Mazda 3 2019 Owner's Manual page 229

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 tires onto your windshield.
▼ 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.
i-ACTIVSENSE
▼ 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
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