2025 Genesis G80 Warning Lights and Indicator User Guide

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2025 Genesis G80 Warning Lights and Indicator User Guide

This Guide will explain the 2025 Genesis G80 warning lights and indicators and what to do. Keep informed for maximum vehicle performance and safety.

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Warning and Indicator Lights

Information
Make sure that all warning lights are OFF after starting the engine. If any light is still ON, this indicates a situation that needs attention.

Seat belt warning light

This warning light informs the driver that the seat belt is not fastened.
For more information, refer to the “Seat Belt Warning Light” section in chapter 3.

Airbag warning light

This warning light illuminates:

When the Engine Start/Stop button is in the ON position. It illuminates for 3-6 seconds and then goes off.
When there is a malfunction with the SRS.
If the Airbag warning light remains illuminated while driving, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products.

Parking brake & Brake fluid warning light

This warning light illuminates:

When the Engine Start/Stop button is in the ON position. It illuminates for 3 seconds and then goes off once the parking brake is released.
Whenever the parking brake is applied.
Whenever the brake fluid level in the reservoir is low.
- If the warning light illuminates with the parking brake released, it indicates the brake fluid level in the reservoir is low.

If the brake fluid level in the reservoir is low:

Drive carefully to the nearest safe location and stop your vehicle.
With the engine stopped, check the brake fluid level immediately and add fluid as required. For more information, refer to the “Brake Fluid” section in chapter 9. After adding brake fluid, check all brake components for fluid leaks. If a brake fluid leak is found, or if the warning light remains on, or if the brakes do not operate properly, do not drive the vehicle. Have your vehicle inspected by an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products.

Dual-diagonal braking system
Your vehicle is equipped with the dual-diagonal braking system. This means you still have braking on two wheels even if one of the dual systems should fails.

With only one of the dual systems working, more than normal pedal travel and greater pedal force are required to stop the vehicle.

Also, the vehicle does not stop in as short a distance if only a portion of the brake system is working.

If you experience a malfunction with the braking system while driving, attempt to slow your vehicle by coasting or by using engine braking. You may be able to reduce your vehicle speed by manually downshifting to a lower gear. Use the paddle shifters to shift to a lower gear.

WARNING
If the Parking Brake & Brake Fluid warning light illuminates with the parking brake released, it indicates that the brake fluid level is low. If this occurs, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products.

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) warning light

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) warning light

When the Engine Start/Stop button is in the ON position. It illuminates for about 3 seconds and then goes off.

Whenever there is a malfunction with the ABS.

The hydraulic braking system still operates even if there is a malfunction with the ABS.

If the ABS warning light remains illuminated while driving, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products.

Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) system warning light

When the ABS warning and Parking Brake warning lights are on simultaneously, it may indicate a problem with the Electronic Brake Force Distribution system.

If both the ABS warning light and the Parking Brake warning light remain illuminated while driving, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products.

WARNING
When both ABS and Parking Brake & Brake Fluid warning lights are on, the braking system will does not work normally and you may experience an unexpected and dangerous situation during sudden braking.

Avoid high speed driving and abrupt braking.

Have your vehicle inspected by an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products as soon as possible.

NOTICE
When the ABS warning light is on or both ABS and Parking Brake & Brake Fluid warning lights are on, the speedometer, odometer, or tripmeter may not work. Also, the MDPS warning light may illuminate and the steering effort may increase or decrease.

Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) warning light

This warning light illuminates:

When the Engine Start/Stop button is in the ON position. It illuminates for about 3 seconds and then goes off.
Whenever there is a malfunction with the Motor Driven Power Steering.

If the MDPS warning light remains illuminated while driving, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products.

Charging system warning light

This warning light illuminates:

When the Engine Start/Stop button is in the ON position. It illuminates for about 3 seconds and then goes off.
When there is a malfunction with either the alternator or electrical charging system.

If there is a malfunction with either the alternator or electrical charging system:

Drive carefully to the nearest safe location and stop your vehicle.
Turn the engine off and check the alternator drive belt for looseness or breakage.

If the belt is adjusted properly, there may be a problem in the electrical charging system.

If this occurs, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products as soon as possible.

Engine oil pressure warning light

This warning light illuminates:
When the engine oil pressure is low.

If the engine oil pressure is low:

Drive carefully to the nearest safe location and stop your vehicle.
Turn the engine off and check the engine oil level (For more details, refer to “Engine Oil” section in chapter 9). If the level is low, add oil as required.

If the warning light remains on after adding oil or if oil is not available, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products as soon as possible. Continued driving with the warning light on may cause engine failure.

Information
When engine oil pressure decreases due to insufficient engine oil, etc., the Engine Oil Pressure warning light will illuminate. In addition, the enhanced engine protection system which limits engine power will be activated. If the engine oil pressure is restored, the Engine Oil Pressure warning light and the enhanced engine protection system will turn off.

However, when the engine oil pressure is restored, the warning light and the enhanced engine protection system will turn off after the engine is restarted.

NOTICE
If the engine is not stopped immediately after the Engine Oil Pressure warning light is illuminated, severe damage could occur.

Low fuel level warning light

This warning light illuminates: When the fuel tank is nearly empty. Refuel the vehicle as soon as possible.

NOTICE
Driving with the Low Fuel Level warning light on or with the fuel level below “E” may cause the engine to misfire and damage the catalytic converter.

Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)

This indicator light illuminates:

When the Engine Start/Stop button is in the ON position. It illuminates for about 3 seconds and then goes off.
Whenever there is a malfunction with either the emission control system or the engine or the vehicle powertrain. If the MIL warning light remains illuminated while driving, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products.

CAUTION

Driving with the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) on may cause damage to the emission control system that may affect drivability and/or fuel economy.
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illuminates, catalytic converter damage is possible that may result in loss of engine power.
If the enhanced engine protection system becomes activated due to lack of engine oil, engine power will be limited. If such condition continues repeatedly, the Malfunction Indicator Lamp will illuminate.

Exhaust system (GPF) warning light

This warning light illuminates:

When accumulated soot reaches a certain amount. It may turn off after driving the vehicle at more than 50 mph (80 km/h) for about 30 minutes (above 3rd gear with 1500-4000 engine RPM).

If this warning light blinks and a message appears on the cluster, have the GPF system checked by an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products.

NOTICE
If you continue to drive with the GPF warning light blinking for a long time, the GPF system may be damaged and the fuel consumption may increase.

Master warning light

This warning light illuminates:
If a malfunction is detected in any of the following:

Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist malfunction
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist radar blocked
Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist malfunction
Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist radar blocked
LED headlight malfunction (if equipped)
High Beam Assist malfunction (if equipped)
Smart Cruise Control malfunction
Smart Cruise Control radar blocked
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) malfunction
Electronic Limited Slip Differential (e-LSD) malfunction (if equipped)
Rear Wheel Steering (RWS) system malfunction (if equipped)

If the issue is resolved, the Master warning light turns off.

Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) warning light

This warning light illuminates:

When the Engine Start/Stop button is in the ON position. It illuminates for about 3 seconds and then goes off.
Whenever there is a malfunction with EPB.

If the EPB warning light remains illuminated while driving, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products.

Information
The Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) warning light may illuminate when the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) indicator light comes on to indicate that ESC is not working properly. This does not indicate malfunction of EPB.

Low tire pressure warning light

This warning light illuminates:

When the Engine Start/Stop button is in the ON position. It illuminates for about 3 seconds and then goes off.
When one or more tires are significantly underinflated. (The location of the under-inflated tire appears on the cluster display.)

For more information, refer to the “Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)” section in chapter 8.

This warning light remains ON after blinking for about 60 seconds, or repeatedly blinks ON and OFF at 3 second intervals:

When there is a malfunction with the TPMS.

If this occurs, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products as soon as possible.

For more information, refer to the “Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)” section in chapter 8.

WARNING
Safe Stopping

The TPMS cannot alert you to severe and sudden tire damage caused by external factors.
If you notice any vehicle instability, immediately take your foot off the accelerator pedal, apply the brakes gradually with light force, and slowly move to a safe position off the road.

Forward Safety warning light

This warning light illuminates:

When the Start/Stop button is in the ON position. It illuminates for about 3 seconds and then goes off.
Yellow: When Forward Safety of Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist is deselected, disabled, or a malfunction is detected.

If the yellow warning light remains on after the sensor has been uncovered or unblocked when the Forward Safety is set, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products.

This warning light blinks:

Red: When Forward Safety or Forward Cross-Traffic Safety function is operating.

For more information, refer to the “Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA)” section in chapter 7.

Emergency steering warning light

This warning light illuminates:

When the Engine Start/Stop button is in the ON position, the yellow warning light illuminates for about 3 seconds and then goes off.
Continuously Yellow: When Forward/Side Safety is deselected or Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist is disabled or a malfunction is detected.

If the yellow warning light is still on even after removing foreign material from the front of the sensors after Forward Safety is set, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products.

This warning light blinks:

Red: When Forward/Side Safety function is operating.

For more information, refer to the “Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA)” section in chapter 7.

Lane Safety indicator light

This indicator light illuminates:

Green: When Lane Keeping Assist operating conditions are satisfied.
Gray: When Lane Keeping Assist operating conditions are not satisfied.
Yellow: When Lane Safety is disabled, or a malfunction is detected.

If the yellow warning light remains on after the sensor has been uncovered or unblocked when Lane Safety is set, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products.

The indicator light blinks:

Green: When Lane Keeping Assist is operating.

For more information, refer to the “Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)” section in chapter 7.

Inattentive Driving warning light

This indicator light illuminates:

When the Engine Start/Stop button is in the ON position. It illuminates for about 3 seconds and then goes off.
Yellow: When Driver Attention Warning is disabled or a malfunction is detected. If the yellow indicator light remains on after the front view camera has been uncovered or unblocked, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products.

This indicator light blinks:

Yellow: When Driver Attention Warning recommends to take a break.

For more information, refer to the “Driver Attention Warning (DAW)” section in chapter 7.

Forward Attention Warning light

This warning light illuminates:

When the Engine Start/Stop button is in the ON position. It illuminates for about 3 seconds and then goes off.
Red: When Forward Attention Warning is disabled or a malfunction is detected.

If the red warning light remains on after the in-cabin camera has been uncovered or unblocked, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products.

For more information, refer to the “Forward Attention Warning (FAW)” section in chapter 7.

Intelligent Speed Limit Assist indicator light

This indicator light illuminates:

When the Engine Start/Stop button is in the ON position. It illuminates for about 3 seconds and then goes off.
Yellow: When Intelligent Speed Limit Assist is off, disabled, or a malfunction is detected.

If the yellow indicator light remains on after the front view camera has been uncovered or unblocked, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products.

For more information, refer to the “Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA)” section in chapter 7.

Lane Following Assist indicator light

This indicator light illuminates:

Green: When Lane Following Assist is operating.
Gray: When Lane Following Assist operating conditions are not satisfied.

This indicator light blinks:

White: When the steering wheel assist is cancelled.

For more information, refer to the “Lane Following Assist (LFA)” section in chapter 7.

All Wheel Drive (AWD) warning light

This warning light illuminates:

Whenever a malfunction with the AWD system is detected.

If this occurs, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products.

For more information, refer to the “All Wheel Drive (AWD)” section in chapter 6.

LED headlight warning light

This warning light illuminates:
Whenever there is a malfunction with a LED headlight.

If the LED headlight warning light remains illuminated while driving, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products.

This warning light blinks:
Whenever there is a malfunction with a LED headlight related part.

If this occurs, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products.

NOTICE
Driving with the LED headlight warning light on or blinking may reduce LED headlight life.

Icy road warning light

This warning light illuminates:
To warn the driver the road may be icy.

When the outside temperature on the outside temperature gauge is below 4 °C (40 °F), a single chime sounds, both the outside temperature gauge and Icy Road Warning indicator blink several times and then illuminates.

You can activate or deactivate the Icy Road Warning function from the Settings menu in the infotainment system. Select:

Setup > Vehicle > Cluster > Content Selection > Icy Road Warning

Information

If the Icy Road warning light appears while driving, avoid speeding, rapid acceleration, sudden braking, or sharp turning.
The infotainment system may change after software updates. For more information, refer to the user’s manual provided in the infotainment system and the quick reference guide.

Electronic Stability Control (ESC) indicator light

This indicator light illuminates:

When the Engine Start/Stop button is in the ON position. It illuminates for about 3 seconds and then goes off.
Whenever there is a malfunction with ESC system.

If this occurs, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products.

This indicator light blinks:

While ESC is operating.

For more information, refer to the “Electronic Stability Control (ESC)” section in chapter 6.

Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF indicator light

This indicator light illuminates:

When the Engine Start/Stop button is in the ON position. It illuminates for about 3 seconds and then goes off.
When you deactivate ESC system by pressing the ESC OFF button.

For more information, refer to the “Electronic Stability Control (ESC)” section in chapter 6.

Immobilizer indicator light

This indicator light illuminates for up to 30 seconds:

When the vehicle detects the smart key in the vehicle with the Engine Start/Stop button in the ACC or ON position.

At this time, you can start the engine.
The indicator light goes off after starting the engine.

This indicator light blinks for a few seconds:

When the smart key is not in the vehicle, you cannot start the engine.

This indicator light illuminates for 2 seconds and goes off:

If the smart key is in the vehicle and the Engine Start/Stop button is ON, but the vehicle cannot detect the smart key.

If this occurs, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products.

This indicator light blinks:

Whenever there is a malfunction with the immobilizer system.

If this occurs, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products.

AUTO STOP indicator light

This indicator light illuminates:

White: When the ISG system is in the standby mode.
Green: When the engine enters the Idle Stop mode of ISG (Idle Stop and Go) system.
Yellow: When there is a problem with the ISG system. Contact an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products.

For more information, refer to the “Idle Stop and Go (ISG)” section in chapter 6.

Information
When the ISG system automatically starts the engine, some warning lights (ABS, ESC, ESC OFF, MDPS or Parking brake warning light) may turn on for a few seconds because of a low battery voltage but not a system malfunction.

Door open indicator light

This indicator light illuminates:
When any door or trunk is left open.

WARNING
Before driving the vehicle, confirm the door and trunk are fully closed.

NOTICE
The 12 V battery may discharge if you leave the vehicle with the Door Open indicator light illuminated.

Turn signal indicator light

This indicator light blinks:

When you operate the turn signal lever.

If any of the following occur, there may be a malfunction with the turn signal system.

The turn signal indicator light illuminates but does not blink.
The turn signal indicator light blinks rapidly.
The turn signal indicator light does not illuminate at all.

If any of these conditions occur, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products.

High beam indicator light

This indicator light illuminates:

When the headlamps are on and the turn signal lever is moved to the high beam position.
When the turn signal lever is pulled into the Flash-to-Pass position.

Low beam indicator light

This indicator light illuminates:
When the headlamps are on.

Light ON indicator light

This indicator light illuminates:
When the position lights or headlights are on.

High Beam Assist indicator light

This indicator light illuminates:

When the high beam is on with the light switch in the AUTO position.

White: When High Beam Assist is ready to operate.
Green: When High Beam Assist is operating.

If your vehicle detects oncoming or preceding vehicles, High Beam Assist switches the high beam to low beam automatically.

For more information, refer to the “High Beam Assist (HBA)” section in chapter 5.

AUTO HOLD indicator light

This indicator light illuminates:

White: When you activate Auto Hold by pressing the AUTO HOLD switch.
Green: When you stop the vehicle completely by depressing the brake pedal with Auto Hold activated.
Yellow: Whenever a malfunction with the Auto Hold is detected.

If the AUTO HOLD indicator light remains yellow while driving, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products.

For more information, refer to the “Auto Hold” section in chapter 6.

Speed Limiter indicator light

This indicator light illuminates:
When the speed limiter is enabled.

For more information, refer to the “Manual Speed Limit Assist (MSLA)” section in chapter 7.

Cluster Display Messages

Low key battery
When the Engine Start/Stop button is pressed to the OFF position, a message may appear, indicating the internal battery of the smart key is low. Replace the smart key battery.

Press START button while turning wheel
This message appears if the steering wheel does not unlock normally when the Engine Start/Stop button is pressed.

Press the Engine Start/Stop button while turning the steering wheel right and left.

Check steering wheel lock system
This message appears if the steering wheel does not lock normally while the Engine Start/Stop button is pressed to the OFF position.

Press brake pedal to start engine
This message appears if the Engine Start/Stop button is pressed repeatedly without depressing the brake pedal.

Start the vehicle by depressing the brake pedal and then pressing the Engine Start/Stop button.

Key not in vehicle
This message appears if the smart key is not in the vehicle when you left the vehicle with the Engine Start/Stop button in the ON or Start position.

Always turn off the engine before leaving your vehicle.

Key not detected
This message appears if the smart key is not detected when you press the Engine Start/Stop button.

Press START button again
If you cannot start the vehicle after the Engine Start/ Stop button is pressed, attempt to start the engine by pressing the Engine Start/ Stop button again.

If the warning message appears each time you press the Engine Start/Stop button, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products.

Press START button with key
This message appears and the immobilizer indicator blinks if you press the Engine Start/Stop button while the warning message, “Key not detected” appears.

Check BRAKE SWITCH fuse
This message appears if the brake switch fuse is disconnected.

Replace the fuse before starting the engine.

If that is not possible, start the engine by pressing the Engine Start/Stop button for 10 seconds in the ACC position.

Shift to P or N to start engine
This message appears if you try to start the engine in any other position except P (Park) or N (Neutral).

Start the engine with the vehicle in P (Park) with your foot depressing the brake pedal.

Authenticated. The vehicle can now be started
This message appears for 4 seconds when you place your finger on the fingerprint sensor, and it is verified while the engine is off.

You can start the vehicle by depressing the brake pedal and then pressing the Engine Start/Stop button. However, the engine starts when the Engine Start/ Stop button is pressed within 30 seconds after your fingerprint is verified and the immobilizer (j) indicator light is illuminated. If the immobilizer indicator light is off, your fingerprint must be verified again.

Fingerprint authentication is locked out. Try again in XX min.
This message appears for 4 seconds when fingerprint authentication has failed more than five times while the engine is off. While the message is displayed, fingerprint authentication does not work even if you place your finger on the fingerprint sensor, and the engine does not start even if the Engine Start/Stop button is pressed.

Try again after the time indicated in the message has passed. Start the engine with the smart key or digital key.

If fingerprint authentication still does not work, refer to the “Fingerprint Authentication System” section in chapter 5.

Place digital key on the wireless charger to keep the vehicle running
If the vehicle is remotely started and Start Vehicle is deselected from the Settings menu in the infotainment system for Driver 1 and Driver 2, this message appears for up to 30 seconds when a door is opened after unlocking the doors with a digital key.

To drive your vehicle, place the registered digital key on the wireless charger, when this message appears.

Scan an authorized fingerprint to keep the vehicle running
If the vehicle is remotely started and Start Vehicle is selected from the Settings menu in the infotainment system for Driver 1 or Driver 2, this message appears for up to 30 seconds when a door is opened after unlocking the doors with a digital key or the Genesis Connected Services app.

To drive your vehicle, have an authorized fingerprint verified on the fingerprint sensor when this message appears.

Place digital key on the wireless charger or scan an authorized fingerprint
If the vehicle is remotely started and Start Vehicle is selected from the Settings menu in the infotainment system for Driver 1 or Driver 2, this message appears for up to 30 seconds when a door is opened after unlocking the doors with a digital key or the Genesis Connected Services app.

To drive your vehicle, place the registered digital key on the wireless charger, or have your fingerprint verified on the fingerprint sensor when this message appears.

Vehicle is On (started by fingerprint)
This message appears for up to 10 seconds if the driver’s door is opened and the driver’s seat belt is not fastened after turning on the engine with a fingerprint. After the message appears, a warning sounds when the door is closed.

Information
Since the engine was started with a fingerprint, if the engine is turned off, and there is no smart key, digital key or a registered fingerprint in the vehicle, it may be difficult to start the engine again.

Check user authentication system
This message appears if there is a problem with the Digital Key or Fingerprint Authentication System. Contact an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products.

Battery discharging due to external / additional electrical devices
This message appears if the 12 V battery voltage is low or if a current draw is detected that could drain the vehicle battery. Do not connect any external electronic devices to the battery system or battery discharge may occur.

If this message appears on the cluster and there are no other external electronic devices connected to the vehicle, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products.

Door, Hood, Trunk open indicator

This warning appears if any door or hood or trunk is left open. The warning will indicate which door is open on the display.

CAUTION
Before driving the vehicle, confirm that the door, hood and trunk are fully closed.

Sunroof open indicator

This warning appears if you turn off the engine when the sunroof is open.

Close the sunroof securely before leaving your vehicle.

Low tire pressure

This warning message appears if the tire pressure is low. The corresponding tire on the vehicle illuminates.

For more information, refer to the “Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)” section in chapter 8.

Lights

This indicator displays which exterior light is selected using the lighting control.

You can activate or deactivate

Wiper/Lights display function from the Settings menu in the infotainment system. Select:

Setup > Vehicle > Cluster > Content Selection > Wiper/Lights Display

Information
The infotainment system may change after software updates. For more information, refer to the user’s manual provided in the infotainment system and the quick reference guide.

Wiper

This indicator displays which wiper speed is selected using the wiper control.

You can activate or deactivate

Wiper/Lights display function from the Settings menu in the infotainment system. Select:

Setup > Vehicle > Cluster > Content Selection > Wiper/Lights Display

Information
The infotainment system may change after software updates. For more information, refer to the user’s manual provided in the infotainment system and the quick reference guide.

Low washer fluid
This message appears if the washer fluid level in the reservoir is nearly empty.

Have the washer fluid reservoir refilled.

Low fuel
This message appears if the fuel tank is almost out of fuel.

When this message appears, the low fuel level warning light on the cluster comes on.

Refuel as soon as possible.

Low engine oil
This warning message appears when the engine oil level should be checked.

Check the engine oil level as soon as possible and add engine oil as required.

Slowly pour the recommended oil into a funnel.

Refer to the “Recommended Lubricants and Capacities” section in chapter 2.

Do not overfill the engine oil. Make sure the oil level is not above F (Full) mark on the dipstick.

WARNING
When the engine oil level warning message is displayed, it is necessary to check whether maintenance schedule (Engine oil replacement) in owner’s manual has been followed before, and if not followed, the engine oil must be replaced first.

Information
After adding engine oil, if you travel about 31-62 mi. (50-100 km) after the engine warms up, the warning message should disappear. If the warning message remains on, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products as soon as possible.

Engine overheated
This message appears when the engine coolant temperature is above about 248 °F (120 °C). The engine is overheated and may be damaged.

If your vehicle is overheated, refer to the “If the Engine Overheats” section in chapter 8.

Check exhaust system
This message appears if there is a problem with the GPF system. At this time, the GPF warning light will also blink. If this occurs, have the GPF system inspected by an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products.

GPF: Gasoline Particulate Filter

Check haptic steering wheel system
This message appears if there is a problem with the haptic steering wheel system. Have your vehicle inspected by an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products.

Check headlight
This message appears if the headlamps are not operating properly.

Replace the burned out bulb with a new one with the same wattage rating.

Check turn signal
This message appears if the turn signal lamps are not operating properly.

Replace the burned out bulb with a new one with the same wattage rating.

Check headlight LED
This message appears if there is a problem with the LED headlight. Have your vehicle inspected by an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products.

Check Active Air Flap system
This warning message is displayed in the following situations:

There is a malfunction with the actuator flap
There is a malfunction with the actuator air flap controller
The air flap does not open
When all of the above conditions are fixed, the warning will disappear.

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