally engaging 3rd or

(if equipped)

4th gear.

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Driving your vehicle

• During cold weather, shifting may

Using the clutch

be difficult until the transmission

WARNING

The clutch should be pressed all the

lubricant has warmed up. This is

Before leaving the driver’s seat,

way to the floor before shifting, then

normal and not harmful to the

always set the parking brake

released slowly. The clutch pedal

transmission.

fully and shut the engine off.

should always be fully released while

• If you've come to a complete stop

Then make sure the transmis-

driving. Do not rest your foot on the

and it's hard to shift into

1st or

sion is shifted into

1st gear

clutch pedal while driving. This can

R(Reverse), put the shift lever in

when the vehicle is parked on a

cause unnecessary wear. Do not

N(Neutral) position and release the

level or uphill grade, and shifted

partially engage the clutch to hold

clutch. Press the clutch pedal back

into R (Reverse) on a downhill

the car on an incline. This causes

down, and then shift into 1st or

grade. Unexpected and sudden

unnecessary wear. Use the foot

R(Reverse) gear position.

vehicle movement can occur if

brake or parking brake to hold the

these precautions are not fol-

car on an incline. Do not operate the

lowed in the order identified.

clutch pedal rapidly and repeatedly.

CAUTION

•

To avoid premature clutch

wear and damage, do not

drive with your foot resting on

the clutch pedal. Also, don’t

use the clutch to hold the

vehicle stopped on an uphill

grade, while waiting for a traf-

fic light, etc.

•

Do not use the shift lever as a

handrest during driving, as

this can result in premature

wear of the transmission shift

forks.

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Driving your vehicle

Downshifting

CAUTION

When you must slow down in heavy

•

If you try to shift to the 1st

traffic or while driving up steep hills,

gear too quickly, it is possible

downshift before the engine starts to

to shift to R (Reverse) instead

labor. Downshifting reduces the

of 1st gear.

chance of stalling and gives better

•

Before driving, check that the

acceleration when you again need to

warning chime operates once,

increase your speed. When the vehi-

when you press the brake

cle is traveling down steep hills,

pedal and shift to R (Reverse).

downshifting helps maintain safe

If the warning chime does not

speed and prolongs brake life.

OBK059013

operate when you shift to R

This vehicle is geared for improved

Shifting to R (Reverse)

(Reverse), contact an author-

fuel economy and may need to be

ized HYUNDAI dealer as soon

driven in a lower gear when driving

This manual transmission is

as possible.

up hills or into high winds. Using top

designed with a detent to differenti-

•

Before driving you should

gear is best for fuel economy, but you

ate 1st and R (Reverse) gear. To

learn how to shift to R

should use the best gear for the road

shift into reverse, you must shift past

(Reverse), to 1st gear or 2nd

conditions.

1st gear and the detent in order to

gear.

get into the R (Reverse) gear gate.

•

Shift to R only when the vehi-

• R(Reverse) is located to the left

cle is stationary. When the

side of the 1st gear.

shift lever is pressed to the

• After the vehicle is stoped, push the

left, a slight resistance has to

shift lever to the left side of the 1st

be overcome.

gear past the detent then push the

shift lever upward. The warning

chime operates once.

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Driving your vehicle

Good driving practices

•

Exercise extreme caution when

driving on slippery surfaces. Be

WARNING

•

Never take the car out of gear and

especially careful when braking,

coast down a hill. This is extremely

•

Always buckle-up! In a colli-

accelerating or shifting gears. On a

sion, an unbelted occupant is

hazardous. Always leave the car in

slippery surface, an abrupt change

gear.

significantly more likely to be

in vehicle speed can cause the

seriously injured or killed than

•

Don't "ride" the brakes. This can

drive wheels to lose traction and

a properly belted occupant.

cause them to overheat and mal-

the vehicle to go out of control.

•

Avoid high speeds when cor-

function. Instead, when you are

driving down a long hill, slow down

nering or turning.

and shift to a lower gear. When you

•

Do not make quick steering

do this, engine braking will help

wheel movements, such as

slow the car.

sharp lane changes or fast,

•

Slow down before shifting to a

sharp turns.

lower gear. This will help avoid

•

The risk of rollover is greatly

over-revving the engine, which can

increased if you lose control of

cause damage.

your vehicle at highway

speeds.

•

Slow down when you encounter

cross winds. This gives you much

•

Loss of control often occurs if

better control of your car.

two or more wheels drop off the

•

Be sure the car is completely

roadway and the driver over-

steers to reenter the roadway.

stopped before you attempt to shift

into reverse. The transmission can

•

In the event your vehicle leaves

be damaged if you do not. To shift

the roadway, do not steer

into reverse, depress the clutch,

sharply. Instead, slow down

move the shift lever to neutral, wait

before pulling back into the

3 seconds, then shift to the reverse

travel lanes.

position.

•

Never exceed posted speed

limits.

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