2025 Genesis G80 Interior and Exterior Light User Guide
This Guide covers the 2025 Genesis G80’s interior and exterior lights. Explore how ambient cabin lighting and dramatic external details enhance this luxury sedan’s driving experience and style.
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Exterior Lights
Lighting Control
To operate the lights, turn the switch at the end of the control lever to one of the following positions:
- OFF
- AUTO headlight
- Parking light
- Headlight
Daytime Running Lights (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 will turn the dedicated lamp OFF when:
- The headlamps are ON.
- The vehicle is off.
- The tail light is ON.
- It includes that the tail light is on in the dark when the light switch is in the auto light position.
- Engaging the parking brake.
AUTO Headlight
The parking light and headlight are turned ON or OFF automatically depending on the amount of daylight as measured by the ambient light sensor (1) at the upper end of the windshield glass.
Even with the AUTO headlight feature in operation, it is recommended to manually turn ON the headlamps 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 at the upper end of the windshield glass.
- 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.
Parking light
The parking light, license plate light, and instrument panel lamp are turned ON.
Headlight
The headlight, parking light, license plate light, and instrument panel lamp are turned ON.
Information
The Engine Start/Stop button must be in the ON position to turn on the headlight.
High Beam Operation
To turn on the high beam headlight, push the lever away from you. The lever returns to its original position.
The high beam indicator illuminates when the headlight high beams are switched on.
To turn off the high beam headlight, pull the lever toward you. The low beams turn on.
To flash the high beam headlight, pull the lever toward you, then release the lever. The high beams remain ON as long as you hold the lever.
Turn Signals and Lane Change Signals
To signal a turn, push down on the lever for a left turn or up for a right turn in position [A].
If an indicator stays on and does not flash or if it flashes abnormally, one of the turn signal bulbs may be burned out and require replacement. Contact an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products.
One-touch turn signal
To use One Touch Turn Signal, push the turn signal lever up or down to position [B] and then release it.
The lane change signals blinks 3, 5 or 7 times.
You can enable the One Touch Turn Signal function or choose the number of blinking by selecting Setup > Vehicle > Lights > One Touch Turn Signal > 3 flashes/5 flashes/7 flashes/Off in the infotainment system.
Information
The infotainment system may change after software updates. For more information, refer to the manual provided in the infotainment system and the quick reference guide.
Battery Saver Function
To prevent the battery discharging, the system automatically turns off the parking lights when the driver turns the vehicle off and opens the driver’s door.
To keep the lamps on when the vehicle is turned off:
- Open the driver’s door.
- Turn the parking lights OFF and ON again using the headlight switch.
Headlight Delay Function
If the Engine Start/Stop button is in the ACC or OFF position with the headlamps ON, the headlamps (and/or parking lights) remain on for about 5 minutes. If the driver’s door is opened and closed, the headlamps are turned off after 15 seconds. Also, with the vehicle off if the driver’s door is opened and closed, the headlamps (and/or parking lights) are turned off after 15 seconds.
The headlamps (and/or parking lights) can be turned off by pressing the lock button on the smart key twice or turning the headlight switch to the OFF or AUTO position.
You can enable the headlight delay function by selecting Setup > Vehicle > Lights > Headlight Delay in the infotainment system.
Information
The infotainment system may change after software updates. For more information, refer to the manual provided in the infotainment system and the quick reference guide.
NOTICE
If the driver exits the vehicle through another door besides the driver’s door, the battery saver function does not operate and the headlight delay function does not turn OFF automatically.
To avoid battery discharge, turn OFF the headlamps manually before exiting the vehicle.
Headlight Moisture Removal Function
When moisture fogs up inside of the headlight with the headlight on for a certain period of time, the fan circulates air inside the headlight to remove moisture. If moisture is not removed, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products.
Interior Lights
WARNING
Do not use the interior lights when driving in the dark. The interior lights may obscure your view and result in a collision.
NOTICE
Do not use the interior lights for extended periods when the vehicle is turned off. Otherwise, the battery discharges.
Interior Light AUTO Cut
The interior lights automatically go off about 20 minutes after the vehicle is turned off and the doors are closed. If a door is opened, the lights go off 25 minutes after the vehicle is turned off. If the doors are locked by the remote key or smart key and the vehicle enters the armed stage of the theft alarm system, the lights go off five seconds later.
Front Lamps
- Map lamp
Touch either icons to turn the map lamp on or off. This light produces a spot beam for convenient use as a map lamp at night or as a personal lamp for the driver and the front passenger.
- Door lamp
The front or rear room lamps come on when the front or rear doors are opened. When doors are unlocked by the smart key, the front and rear lamps come on for about 30 seconds as long as any door is not opened. The front and rear room lamps go out gradually after about 30 seconds when the door is closed. However, if the Engine Start/Stop button is in the ON position or all doors are locked, the front and rear lamps turn off. If a door is opened with the Engine Start/Stop button in the ACC position or OFF position, the front and rear lamps stay on for about 5 minutes.- Room lamp
Press the button to turn on the room lamp for the front and rear seats.
Rear Room Lamp
Touch the icon to turn either lamp on or off.
Touch the icon to turn the mood lamp on or off.
Press the button to turn the lamp on or off.
Vanity Mirror Lamp
Opening the lid of the vanity mirror. The vanity mirror lamp turns on when the lid is opened and off when the lid is closed.
Rear Mirror Lamp
Press the mirror cover. The cover opens slowly and the mirror lamp turns on.
Glove Box Lamp
The glove box lamp turns on when the glove box is opened.
Door Handle Lamp/Foot Lamp/Door Courtesy Lamp
- [A] Door handle lamp
- [B] Foot lamp
- [C] Door courtesy lamp
The lamp turns on when a door is opened and turns off when the door is closed.
Mood Lamp
If Setup > Vehicle > Lights > Ambient Lighting is selected from the infotainment system, you can adjust the brightness and select color.
- If Link to Drive Mode is selected, the mood lamps change color according to the selected drive mode.
- To turn off the mood lamps, set the brightness level to “0” in the infotainment system.
Information
- The infotainment system may change after software updates. For more information, refer to the manual provided in the infotainment system and the quick reference guide.
- The color of the mood lamp may seem different under some conditions depending on the color of the interior and the set mood color.
Interior Lights Always On
The Interior Lights Always On function turns on the interior button lights regardless of the day or night condition.
You can enable the Interior Lights Always On function by selecting Setup > Vehicle > Lights > Interior Lights Always On in the infotainment system.
After the function is enabled, the interior button lights are turned on or off in the following situations:
- When all doors are closed and locked, if you unlock the door, the interior button lights illuminates for about 5 minutes.
- When the vehicle is turned off, the interior button lights are turned on for about 5 minutes. At this time, if you open and close the door or lock the doors, the interior button lights are turned off immediately.
Trunk Lamp
The trunk lamp turns on when the trunk is opened and off when the trunk is closed.
Trunk emergency lamp
The trunk emergency lamp turns on when the trunk is opened.
In case of emergency such as a vehicle breakdown, open the trunk to inform surrounding vehicles of the emergency, and activate the emergency warning lights to prevent accidents.
Information
Keep the trunk open when it is necessary, as it may cause battery discharge.
Puddle Light
Escort light
When the Engine Start/Stop button is in the OFF position and the driver’s door is opened, the puddle light turns on for 30 seconds. If the driver’s door is closed within the 30 second period, the puddle light turns off after 15 seconds. If the driver’s door is closed and locked, the puddle light turns off immediately.
The Puddle Light Escort Light turns on only the first time the driver’s door is opened after the engine is turned off.