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High Beam Control System (HBC)^í

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 4-20.

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:

l

The system detects a vehicle or the headlights/lights of a vehicle approaching in the

opposite direction.

l

The vehicle is driven on roads lined with streetlamps or on roads in well-lit cities and

towns.

l

The vehicle is driven at less than about 20 km/h (12 mph).

The recognition distance of the

Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)

varies according to the

surrounding conditions.

Forward Sensing

Camera (FSC)

The warning light illuminates or flashes when the system has a malfunction.

Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on page 4-20.

CAUTION

Ø Do not adjust the vehicle height, modify the headlight units, or remove the

camera, otherwise the system will not operate normally.

Ø Do not rely excessively on the High Beam Control System (HBC) and drive the

vehicle while paying sufficient attention to safety. Switch the headlights between

the high beams and low beams manually if necessary.

^íSome models.

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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 traffic conditions.

l

When there are sources of light in the area such as street lamps, illuminated signboards, and

traffic signals.

l

When there are reflective objects in the surrounding area such as reflective plates and signs.

l

When visibility is reduced under rain, snow and foggy conditions.

l

When driving on roads with sharp curves or hilly terrain.

l

When the headlights/rear lamps of vehicles in front of you or in the opposite lane are dim or not

illuminated.

l

When there is insufficient darkness such as at dawn or dusk.

l

When the luggage compartment is loaded with heavy objects or the rear passenger seats are

occupied.

l

When visibility is reduced due to a vehicle in front of you spraying water from its tires onto your

windshield.

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qTo Operate the System

qManual Switching

The High Beam Control System (HBC)

operates to switch the headlights

Switching to low beams

Shift the lever to the low beam position.

The High Beam Control System (HBC)

indicator light (Green) turns off.

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.

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.

The High Beam Control System (HBC)

determines that it is dark based on the

brightness of the surrounding area.

NOTE

l

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.

l

The low beams may not switch to high

beams when cornering.

l

Operation of the High Beam Control

System (HBC) function can be disabled

Refer to Personalization Features on page

9-10.

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