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When Driving

i-ACTIVSENSE

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  The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system will not operate under the following 

circumstances.

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  The vehicle speed falls below about 10 km/h (6.3 mph) even though the Blind Spot 

Monitoring (BSM) OFF indicator light is turned off.

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  The shift lever (manual transaxle)/selector lever (automatic transaxle) is shifted to 

reverse (R) and the vehicle is reversing.

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  In the following cases, the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) OFF indicator light flashes and 

operation of the system is stopped. If the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) OFF indicator 

light remains flashing, have the vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon 

as possible.

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  Some problem with the system including the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning 

lights is detected.

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  A large deviation in the installation position of a radar sensor (rear) on the vehicle has 

occurred.

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  There is a large accumulation of snow or ice on the rear bumper near a radar sensor 

(rear). Remove any snow, ice or mud on the rear bumper.

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  Driving on snow-covered roads for long periods.

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  The temperature near the radar sensors (rear) becomes extremely hot due to driving 

for long periods on slopes during the summer.

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  The battery voltage has decreased.

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  Under the following conditions, the radar sensors (rear) cannot detect target objects or it 

may be difficult to detect them.

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  A vehicle is in the detection area at the rear in an adjacent driving lane but it does not 

approach. The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system determines the condition based on 

radar detection data.

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  A vehicle is traveling alongside your vehicle at nearly the same speed for an extended 

period of time.

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  Vehicles approaching in the opposite direction.

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  A vehicle in an adjacent driving lane is attempting to pass your vehicle.

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  A vehicle is in an adjacent lane on a road with extremely wide driving lanes. The 

detection area of the radar sensors (rear) is set at the road width of expressways.

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  In the following cases, the activation of the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning lights 

and the warning beep may not occur or they may be delayed.

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  A vehicle makes a lane change from a driving lane two lanes over to an adjacent lane.

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  Driving on steep slopes.

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  Crossing the summit of a hill or mountain pass.

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  The turning radius is small (making a sharp turn, turning at intersections).

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  When there is a difference in the height between your driving lane and the adjacent 

lane.

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  Directly after pressing the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) switch and the system 

becomes operable.

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