Mazda 3 2020 Owner's Manual page 265

When the headlights/rear lamps of

vehicles in front of you or in the
opposite lane are dim or not
illuminated.
When there is insufficient darkness

such as at dawn or dusk.
When the luggage compartment is

loaded with heavy objects or the rear
passenger seats are occupied.
When visibility is reduced due to a

vehicle in front of you spraying water
from its tyres onto your windscreen.
▼ To Operate the System
The HBC operates to switch the
headlights automatically between high
and low beams after the ignition is
switched ON and the headlight switch
is in the AUTO and low beam position.
The HBC determines that it is dark
based on the brightness of the
surrounding area. At the same time,
the HBC indicator light (green) in the
instrument cluster illuminates.
NOTE
Operation of the HBC function can be
disabled.
Refer to the Settings section in the
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
▼ Manual Switching
Switching to low beams
Switch the headlight switch to the
position, or press the high beam
control switch.
The HBC indicator light (green) turns
off.
1. High beam control switch
If the HBC is turned off using the high
beam control switch, press the high
beam control switch again to turn the
HBC back on.
Switching to high beams
Shift the lever to the high beam
position.
The HBC indicator light (green) turns
off and the headlight high-beam
indicator light is illuminated.
When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
4-107