Exterior lights
Lighting control
To operate the lights, turn the knob at the end of the control lever to one of the following positions:
- DRL (Daytime Running Lights) OFF position
- AUTO light position
- Position lamp position
- Headlamp position
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.
The DRL system will turn the dedicated lamp OFF when :
- The light switch is in the DRL OFF position.
- The headlights are ON.
- The vehicle is turned off.
AUTO light position
When the light switch is in the AUTO position, the position 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 in front of 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 headlamp system may not work properly.
Position lamp position
The position lamp, license plate lamp and instrument panel lamp are turned ON.
Headlamp position
The headlamp, position lamp, license plate lamp and instrument panel lamp are turned ON.
Information
The POWER 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) (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.
System ON/OFF setting and operation condition
System ON/OFF setting
To activate the High Beam Assist (HBA) system, select ‘User Settings → Light → High Beam Assist’ on the LCD display.
Operating condition
1. Place the headlamp switch in the AUTO position.
2. Turn on the high beam by pushing the lever away from you. High Beam Assist ( ) indicator will illuminate.
3. High Beam Assist will turn on when vehicle speed is above 40 km/h (25 mph).
- If the headlamp switch is pushed away when High Beam Assist (HBA) is operating, High Beam Assist will turn off and the high beam will be on continuously.
- If the headlamp switch is pulled towards you when the high beam is off, the high beam will turn on without 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 headlamp switch is pulled towards you when the high beam is on by High Beam Assist, the low beam will be on and High Beam Assist will turn off.
- If the headlamp switch is placed to the headlamp ON position, High Beam Assist will turn off and the low beam will be on continuously.
When High Beam Assist 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 a vehicle in front 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 headlamp switch is not in the AUTO position.
- When High Beam Assist is off.
- When vehicle speed is below 24 km/h (15 mph).
Warning light and message
When the High Beam Assist (HBA) Assist System is not working properly, the warning message will come on for a few second. After the message disappears, the master warning light ( ) will illuminate.
We recommend that you take your vehicle to an authorized HYUNDAI dealer and have the system checked.
WARNING
The driver must be cautious in the below situations may not work properly when recognition of light from on-coming or front vehicle is poor or limited:
When the light from on-coming or front vehicle is poor
- 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 front vehicle's headlamps are off but the fog lamps on and etc.
When external condition is intervened:
- When there is a similar shape lamp with the front vehicle’s lamps.
- 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, rough road, 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 ahead.
- When there is a temporary reflector or flash ahead (construction area).
- When the road conditions are bad such as being wet, iced 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 Lane Keeping Assist system failure indicator (yellow) illuminates (if equipped) and etc.
When front visibility is poor
- 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.
- When it is hard to see because of fog, heavy rain or snow and etc.
- Do not disassemble a front view camera temporarily for tinted window or attaching any types of coatings and accessories. If you disassemble the camera and assemble it again, take your vehicle to an authorized HYUNDAI dealer and have the system checked to need a calibration.
- When you replace or reinstall the windshield glass, front view camera, take your vehicle to an authorized HYUNDAI dealer and have the system checked.
- Be careful that water doesn’t get into the High Beam Assist unit and do not remove or damage related parts of High Beam Assist 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, High Beam Assist 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).
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.
One-touch 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/deactivate the One Touch Turn Signal function or choose the number of blinking (3, 5, or 7) from the User Settings Mode on the LCD display.
For more details, refer to the "LCD Display" section in this chapter.
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 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 the vehicle is turned off, perform the following:
- Open the driver-side door.
- Turn the parking lamps OFF and ON again using the light switch on the steering column.
Headlamp delay function (if equipped)
If the POWER button is placed in the ACC position or the OFF position with the headlamps ON, the headlamps (and/or parking lamps) remain on for about 5 minutes. However, if the driver’s door is opened and closed, the headlights are turned off after 15 seconds. Also, with the vehicle 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.
You can activate or deactivate the Headlamp Delay function from the User Settings mode (Light) on the LCD display.
For more details, refer to "LCD Display" in this chapter.
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.
AFL (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 vehicle is in the ready mode. The adaptive front lighting system will operate when the headlamp is ON. To turn off the AFL system, change the switch to other positions. After turning the AFL system off, headlamp swiveling no longer occurs, but leveling operates continuously.
If the AFL system malfunction indicator comes on, the AFL system is not working properly. Drive to the nearest safe location and restart the vehicle ( indicator ON). If the indicator continuously remains on, have the system be checked by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
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