Exterior Lights
Lighting Control
To operate the lights, turn the knob at the end of the control lever to one of the following positions:
- OFF position
- AUTO headlamp position
- Parking 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 headlamps are ON.
- The parking lamps are ON.
- The vehicle is turned off.
- The parking brake is engaged.
Cornering lamp (if equipped)
While driving a corner, for greater visibility and safety, either the left or right side cornering lamp will turn on automatically. The cornering lamp will turn on when one of the following conditions occur.
- Vehicle speed is less than 6 mph (10 km/h) and steering wheel angle is turned approximately 80 degrees with the low beam on.
- Vehicle speed is between 6 mph (10 km/h) to 56 mph (90 km/h) and steering wheel angle is turned approximately 35 degrees with the low beam on.
- When the vehicle is in reverse with one of the conditions above satisfied, the light opposite to the direction the steering wheel is turned will turn on.
AUTO headlamp position (if equipped)
The parking lamp and headlamp will be turned ON or OFF automatically depending on the amount of daylight as measured by the ambient light sensor on the center dash (1).
Even with the AUTO headlamp feature in operation, it is recommended to manually turn ON the headlamps when driving at night or in a fog, driving in the rain, 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.
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 ignition switch 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)
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
- Place the headlamp switch in the AUTO position.
- Turn on the high beam by pushing the lever away from you.
The High Beam Assist indicator will illuminate. - High Beam Assist system will turn on when vehicle speed is above 25 mph (40 km/h).
- If the headlamp switch is pushed away when the High Beam Assist system is operating, High Beam Assist system 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 system 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 system, the low beam will be on and the High Beam Assist system will turn OFF.
- If the headlamp switch is placed to the headlamp ON position, High Beam Assist system will turn off and the low beam will be on continuously.
When High Beam Assist system is operating, the high beam switches to low beamif 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 system is off.
- When vehicle speed is below 22MPH (35 km/h).
Warning light and message
When High Beam Assist system is not working properly, the Check High Beam Assist 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 HYUNDAI dealer and have the system checked.
CAUTION
The system may not operate normally if any of the following conditions should occur:
- When the illumination from an on-coming vehicle or a vehicle in front is dim.Such examples may include:
- When the headlamps of an on-coming 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.
- 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 system warning light illuminates.
- When the light from the on-coming 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 the forward visibility is poor.Such examples may include:
- When the headlamps of an on-coming 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 HYUNDAI dealer technician. If the front camera is removed for any reason, the system may need to be re-calibrated. Have the system inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
- 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 HYUNDAI dealer.
- Be careful that water doesn’t get into
- 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 system 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 headlamp 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.
Onetouch turn signal function
To activate the One Touch Turn Signal function, push the turn signal lever up or down to position (B) 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 blinks (3, 5, or 7) from the User Settings mode in the LCD display.
For more information, 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.
However, the position lamps stay ON even when the driver-side door is opened if the headlamp switch is turned to the position lamp OFF or AUTO position after the engine is turned off.
If necessary, to keep the lamps on turn the position lamps OFF and ON again using the headlamp switch on the steering column after the engine is turned off.
Headlamp Delay Function
If the key is removed from the ignition switch or placed in the ACC position or the LOCK/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 headlamps are turned off after 15 seconds. Also, 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 remote key or smart key twice or turning the headlamp switch to the OFF or AUTO position.
You can activate or deactivate the Headlamp Delay function from the User Settings Mode in the LCD display.
For more information, refer to the “LCD Display” section in this chapter.
NOTICE
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.
This may cause the battery to discharge. To avoid battery discharge, turn OFF the headlamps manually from the headlamp switch before exiting the vehicle.
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