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WARNING

Always check the surrounding area visually before actually putting the vehicle in reverse:

The system is only designed to assist you in checking for vehicles at the rear when putting the
vehicle in reverse. Due to certain limitations with the operation of this system, the Blind Spot
Monitoring (BSM) warning light may not flash or it might be delayed even though a vehicle is
behind your vehicle. Always make it your responsibility as a driver to check the rear.

NOTE

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In the following cases, the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) OFF indicator light turns on and
operation of the system is stopped. If the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) OFF indicator
light remains illuminated, have the vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer as
soon as possible.

•

Some problem with the system including the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning
lights has occurred.

•

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

•

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

•

Driving on snow-covered roads for long periods.

•

The temperature near the radar sensors becomes extremely hot due to driving for long
periods on slopes during the summer.

•

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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The vehicle speed when reversing is about 10 km/h (6.3 mph) or faster.

•

The radar sensor (rear) detection area is obstructed by a nearby wall or parked vehicle.
(Reverse the vehicle to a position where the radar sensor detection area is no longer
obstructed.)

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