Mazda 2014 3 - Blind Spot Monitoring System; Blind Spot Monitoring (Bsm) - if Equipped

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Blind Spot Monitoring System
BLIND SPOT MONITORING (BSM) (if equipped)
The BSM system is designed to assist the driver by monitoring blind spots
on both sides of the vehicle to the rear in certain situations such as when
changing lanes on roads and freeways.
Turning BSM System Off
TurningtheBSMsystemoffwillturnoffboththelight
andsoundindicators.Tomanually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whentheBSMsystemisoff.The
BSMsystemwillautomaticallyturnonthenexttimethevehicleisstarted.
 • Ifyourvehiclespeedis7mph(11km/h)ormore,theBSMwillwarnyou
ofvehiclesinthedetectionareabyilluminatingtheBSMwarninglights
located on the left and right door mirrors.
 • IfyouoperateaturnsignalinthedirectionofanilluminatedBSMwarning
light, the system will also warn you with a beep and warning light ash.
 • BSMsensorsarelocatedundertheleftandrightrearbumperareas.The
BSMsystemmaynotoperateproperlyiftherearbumpergetsdirty,so
keep the rear bumper area clean and free of bumper stickers.
Your Vehicle
Detection Areas
Refer to your
Owner’s Manual
for complete
details.
NOTE:
•TheBSMcanassistthedriverinconrming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.
•TheBSMdoesnotoperatewhenthevehiclespeedislowerthanabout7mph(11km/h).
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.
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