How to Use the High
Beam Control System
(HBC)
NOTE
The distance in which the HBC can
detect objects varies depending on
the surrounding conditions.
The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
may not be able to detect target
objects correctly, and the HBC may
not operate normally.
Refer to Forward Sensing Camera
(FSC) on page 5-108.
Using the HBC
Make sure that the light switch is in the
AUTO position.
The HBC determines the surrounding
conditions and operates automatically.
When the HBC operates, the HBC
indicator light (green)
in the
instrument cluster turns on.
Switching the headlights to high
beams
The HBC switches the headlights to
high beams when all of the following
conditions are met.
The vehicle speed is about 30 km/h
(19 mph) or faster.
The system does not detect a vehicle
ahead.
Switching the headlights to low
beams
The HBC switches the headlights to
low beams when any of the following
conditions is met.
The vehicle speed is less than about
20 km/h (12 mph).
When driving in areas with a
continuous line of street lamps or on
roads in well-lit cities and towns.
The system detects the headlights of
a vehicle ahead.
Canceling the HBC during operation
When the HBC is canceled, the HBC
indicator light (green)
in the
instrument cluster turns off.
Press the HBC switch again to make
the HBC operable.
NOTE
If the vehicle power is switched OFF
with the HBC turned off, the HBC
automatically turns on the next time
the vehicle power is switched ON.
Turning off the HBC
The HBC can be turned off using
Mazda Connect.
Refer to the Settings section in the
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
Driving
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