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The system may not operate nor-
mally in the below conditions.
When the light from the on-
coming or front vehicle is not
detected because of lamp dam-
age, hidden from sight, etc.
When the lamp of the on-com-
ing or front vehicle is covered
with dust, snow or water.
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 cov-
ered with foreign matters such
as ice, dust, fog, or is damaged.
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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 cross-
road or curved road.
When there is a traffic light,
reflecting sign, flashing sign
or mirror.
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When the road conditions are
bad such as being wet or cov-
ered with snow.
When the front vehicle’s head-
lamps 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 LDWS (Lane
Departure Warning System)
warning light illuminates. (if
equipped)

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Battery saver function
The purpose of this feature is to pre-
vent the battery from being dis-
charged. 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 engine Start/Stop button is in the
ACC or OFF position with the head-
lamps 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.
However, with the engine off if the dri-
ver’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.
For more information, refer to the
"LCD Display" section in this
chapter.If the driver gets out of the vehicle
through other doors (except dri-
ver’s door), the battery saver func-
tion does not operate and the
headlamp delay function does not
turn off automatically. Therefore, It
causes the battery to be dis-
charged. In this case, make sure
to turn off the lamp before getting
out of the vehicle.
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Daytime running light (DRL)
The Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
can help for others to see the front of
your vehicle during the day, especial-
ly 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.

1. The light switch is not in DRL posi-
tion.
2. The parking brake is applied.
3. The engine is turned 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.

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Welcome System (if equipped)
Welcome light
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 sec-
onds 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 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.
For more information, 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 sec-
onds 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.
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Windshield Washers
In the OFF position, pull the lever
gently toward you to spray washer
fluid on the windshield and to run the
wipers 1-3 cycles. The spray and
wiper operation will continue until you
release the lever. If the washer does
not work, you may need to add wash-
er fluid to the washer fluid reservoir.If equipped with the Headlamp
Washer, washer fluid will be sprayed
on the headlamp at the same time you
operate the windshield washer when:
1. Engine Start/Stop button is in the
ON position.
2. The light switch is in the headlamp
position. To prevent possible damage to
the washer pump, do not oper-
ate the washer when the fluid
reservoir is empty.
To prevent possible damage to
the wipers or windshield, do not
operate the wipers when the
windshield is dry.
To prevent damage to the wiper
arms and other components, do
not attempt to move the wipers
manually.
To prevent possible damage to
the wipers and washer system,
use anti-freezing washer fluids
in the winter season or cold
weather.
NOTICE
When the outside temperature is
below freezing, ALWAYS warm the
windshield using the defroster to
prevent the washer fluid from
freezing on the windshield and
obscuring your vision which
could result in an accident and
serious injury or death.
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Warning Light and Message
If there is a malfunction with the
LDWS, the indicator on the cluster
will illuminate yellow. Additionally, a
message that reads, "Check LDWS",
will appear on the cluster LCD dis-
play. After the message disappears,
the master warning light ( ) will
illuminate.
Take your vehicle to an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer and have the sys-
tem checked.
The LDWS does not operate when:
The driver turns on the turn signal
to change lanes or operates the
hazard warning flasher.
The camera recognition system
detects that the vehicle is driving
on the lane lines.
Information
Always operate the turn signal before
changing lanes.
Limitations of the system
The LDWS may operate prematurely
even if the vehicle does not depart
from the intended lane, OR, the
LDWS may not warn you if the vehi-
cle leaves the intended lane under
the following circumstances:
The lanes ahead are not visible
due to rain, snow, water on the
road, damaged or stained road
surface, or other factors
The brightness outside changes
suddenly such as when entering or
exiting a tunnel
The brightness outside is too low
such as when the headlamps are
not on at night or the vehicle is
going through a tunnel
It is difficult to distinguish the lane
marking from the road surface or
the lane marking is faded or not
clearly marked
Driving on a steep grade or over a
hill, or when driving on a curved
road
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Driving your vehicle
■Warning message■Master warning light
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Information
The ESC system must be turned OFF
before rocking the vehicle.
If you are still stuck after rocking
the vehicle a few times, have the
vehicle pulled out by a tow vehicle
to avoid engine overheating, possi-
ble damage to the transmission,
and tire damage. See "Towing" in
chapter 6.
Smooth cornering
Avoid braking or gear changing in
corners, especially when roads are
wet. Ideally, corners should always
be taken under gentle acceleration.
Driving at night
Night driving presents more hazards
than driving in the daylight. Here are
some important tips to remember:
Slow down and keep more dis-
tance between you and other vehi-
cles, as it may be more difficult to
see at night, especially in areas
where there may not be any street
lights.
Adjust your mirrors to reduce the
glare from other driver's head-
lamps.
Keep your headlamps clean and
properly aimed. Dirty or improperly
aimed headlamps will make it
much more difficult to see at night.
Avoid staring directly at the head-
lamps of oncoming vehicles. You
could be temporarily blinded, and it
will take several seconds for your
eyes to readjust to the darkness.
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Driving in the rain
Rain and wet roads can make driving
dangerous. Here are a few things to
consider when driving in the rain or
on slick pavement:
Slow down and allow extra follow-
ing distance. A heavy rainfall
makes it harder to see and increas-
es the distance needed to stop
your vehicle.
Turn OFF your Cruise Control.
Replace your windshield wiper
blades when they show signs of
streaking or missing areas on the
windshield.
Be sure your tires have enough
tread. If your tires do not have
enough tread, making a quick stop
on wet pavement can cause a skid
and possibly lead to an accident.
See "Tire Tread" in chapter 7.
Turn on your headlamps to make it
easier for others to see you.
Driving too fast through large pud-
dles can affect your brakes. If you
must go through puddles, try to
drive through them slowly. If you believe your brakes may be
wet, apply them lightly while driv-
ing until normal braking operation
returns.
Hydroplaning
If the road is wet enough and you are
going fast enough, your vehicle may
have little or no contact with the road
surface and actually ride on the
water. The best advice is SLOW
DOWN when the road is wet.
The risk of hydroplaning increas-
es as the depth of tire tread
decreases, refer to "Tire Tread" in
chapter 7.
Driving in flooded areas
Avoid driving through flooded areas
unless you are sure the water is no
higher than the bottom of the wheel
hub. Drive through any water slowly.
Allow adequate stopping distance
because brake performance may be
reduced.
After driving through water, dry the
brakes by gently applying them sev-
eral times while the vehicle is moving
slowly.