The HBC determines the conditions in front of the vehicle using the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) while driving in darkness to automatically switch the headlights between high and low beams. While driving the vehicle at a speed of about 30 km/h (19 mph) or more, the headlights are switched to high beams when there are no vehicles ahead or approaching in the opposite direction. The system switches the headlights to low beams when one of the following occurs:
The warning light turns on when the system has a malfunctio CAUTION
NOTE The timing in which the system switches the headlights changes under the following conditions. If the system does not switch the headlights appropriately, manually switch between high and low beams according to the visibility as well as road and traffic conditions.
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 high 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. The HBC determines that it is dark based on the brightness of the surrounding area. NOTE
Manual Switching Switching to low beams Shift the lever to the low beam position. The HBC indicator light (green) turns off. Switching to high beams Turn the headlight switch to the position. The HBC indicator light (green) turns off and the is illuminated. |
Mazda CX-9 Owners Manual > 360º View Monitor: Top View/Front View
Use the top view/front view to assist in checking the safety of the surrounding area when accelerating from a stop, parking, or stopping the vehicle. Display range (Screen display) (Actual condition) NOTE In the top view screen, the areas in black at the front and rear of the vehicle image and the s ...