Mazda 9999-95-CX9BSM-08 - Manual

Your Vehicle

Detection Areas

WARNING

Do not rely completely on the BSM system

and be sure to look over your shoulder

beforechanginglanes:

The BSM system can assist the driver in confirming
the safety of the surroundings but is not a complete
substitute. The driver is responsible for assuring lane
changesandothermaneuvers.Alwayspayattentionto
the direction in which the vehicle is traveling and the
vehicle’ssurroundings.

The BSM system does not operate when the vehicle
speedislowerthanabout20mph(32km/h).

See “BSM Precautions” for additional safety items

BSM Overview

The BSM system monitors the detection areas on both sides of
the vehicle to the rear when vehicle speed is about 20 mph (32
km/h) or greater. The BSM system notifies the driver of vehicles
in the detection areas by illuminating the BSM warning light
located in the mirror. If the turn signal lever is operated in the
direction the BSM warning light is illuminated, the warning light

The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system is designed to assist the
driver by monitoring the detection areas on both sides of the
vehicle to the rear. BSM will alert the driver to possible vehicles
in these areas in certain situations such as when changing lanes
on roads and freeways.

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BSM Warning Light

– Illuminates on start up and when an

object has been detected within the detection area on that side

of the vehicle. Flashes when turn signal lever is operated and an

object has been detected.

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BSM Warning Beep

– Operates when turn signal lever is

operated to side corresponding with illuminated BSM warning
light.

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BSM OFF Indicator Light

– Displays status of the BSM

system. Light will illuminate on startup and when BSM is

deactivated by pressing BSM OFF switch. Light will flash if there

is a malfunction of the BSM system.

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BSM OFF Switch

– Used to manually deactivate the BSM

system.

NOTE:

If the BSM is deactivated using the “BSM OFF switch”, BSM will activate

again if ignition is turned off and then turned on, or if the “BSM OFF
switch” is pressed again.

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BSM Radar Sensors

– Located inside the rear bumper on

each side to detect objects.

Names and Functions

Quick System Guide

(For complete operating instructions,
please see your owner’s manual)

will flash and the system will
also warn the driver of the
vehicle in the detection area
with a beep sound.

BSM Operation

Conditions

- Ignition is ON.
- Your vehicle speed is

approximately 20 mph or
greater.

- System is not deactivated.

(“BSM OFF” lamp is not illuminated).

* When ignition is turned on, BSM automatically turns on
- Shift position is other than reverse position.
* If shift position is in reverse position, warning is

automatically cancelled.

Deactivation of BSM

- To deactivate BSM operation, press the “BSM OFF switch”.

Radar output and warning is cancelled and the “BSM OFF”

Indicator Light illuminates.

* BSM will activate again if ignition is turned off and then

turned on, or if the “BSM OFF switch” is pressed again.

- If the system detects a malfunction, it automatically

deactivates BSM operation and “BSM OFF” light flashes.

Customizable Features

The system can be customized so that the BSM warning beep
does not operate when the turn signal lever is operated. Consult
an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

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