headlights MAZDA CX90 2024 User Guide

High Beam ControlSystem (HBC)
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The HBC determines the conditions in
front of the vehicle while driving at
night to automatically switch the
headlights between high and low
beams.
Driving
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Warnings and Cautions
for Using the High Beam Control System (HBC)
CAUTION
 Heed the following cautions so that
the HBC can operate normally.
 Do not modify the suspensions.
 Do not modify the headlight units.
 Do not remove the Forward
Sensing Camera (FSC).
 Do not rely completely on the system
and switch the headlights between
the high and low beams manually if
necessary.
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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 5-127.
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.
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