BLIND SPOT MONITORING (BSM)- Page 38

36

MAZDAUSA.COM

BLIND SPOT MONITORING SYSTEM

BLIND SPOT MONITORING (BSM)

The BSM system is designed to assist the driver by monitoring blind spots on the left 

and right sides of the vehicle in certain situations, such as lane changes.

•  The BSM detects vehicles approaching from the rear while traveling in 

the forward direction at a speed of 6.3 mph or more and notifies the 

driver by turning on the BSM warning indicator light and displaying 

the vehicle detection screen (vehicles with Active Driving Display).

•   If the turn signal lever is operated to signal a turn in the direction 

in which the BSM warning indicator light is illuminated while the 

approaching vehicle is detected, the 
BSM warns the driver by turning on 
the BSM warning indicator light, and 

by activating the warning sound and 
the warning screen indicator display 
(vehicles with Active Driving Display).

•   The detection area on this system 

covers the driving lanes on both sides 
of the vehicle and from the rear part 
of the front doors to about 164 ft 

behind the vehicle.

•   BSM sensors are located under the 

left and right rear bumper areas. 

The BSM system may not operate 

properly if the rear bumper is dirty; 
keep the rear bumper area clean and 
free of bumper stickers.

NOTE:

•   The BSM can assist the driver in confirming the safety 

of the surroundings, but is not a complete substitute.

•   The driver is responsible for ensuring safe lane changes 

and other maneuvers.

•   Always pay attention to the direction in which the vehicle 

is traveling and the vehicle’s surroundings.

Turning BSM System Off: 

Turning the BSM system off will turn off both the light and 

sound indicators. To turn the BSM system off, push the BSM OFF switch on the dash.

The BSM OFF indicator in the instrument cluster will turn on to indicate the BSM system is off.

NOTE:

 Turning the BSM system off will also turn off the Rear Cross Traffic Alert system.

WARNING:

BSM is only a 
supplementary 
system to help 
aid in monitoring 
blind spots; 
however, BSM 
has limitations. 
The system may 
not detect all 
vehicles, especially 
a motorcycle. Do 
not rely solely on 
the BSM. Relying 
solely on the 
BSM may cause 
an unexpected 
accident resulting 
in death or serious 
injury. Make sure 
to look over your 
shoulder before 
changing lanes.

Your 
vehicle

Detection areas

ACTIVE DRIVING DISPLAY

WHITE

Vehicle 

Detected

AMBER

Vehicle 

Detected  

with Turn 
Signal On

BSM switch

2940111_18a_CX-9_SSG_052617b.indd   36

5/26/17   11:41 AM