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When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
y
The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system will not operate under the following
circumstances.
y
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.
y
The shift lever (manual transaxle)/selector lever (automatic transaxle) is shifted to
reverse (R) and the vehicle is reversing.
y
In the following cases, the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) OFF indicator light À ashes and
operation of the system is stopped. If the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) OFF indicator
light remains À ashing, have the vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon
as possible.
y
Some problem with the system including the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning
lights is detected.
y
A large deviation in the installation position of a radar sensor (rear) on the vehicle has
occurred.
y
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.
y
Driving on snow-covered roads for long periods.
y
The temperature near the radar sensors (rear) becomes extremely hot due to driving
for long periods on slopes during the summer.
y
The battery voltage has decreased.
y
Under the following conditions, the radar sensors (rear) cannot detect target objects or it
may be dif¿ cult to detect them.
y
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.
y
A vehicle is traveling alongside your vehicle at nearly the same speed for an extended
period of time.
y
Vehicles approaching in the opposite direction.
y
A vehicle in an adjacent driving lane is attempting to pass your vehicle.
y
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.
y
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.
y
A vehicle makes a lane change from a driving lane two lanes over to an adjacent lane.
y
Driving on steep slopes.
y
Crossing the summit of a hill or mountain pass.
y
The turning radius is small (making a sharp turn, turning at intersections).
y
When there is a difference in the height between your driving lane and the adjacent
lane.
y
Directly after pressing the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) switch and the system
becomes operable.
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