Adaptive Cruise Control is a feature you'll commonly find in modern vehicles, including vehicles at your local Genesis dealer. In Genesis vehicles, this feature is called Smart Cruise Control. It's a driver assistance feature that automates some aspects of driving on the highway. more What Is Adaptive Cruise Control? The main feature of adaptive or Smart Cruise Control is to help you keep a safe distance from the car in front of you. You can set the speed you wish to travel at and set the distance you want to keep between you and the vehicle in front of you. Once the feature is active, it'll adjust your speed to maintain the set distance between you and the vehicle ahead. It's typically best used on long, straight roads, such as highways. Some variations of cruise control, such as Smart Cruise Control with Stop and Go found on the 2024 Genesis G90, work on roads with curves. In the G90, the feature slows the vehicle down when approaching a curve in the road. This allows you to safely drive around the curve while still maintaining your desired distance from the vehicle in front of you. How Do You Use Smart Cruise Control in Cars at Your Genesis Dealer? Genesis vehicles, like many other car makes, have their Cruise Control buttons on the steering wheel for easy and convenient access. First, make sure you're driving at your desired speed and that the car in front of you is a safe distance away. Next, hit the "Cruise" button on your steering wheel, followed by the "Set" button below it. Now your car will maintain your current speed and your current distance from the car ahead. While the feature is in use, your car will do everything necessary to maintain that speed and distance. If you have Smart Cruise Control with Stop and Go, then your car will stop if the vehicle in front of you stops. It'll resume driving when the car in front of you begins driving again. Other Ways to Turn on the System Depending on your Genesis model, you may need to turn on the system by going to the Driver Assistance section of your vehicle's settings to activate the system. Select Highway Auto Curve Slowdown. After that, you use the steering wheel buttons to turn on Cruise Control as normal. What Are the Limitations of Smart Cruise Control? Cruise Control's main limitation is that it only adjusts your speed. It doesn't steer for you or control the pedals, so you still need to keep your eyes on the road and engage in safe driving habits. It's also not suitable for use in stop-and-go traffic, such as while driving around a town or city Visit Genesis of Waipio in Waipahu, HI to find a Genesis with cruise control today. Get in contact at 808-678-5100.
Three Tips for Prolonging Your Genesis's Battery Life
Your battery keeps your vehicle running, so when it starts to have issues, so will you. Without a properly functioning car battery, you'll have issues starting your car and may have to find someone to give your battery a jump in a parking lot or your driveway. The good news is that you can avoid all these issues with DIY battery maintenance and when you prioritize routine battery maintenance at your local Genesis dealer. more Three Tips for Prolonging the Life of Your Genesis Car Battery 1. Maintain Your Battery You don't have to be a mechanic to maintain your battery and help prolong its overall life. Wiping down the battery regularly will remove dust, grime, or debris and help keep it clean and fully functional. Additionally, cleaning around the connections and the battery with the right products will prevent corrosion, which can damage the connections and cause the battery to have recurring issues even if it has a lot of life left. 2. Check All Electrical Components Before Exiting Your Vehicle Accidentally bumping an overhead light or having kids in the car who like to play with switches can all increase the risk of an electrical component being left on without you realizing it. Always check that electrical components like overhead lights and switches are off before exiting your vehicle. Leaving electrical components running for a significant amount of time can drain your battery and cause your vehicle not to start the next time you need to leave. 3. Schedule Service Appointments at Your Local Genesis Dealer One of the easiest ways to prolong the life of your battery is by scheduling a service appointment at the Genesis service center. The factory-trained technicians know exactly how to care for your model and its battery. They will evaluate your battery, test it to see how much life it has left, service it, and address any issues. If they test your battery and determine that replacing it is the best option, they can order the right battery for your Genesis and install it for you. That way, you won't have to worry about your battery dying or having issues since you will have a new one installed by factory-trained technicians you can trust. Whether you've been having battery issues or just want to have your battery checked to ensure it's in good health for peace of mind, we can help. Our factory-trained technicians can evaluate your battery, test it to see how much life is left, and service all related components to prevent vehicle issues or inconveniences. Contact us today at Genesis Of Waipio in Waipahu, HI, to schedule your next service appointment and ask about our current service coupons and specials.