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When Driving

i-ACTIVSENSE

 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.

The High Beam Control System (HBC) 

determines that it is dark based on the 

brightness of the surrounding area. At the 

same time, the High Beam Control System 
(HBC) indicator light (green) in the 

instrument cluster illuminates.

NOTE



  When the vehicle speed is 30 km/h 

(19 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 Personalization Features on 

page 9-12.

 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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