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2015 Hyundai Genesis Coupe Owners Manual - Light



Light

Exterior lights

Lighting control

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

(1) DRL OFF position
(2) AUTO light 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.

CAUTION

  •  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.

NOTICE

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.

Smart High Beam (if equipped)

The Smart High Beam 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 smart high beam ( ) indicator will illuminate.
  3. The Smart High Beam will turn on when vehicle speed is above 28 mph (45km/h).
    • If the lever is pushed away when the Smart High Beam is operating, the Smart High Beam will turn off and the high beam will be on continuously. The smart high beam ( ) indicator will turn off.
    • If the lever is pulled towards you when the Smart High Beam is operating, the Smart High Beam will turn off.
  4. If the light switch is placed to the headlamp position, the Smart High Beam will turn off and the low beam will be on continuously.

The high beam switches to low beam in the below conditions.

- When the Smart High Beam is off.
- When the light switch is not in the AUTO position.
- When the headlamp is detected from the on-coming vehicle.
- When the tail lamp is detected from the front vehicle.
- When the surrounding is bright enough high beams are not needed.
- When streetlights or other lights are detected.
- When vehicle speed is below 22 mph (35km/h).

CAUTION

The system may not operate normally in the below conditions.

  • When the light from the oncoming or front vehicle is not detected because of lamp damage, hidden from sight, etc.
  • When the lamp of the on-coming or front vehicle is covered with dust, snow or water.
  • 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.
  • When there is a similar shape lamp with the front vehicle’s lamps.
  • When it is hard to see because of fog, heavy rain or snow.
  • When the headlamp is not repaired or replaced at an authorized dealer.
  • When headlamp aiming is not properly adjusted.
  • When driving on a narrow curved road or rough road.
  • When driving downhill or uphill.
  • 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 the front vehicle’s headlamps are off but the fog lamps on.
  • When a vehicle suddenly appears from a curve.
  • When the vehicle is tilted from a flat tire or being towed.
  • When the LKAS (Lane keeping Assist System) warning light illuminates. (if equipped)

WARNING

  • Do not place any accessories, stickers or tint the windshield.
  • Have the windshield glass replaced from an authorized dealer.
  • Do not remove or impact related parts of the Smart High Beam system.
  • Be careful that water doesn’t get into the Smart High Beam unit.
  • Do not place objects on the dashboard that reflects light such as mirrors, white paper, etc. The system may malfunction if sunlight is reflected.
  • At times, the Smart High Beam system may not work properly, always check the road conditions for your safety. When the system does not operate normally, manually change 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 (if equipped)

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 (Light) on the LCD display.

Front fog lamp (if equipped)

Use the switch next to the headlamp switch to turn the Fog Lights ON and OFF. The fog lamps will turn on when the fog lamp switch (1) is turned to the ON position after the headlamps are turned on.

To turn off the fog lamps, turn the switch to the OFF position.

You can use the fog lamps only when the headlamps are on low beam. When the light switch is in the AUTO position, you can also use the fog lamps when the headlamps turn on automatically. The fog lamps will go OFF when the headlamps turn OFF.

NOTICE
When in operation, the fog lamps consume large amounts of vehicle electrical power. Only use the fog lamps when visibility is poor.

Battery saver function

The purpose of this feature is to prevent the battery from being discharged. The system automatically turns off the parking lamp when the driver turns the engine 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 engine is turned off, perform the following:

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

Headlamp delay function (if equipped)

If you place the Engine Start/Stop button in 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 (Light) on the LCD display

NOTICE
If the driver gets out of the vehicle through other doors (except driver's door), the battery saver function does not operate and the headlamp delay function does not turn off automatically. Therefore, It causes the battery to be discharged. In this case, make sure to turn off the lamp before getting out of the vehicle.

Daytime running light (DRL) (if equipped)

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

for U.S.A

The DRL will turn off when:

  1. The light switch is not in the AUTO position.
  2. The parking brake is applied.
  3. The engine is turned off.
  4. The hazard warning flasher is on.
  5. You turn the turn signal light on.

- If you turn on the turn signal light, only the corresponding daytime running lights will turn off.

for Canada

The DRL will turn off when:

  1. The light switch is in the headlamp position, including the operation that the headlamp is turned on automatically in the AUTO light position.
  2. The parking brake is applied.
  3. The engine is turned off.
  4. The hazard warning flasher is on.
  5. You turn the turn signal light on.

- If you turn on the turn signal light, only the corresponding daytime running lights will turn off.
- If you turn on turn signal light with the position light turned on, the daytime running lights will turn off but the position light remains on.

Headlamp leveling device (if equipped)

Automatically adjusts the headlamp beam level according to the number of passengers and loading weight in the luggage area. If the Headlight Leveling Device is not working properly have your vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

Headlamp washer (if equipped

Washer fluid will be sprayed on the headlamps at the same time you operate the windshield washer when:

  1. The Engine Start/Stop button is in the ON position.
  2. The light switch is in the headlamp position (low beam).

NOTICE

  • Check the headlamp washers periodically to confirm that the washer fluid is being sprayed properly onto the headlamp lenses.
  • The headlamp washer can be operated 15 minutes after the last operation.

Welcome system (if equipped)

Welcome light (if equipped)

Puddle lamp

When all the doors (and trunk) are closed and locked, the puddle lamp will come on for about 15 seconds if any of the below is performed.

  • When the door unlock button is pressed on the smart key.
  • When the button of the outside door handle is pressed.
  • When the vehicle is approached with the smart key in possession. (if equipped)

Also, if the outside rearview mirror folding switch is in the AUTO position, the outside rearview mirror will unfold automatically.

Door handle lamp (if equipped)

When all the doors (and trunk) are closed and locked, the door handle lamp will come on for about 15 seconds if any of the below is performed.

  • When the door unlock button is pressed on the smart key.
  • When the button of the outside door handle is pressed.
  • When the vehicle is approached with the smart key in possession.

Headlamp and Parking lamp

When the headlamp (lamp switch in the headlamp or AUTO position) is on and all doors (and trunk) are locked and closed, the parking lamp and headlamp will come on for 15 seconds if/or any of the below is performed.

  • When the door unlock button is pressed on the smart key.

At this time, if you press the door lock or unlock button on the smart key the parking lamp and headlamp will turn off immediately.

You can activate or deactivate the Welcome Light from the User Settings Mode (Light) on the LCD display.

Interior lamp

When the interior lamp switch is in the DOOR position and all doors (and trunk) are closed and locked, the room lamp will come on for 30 seconds if any of the below is performed.

  • When the door unlock button is pressed on the smart key.
  • When the button of the outside door handle is pressed

At this time, if you press the door lock or unlock button on the smart key the room lamp will turn off immediately

Interior lights

CAUTION

Do not use the interior lights for extended periods when the engine is turned off or the battery will discharge.

WARNING

Do not use the interior lights when driving in the dark.The interior lights may obscure your view and cause an accident.

Interior lamp AUTO cut

The interior lamps will automatically go off approximately 20 minutes after the engine is turned off and the doors closed. If a door is opened, the lamp will go off 40 minutes after the engine is turned off. If the doors are locked by the smart key and the vehicle enters the armed stage of the theft alarm system, the lamps will go off five seconds later.

Front lamps

(1) Front Map Lamp
(2) Front Door Lamp
(3) Front Room Lamp

Front Map Lamp

Press either of these buttons to turn the map lamp on or off. This light produces a spot beam for convenient use as a map lamp at night or as a personal lamp for the driver and the front passenger.

Front Door Lamp

The front or rear room lamps come on when the front or rear doors are opened if the engine is running or not. When doors are unlocked by the Smart Key, the front and rear lamps come on for approximately 15 seconds as long as any door is not opened. The front and rear room lamps go out gradually after approximately 15 seconds if the door is closed. However, if the Engine Start/Stop button is in the ON position or all doors are locked, the front and rear lamps will turn off immediately

If a door is opened with the Engine Start/Stop button in the ACC position or the OFF position, the front and rear lamps stay on for about 20 minutes. However, if a door is opened with the Engine Start/Stop button in the ON position, the lamps stays on continuously.

Front Room Lamp

Press this button to turn the front and rear room lamps on and off.

Rear lamps

Rear Room Lamp

Press this button to turn the room lamp on and off.

Trunk room lamp (if equipped)

The trunk room lamp comes on when the trunk is opened.

CAUTION

The trunk lamp comes on as long as the trunk lid is open. To prevent unnecessary charging system drain, close the trunk lid securely after using the trunk.

Door courtesy lamp

The door courtesy lamp comes ON when the door is opened to assist entering or exiting the vehicle. It also serves as a warning to passing vehicles that the vehicle door is open. When the Engine Start/Stop button is in the OFF or ACC position, the door courtesy lamp turns off after 20 minutes.

Glove box lamp

The glove box lamp comes on when the glove box is opened.

If the glove box is not closed, the lamp will turn off after 20 minutes

CAUTION

To prevent unnecessary charging system drain, close the glove box securely after using the glove box.

Vanity mirror lamp

Opening the lid of the vanity mirror will automatically turn on the mirror light

CAUTION

To prevent unnecessary charging system drain, close the vanity mirror cover after using the mirror.

Puddle lamp

Welcome light

When all doors (and trunk) are closed and locked, the puddle lamp will come on for 15 seconds if the door is unlocked by the smart key or outside door handle button.

Escort light

When the Engine Start/Stop button is in the OFF position and the driver's door is opened, the puddle lamp will come on for 30 seconds. If the driver's door is closed within the 30 seconds, the puddle lamp will turn off after 15 seconds. If the driver's door is closed and locked, the puddle lamp will turn off immediately. The Puddle Lamp Escort Light will turn on only the first time the driver's door is opened after the engine is turned off.