Exterior Lighting
Lighting Control
To operate the lights, turn the knob on the end of the lever to one of the following positions:
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(1) DRL OFF
(2) AUTO light position
(3) Parking light position
(4) Headlight position
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(1) OFF position
(2) DRL position
(3) Parking light position
(4) Headlight position
AUTO light position
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The parking lights and headlights automatically turn on or off depending on the amount of light outside the vehicle.
Even when the AUTO light function is operating, it is recommended that you manually turn on the headlights when driving at night or in fog, or when entering dark places such as tunnels and parking garages.
NOTICE
- Do not cover or spill anything on the sensor (1) located on the top of the instrument panel.
- Do not clean the sensor with window cleaner. The cleaner may leave a thin film that can interfere with sensor operation.
- If your vehicle has tinted windows or other metallic coatings on the windshield, the AUTO light system may not operate properly.
Parking light position (
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Tail lights, license plate lights and instrument panel lights are on.
Headlight position (
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Headlights, parking lights, license plate lights and instrument panel lights are on.
Information
The ignition switch must be in the ON position to turn on the headlights.
High Beam

To turn on the high beams, pull the lever toward you. The lever will return to its original position. The high beam indicator illuminates when the high beams are on.
To turn off the high beam headlights, pull the lever toward you. The low beam headlights will turn on.
WARNING
Do not use the high beams when other vehicles are approaching. High beams may impair the vision of other drivers.

To turn on the high beams, pull the lever toward you, then release the lever. The high beams will remain on as long as you hold the lever toward you.
Test yourself
A quick Hyundai Sonata LF quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.