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qTo 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.
Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on page
4-23.
The High Beam Control System (HBC)
determines that it is nighttime based on
the brightness of the surrounding area.
NOTE
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When the vehicle speed is 30 km/h (18 mph)
or higher, the headlights automatically
switch to high beams when there are no
vehicles in front of your vehicle 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.
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The low beams may not switch to high
beams when cornering the vehicle.
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Operation of the High Beam Control
System (HBC) function can be
disabled.Refer to Personalization Features
on page 9-8.
qManual 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.
When Driving
Switches and Controls
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