Black plate (218,1)
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BSM Warning Light/Beep
BSM warning light
Equipped on the left and right door
mirrors.
This warning light illuminates for a few
seconds when the ignition is switched
ON.
Driving forward
If the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
system detects a vehicle in the detection
area while the vehicle is driven at a speed
of about 10 km/h (6.2mph) or more, the
BSM warning light illuminates on the side
of the vehicle where the rear on-coming
vehicle is detected. A warning indicator
light flashes when the turn signal lever is
operated to the side where the BSM
warning lights is illuminated to alert the
driver.
Reversing
If vehicles approach from the rear on the
left and right, the BSM warning lights on
both sides flash.
NOTE
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If ice or snow adhere to the outer mirror
surface, the BSM warning light may not be
visible.
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If the door window glass is tinted, it may
affect the visibility of the BSM warning
light, making it difficult to confirm the
illumination of the light.
BSM warning beep
Driving forward
The warning beep operates when the turn
signal lever is operated to the side where
the BSM warning light is illuminated.
NOTE
The system can be personalized so that the
BSM warning beep does not operate. Refer to
Personalization Features on page 10-8.
Reversing
If vehicles approach from the rear on the
left and right, the BSM warning beep
operates.
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BSM OFF Indicator Light
This indicator light illuminates for a few
seconds when the ignition is switched
ON.
The BSM OFF indicator light illuminates
when the BSM system is turned off by
pressing the BSM OFF switch.
The indicator light flashes if the BSM
system has a malfunction. Consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
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