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When Driving

i-ACTIVSENSE

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



  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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