Hyundai Genesis Coupe (2016 year). Instruction

Driving your vehicle

To keep locks from freezing

Don't let your parking brake

Carry emergency equipment

freeze

To keep the locks from freezing,

Depending on the severity of the

squirt an approved de-icer fluid or

Under some conditions your parking

weather where you drive your car,

glycerine into the key opening. If a

brake can freeze in the engaged

you should carry appropriate emer-

lock is covered with ice, squirt it with

position. This is most likely to hap-

gency equipment. Some of the items

an approved de-icing fluid to remove

pen when there is an accumulation

you may want to carry include tire

the ice. If the lock is frozen internally,

of snow or ice around or near the

chains, tow straps or chains, flash-

you may be able to thaw it out by

rear brakes or if the brakes are wet.

light, emergency flares, sand, a

using a heated key. Handle the heat-

If there is a risk the parking brake

shovel, jumper cables, a window

ed key with care to avoid injury.

may freeze, apply it only temporarily

scraper, gloves, ground cloth, cover-

while you put the gear shift lever in P

alls, a blanket, etc.

and block the rear wheels so the car

Use approved window washer

cannot roll. Then release the parking

anti-freeze in system

Don't place foreign objects or

brake.

materials in the engine com-

To keep the water in the window

partment

washer system from freezing, add an

Don't let ice and snow accu-

approved window washer anti-freeze

Placement of foreign object or mate-

mulate underneath

solution in accordance with instruc-

rials which prevent cooling of the

tions on the container. Window wash-

Under some conditions, snow and

engine, in the engine compartment,

er anti-freeze is available from an

ice can build up under the fenders

may cause a failure or combustion.

authorized HYUNDAI dealer and

and interfere with the steering. When

The manufacturer is not responsible

most auto parts outlets. Do not use

driving in severe winter conditions

for the damage caused by such

engine coolant or other types of anti-

where this may happen, you should

placement.

freeze as these may damage the

periodically check underneath the

paint finish.

car to be sure the movement of the

front wheels and the steering com-

ponents is not obstructed.

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Driving your vehicle

VEHICLE LOAD LIMIT

Seating capacity:

Total : 4 persons

(Front seat : 2 persons,

Rear seat : 2 persons)

Seating capacity is the maximum

number of occupants including a

driver, your vehicle may carry.

However, the seating capacity may

be reduced based upon the weight of

all of the occupants, and the weight

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OBK063107N

of the cargo being carried.

Do not overload the vehicle as there

is a limit to the total weight, or load

limit including occupants and cargo,

the vehicle can carry.

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OBK063108N

Tire and loading information

Vehicle capacity weight:

label

710 lbs. (322 kg)

The label located on the driver's door

Vehicle capacity weight is the maxi-

sill gives the original tire size, cold

mum combined weight of occupants

tire pressures recommended for your

and cargo.

vehicle, the number of people that

can be in your vehicle and vehicle

capacity weight.

5 52

Driving your vehicle

Towing capacity:

Steps for determining correct

5. Determine the combined weight of

load limit

luggage and cargo being loaded

We do not recommend using this

on the vehicle. That weight may

vehicle for trailer towing.

1. Locate the statement "The com-

not safely exceed the available

bined weight of occupants and

cargo and luggage load capacity

cargo should never exceed XXX

Cargo capacity:

calculated in Step 4.

kg or XXX lbs.'' on your vehicle's

The cargo capacity of your vehicle

placard.

6. If your vehicle will be towing a trail-

will increase or decrease depending

er, load from your trailer will be

2. Determine the combined weight of

on the weight and the number of

transferred to your vehicle. Consult

the driver and passengers that will

occupants.

this manual to determine how this

be riding in your vehicle.

reduces the available cargo and

3. Subtract the combined weight of

luggage load capacity of your

the driver and passengers from

vehicle.

XXX kg or XXX lbs.

4. The resulting figure equals the

✽ NOTICE

available amount of cargo and lug-

gage load capacity. For example, if

We do not recommend using this

the "XXX" amount equals 1400

vehicle for trailer towing.

lbs. and there will be five 150 lbs.

passengers in your vehicle, the

amount of available cargo and lug-

gage load capacity is 650 lbs.

(1400-750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs.)

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Driving your vehicle

Example 1

Example 2

Example 3

C190F01JM

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Item

Description

Total

Item

Description

Total

Item

Description

Total

Vehicle Capacity

688 lbs

Vehicle Capacity

688 lbs

Vehicle Capacity

688 lbs

Weight

(312 kg)

Weight

(312 kg)

Weight

(312 kg)

Subtract Occupant

300 lbs

600 lbs

688 lbs

Weight

(136 kg)

(272 kg)

(312 kg)

150 lbs (68 kg) × 2

150 lbs (68 kg) × 4

172 lbs (78 kg) × 4

Available Cargo and

388 lbs

Available Cargo and

88 lbs

Available Cargo and

0 lbs

Luggage weight

(176 kg)

Luggage weight

(40 kg)

Luggage weight

(0 kg)

Refer to your vehicle’s tire and loading information label for specific information about your vehicle's capacity weight

and seating positions. The combined weight of the driver, passengers and cargo should never exceed your vehicle's

capacity weight.

5 54

Driving your vehicle

To find out the actual loads on your

(Continued)

front and rear axles, you need to go

to a weigh station and weigh your

• Do not load your vehicle any

vehicle.Your dealer can help you with

heavier than the GVWR, either

this. Be sure to spread out your load

the maximum front or rear

equally on both sides of the center-

GAWR and vehicle capacity

line.

weight. If you do, parts,

including tires on your vehicle

can break, and it can change

WARNING - Over loading

the way your vehicle handles

•

Never exceed the GVWR for

and braking ability. This could

your vehicle, the GAWR for

cause you to lose control and

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either the front or rear axle

crash. Also, overloading can

Certification label

and vehicle capacity weight.

shorten the life of your vehi-

Exceeding these ratings can

cle.

The certification label is located on

cause an accident or vehicle

the driver's door sill at the center pil-

damage. You can calculate the

lar.

weight of your load by weigh-

The label will help you decide how

This label shows the maximum

ing the items

(or people)

much cargo and installed equipment

allowable weight of the fully loaded

before putting them in the

your vehicle can carry.

vehicle. This is called the GVWR

vehicle. Be careful not to over-

(Gross Vehicle Weight Rating). The

load your vehicle.

GVWR includes the weight of the

If you carry items inside your vehicle

(Continued)

vehicle, all occupants, fuel and

- like suitcases, tools, packages, or

cargo.

anything else - they are moving as

fast as the vehicle. If you have to stop

This label also tells you the maxi-

or turn quickly, or if there is a crash,

mum weight that can be supported

the items will keep going and can

by the front and rear axles, called

cause an injury if they strike the driv-

Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR).

er or a passenger.

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Driving your vehicle

WARNING

CAUTION

WARNING - Loose cargo

•

Overloading your vehicle can

•

Overloading your vehicle may

Items you carry inside your

cause heat buildup in your

cause damage. Repairs would

vehicle can strike and injure

vehicle's tires and possible

not be covered by your warran-

occupants in a sudden stop or

tire failure that could lead to a

ty. Do not overload your vehicle.

turn, or in a crash.

crash.

•

Using heavier suspension com-

• Put items in the cargo area of

•

Overloading your vehicle can

ponents to get added durability

your vehicle. Try to spread the

cause increased stopping dis-

might not change your weight

weight evenly.

tances that could lead to a

ratings. Ask your dealer to help

• Never stack items, like suit-

crash.

you load your vehicle the right

cases, inside the vehicle

way.

•

A crash resulting from poor

above the tops of the seats.

handling, vehicle damage, tire

• Do not leave an unsecured

failure, or increased stopping

child restraint in your vehicle.

distances could result in seri-

• When you carry something

ous injury or death.

inside the vehicle, secure it.

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Driving your vehicle

VEHICLE WEIGHT

This section will guide you in the

GAW (Gross axle weight)

Overloading

proper loading of your vehicle, to

This is the total weight placed on

keep your loaded vehicle weight

each axle (front and rear) - including

within its design rating capability.

WARNING - Vehicle

vehicle curb weight and all payload.

Properly loading your vehicle will

weight

provide maximum return of the vehi-

The gross axle weight rating

cle design performance. Before load-

GAWR (Gross axle weight rating)

(GAWR) and the gross vehicle

ing your vehicle, familiarize yourself

This is the maximum allowable

weight rating (GVWR) for your

with the following terms for determin-

weight that can be carried by a single

vehicle are on the certification

ing your vehicle's weight ratings,

axle (front or rear). These numbers

label attached to the driver's

from the vehicle's specifications and

are shown on the certification label.

door. Exceeding these ratings

the certification label:

can cause an accident or vehi-

The total load on each axle must

never exceed its GAWR.

cle damage. You can calculate

Base curb weight

the weight of your load by

weighing the items (and people)

This is the weight of the vehicle

GVW (Gross vehicle weight)

including a full tank of fuel and all

before putting them in the vehi-

This is the Base Curb Weight plus

cle. Be careful not to overload

standard equipment. It does not

include passengers, cargo, or option-

actual Cargo Weight plus passen-

your vehicle.

gers.

al equipment.

Vehicle curb weight

GVWR (Gross vehicle weight rating)

This is the weight of your new vehicle

This is the maximum allowable

when you picked it up from your deal-

weight of the fully loaded vehicle

er plus any aftermarket equipment.

(including all options, equipment,

passengers and cargo). The GVWR

Cargo weight

is shown on the certification label

located on the driver’s (or front pas-

This figure includes all weight added

senger’s) door sill.

to the Base Curb Weight, including

cargo and optional equipment.

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What to do in an emergency

Road warning

6-2

Towing

6-21

• Hazard warning flasher

6-2

• Towing service

6-21

In case of an emergency while driving

6-2

• Removable towing hook

6-22

• If the engine stalls at a crossroad or crossing

6-2

• Emergency towing

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-23

• If you have a flat tire while driving

6-2

• If engine stalls while driving

6-3

If the engine does not start

6-3

• If engine dose not turn over or turns over slowly . . 6-3

• If engine turns over normally but does not start . . . 6-3

Emergency starting

6-4

• Jump starting

6-4

• Push-starting

6-5

If the engine overheats

6-6

Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)

6-7

• TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) malfunction

indicator

6-9

• Changing a tire with TPMS

6-10

If you have a flat tire

6-12

• Jack and tools

6-12

• Removing and storing the spare tire

6-13

• Changing tires

6-13

• Jack label

6-20

What to do in an emergency

ROAD WARNING

IN CASE OF AN EMER-

It should be used whenever emer-

GENCY WHILE DRIVING

gency repairs are being made or

If the engine stalls at a cross-

when the vehicle is stopped near the

road or crossing

edge of a roadway.

If the engine stalls at a crossroad or

Depress the flasher switch with the

crossing, set the shift lever in the N

ignition switch in any position. The

(Neutral) position and then push the

flasher switch is located in the center

vehicle to a safe place.

console switch panel. All turn signal

lights will flash simultaneously.

If you have a flat tire while

driving

•

The hazard warning flasher oper-

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ates whether your vehicle is run-

If a tire goes flat while you are driv-

Hazard warning flasher

ning or not.

ing:

The hazard warning flasher serves

•

The turn signals do not work when

1.Take your foot off the accelerator

as a warning to other drivers to exer-

the hazard flasher is on.

pedal and let the car slow down

cise

extreme caution when

while driving straight ahead. Do not

•

Care must be taken when using

approaching, overtaking, or passing

apply the brakes immediately or

the hazard warning flasher while

your vehicle.

attempt to pull off the road as this

the vehicle is being towed.

may cause a loss of control. When

the car has slowed to such a speed

that it is safe to do so, brake care-

fully 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.

6 2

What to do in an emergency

IF THE ENGINE WILL NOT START

2.When the car is stopped, turn on

If engine doesn't turn over or

If the engine turns over nor-

your emergency hazard flashers,

turns over slowly

mally but does not start

set the parking brake and put the

1. If your vehicle has an automatic

1. Check fuel level.

transmission in P (automatic trans-

transmission, be sure the gear

mission) or reverse (manual trans-

2. With the ignition switch in the

selector lever is in N(Neutral) or

mission).

LOCK position, check all connec-

P(Park) and the emergency brake

tors at the ignition coils and spark

3.Have all passengers get out of the

is set.

plugs. Reconnect any that may be

car. Be sure they all get out on the

2. Check the battery connections to

disconnected or loose.

side of the car that is away from

be sure they are clean and tight.

traffic.

3. If the engine still does not start,

3. Turn on the interior light. If the light

call an authorized HYUNDAI deal-

4.When changing a flat tire, follow

dims or goes out when you oper-

er or seek other qualified assis-

the instruction provided later in this

ate the starter, the battery is dis-

tance.

section.

charged.

4. Check the starter connections to

If engine stalls while driving

be sure they are securely tight-

1. Reduce your speed gradually,

ened.

keeping a straight line. Move cau-

5. Do not push or pull the vehicle to

tiously off the road to a safe place.

start it. See instructions for "Jump

2. Turn on your emergency flashers.

starting".

3. Try to start the engine again. If

your vehicle will not start, contact

WARNING

an authorized HYUNDAI dealer or

If the engine will not start, do

seek other qualified assistance.

not push or pull the car to start

it. This could result in a collision

or cause other damage.

6 3

What to do in an emergency

EMERGENCY STARTING

Jump starting

WARNING - Battery

Jump starting can be dangerous if

done incorrectly. Therefore, to avoid

•

Keep all flames or sparks

away from the battery. The

harm to yourself or damage to your

vehicle or battery, follow the jump

battery produces hydrogen

gas which may explode if

starting procedures. If in doubt, we

strongly recommend that you have a

exposed to flame or sparks.

competent technician or towing serv-

If these instructions are not

ice jump start your vehicle.

followed exactly, serious per-

sonal injury and damage to

the vehicle may occur! If you

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CAUTION

are not sure how to follow this

Connect cables in numerical order

Use only a 12-volt jumper sys-

procedure, seek qualified

tem. You can damage a 12-volt

assistance. Automobile bat-

and disconnect in reverse order.

starting motor, ignition system,

teries contain sulfuric acid.

and other electrical parts

This is poisonous and highly

beyond repair by use of a 24-volt

corrosive. When jump start-

power supply (either two 12-volt

ing, wear protective glasses

batteries in series or a 24-volt

and be careful not to get acid

motor generator set).

on yourself, your clothing or

on the car.

•

Do not attempt to jump start

WARNING - Battery

the vehicle if the discharged

battery is frozen or if the elec-

Never attempt to check the elec-

trolyte level is low; the battery

trolyte level of the battery as

may rupture or explode.

this may cause the battery to

rupture or explode causing seri-

ous injury.

6 4

What to do in an emergency

Jump starting procedure

Push-starting

CAUTION - Battery cables

1. Make sure the booster battery is

Your manual transmission-equipped

12-volt and that its negative termi-

Do not connect the jumper

vehicle should not be push-started

nal is grounded.

cable from the negative terminal

because it might damage the emis-

of the booster battery to the

2. If the booster battery is in another

sion control system.

negative terminal of the dis-

vehicle, do not allow the vehicles

Vehicles equipped with automatic

charged battery. This can cause

to touch.

transmission cannot be push-started.

the discharged battery to over-

3. Turn off all unnecessary electrical

heat and crack, releasing bat-

Follow the directions in this section

loads.

tery acid.

for jump-starting.

4. Connect the jumper cables in the

exact sequence shown in the illus-

tration. First connect one end of a

5. Start the engine of the vehicle with

WARNING

jumper cable to the positive termi-

the booster battery and let it run at

Never tow a vehicle to start it

nal of the discharged battery (1),

2,000 rpm, then start the engine of

because the sudden surge for-

then connect the other end to the

the vehicle with the discharged

ward when the engine starts

positive terminal on the booster

battery.

could cause a collision with the

battery (2).

6. After jump start of your vehicle run

tow vehicle.

Proceed to connect one end of the

the vehicle for at least 15 minutes

other jumper cable to the negative

either at idle or driving the vehicle

terminal of the booster battery (3),

before turning off the engine. This

then the other end to a solid, sta-

will assure the vehicle can be

tionary, metallic point (for example,

started next time after the engine

the engine lifting bracket) away

is shut off.

from the battery (4). Do not con-

nect it to or near any part that

moves when the engine is cranked.

If the cause of your battery discharg-

Do not allow the jumper cables to

ing is not apparent, you should have

contact anything except the correct

your vehicle checked by an author-

battery terminals or the correct

ized HYUNDAI dealer.

ground. Do not lean over the bat-

tery when making connections.

What to do in an emergency

IF THE ENGINE OVERHEATS

If your temperature gauge indicates

7.Proceed with caution, keeping

overheating, you experience a loss

WARNING

alert for further signs of overheat-

of power, or hear loud pinging or

ing. If overheating happens again,

While the engine is running,

knocking, the engine is probably too

keep hair, hands and clothing

call an authorized HYUNDAI deal-

hot. If this happens, you should:

er for assistance.

away from moving parts such

1. Pull off the road and stop as soon

as the fan and drive belts to pre-

as it is safe to do so.

vent injury.

CAUTION

2. Place the shift lever in P (automat-

ic transmission) or neutral (manual

Serious loss of coolant indicates

transmission) and set the parking

there is a leak in the cooling sys-

brake. If the air conditioning is on,

5. If the water pump drive belt is bro-

tem and this should be checked

turn it off.

ken or engine coolant is leaking

as soon as possible by an

out, stop the engine immediately

3. If engine coolant is running out

authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

under the car or steam is coming

and call the nearest authorized

out from underneath the hood,

HYUNDAI dealer for assistance.

stop the engine. Do not open the

hood until the coolant has flow

WARNING

stopped. If there is no visible loss

of engine coolant and no steam,

Do not remove the radiator cap

leave the engine running and

when the engine is hot. This

check to be sure the engine cool-

may result in coolant to be

ing fan is operating. If the fan is

blown out of the opening and

not running, turn the engine off.

cause serious burns.

4. Check to see if the water pump

drive belt is missing. If it is not

missing, check to see that it is

6.If you cannot find the cause of the

tight. If the drive belt seems to be

overheating, wait until the engine

satisfactory, check for coolant

temperature has returned to nor-

leaking from the radiator, hoses or

mal. Then, if coolant has been lost,

under the car. (If the air condition-

carefully add coolant to the reser-

ing had been in use, it is normal

voir to bring the fluid level in the

for cold water to be draining from it

reservoir up to the halfway mark.

when you stop).

What to do in an emergency

TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)

Each tire, including the spare (if pro-

Please note that the TPMS is not a

vided), should be checked monthly

substitute for proper tire maintenance,

when cold and inflated to the inflation

and it is the driver’s responsibility to

pressure recommended by the vehicle

maintain correct tire pressure, even if

manufacturer on the vehicle placard or

under-inflation has not reached the

tire inflation pressure label.

level to trigger illumination of the

TPMS low tire pressure telltale.

As an added safety feature, your

vehicle has been equipped with a tire

Your vehicle has also been equipped

pressure monitoring system (TPMS)

with a TPMS malfunction indicator to

that illuminates a low tire pressure

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indicate when the system is not oper-

telltale when one or more of your

■ Supervision Type

ating properly. The TPMS malfunction

tires is significantly under-inflated.

indicator is combined with the low tire

Accordingly, when the low tire pres-

pressure telltale. When the system

sure telltale illuminates, you should

detects a malfunction, the telltale will

stop and check your tires as soon as

flash for approximately one minute

possible, and inflate them to the

and then remain continuously illumi-

proper pressure. Driving on a signifi-

nated. This sequence will continue

cantly under-inflated tire causes the

upon subsequent vehicle start-ups as

tire to overheat and can lead to tire

long as the malfunction exists.

failure. Under-inflation also reduces

When the TPMS malfunction indica-

fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and

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tor remains illuminated after blinking

may affect the vehicle’s handling and

(1) Low Tire Pressure Telltale/TPMS

for approximately 1 minute, the sys-

stopping ability.

Malfunction Indicator

tem may not be able to detect or sig-

nal low tire pressure as intended.

(2) Low Tire Pressure Position Telltale

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.

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What to do in an emergency

Always check the TPMS malfunction

Low tire pressure

If you cannot reach a service station

telltale after replacing one or more

telltale

or if the tire cannot hold the newly

tires or wheels on your vehicle to

added air, replace the low pressure

ensure that the replacement or alter-

tire with the spare tire.

nate tires and wheels allow the TPMS

Low tire pres-

The Low Tire Pressure Telltale will

to continue to function properly.

sure position

remain on and the TPMS Malfunction

telltale

Indicator may blink for one minute

and then remain illuminated (when

✽ NOTICE

the vehicle is driven approximately

If any of the below happens, we rec-

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20 minutes at speed above 15.5 mph

ommend that the system be checked

(25 km/h)) until you have the low

by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

When the tire pressure monitoring

pressure tire repaired and replaced

1.The low tire pressure telltale/

system warning indicators are illumi-

on the vehicle.

TPMS malfunction indicator does

nated and warning massage dis-

not illuminate for 3 seconds when

played on the cluster LCD display,

the ignition switch is turned to the

✽ NOTICE

one or more of your tires is signifi-

ON or engine is running.

cantly under-inflated. The low tire

The spare tire is not equipped with a

2.The TPMS malfunction indicator

pressure position telltale light will

tire pressure sensor.

remains illuminated after blinking

indicate which tire is significantly

for approximately 1 minute.

under-inflated by illuminating the cor-

3.The Low tire pressure position

responding position light.

telltale remains illuminated.

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.

What to do in an emergency

TPMS (Tire Pressure

CAUTION

WARNING - Low pressure

Monitoring System)

In winter or cold weather, the

damage

malfunction indicator

low tire pressure telltale may be

Significantly low tire pressure

The TPMS malfunction indicator will

makes the vehicle unstable and

illuminated if the tire pressure

illuminate after it blinks for approxi-

can contribute to loss of vehicle

was adjusted to the recom-

mately one minute when there is a

control and increased braking

mended tire inflation pressure

problem with the Tire Pressure

in warm weather. It does not

distances.

Monitoring System.

mean your TPMS is malfunction-

Continued driving on low pres-

Have the system checked by an

ing because the decreased tem-

sure tires can cause the tires to

perature leads to a proportional

authorized HYUNDAI dealer as soon

overheat and fail.

as possible to determine the cause

lowering of tire pressure.

of the problem.

When you drive your vehicle

from a warm area to a cold area

or from a cold area to a warm

✽ NOTICE

area, or the outside temperature

If there is a malfunction with the

is greatly higher or lower, you

TPMS, the low tire pressure position

should check the tire inflation

telltale will not be displayed even

pressure and adjust the tires to

though the vehicle has an under-

the recommended tire inflation

inflated tire.

pressure.

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Hyundai Genesis Coupe (2016 year). Instruction - part 20