Hyundai Creta: Light / 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

Headlight position

Information

The ignition switch must be in the ON position to turn on the headlights.

Parking light position

When the light switch is in the parking light position, the parking (position) light, license plate light and instrument panel lights are turned ON.

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 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.

Rear fog light

Vehicle with front fog light

To turn on the rear fog light:

Position the light switch in the parking light position, turn the light switch (1) to the front fog light position, and then turn the light switch (1) to the rear fog light position.

To turn the rear fog lights off, do one of the following:

• Turn off the parking light switch.
• Turn the light switch to the rear fog light position again.
• When the light switch is in the parking light position, if you turn off the front fog light, the rear fog light will also turn off.

Vehicle without front fog light

To turn on the rear fog light:

Position the light switch in the headlamp position, and then turn the light switch (1) to the rear fog light position.

To turn the rear fog lights off, do one of the following:

• Turn off the headlamp switch.
• Turn the light switch to the rear fog light position again.

Front fog light

Fog lights are used to provide improved visibility when visibility is poor due to fog, rain or snow, etc.

1. Turn on the park light.

2. Move the light switch (1) to the front fog light position.

3. To turn off the front fog light, turn the light switch to the front fog light position again or turn off the parking light.

NOTICE

When in operation, the fog lights consume large amounts of vehicle electrical power. Only use the fog lights when visibility is poor.

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 driver removes the ignition key or turns the engine off (for smart key) and opens the driver-side door.

With this feature, the parking lights will turn off automatically if the driver parks on the side of road at night.

If necessary, to keep the lights on when the ignition key is removed or the engine is turned off (for smart key), 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.

Headlamp delay function

If the key is removed from the ignition switch or placed in the ACC or LOCK/OFF position with the headlights ON, the headlights (and/or parking lights) remain on for about 5 minutes. However, with the engine off if the driver’s door is opened and closed, the headlights (and/or parking lights) are turned off after 15 seconds.

The headlights (and/or parking lights) 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.

NOTICE

If the driver gets out of the vehicle through other doors (except driver's door), the battery saver function does not operate and the headlamp delay 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.

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:

1. The headlights or front fog lights are in the ON position.

2. The engine is turned off.

Headlamp leveling device

To adjust the headlamp beam level according to the number of the passengers and loading weight in the luggage area, turn the beam leveling switch.

The higher the number of the switch position, the lower the headlamp beam level. Always keep the headlamp beam at the proper leveling position, or headlights may dazzle other road users.

Listed below are the examples of proper switch settings. For loading conditions other than those listed below, adjust the switch position so that the beam level may be the nearest as the condition obtained according to the list.