2021 Genesis G70 Owners Manual - Exterior Lights

Exterior Lights

Lighting control

To operate the lights, turn the knob at the end of the control lever to one of the following positions:

To operate the lights, turn the knob at the end of the control lever to one of the following positions:

1. OFF position
2. AUTO headlamp position
3. Parking lamp position
4. Headlamp position

AUTO light position

The parking lamp and headlamp will be turned ON or OFF automatically depending on the amount of light outside the vehicle.

Even with the AUTO light feature in operation, it is recommended to manually turn ON the lamps when driving at night or in a fog, or when you enter dark areas, such as tunnels and parking facilities.

NOTICE

• Do not cover or spill anything on the sensor (1) located on the instrument panel.
• Do not clean the sensor using a window cleaner, the cleanser may leave a light film which could interfere with sensor operation.
• If your vehicle has window tint or other types of metallic coating on the front windshield, the AUTO light system may not work properly.

Parking lamp position

The parking lamp, license plate lamp and instrument panel lamp are turned ON.

Headlamp position

The headlamp, parking lamp, license plate lamp and instrument panel lamp are turned ON.

Information

The Engine Start/Stop Button Must be in the ON position to turn on the headlamp.

High beam operation

To turn on the high beam headlamp, push the lever away from you. The lever will return to its original position.

The high beam indicator will light when the headlamp high beams are switched on.

To turn off the high beam headlamp, pull the lever towards you. The low beams will turn on.

WARNING
Do not use high beam when there are other vehicles approaching you. Using high beam could obstruct the other driver's vision.

To flash the high beam headlamp, pull the lever towards you, then release the lever. The high beams will remain ON as long as you hold the lever towards you.

High Beam Assist (HBA) system (if equipped)

The High Beam Assist (HBA) is a system that automatically adjusts the headlamp range (switches between high beam and low beam) according to the brightness of other vehicles and road conditions.

Operating condition

1. Place the light switch in the AUTO position.
2. Turn on the high beam by pushing the lever away from you. The High Beam Assist (HBA) ( ) indicator will illuminate.
3. The High Beam Assist (HBA) will turn on when vehicle speed is above 25 mph (40 km/h).

• If the light switch is pushed away when the High Beam Assist (HBA) is operating, the High Beam Assist (HBA) will turn off and the high beam will be on continuously.
• If the light switch is pulled towards you when the high beam is off, the high beam will turn on without the High Beam Assist (HBA) canceled. When you let go of the light switch, the lever will move to the middle and the high beam will turn off.
• If the light switch is pulled towards you when the high beam is on by the High Beam Assist (HBA), the low beam will be on and the High Beam Assist (HBA) will turn off.
• If the light switch is placed to the headlamp ON position, the High Beam Assist (HBA) will turn off and the low beam will be on continuously.

When the High Beam Assist (HBA) is operating, the high beam switches to low beam if any of the following conditions occur:

• When the headlamp of an on-coming vehicle is detected.
• When the tail lamp of the front vehicle is detected.
• When the headlamp or tail lamp of a motorcycle or a bicycle is detected.
• When the surrounding ambient light is bright enough that high beams are not required.
• When streetlights or other lights are detected.
• When the light switch is not in the AUTO position.
• When the High Beam Assist (HBA) is off.
• When vehicle speed is below 15 mph (24 km/h).

Warning light and message

When the High Beam Assist (HBA) is not working properly, the warning message will come on for a few second. After the message disappears, the master warning light ( ) will illuminate.Take your vehicle to an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products and have the system checked.

WARNING
The system may not operate normally if any of the following conditions should occur:

1. When the illumination from an on-coming vehicle or a vehicle in front is dim. Such examples may include:
   • When the headlamps of an oncoming vehicle or the tail lamps of a vehicle in front is covered with dust, snow, or water
   • When the headlamps on an on-coming vehicle are OFF, but the fog lamps are ON
2. When the High Beam Assist camera is adversely affected by an external condition. Such examples may include:
   • When the vehicle's headlamps have been damaged or not repaired properly
   • When the vehicle headlamps are not aimed properly
   • When the vehicle is driven on a narrow curved road or rough road
   • When the vehicle is driven on an uphill road or downhill road
   • When only part of the vehicle in front is visible on a crossroad or curved road
   • When there is a traffic light, reflecting sign, flashing sign or mirror
   • When the road conditions are bad such as being wet or covered with snow
   • When a vehicle suddenly appears from a curve
   • When the vehicle is tilted from a flat tire or being towed
   • When the Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) system warning light illuminates
   • When the light from the oncoming or front vehicle is not detected because of exhaust fume, smoke, fog, snow, etc.
   • When the front window is covered with foreign matters such as ice, dust, fog, or is damaged
3. When the forward visibility is poor. Such examples may include:
   • When the headlamps of an oncoming vehicle or a vehicle in front is not detected due to poor outside visibility (smog, smoke, dust, fog, heavy rain, snow, etc.)
   • When the windshield visibility is poor

WARNING
• Do not attempt to disassemble the front view camera without the assistance of an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products technician. If camera is removed for any reason, the system may need to be re-calibrated. Have the system inspected by an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products.
• If the windshield of your vehicle is replaced, most likely the front view camera will need to be re-calibrated. If this occurs, have your vehicle inspected and have the system re-calibrated by an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products.
• Be careful that water doesn’t get into the High Beam Assist (HBA) unit and do not remove or damage related parts of the High Beam Assist (HBA) system.
• Do not place objects on the crash pad that reflect light such as mirrors, white paper, etc. The system may malfunction if sunlight is reflected.
• At times, the High Beam Assist (HBA) may not work properly. The system is for your convenience only. It is the responsibility of the driver for safe driving practices and always check the road conditions for your safety.
• When the system does not operate normally, change the lamp position manually between the high beam and low beam.

Turn signals and lane change signals

To signal a turn, push down on the lever for a left turn or up for a right turn in position (A). To signal a lane change, move the turn signal lever slightly and hold it in position (B).The lever will return to the OFF position when released or when the turn is completed.

If an indicator stays on and does not flash or if it flashes abnormally, one of the turn signal bulbs may be burned out and will require replacement.

Onetouch turn signal function

To activate an One Touch Turn Signal function, move the turn signal lever slightly and then release it. The lane change signals will blink 3, 5 or 7 times.

You can activate or deactivate the One Touch Turn Signal function or choose the number of blinking (3, 5, or 7) from the User Settings mode in the cluster LCD display.

For more details, refer to "LCD Display" in this chapter.

Battery saver function

The purpose of this feature is to help prevent the battery from being discharged. The system automatically turns off the parking lamp when the driver turns the vehicle off and opens the driver-side door.

With this feature, the parking lamps will turn off automatically if the driver parks on the side of road at night.

If necessary, to keep the lamps on when the vehicle is turned off, perform the following:

1. Open the driver-side door.
2. Turn the parking lamps OFF and ON again using the headlamp switch on the steering column.

 Headlamp delay function

If you place the Engine Start/Stop button to the ACC or OFF position with the headlamps ON, the headlamps (and/or parking lamps) remain on for about 5 minutes. However, with the engine off if the driver’s door is opened and closed, the headlamps (and/or parking lamps) are turned off after 15 seconds. The headlamps (and/or parking lamps) can be turned off by pressing the lock button on the smart key twice or turning the light switch to the OFF or AUTO position. However, if you turn the light switch to the AUTO position when it is dark outside, the headlamps will not be turned off. You can activate or deactivate the Headlamp Delay function from the User Settings mode in the cluster LCD display

For more details, refer to "LCD Display" in this chapter.

Information
If the driver exits the vehicle through another door besides the driver door, the battery saver function does not operate and the headlamp delay function does not turn OFF automatically.

AFS (Adaptive Front-Lighting System) a.k.a. DBL (Dynamic Bending Light) (if equipped)

Adaptive front lighting system uses the steering angle and vehicle speed, to keep your field of vision wide by swiveling and leveling the headlamp. Change the switch to the AUTO position when the engine is running. The adaptive front lighting system will operate when the headlamp is ON. To turn off the AFS, change the switch to other positions. After turning the AFS off, headlamp swiveling no longer occurs, but leveling operates continuously.

If the AFS malfunction indicator comes on, the AFS is not working properly. Drive to the nearest safe location and restart the engine. If the indicator continuously remains on, have the system checked by an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products.

Daytime running light (DRL)

The Daytime Running Lights (DRL) can help others to see the front of your vehicle during the day, especially after dawn and before sunset.

The DRL system will turn OFF when:
• The light switch is in the parking or headlamp lamp position, including the operation that the parking lamp or headlamp is turned on automatically in the AUTO light position.
• The engine is turned off.
• The hazard warning flasher is on.
• The turn signal light is on. If you turn on the turn signal light, only the corresponding daytime running lights will turn off.
• The parking brake is applied.

Headlamp leveling device (if equipped)

It automatically adjusts the headlamp beam level according to the number of passengers and loading weight in the luggage area. It also adjusts to the appropriate headlamp beam level for various situations.

WARNING
If the function does not work properly, have the system be inspected by an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products. Do not attempt to inspect or replace the wiring yourself.