Maintenance
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Wheel alignment and tyre 
balance
The wheels on your vehicle were aligned 
and balanced carefully at the factory to 
give you the longest tyre life and best 
overall performance.
In most cases, you will not need to have 
your wheels aligned again. However, 
if you notice unusual tyre wear or your 
vehicle pulling one way or the other, the 
alignment may need to be reset.
If you notice your vehicle vibrating when 
driving on a smooth road, your wheels 
may need to be rebalanced.
NOTICE
Incorrect wheel weights can damage 
your vehicle’s aluminium wheels. Use 
only approved wheel weights.
Tyre replacement
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If the tyre is worn evenly, a tread wear 
indicator will appear as a solid band 
across the tread. This shows there is 
less than 1/16 in. of tread left on the tyre. 
Replace the tyre when this happens.
Do not wait for the band to appear across 
the entire tread before replacing the tyre.
 WARNING
To reduce the risk of DEATH or SERIOUS 
INJURY:
•  Replace tyres that are worn, show 
uneven wear, or are damaged. Worn 
tyres can cause loss of braking 
effectiveness, steering control, and 
traction.
•  Always replace tyres with the same 
size as each tyre that was originally 
supplied with this vehicle. Using 
tyres and wheels other than the 
recommended sizes could cause 
unusual handling characteristics, 
poor vehicle control, or negatively 
affect your vehicle’s Anti-Lock Brake 
System (ABS) resulting in a serious 
accident.
•  When replacing tyres (or wheels), it 
is recommended to replace the two 
front or two rear tyres (or wheels) 
as a pair. Replacing just one tyre 
can seriously affect your vehicle’s 
handling.
•  Tyres degrade over time, even when 
they are not being used. Regardless 
of the remaining tread, Genesis 
Vehicle recommends that tyres be 
replaced after six (6) years of normal 
service.
•  Heat caused by hot climates or 
frequent high loading conditions can 
accelerate the aging process. Failure 
to follow this warning may cause 
sudden tyre failure, which could lead 
to a loss of vehicle control resulting 
in an accident.