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Title: Auto Headlights - Too sensitive
Post by: pidim on July 13, 2012, 01:27:05
I have new GD130 i30 Elite which also includes Auto Headlights. Does anyone find these to be TOO sensitive. Mine turn on even before sunset and I mean with reasonable sunlight in the afternoon.  In the morning before 8am, if I drive into a shady area, lights go on - plenty of sunshine around though. 
Title: Re: Auto Headlights - Too sensitive
Post by: Doggie 1 on July 13, 2012, 02:11:19
And now I hand you over to......................................

Alan  :undecided:

Someone will respond. I don't know if the setting can be adjusted perhaps.
Title: Re: Auto Headlights - Too sensitive
Post by: Alasama on July 13, 2012, 02:31:04
Same as mine. And I don't think it's a problem to me.  I like it. :happydance:
Title: Re: Auto Headlights - Too sensitive
Post by: Dazzler on July 13, 2012, 02:53:59
Hi Pidim

You could always just use the manual settings  :winker:

My Hybrid has Auto headlights and I have the opposite problem .. I would sometimes like them to come on a bit earlier at night (and occasionally do it manually) Mine come on if I go under an overpass even on a sunny day .. :cool:

Title: Re: Auto Headlights - Too sensitive
Post by: AlanHo on July 13, 2012, 05:40:08
I have not noticed this problem with my car - the lights do indeed come on during the day if the car enters a deeply shaded area - such as driving through an avenue of overhanging trees or under a low wide bridge. However - I consider that this is safe behaviour.   It is better for the lights come on too soon rather than too late.

The light sensor is a small black dome at the centre/top of the dash - right against the windscreen. I assume your sensor is clean, not partially covered by anything or - and I trust you haven't - tinted the screen and thus fooled the sensor into thinking it is darker than it really is.

The sensitivity is not user adjustable - if you are convinced your car is far too sensitive - I suggest you ask your dealer for advice.
Title: Re: Auto Headlights - Too sensitive
Post by: eye30 on July 13, 2012, 13:24:05
the lights do indeed come on during the day if the car enters a deeply shaded area -

  It is better for the lights come on too soon rather than too late.


When the lights come do the DLR go out?
Title: Re: Auto Headlights - Too sensitive
Post by: AlanHo on July 13, 2012, 17:04:16
When the lights come do the DLR go out?

Yes - the DRL's do go out on my car when the auto headlights come on
Title: Re: Auto Headlights - Too sensitive
Post by: eye30 on July 13, 2012, 18:17:11
When the lights come do the DLR go out?

Yes - the DRL's do go out on my car when the auto headlights come on

I was expecting that reply as when lights are on, DRL should be off by law..

So a follow up question is:
Do the lights turn off automatically and the DRL's come on when the car returns to "normal" light conditions?

Just a thought:
The DRL's give a bright light at the front and do not distract drivers coming in the opposite direction.
In my opinion DRL's would be a better/safer option when in shade/reduced light areas as any sudden lights coming on may distract drivers, unless you need the headlights on to actually see where you are going.

Title: Re: Auto Headlights - Too sensitive
Post by: AlanHo on July 13, 2012, 19:30:25
I was expecting that reply as when lights are on, DRL should be off by law..

So a follow up question is:
Do the lights turn off automatically and the DRL's come on when the car returns to "normal" light conditions?

YES !!!
Title: Re: Auto Headlights - Too sensitive
Post by: eye30 on July 13, 2012, 20:15:18
I was expecting that reply as when lights are on, DRL should be off by law..

So a follow up question is:
Do the lights turn off automatically and the DRL's come on when the car returns to "normal" light conditions?

YES !!!

Thank you
Title: Re: Auto Headlights - Too sensitive
Post by: rustynutz on July 14, 2012, 02:21:22
I was expecting that reply as when lights are on, DRL should be off by law..

So a follow up question is:
Do the lights turn off automatically and the DRL's come on when the car returns to "normal" light conditions?

YES !!!

Are you sure about that, Alan?  :p :lol: :snigger:
Title: Re: Auto Headlights - Too sensitive
Post by: Doggie 1 on July 14, 2012, 02:34:34
I'm deaf in both ears now  :(
Title: Re: Auto Headlights - Too sensitive
Post by: rustynutz on July 14, 2012, 02:35:55
What?
Title: Re: Auto Headlights - Too sensitive
Post by: eye30 on July 14, 2012, 11:38:49
What?

hey don't call me Watt
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