When Driving; Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) System- Page 234

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When Driving

Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) System

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  The following conditions may affect the visibility of the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) 

warning lights on the outside mirror, making it diffi cult to confi rm the illumination of the 
lights:

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  Ice or snow adheres to the surface of the outside mirrors.

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  The door window glass is tinted.

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  The radar sensors are equipped inside the rear bumper (page  4-114 ).

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  Have the radar sensors inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer if any shock is applied 

to the rear bumper, even in a minor accident. If the vehicle is driven with a damaged 
radar sensor, the system may not operate properly resulting in an accident.

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  For repairs or paintwork around the radar sensors, or replacement of the bumper, consult 

an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

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  The radar sensors of the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system may be regulated under 

the radio wave related laws of the country where the vehicle is driven. The sensors in this 
system are approved for use in the U.S.A. (including territories), Canada, and Mexico. 
If a vehicle with a Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system is driven in a country other 
than the U.S.A., Canada, or Mexico, the system has to be turned off using the Blind Spot 
Monitoring (BSM) OFF switch.

 Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)

            The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system monitors the detection areas on both sides of 
the vehicle to the rear and when there are vehicles in the detection area it notifi es the driver 
by illuminating the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning light while the vehicle speed is 
about 10 km/h (6.2 mph) or faster and driving forward.
  If the turn signal lever is operated to the side the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning 
light is illuminated, the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning light fl ashes and the system 
warns the driver of the vehicle in the detection area using a BSM warning beep sound.

Detection areas

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