2015 Genesis Sedan

[Theboysofo]

The low beams shine too low to the pavement causing a limited forward projection, illuminating a very short forward distance from the vehicle.
The illumination does not provide an adequate lighting to maintain a safe breaking distance during night driving.

When the dealership adjusted the lights high to increase the forward range of illumination, incoming vehicles are flashing thier headlights at me, thinking that I am driving with my high beams on.

This has been a constant source of disappointment with this 2015 Genesis. Has anyone observed the same problem with their low beam headlights?

 

[Suburbazine]

The low beams shine too low to the pavement causing a limited forward projection, illuminating a very short forward distance from the vehicle.
The illumination does not provide an adequate lighting to maintain a safe breaking distance during night driving.

When the dealership adjusted the lights high to increase the forward range of illumination, incoming vehicles are flashing thier headlights at me, thinking that I am driving with my high beams on.

This has been a constant source of disappointment with this 2015 Genesis. Has anyone observed the same problem with their low beam headlights?

They adjusted the lights incorrectly and did not recalibrate the level sensors. Have to run the level sensor reset with GDS and then manually aim the lamps to the correct point with no weight in the car. Ideally the top edge of the low beam cutoff will be a couple degrees below horizontal. You won't see the edge of the beam hitting the roadway but it won't be going into other driver's eyes either.

The way I set them is to position the car about 25' away from a wall, then set the cutoff line (the upper edge of the step on the cutoff) to be about 1-2" lower than the point it leaves the headlights. But you still have to do the auto level reset first or else the car will adjust them incorrectly when you sit in the seat or put luggage in the trunk. The mechanical adjustment of the headlamps (and the fog lamps, if equipped) is the same- grab a 12" long #2 Philips screwdriver and stick it in the adjustment hole (on the rear top fender side of the headlamp, or through the bumper to the outside of the fog lamp) until you reach the crown gear. Turn gently and watch the beam pattern rise or fall.

Now, the only thing you'll never get right is the actual high beams. No matter how you adjust the headlamps, the high beam is going to come out of the lamp like a commercial grade squirrel spotter...lights up the whole tree and nothing around it.

 

[EdP]

The low beams shine too low to the pavement causing a limited forward projection, illuminating a very short forward distance from the vehicle.
The illumination does not provide an adequate lighting to maintain a safe breaking distance during night driving.

When the dealership adjusted the lights high to increase the forward range of illumination, incoming vehicles are flashing thier headlights at me, thinking that I am driving with my high beams on.

This has been a constant source of disappointment with this 2015 Genesis. Has anyone observed the same problem with their low beam headlights?

Go back and ask them to do the job right. Should not happen

 

[Markymark]

Go back and ask them to do the job right. Should not happen

The dealership will still try to figure out a way to charge the customer twice.

 

[EdP]

The dealership will still try to figure out a way to charge the customer twice.

We don't know that. Reputable shops stand behind their work but it is also up to the customer to complain in a timely manner. If it was a month ago, easy to do If it was a year ago, not as easy.

 

[Theboysofo]

They adjusted the lights incorrectly and did not recalibrate the level sensors. Have to run the level sensor reset with GDS and then manually aim the lamps to the correct point with no weight in the car. Ideally the top edge of the low beam cutoff will be a couple degrees below horizontal. You won't see the edge of the beam hitting the roadway but it won't be going into other driver's eyes either.

The way I set them is to position the car about 25' away from a wall, then set the cutoff line (the upper edge of the step on the cutoff) to be about 1-2" lower than the point it leaves the headlights. But you still have to do the auto level reset first or else the car will adjust them incorrectly when you sit in the seat or put luggage in the trunk. The mechanical adjustment of the headlamps (and the fog lamps, if equipped) is the same- grab a 12" long #2 Philips screwdriver and stick it in the adjustment hole (on the rear top fender side of the headlamp, or through the bumper to the outside of the fog lamp) until you reach the crown gear. Turn gently and watch the beam pattern rise or fall.

Now, the only thing you'll never get right is the actual high beams. No matter how you adjust the headlamps, the high beam is going to come out of the lamp like a commercial grade squirrel spotter...lights up the whole tree and nothing around it.

Thank you for your direction. It is most appreciated.