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i-ACTIVSENSE
High Beam Control System (HBC) *
The High Beam Control System (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.
Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on page 4-36 .
While driving the vehicle at a speed of about 30 km/h (18 mph), 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 system detects a vehicle or the headlights/lights of a vehicle approaching in the
opposite direction.
The vehicle is driven on roads lined with streetlamps or on roads in well-lit cities and
towns.
The vehicle is driven at less than about 20 km/h (12 mph).
Forward Sensing
Camera (FSC) The recognition distance of the
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
varies according to the
surrounding conditions.
The warning light fl ashes when the system has a malfunction.
Refer to Warning Lights on page 4-37 .
CAUTION
Do not adjust the vehicle height, modify the headlight units, or remove the camera,
otherwise the system will not operate normally.
Do not rely excessively on the High Beam Control System (HBC) and drive the
vehicle while paying suffi cient attention to safety. Switch the headlights between the
high beams and low beams manually if necessary.
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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 traffi c
conditions.
When there are sources of light in the area such as street lamps, illuminated
signboards, and traffi c signals.
When there are refl ective objects in the surrounding area such as refl ective plates and
signs.
When visibility is reduced under rain, snow and foggy conditions.
When driving on roads with sharp curves or hilly terrain.
When the headlights/rear lamps of vehicles in front of you or in the opposite lane are
dim or not illuminated.
When there is suffi cient 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.
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To Operate the System
The High Beam Control System (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. At the same time,
the High Beam Control System (HBC)
indicator light (green) in the instrument
cluster illuminates.
The High Beam Control System (HBC)
determines that it is dark based on the
brightness of the surrounding area.
NOTE
When the vehicle speed is 30 km/h
(18 mph) or higher, the headlights
automatically switch to high beams
when there are no vehicles ahead
or approaching in the opposite
direction.
When the vehicle speed is less
than about 20 km/h (12 mph), the
High Beam Control System (HBC)
switches the headlights to low
beams.
The low beams may not switch to
high beams when cornering.
Operation of the High Beam Control
System (HBC) function can be
disabled. Refer to Personalisation
Features on page 9-13 .
Manual Switching
Switching to low beams
Shift the lever to the low beam position.
The High Beam Control System (HBC)
indicator light (Green) turns off.
Switching to high beams
Turn the headlight switch to the
position.
The High Beam Control System (HBC)
indicator light (Green) turns off and the
is illuminated.
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NOTE
Under the following conditions, the LDWS may not be able to detect white or yellow
lines correctly and the LDWS may not operate correctly.
If an object placed on the instrument panel is refl ected in the windscreen and picked
up by the camera.
Heavy luggage is loaded in the luggage compartment or on the rear seat and the
vehicle is inclined.
The tyre pressures are not adjusted to the specifi ed pressure.
When the vehicle is driven on the entry and exit to or from the rest area or tollgate of
a highway.
The white or yellow lines are less visible because of dirt or paint fl aking.
The vehicle ahead is running near a white or yellow line and the line is less visible.
A white or yellow line is less visible because of bad weather (rain, fog, or snow).
The vehicle is driven on a temporary lane or section with a closed lane due to
construction.
A misleading line is picked up on the road such as a temporary line for construction,
or because of shade, lingering snow, or grooves fi lled with water.
The surrounding brightness suddenly changes such as when entering or exiting a
tunnel.
The illumination of the headlights is weakened because of dirt or the optical axis is
deviated.
The windscreen is dirty or foggy.
Back-light is refl ecting from the road surface.
The road surface is wet and shiny after rain, or there are puddles on the road.
The shade of a guardrail parallel to a white or yellow line is on the road.
The width of a lane is excessively narrow or wide.
The road is excessively uneven.
The vehicle is shaken after hitting a road bump.
There are two or more adjacent white or yellow lines.
There are various road markings or lane markings of various shapes near an
intersection.
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NOTE
In the following cases, the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) cannot detect target objects
correctly, and each system may be unable to operate normally.
The height of the vehicle ahead is low.
You drive your vehicle at the same speed as the vehicle ahead.
Headlights are not turned on during the night or when going through a tunnel.
In the following cases, the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) may not be able to detect
target objects correctly.
When driving next to walls with no patterning (including fences and longitudinally
striped walls).
The tail lights of the vehicle ahead are turned off.
A vehicle is outside the illumination range of the headlights.
The vehicle is making a sharp curve, or ascending or descending a steep slope.
Entering or exiting a tunnel.
Heavy luggage is loaded causing the vehicle to tilt.
Strong light is shone at the front of the vehicle (back light or high-beam light from
on-coming vehicles).
There are many light emitters on the vehicle ahead.
When the vehicle ahead is not equipped with tail lights or the tail lights are turned
off at nighttime.
The vehicle ahead has a special shape.
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Light Bulbs
With LED Headlights
With Halogen Headlights
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Headlights (Low beam)
Headlights (High beam)
Headlights (High beam)/Running lights *
Running lights/Position lights
Position lights
Front fog lights *
Front direction indicator lights
Side direction indicator lights
Brake lights/Tail lights
Rear direction indicator lights
Tail lights *
Reverse lights
Rear fog light (Left-hand drive model) *
Rear fog light (Right-hand drive model) *
High-mount brake light
Number plate lights
Overhead lights (Front)/Map lights
Overhead lights (Rear)
Luggage compartment light
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
WARNING
Never touch the glass portion of a
halogen bulb with your bare hands
and always wear eye protection when
handling or working around the bulbs:
When a halogen bulb breaks, it is
dangerous. These bulbs contain
pressurised gas. If one is broken, it will
explode and serious injuries could be
caused by the fl ying glass.
If the glass portion is touched with bare
hands, body oil could cause the bulb to
overheat and explode when lit.
Always keep halogen bulbs out of the
reach of children:
Playing with a halogen bulb is
dangerous. Serious injuries could be
caused by dropping a halogen bulb or
breaking it some other way.
NOTE
To replace the bulb, contact an
expert repairer, we recommend an
Authorised Mazda Repairer.
If the halogen bulb is accidentally
touched, it should be cleaned with
rubbing alcohol before being used.
Use the protective cover and carton
for the replacement bulb to dispose
of the old bulb promptly and out of
the reach of children.
Replacing Exterior Light Bulbs
Headlights (With LED headlights)
The LED bulb cannot be replaced as a
single unit because it is an integrated unit.
The LED bulb has to be replaced with
the unit. We recommend an Authorised
Mazda Repairer when the replacement is
necessary.
Headlights (With halogen headlights)
High-beam bulbs (With running lights)/
Running lights
*
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off,
and the headlight switch is off.
2. Lift the bonnet.
3. Turn the cover anticlockwise and
remove it.
4. Turn the socket and bulb assembly
anticlockwise and remove it.
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