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Exterior Lights

Lighting control

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

Hyundai Elantra. Exterior Lights

1. OFF position
2. AUTO headlamp position (if equipped)
3. Parking lamp position
4. Headlamp position

Daytime running light (DRL)

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.

Hyundai Elantra. Exterior Lights

AUTO light position (if equipped)

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, 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 light system may not work properly.

Hyundai Elantra. Exterior Lights

Parking lamp position (Hyundai Elantra. Exterior Lights)

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

Hyundai Elantra. Exterior Lights

Headlamp position (Hyundai Elantra. Exterior Lights)

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

Hyundai Elantra. 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.

Hyundai Elantra. High beam operation

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)

Hyundai Elantra. High Beam Assist (HBA)

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 headlamp switch in the AUTO position.

2. Turn on the high beam by pushing the lever away from you.

The High Beam Assist (HBA) (Hyundai Elantra. 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 headlamp 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 headlamp 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 headlamp 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 headlamp 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 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 the High Beam Assist (HBA) is off.
- When vehicle speed is below 22mph (35 km/h).

Hyundai Elantra. High Beam Assist (HBA)

Warning light and message

When the High Beam Assist (HBA) 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 (Hyundai Elantra. High Beam Assist (HBA)) will illuminate.Take your vehicle to an authorized HYUNDAI dealer 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 oncoming 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 lamp of the on-coming or front vehicle is covered with dust, snow or water.
  • 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 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 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 headlamp position manually between the high beam and low beam.

Turn signals and lane change signals

Hyundai Elantra. 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 blinking (3, 5, or 7) from the User Settings Mode (Light) on the LCD display (if equipped with supervision cluster).

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

Battery saver function, Headlamp delay function

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 key is removed (remote key) or when the driver turns the engine off (smart key) 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 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 headlights 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 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 (if equipped with supervision cluster).

For more details, 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.

Interior Lights

WARNING

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

NOTICE

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

Interior lamp AUTO cut

The interior lamps will automatically go off approximately 20 minutes after the engine is turned off and the doors are 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 remote key or smart key and the vehicle enters the armed stage of the theft alarm system, the lamps will go off five seconds later.

Front lamps

Hyundai Elantra. Front lamps

■ Type A

Hyundai Elantra. Front lamps

■ Type B

(1) Front Map Lamp
(2) Front Door Lamp
(3) Front Room Lamp ON
(4) Front Room Lamp OFF

Front Map Lamp :

Press either of lenses 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 (Hyundai Elantra. Front lamps):

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 remote key or smart key, the front and rear lamps come on for approximately 30 seconds as long as any door is not opened. The front and rear room lamps go out gradually after approximately 30 seconds if the door is closed. However, if the ignition switch is in the ON position or all doors are locked, the front and rear lamps will turn off. If a door is opened with the ignition switch in the ACC position or the OFF position, the front and rear lamps stay on for about 20 minutes.

Front room lamp

  • Hyundai Elantra. Front lamps: Press the button to turn ON the room lamp for the front/rear seats.
  • Hyundai Elantra. Front lamps: Press the button to turn OFF the room lamp for the front/rear seats regardless of front or rear door open position.

Rear lamp, Trunk room lamp

Rear lamp

Hyundai Elantra. Rear lamp, Trunk room lamp

Rear Room Lamp (Hyundai Elantra. Rear lamp, Trunk room lamp) :

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

Trunk room lamp

Hyundai Elantra. Rear lamp, Trunk room lamp

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

NOTICE

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.

Vanity mirror lamp

Hyundai Elantra. Vanity mirror lamp

Push the switch to turn the light on or off.

  • Hyundai Elantra. Vanity mirror lamp: The lamp will turn on if this button is pressed.
  • Hyundai Elantra. Vanity mirror lamp: The lamp will turn off if this button is pressed.

NOTICE

Always have the switch in the off position when the vanity mirror lamp is not in use. If the sunvisor is closed without the lamp off, it may discharge the battery or damage the sunvisor.

Welcome System

Welcome light

Hyundai Elantra. Welcome System

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 remote key or 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 (with the 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 remote key or smart key.

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

You can activate or deactivate the Welcome Light from the User Settings Mode on the LCD display (if equipped with supervision cluster).

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

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 remote key or 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 remote key or smart key the room lamp will turn off immediately.

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