Exterior Lights; Lighting Control - Hyundai Elantra 2024 Owner's Manual

Convenience features

Exterior lights

Lighting control

To operate the lights, turn the knob at the
end of the control lever to one of the
following positions:
ODN8A059200
(1) OFF
(2) AUTO headlight
(3) Parking light
(4) Headlight
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
The Daytime Running Lights 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
is ON when the headlight switch is in the
OFF or the AUTO headlight position and
the Parking Brake is released.
It turns off when:
• The headlights are ON.
• The parking brake is applied.
• The vehicle is turned off.
5-56
AUTO headlight
OCN7050055
The headlights and parking lights are
turned ON or OFF automatically
depending on the amount of daylight as
measured by the ambient light sensor (1)
in front of the instrument panel.
Even with the AUTO headlight feature in
operation, it is recommended to manually
turn ON the headlights 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 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 headlight system
may not work properly.