Using All Wheel Drive (Awd) - Genesis G90 2018 Owner's Manual

A A L L L L W W H H E E E E L L D D R R I I V V E E ( ( A A W W D D ) ) ( ( I I F F E E Q Q U U I I P P P P E E D D ) )

Using All Wheel Drive (AWD)

The All Wheel Drive (AWD) System
delivers engine power to the front
and rear wheels for maximum trac-
tion. AWD is useful when extra trac-
tion is required, such as when driving
on slippery, muddy, wet, or snow-
covered roads.
If the system determines there is a
need for addition traction, engine
power will automatically be distrib-
uted to all four wheels.
WARNING
If the AWD warning light (
stays on the instrument cluster,
your vehicle may have a mal-
function with the AWD system.
When the AWD warning light
( ) illuminates have your
vehicle checked by an author-
ized retailer of Genesis Branded
products as soon as possible.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of SERIOUS
INJURY or DEATH:
• Do not drive in conditions that
exceed the vehicles intended
design such as challenging
off-road conditions.
• Avoid high speeds when cor-
nering or turning.
• Do not make quick steering
wheel movements, such as
sharp lane changes or fast,
sharp turns.
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• The risk of a rollover is great-
• Loss of control often occurs if
• In the event your vehicle
)
• Always drive safely and use
i
• Do not drive in water if the level is
• Check your brake condition once
• Shorten your scheduled mainte-
• Make sure that an AWD vehicle is
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ly increased if you lose con-
trol of your vehicle at highway
speeds.
two or more wheels drop off
the roadway and the driver
over steers to reenter the
roadway.
leaves the roadway, do not
steer sharply. Instead, slow
down before pulling back into
the travel lanes.
caution when driving an AWD
vehicle.
Information
higher than the bottom of the vehi-
cle.
you are out of mud or water.
Depress the brake pedal several
times as you move slowly until you
feel normal braking return.
nance interval if you drive in off-
road conditions such as sand, mud
or water (see "Maintenance Under
Severe Usage Conditions" in chap-
ter 7).
towed by flatbed tow truck.
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