2023 Hyundai Kona Owners Manual - High beam assist

High beam assist

High Beam Assist will automatically adjust the headlamp range (switches between high beam and low beam) depending on the brightness of detected vehicles and certain road conditions.

Detecting sensor (Front view camera)

[1] : Front view camera

The front view camera is used as a detecting sensor to detect ambient light and brightness while driving.
Refer to the picture above for the detailed location of the detecting sensor.

For more details on the precautions of the front view camera, refer to “Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA)” section in chapter 7.

High Beam Assist Settings

The driver can activate HBA by placing the ignition switch to the ON position and by selecting 'User Settings → Lights → HBA'. If you disable this setting, HBA will not work. The setting of HBA will be maintained, as selected, when the engine is re-started.

Operating condition

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

1. If the lamp switch is pushed away when High Beam Assist is operating, High Beam Assist will turn off and the high beam will be on continuously.
2. If the lamp switch is pulled towards you when the high beam is off, the high beam will turn on without High Beam Assist canceled. When you let go of the lamp switch, the lever will move to the middle and the high beam will turn off.
3. If the lamp 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.
4. If the lamp switch is placed to the headlamp position, High Beam Assist will turn off and the low beam will be on continuously.

• When High Beam Assist is operating, high beam switches to low beam if any of the following conditions occur:
- When the headlamp of an oncoming 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.

High Beam Assist malfunction

When High Beam Assist is not working properly, the warning message will appear and warning light will illuminate on the cluster. Have the function be inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

CAUTION
The function may not operate normally in the following conditions.
-When the light from on-coming or vehicle in front is dim

• When the in light from the oncoming or vehicle in front in is not detected because of lamp damage, hidden from sight, etc.
• When the lamp of the on-coming or vehicle in front is covered with dust, snow or water.
• When the vehicle in front’s headlamps are off but the fog lamps on and etc.

-When it is affected by an external condition

• When there is a similar shaped lamp with the vehicle 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 winding road or rough road.
• When driving downhill or uphill.
• When only part of the vehicle in front is visible on a crossroad or on a corner.
• 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 around a corner.
• When the vehicle is tilted from a flat tire or being towed.

-When the front visibility is poor

• When the light from the on-coming or vehicle in front is not detected because of exhaust fume, smoke, fog, snow, Heavy rain, dust, etc.
• When the front window is covered with foreign matter.

WARNING

• 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 function checked to need a calibration.
• When you replace or reinstall the windshield glass, front view camera, we recommend that you take your vehicle to an authorized HYUNDAI dealer and have the function checked.
• Be careful that water doesn’t get into High Beam Assist unit and do not remove or damage related parts of High Beam Assist.
• Do not place objects on the crash pad that reflect light such as mirrors, white paper, etc. The function may malfunction if sunlight is reflected.
• At times, High Beam Assist may not work properly. The function 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 function does not operate normally, change the lamp position manually between the high beam and low beam.