2026 Genesis G70 Owner's Manual
Year:
2026
Make:
Genesis
Model:
G70
Table of Contents
1. Introduction
7
2. Vehicle Information, Consumer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
21
Exterior Overview (Front View)
22
Exterior Overview (Rear View)
23
Interior Overview
24
Center Console Overview
25
Steering Wheel Control Overview
27
Engine Compartment Overview
28
Dimensions
30
Engine
30
Bulb Wattage
31
Tires and Wheels
32
Air Conditioning System
34
Vehicle Weight and Luggage Volume
34
Recommended Lubricants and Capacities
35
Recommended SAE viscosity number
36
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
38
Vehicle Certification Label
38
Tire Specification and Pressure Label
39
Engine Number
39
Air Conditioner Compressor Label
40
Refrigerant Label
40
Open Source Software Notice
41
Consumer Information
41
Reporting Safety Defects
42
3. Safety System
43
Important Safety Precautions
44
Always wear your seat belt
44
Restrain all children
44
Airbag hazards
44
Driver distraction
44
Never drink or take drugs and drive
45
Control your speed
45
Keep your vehicle in safe condition
45
Seats
46
Safety precautions
47
Front seats
48
Rear seats
51
Head restraint
53
Seat Warmers
56
Air Ventilation Seats
58
Seat Belts
60
Seat belt safety precautions
60
Seat belt warning light
61
Seat belt restraint system
62
Additional seat belt safety precautions
67
Care of seat belts
69
Child Restraint System (CRS)
69
Children always in the rear
69
Selecting a Child Restraint System (CRS)
70
Installing a Child Restraint System (CRS)
71
Airbag - Supplemental Restraint System
78
SRS components
80
Where are the airbags?
82
How does the airbags system operate?
85
What to expect after an airbag inflates
87
SRS warning light
88
Occupant Classification System (OCS)
88
Why didn't my airbag go off in a collision?
94
SRS care
98
Additional safety precautions
99
Airbag warning labels
99
4. Instrument Cluster
101
Instrument Cluster
102
Instrument cluster control
103
Gauges and meters
104
Transmission shift indicator
108
Warning and indicator lights
108
Cluster display messages
120
Cluster Display (Type A)
125
Cluster display control
125
View modes
125
Option menu
128
Cluster Display (Type B)
130
Cluster display control
130
View modes
131
Trip computer
133
3D instrument cluster (for 12.3-inch 3D cluster)
135
Vehicle (infotainment System)
138
Setting your vehicle
138
5. Convenience Features
139
Accessing Your Vehicle
143
Smart key
143
Immobilizer system
149
Genesis Digital Key
150
Digital Key (Smartphone)
150
Digital Key (Card Key)
155
Used Vehicle/Digital Key Maintenance
158
Limitations of the System
159
Door Locks
159
Operating door locks from outside the vehicle
159
Operating door locks from inside the vehicle
161
Impact sensing door unlock system
163
Speed sensing door lock system
163
Automatic door lock and unlock features
163
Child-protector rear door locks
163
Theft-alarm System
164
Rear Occupant Alert (ROA)
165
Integrated Memory System
166
Storing memory positions
166
Recalling memory positions
166
Resetting the system
167
Seat easy access
168
Steering Wheel
169
Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS)
169
Tilt/Telescopic steering
169
Horn
171
Heated steering wheel
171
Mirrors
172
Inside rearview mirror
172
Side view mirrors
181
Reverse parking aid
183
Windows
184
Power windows
185
Remote window opening function
187
Wide Sunroof
189
Power sunshade
189
Tilt open/close
190
Slide open/close
190
Automatic reversal
190
Resetting the sunroof
191
Sunroof open warning
192
Hood
192
Opening the hood
192
Closing the hood
193
Non-Powered Trunk
193
Opening the trunk
193
Closing the trunk
194
Emergency trunk safety release
194
Power Trunk
195
Power trunk operating conditions
195
Operating the power trunk
197
Setting the power trunk
199
Resetting the power trunk
199
Emergency trunk safety release
199
Smart Trunk
200
How to use the smart trunk
200
Deactivating smart trunk
201
Detecting area
202
Fuel Filler Door
203
Opening the fuel filler door
203
Closing the fuel filler door
203
Emergency fuel filler door release
204
Head-Up Display (HUD)
205
Head-Up Display settings
205
Head-Up Display information
205
Precautions while using the Head-Up Display
206
Exterior Lights
207
Lighting control
207
High beam operation
208
Turn signals and lane change signals
208
Battery saver function
209
Headlight delay function
209
Interior button lights
209
Daytime Running Light (DRL)
210
Headlight moisture removal function
210
Welcome system
210
Puddle light
211
High Beam Assist (HBA)
212
High Beam Assist setting
212
High Beam Assist operation
213
High Beam Assist malfunction and limitations
213
Interior Lights
215
Interior lamp AUTO cut
215
Front lamps
215
Rear lamps
215
Vanity mirror lamp
216
Glove box lamp
216
Foot lamp
216
Trunk lamp
216
Wipers And Washers
217
Front windshield wipers
217
Front windshield washers
218
Automatic Climate Control System
220
Automatic temperature control mode
221
Manual temperature control mode
222
System operation
228
System maintenance
230
Windshield Defrosting And Defogging
232
To defog inside windshield
232
To defrost outside windshield
232
Defogging logic
233
Rear window defroster
233
Climate Control Additional Features
234
Air Conditioning Automatic Drying
234
Auto defogging system
235
Automatic Dehumidify
236
Recirculating air when washer fluid is used
236
Recirculating air when entering a tunnel
236
Sunroof inside air recirculation
237
Scheduled Ventilation
237
Warmer/ventilation based on climate settings (for driver's seat)
238
Climate Touch Screen Haptics
238
Storage Compartment
238
Center console storage
239
Glove box
239
Sunglass holder
239
Interior Features
240
Cup holder
240
Ashtray
240
Sunvisor
241
Power outlet
241
USB charger
242
Wireless smartphone charging system
243
Clock
245
Coat hook
246
Floor mat anchor(s)
246
Luggage net holder
247
Infotainment System
248
USB Port
248
Antenna
248
Steering wheel remote controls
249
Infotainment system
250
Voice recognition
250
Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
250
Lexicon premium sound system
251
6. Driving Your Vehicle
253
Before Driving
255
Before entering the vehicle
256
Before starting
256
Engine Start/Stop Button
257
Engine Stop/Start button positions
258
Starting the engine
259
Turning off the engine
260
Remote start
261
Vehicle Auto-Shut Off
261
Operating Conditions
261
Deactivating Conditions
261
System Operation
262
Automatic Transmission
263
Automatic transmission operation
264
Cluster display messages (cluster)
268
Paddle shifter (Manual shift mode)
272
Good driving practices
272
Braking System
274
Power-Assist Brakes
274
High Performance Brake
275
Disc brakes wear indicator
275
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)
275
Auto Hold
280
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
282
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
284
Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)
286
Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC)
287
Brake Assistant System (BAS)
288
Good braking practices
288
All Wheel Drive (AWD)
289
All Wheel Drive (AWD) operation
289
Emergency precautions
291
Limited Slip Differential
293
Electronic Control Suspension
293
System malfunction
293
Launch Control
294
Prerequisite for activation
294
Launch Control activation
294
Limited use of Launch Control
295
Coasting
296
Coasting setting
296
Coasting operating conditions
296
Coasting release conditions
297
Drive Mode Integrated Control System
298
Drive mode
298
Vehicle characteristic
300
Active Air Flap
301
Malfunction
301
Special Driving Conditions
302
Hazardous driving conditions
302
Rocking the vehicle
302
Smooth cornering
303
Driving at night
303
Driving in the rain
303
Driving in flooded areas
304
Highway driving
304
Winter Driving
304
Snow or icy conditions
304
Winter precautions
307
Trailer Towing
309
Vehicle Load Limit
310
The Loading Information Label
311
7. Driver Assistance System
315
Driver Assistance System Notice
317
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) (Sensor Fusion)
317
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist settings
319
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist operation
321
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist malfunction and limitations
325
Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)
332
Lane Keeping Assist settings
332
Lane Keeping Assist operation
333
Lane Keeping Assist malfunction and limitations
335
Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA)
337
Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist settings
339
Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist operation
340
Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist malfunction and limitations
343
Safe Exit Warning (SEW)
347
Safe Exit Warning settings
348
Safe Exit Warning operation
349
Safe Exit Warning malfunction and limitations
350
Manual Speed Limit Assist (MSLA)
351
Manual Speed Limit Assist operation
351
Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA)
353
Intelligent Speed Limit Assist settings
354
Intelligent Speed Limit Assist operation
354
Intelligent Speed Limit Assist malfunction and limitations
356
Driver Attention Warning (DAW)
359
Driver Attention Warning settings
359
Driver Attention Warning operation
360
Driver Attention Warning malfunction and limitations
361
Blind-Spot View Monitor (BVM)
365
Blind-Spot View Monitor settings
365
Blind-Spot View Monitor operation
366
Blind-Spot View Monitor malfunction
366
Smart Cruise Control (SCC)
367
Smart Cruise Control settings
367
Smart Cruise Control operation
368
Smart Cruise Control malfunction and limitations
375
Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control (NSCC)
380
Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control settings
381
Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control operation
381
Limitations of Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control
382
Lane Following Assist (LFA)
385
Lane Following Assist settings
386
Lane Following Assist operation
386
Lane Following Assist malfunction and limitations
388
Highway Driving Assist (HDA)
389
Highway Driving Assist settings
390
Highway Driving Assist operation
391
Highway Driving Assist malfunction and limitations
393
Rear View Monitor (RVM)
395
Rear View Monitor settings
396
Rear View Monitor operation
397
Rear View Monitor malfunction and limitations
398
Surround View Monitor (SVM)
399
Surround View Monitor settings
399
Surround View Monitor operation
401
Surround View Monitor malfunction and limitations
402
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA)
403
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist settings
404
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist operation
405
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist malfunction and limitations
408
Reverse Parking Distance Warning (PDW)
412
Reverse Parking Distance Warning settings
412
Reverse Parking Distance Warning operation
412
Reverse Parking Distance Warning malfunction and limitations
413
Forward/Reverse Parking Distance Warning (PDW)
415
Forward/Reverse Parking Distance Warning settings
416
Forward/Reverse Parking Distance Warning operation
416
Forward/Reverse Parking Distance Warning malfunction and limitations
418
Declaration of Conformity
420
Front radar
420
Rear corner radar
421
8. Emergency Situations
423
Hazard Warning Flasher
424
In Case of an Emergency While Driving
424
If the engine stalls while driving
424
If the engine stalls at a crossroad or crossing
424
If you have a flat tire while driving
425
If the Engine Will Not Start
425
Jump Starting
426
If the Engine Overheats
428
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
430
Check tire pressure
430
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
431
Low tire pressure warning light
432
Low tire pressure position and tire pressure telltale
432
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) malfunction indicator
433
Changing a tire with TPMS
433
If You Have a Flat Tire (with Spare Tire)
435
Jack and tools
435
Changing tires
436
Jack label
440
If You Have a Flat Tire (with Tire Mobility Kit)
441
Introduction
441
Notes on the safe use of the Tire Mobility Kit
442
Components of the Tire Mobility Kit
443
Using the Tire Mobility Kit When a tire is flat
444
How to adjust tire pressure
447
Towing
448
Towing service
448
Removable towing hook
450
Emergency towing
450
9. Maintenance
453
Engine Compartment
456
Maintenance Services
458
Owner's responsibility
458
Owner maintenance precautions
458
Owner Maintenance
459
Owner maintenance schedule
459
Scheduled Maintenance Services
461
Normal maintenance schedule (For 2.5 T-GDi)
463
Maintenance under severe usage conditions (For 2.5 T-GDi)
466
Normal maintenance schedule (For 3.3 T-GDi)
468
Maintenance under severe usage conditions (For 3.3 T-GDi)
470
Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Items
472
Engine oil and filter
472
Drive belts
472
Fuel lines, fuel hoses and connections
472
Fuel filter
472
Vapor hose and fuel filler cap
472
Vacuum crankcase ventilation hoses
472
Air cleaner filter
472
Spark plugs
472
Cooling system
473
Engine coolant/Liquid-cooled intercooler coolant
473
Automatic transmission fluid
473
Brake hoses and lines
473
Brake fluid
473
Parking brake
473
Brake discs, pads, calipers and rotors
473
Exhaust pipe and muffler
473
Suspension mounting bolts
473
Steering gear box, linkage & boots/lower arm ball joint
473
Drive shafts and boots
474
Air conditioning refrigerant
474
Engine Oil
474
Checking the engine oil level
474
Checking the engine oil and filter
475
Engine Coolant/Liquid-cooled Intercooler Coolant
477
Checking the coolant level
477
Changing coolant
480
Brake Fluid
480
Checking the brake fluid level
480
Washer Fluid
481
Checking the washer fluid level
481
Air Cleaner
482
Filter replacement
482
Cabin Air Filter
483
Filter inspection
483
Filter replacement
483
Wiper Blades
484
Blade inspection
484
Blade replacement
484
Battery
485
Battery Usage Recommendations
487
Battery Replacement
487
Battery capacity label
488
Battery recharging
488
Reset items
489
Tires and Wheels
490
Tire care
490
Recommended cold tire inflation pressures
490
Check tire inflation pressure
491
Tire rotation
492
Wheel alignment and tire balance
492
Tire replacement
493
Wheel replacement
494
Tire traction
494
Tire maintenance
494
Tire sidewall labeling
494
Tire terminology and definitions
497
All Season tires
500
Summer tires
501
Snow tires
501
Radial-ply tires
501
Low aspect ratio tires
502
Fuses
503
Instrument panel fuse replacement
504
Engine compartment panel fuse replacement
505
Fuse/relay panel description
506
Light Bulbs
518
Headlight, Parking light, Turn signal light, Daytime running light (DRL) replacement
519
Side repeater light replacement
520
Puddle light replacement
520
Rear combination light replacement
520
High mounted stop light replacement
521
License plate light replacement
521
Interior light replacement
521
Appearance Care
522
Exterior care
522
Interior care
527
Emission Control System
530
Crankcase emission control system
531
Evaporative emission control system including Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery (ORVR)
531
Exhaust emission control system
531
California Perchlorate Notice
533
2026 Genesis G70 Overview
Owner's Manual
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Introduction
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User manual download
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