Hyundai Tucson Owners Manual
LightsConvenient features of your vehicle / Lights
Exterior lights
Lighting control
To operate the lights, turn the knob at the end of the control lever to one of the following positions:
(1) OFF Position
(2) Parking Light Position
(3) Headlight Position
(4) AUTO Light Position (if equipped)
Parking light position ( 
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When the light switch is in the parking light position, the parking (position) lights, license plate lights, and instrument panel lights are turned ON.
Headlight position (
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When the light switch is in the headlight position, the headlights, parking (position) lights, license plate lights, and instrument panel lights are turned ON.
AUTO light position
When the light switch is in the AUTO position, the parking lights and the headlights 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 lights when driving at night or in a fog, or when you enter dark areas, such as tunnels and parking facilities.
CAUTION
- Do not cover or spill anything on the sensor (1) located on the instrument panel.
- Do not clean the sensor using a window cleaner. The cleaner 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.
Daytime Running Light (DRL) For Canada
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 will turn off when:
- The headlight switch is in the ON position.
- The parking brake is applied.
- The engine is turned off.
High beam operation
To turn on the high beam headlights, push the lever away from you. Pull it back for low beams.
The high beam indicator will light when the headlight high beams are switched on.
WARNING
Do not use the high beams when there are other vehicles approaching you. Using high beam could obstruct the other driver's vision.
To flash the high beam headlights, pull the lever towards you, then release the lever. The high beams will remain ON as long as you hold the lever towards you
Battery saver function
The purpose of this feature is to prevent the battery from being discharged.
The system automatically turns off the parking lights when the engine is turned off and the driverside door is opened (in that order).
With this feature, the parking lights will be turned off automatically if the driver parks on the side of the road at night. If necessary, to keep the lights on when the key is removed (smart key : engine is turned OFF), perform the following:
1) Open the driver-side door.
2) Turn the parking lights OFF and ON again using the light switch on the steering column.
Headlight escort function
If the key is removed from the ignition switch or placed in the ACC position or the LOCK/OFF position with the headlights ON, the headlights (and/or parking lights) remain on for about 5 minutes. However, if the driver’s door is opened and closed, the headlights are turned off after 15 seconds.
The headlights 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. However, if you turn the light switch to the AUTO position when it is dark outside, the headlights will not be turned off.
CAUTION
If the driver gets out of the vehicle through other doors (except the driver’s door), the battery saver function does not operate and the headlight escort 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.
Headlight welcome function
When the headlight switch is in the ON position or in the AUTO position and all doors (and tailgate) are closed and locked, if you press the door unlock button on the remote transmitter or smart key, the headlights will come on for about 15 seconds.
If the headlight switch is in the AUTO position, the function can only operate at night.
To turn off the headlights immediately, do one of the following:
- Press the door lock button.
- Press the unlock button twice within 4 seconds.
- Press the unlock button once more after 4 seconds.
Turn signals and lane change signals
To signal a turn, move the lever up for a right turn or down for a left turn to position (A). The lever will return to the OFF position when the turn is completed.
To signal a lane change, move the lever slightly and hold it in position (B). The lever will return to the OFF position when released.
One-touch lane change function (if equipped)
To activate a one-touch triple turn signal, move the turn signal lever slightly and then release it. The lane change signals will blink 3 times.
CAUTION
If the turn signal indicator stays on and does not flash, or if it flashes abnormally, a bulb may be burned out or have a poor electrical connection in the circuit. The bulb may require replacement.
Front fog light (if equipped)
Fog lights are used to provide improved visibility when conditions are poor due to fog, rain, snow, etc.
Use the switch next to the headlight switch to turn the Fog Lights ON and OFF. The fog lights will turn on when fog light switch (1) is turned to ON after the head-lights are turned on.
To turn off the fog lights, turn the switch to OFF.
You can use the fog lights only when the headlights are on low beam.
When the headlight switch is in the AUTO position, you can also use the fog lights when the headlights turn on automatically. The fog lights will go OFF when the headlights turn OFF.
CAUTION
When in operation, the fog lights consume large amounts of vehicle electrical power. Only use the fog lights when visibility is poor.
