Hyundai Genesis: Light / Welcome system

Welcome light

Puddle lamp

When all the doors (and trunk) are closed and locked, the puddle lamp will come on for about 15 seconds 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.

Also, if the outside rearview mirror folding switch is in the AUTO position, the outside rearview mirror will unfold automatically.

Door handle lamp

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 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 the 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.

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 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.

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. for U.S.A The DRL will turn off when: ...

Interior lights
CAUTION Do not use the interior lights for extended periods when the engine is turned off or the battery will discharge. WARNING Do not use the interior lights when driving in the dark.The ...

Other information:

Hyundai Genesis (DH) 2013-2016 Service Manual: Battery Description and Operation


Description [AGM Battery] AGM battery is used for especially heavy load on the vehicle network depending on equipment and requirements. AGM stands for Absorbent Glass Material Battery; that is absorbent glass fibre fleece. AGM batteries are fitted in models with electrical loads/consumers ...

Hyundai Genesis (DH) 2013-2016 Owners Manual: Detecting area


The Smart Trunk operates with a welcome alert if the smart key is detected within 20~40 inches (50~100 cm) from the trunk. The alert stops at once if the smart key is positioned outside the detecting area during the Detect and Alert stage. ✽ NOTICE The Smart Trunk f ...

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