Genesis Motors Intelligent High Beams / Adaptive Headlights / Matrix Headlights Discussion

[JohnSC]

If the model GV70 you purchased has AFLS headlights, you have to set the stalk position to AUTO for them to function. Are you doing that?

If the model you purchased does not have AFLS headlights, then you bought the wrong model for your particular needs, assuming that AFLS is a feature on higher trim models.

There are always aftermarket lighting systems available. Stop by a local store in the mountains and get some estimates. You won’t be the first folks to add extra lighting for special needs.

Here's a link to Genesis Intelligent Front-Lighting System (IFS), which apparently is their version of the "adaptive headlights." It provides side lighting similar to those we had on Lexus and BMW. It's described as optional in the 2024 Electrified GV manual, and the manual does a poor job of explaining it. You have to set it up in the menus, set the stalk to Auto as mentioned above, and then push the stalk forward. A green headlight appears in the dash display.

We've only driven once at night and we didn't have it configured or selected, so no idea how effective this is. But it sounds like what others call adaptive headlights. No mention of it in our Prestige window sticker, but I found it in the menu and used the headlight stalk to select it -- and the green headlight icon illumintated as desribed in the manual.

There is also auto high beam assist, which is selected with Auto on the stalk and dims the headlights with approaching headlights. This was listed as an option on window sticker.

Here's a link to the Genesis "review" of their headlights. You may need to copy the link to a browser, or search for Genesis Intelligent Front-Lighting System.

Genesis’s Cutting-Edge Intelligent Front-Lighting System

 

[PMCErnie]

Here's a link to Genesis Intelligent Front-Lighting System (IFS), which apparently is their version of the "adaptive headlights." It provides side lighting similar to those we had on Lexus and BMW. It's described as optional in the 2024 Electrified GV manual, and the manual does a poor job of explaining it. You have to set it up in the menus, set the stalk to Auto as mentioned above, and then push the stalk forward. A green headlight appears in the dash display.

We've only driven once at night and we didn't have it configured or selected, so no idea how effective this is. But it sounds like what others call adaptive headlights. No mention of it in our Prestige window sticker, but I found it in the menu and used the headlight stalk to select it -- and the green headlight icon illumintated as desribed in the manual.

There is also auto high beam assist, which is selected with Auto on the stalk and dims the headlights with approaching headlights. This was listed as an option on window sticker.

Here's a link to the Genesis "review" of their headlights. You may need to copy the link to a browser, or search for Genesis Intelligent Front-Lighting System.

Genesis’s Cutting-Edge Intelligent Front-Lighting System

Your link relates to Matrix Beam headlamps, an even newer technology. That’s not what we’re discussing here.

 

[JohnSC]

Got it.

 

[dhuhtala]

The "adaptive headlights" are just automatic high beams....nothing special there. I guess if you don't know how to turn on high beams, that might seem unsafe...but you can certainly turn them on manually by just pressing the left stalk towards the dash...pretty standard in all cars. Like I said earlier, I haven't had any issues with the headlights at all...

 

[PMCErnie]

The "adaptive headlights" are just automatic high beams....nothing special there. I guess if you don't know how to turn on high beams, that might seem unsafe...but you can certainly turn them on manually by just pressing the left stalk towards the dash...pretty standard in all cars. Like I said earlier, I haven't had any issues with the headlights at all...

Why add to the confusion? All trims of Genesis vehicles have automatic high beam. The question is whether, or not, any Genesis models have adaptive headlights.

 

[resdoggie]

The GV70 doesn't have adaptive headlights. I don't care about other models. The headlights on the GV70 work quite well in the dark. They have a very wide beam pattern by their design. I have no problem with driving my car at night, in the rain and no street lighting i.e. highway driving. Ever drive a car with incandescent bulbs? Now they were a real treat while driving at night, in the rain.....lol.

 

[JohnSC]

I created the confusion after reading the manual and setting up what I thought was the newer IFLS on my GV70 Ev. The icon illuminated and I thought it was IFLS, but it was just the Auto High Beam. My mistake. Sorry for the confusion, guys.

 

[SoCalG90]

Ebay has the lights here, anybody going to try to get them to work?

 

[kqian111]

Ebay has the lights here, anybody going to try to get them to work?

Is there returns if it doesn't?

 

[Looney100]

Ebay has the lights here, anybody going to try to get them to work?

$1200 USD per side, plus duties - and I’m still missing the software to enable functionality.
I’ll pass.

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[Bobdhd]

I would give up on any mod that relies on the wiring of another spec car.

I have tried the ECS10 suspension controller upgrade & even with the help of a great fella in Korea, who was even looking at the wiring of their cars & communicating directly with Mando, we couldn’t get it to work without errors. These cars appear to be significantly (enough) different than cars built for different countries.

 

[GV70SP24]

Your name escaped me when you first posted, just notice it today. Of course, Tucker was ahead of its time with headlights.

1948 Tucker Model 48 — Audrain Auto Museum

Lights: Sealed Beam Headlamps with Center Rotating “Cyclops Eye“ The Tucker 48 was a pioneer in the late 1940’s, introducing advanced design aspects, safety features and engineering firsts to the automobile industry. The most recognizable feature of the Tucker 48 was a third directional&am

www.audrainautomuseum.org

Glad to see another Tucker spotter.

Guy in my town Old Bridge NJ has 4 of them!!!
One is a twin turbo trunk mount setup, other is a rat rod and 2 others are restored. Bob Ida

 

[BearDenBob]

I just read an interesting article about adaptive headlights in the US here:

MSN

I could have sworn that the GV60 does in fact have at least one of these so-called "ADB" features beyond simple automatic high beams. Doesn't it actually have the ability to cut out some of the LEDs for oncoming traffic automatically when driving with (Auto) turned on, even when not using high beams? The article seems to contradict itself and is making me question what the GV60 actually does or is capable of.

For grins, I started a ChatGPT conversation and it gave me this interesting answer - which I am guessing is probably wrong, but if anyone knows more about this I'd be interested. Chat transcript below.

Prompt: Describe in detail how the adaptive headlights work in the Genesis GV60.


Certainly! Let’s delve into the fascinating world of adaptive headlights in the Genesis GV60.

1. Dynamic Bending Lights (DBL): These headlights are designed to pivot and adjust their direction based on the vehicle’s steering angle. When you turn the steering wheel, the DBL system swivels the headlights in the same direction, illuminating the road ahead as you navigate curves or corners. This enhances visibility and safety during nighttime driving.
2. Speed-Dependent Adaptive Lighting: The GV60’s adaptive headlights also consider your speed. At lower speeds (such as city driving), the beam widens to illuminate a broader area, making it easier to spot pedestrians, road signs, and obstacles. As you accelerate, the beam narrows, providing a longer throw for highway driving.
3. Automatic High Beam Assist (AHBA): This feature detects oncoming vehicles and vehicles ahead of you. When it senses another car’s headlights, it automatically switches from high beam to low beam to avoid dazzling other drivers. Once the road is clear, it reactivates the high beam for optimal visibility.
4. Cornering Lights: When you activate the turn signal or steer into a corner, the cornering lights come into play. They illuminate the side of the road in the direction you’re turning, enhancing peripheral vision and helping you see pedestrians, cyclists, or obstacles at intersections.
5. Adaptive Matrix LED Headlights: These advanced headlights use an array of individual LEDs that can be selectively dimmed or brightened. The system analyzes the road ahead and adjusts the light distribution to avoid glaring other drivers while still providing maximum illumination where needed. For instance, it can create “dark zones” around other vehicles to prevent blinding them.
6. Static Cornering Lights: Even when you’re not turning, the static cornering lights activate when you approach an intersection or make a sharp turn. They enhance visibility by illuminating the area where you’re about to steer.

Remember, the Genesis GV60 adapts its lighting dynamically to optimize safety, visibility, and comfort. Whether you’re cruising on the highway or navigating through city streets, these adaptive headlights work seamlessly to enhance your driving experience!

Thanks,
Bob

 

[azurecardinal]

I've investigated this extensively, here's a link:

Matrix Headlight via OTA?

Does anyone know or can confirm if the headlight unit in the GV60 is the exact same part as the Korean spec with Matrix headlights? If so, there's a possibility that matrix can be enabled via software update.

genesisowners.com

 

[Husky]

Interesting. You may need to specify the country in your question.
You could try testing Chat GPT by telling it the car doesn't have them. It might come back and say "sorry, you're right" haha.
I've had mixed results using ChatGPT. It's successfully written some code for me, but it's also been flat wrong on some other queries. Then it will apologize and say you're right

 

[BearDenBob]

Interesting. You may need to specify the country in your question.
You could try testing Chat GPT by telling it the car doesn't have them. It might come back and say "sorry, you're right" haha.
I've had mixed results using ChatGPT. It's successfully written some code for me, but it's also been flat wrong on some other queries. Then it will apologize and say you're right

Thanks, that was actually the final prompt/reply in a larger chat session, where I had previously constrained the discussion to "USA" model. But yet I suspect it's just flat out wrong.

 

[BearDenBob]

I've investigated this extensively, here's a link:

Matrix Headlight via OTA?

Does anyone know or can confirm if the headlight unit in the GV60 is the exact same part as the Korean spec with Matrix headlights? If so, there's a possibility that matrix can be enabled via software update.

genesisowners.com

I understand that we don't have matrix lighting, but does that preclude this quasi-adaptive feature that I thought we had in the US, whereby when you're driving with low-beams, it does actually turn off a few of the driver-side LEDs when it senses oncoming traffic? The auto-indicator on mine goes from white to green in such instances, which I just assumed was indicating some adaptation.

 

[Husky]

Is that just turning the high beams off automatically? That's what my G70 does.

 

[BearDenBob]

Is that just turning the high beams off automatically? That's what my G70 does.

That's what I'm trying to determine - perhaps what I'm claiming is just wishful thinking nonsense but it seems that in the 2023 GV60P US further dims the low-beams (by shutting a few off) when it senses direct-light from an oncoming vehicle (as opposed to switching from high to low beams). Maybe I'll try to simulate it and upload some photos of the dashboard indicators for what appear to be distinct from just high/low beam.

 

[skiingj]

I believe there is a setting to dim headlights for oncoming traffic on my '23 GV60P. I turned it off.
Edit: This is not to be confused with the auto high-beam feature you (insert frustration) have to manually turn on ever start cycle.