Projection warning lights for pedestrians when in reverse?

[BearDenBob]

Saw this comment on YouTube the other day, from a UK GV60 owner. Does anyone know if this feature exists in the US model?

I’m in the UK and have a fully spec’d GV60 Premium ( RWD version) - another cool thing from the outside - is the reverse lights project two rows of dotted lines onto the road (more easily visible at night) indicating to other road users your intended reversing particularly if perpendicular reversing.

The actual YouTube video that was being commented on: 2024 Genesis GV60 Performance AWD Review

 

[noremacnova]

Saw this comment on YouTube the other day, from a UK GV60 owner. Does anyone know if this feature exists in the US model?

Genesis calls them Rear Guide Lamps. See depiction below. I can't say for sure, but I suspect that US DOT regulations don't permit them. DOT has never been very receptive to creative exterior lighting in cars; they usually lag EU regulators by 5-10 years. Remember, DOT required sealed beam headlights until 1984

 

[gvjim]

That's really cool - I wish all cars had those.

 

[BearDenBob]

Genesis calls them Rear Guide Lamps. See depiction below. I can't say for sure, but I suspect that US DOT regulations don't permit them. DOT has never been very receptive to creative exterior lighting in cars; they usually lag EU regulators by 5-10 years. Remember, DOT required seal beam headlights until 1984

View attachment 59763

Thanks!

 

[joegr]

That's really cool - I wish all cars had those.

Not the GM cars that turn on the reverse lights just because they have just been unlocked or just parked.
<rant>
Reverse lights should only be on when in reverse.
</rant>

 

[Bobdhd]

Saw this comment on YouTube the other day, from a UK GV60 owner. Does anyone know if this feature exists in the US model?



The actual YouTube video that was being commented on: 2024 Genesis GV60 Performance AWD Review

Definitely not a fan of this kids review style but I’ve not heard of this feature.

 

[dapprman]

Not seen the video, but if he is saying it is for pedestrian safety then he is wrong, very wrong. The lights are guides for the driver when reversing and could be considered an extension of the reversing lights (though those are partly for pedestrian warning).

 

[BearDenBob]

Not seen the video, but if he is saying it is for pedestrian safety then he is wrong, very wrong. The lights are guides for the driver when reversing and could be considered an extension of the reversing lights (though those are partly for pedestrian warning).

But the documentation for it as shown in the screenshot in a previous post literally says it's for the benefit of other vehicles and pedestrians.

 

[dapprman]

But the documentation for it as shown in the screenshot in a previous post literally says it's for the benefit of other vehicles and pedestrians.

I'll stand corrected - there is nothing in the user manual, just gone through the electronic version and the only reference is just to the reversing lights themselves.
Suspect it's listed as such (picture above) as the marks are projected by the reversing lights themselves.

 

[BearDenBob]

I'll stand corrected - there is nothing in the user manual, just gone through the electronic version and the only reference is just to the reversing lights themselves.
Suspect it's listed as such (picture above) as the marks are projected by the reversing lights themselves.

I couldn't find it either in the e-manual version from other regions. Do you yourself have the feature? It sounds like it's not at all obvious unless it's very dark, so I question how much value it adds.

______________________________

Help support this site so it can continue supporting you!

 

[dapprman]

I couldn't find it either in the e-manual version from other regions. Do you yourself have the feature? It sounds like it's not at all obvious unless it's very dark, so I question how much value it adds.

Yes, but I think I also had it on my Lexus (can't actually remember).