High Beam Assist Malfunction and Limitations

High Beam Assist malfunction

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When High Beam Assist is not working properly, the "Check Driver Assistance system." warning message may appear and X warning light may illuminate on the instrument cluster. Have the system inspected by an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products.

Limitations of High Beam Assist

High Beam Assist may not operate normally in the following situations if:

  • The headlights from an oncoming or front vehicle is damaged or out of the detection range.

  • The headlights from an oncoming or front vehicle headlights are covered with dust, snow, or water.

  • An oncoming or front vehicle’s headlights are off but the fog lamps are on.

  • There are lamps that have a similar shape as a vehicle’s lamp ahead.

  • The headlights are not repaired or replaced properly.

  • The headlights are not aimed properly.

  • You are driving on a narrow curved road, rough road, uphill, or downhill.

  • A front vehicle is partially visible at a crossroad or on a curved road.

  • There is a traffic light, reflecting sign, LED sign, or reflectors ahead.

  • There is a temporary reflector or flash ahead (construction area).

  • The road conditions are bad such as being wet, iced or covered with snow.

  • A vehicle suddenly appears from a curve.

  • The vehicle is tilted due to a flat tire or being towed.

  • The headlights from an oncoming or front vehicle is not detected because of exhaust fumes, smoke, fog, snow, blizzard, water spray on the road, or windshield condensation, etc.

For more information on the limitations of the front view camera, refer to the "Driver Assistance System Sensors" section in chapter 7.

  • Always check road conditions, and if necessary, take appropriate actions to drive safely. It is your responsibility to operate your vehicle in a safe manner.

  • If High Beam Assist does not operate properly, use the turn signal lever to switch between high beam and low beam.