How to Use the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)

When the BSM operates

When the vehicle is driven with the shift selector shifted to a position other than R and an approaching vehicle is detected, the BSM operates.

When the BSM operates, the driver is notified of the presence of an approaching vehicle using the BSM warning lights and a screen display (white)*1.

BSM warning light

Instrument cluster (i-ACTIVSENSE display)

Instrument cluster (Other than i-ACTIVSENSE display)

Active driving display

  1. The instrument cluster screen display (white) is displayed only when the instrument cluster is set to the i-ACTIVSENSE display.

When the turn signal lever is operated in the direction in which an approaching vehicle is detected, the driver is notified of the danger by flashing of the warning lights, warning indication (amber), warning sound, or steering wheel vibration.

BSM warning light

Instrument cluster (i-ACTIVSENSE display)

Instrument cluster (Other than i-ACTIVSENSE display)

Active driving display

 

When overtaking a vehicle traveling in an adjacent lane with a large difference in speed, the warning sound or steering wheel vibration is not activated.

 

If the vehicle is driven on roads in which there are continuous tall concrete walls or in a tunnel, the BSM may be restricted temporarily.

 

The BSM may not operate normally if any of the following conditions is met.

  • The rear side radar sensors cannot detect an object.

    Refer to Radar Sensors (Search).

  • The road is on a steep slope.

  • The road is extremely wide.

  • You make a lane change 2 lanes or more.

  • The distance between your vehicle and the vehicle behind is close.

  • The distance between your vehicle and another vehicle traveling in an adjacent lane is far.

 

The BSM may operate with stationary objects on the road or the roadside (such as guardrails, sidewalls, parked vehicles, and outdoor air conditioner units (equipment with rotating mechanism)).

 

If a Mazda genuine trailer hitch is used, the BSM is automatically turned off when the trailer's electrical connector is connected.

 

When pulling a trailer other than with a Mazda genuine trailer hitch, or while an accessory such as a bicycle carrier is installed to the rear of the vehicle, turn off the BSM. Otherwise, the radar's radio waves will be blocked causing the BSM to not operate normally.

 

The brightness of the BSM warning lights is linked to the panel light control.

Refer to Dashboard Illumination (Search).

 

The BSM warning type can be changed using Mazda Connect. If the BSM warning type is changed, the turn warning function warning type is also changed.

Tap displayed on the navigation bar of the center display to set, or consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

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When the turn warning function operates

The turn warning function operates when all of the following conditions are met and the system detects an approaching vehicle which may be at risk of a collision when turning light or left.

  • The shift selector is in a position other than R.

  • The vehicle is being driven at a speed of about 30 km/h (19 mph) or slower.

While the turn warning function is operating, the driver is notified of the presence of an approaching vehicle using the warning lights and a screen display (white)*1.

BSM warning light

Instrument cluster (i-ACTIVSENSE display)

Instrument cluster (Other than i-ACTIVSENSE display)

Active driving display

  1. The instrument cluster screen display (white) is displayed only when the instrument cluster is set to the i-ACTIVSENSE display.

When the turn signal lever is operated in the direction in which an approaching vehicle is detected, the driver is notified of the danger by flashing of the warning lights, warning indication (amber), warning sound, or steering wheel vibration.

BSM warning light

Instrument cluster (i-ACTIVSENSE display)

Instrument cluster (Other than i-ACTIVSENSE display)

Active driving display

 

When overtaking a vehicle traveling in an adjacent lane with a large difference in speed, the warning sound or steering wheel vibration is not activated.

 

If the BSM is restricted temporarily, the turn warning function is also restricted temporarily.

 

The Turn Warning may not operate normally if any of the following conditions is met.

  • The rear side radar sensors cannot detect an object.

    Refer to Radar Sensors (Search).

  • The road is on a steep slope.

  • The road is extremely wide.

  • You make a lane change 2 lanes or more.

  • The distance between your vehicle and the vehicle behind is close.

  • The distance between your vehicle and another vehicle traveling in an adjacent lane is far.

 

The Turn Warning may operate with stationary objects on the road or the roadside (such as guardrails, sidewalls, parked vehicles, and outdoor air conditioner units (equipment with rotating mechanism)).

 

When the BSM is turned off using of a Mazda genuine trailer hitch, the turn warning function is also turned off.

 

The brightness of the BSM warning lights is linked to the panel light control.

Refer to Dashboard Illumination (Search).

 

If the BSM warning type is changed using Mazda Connect, the turn warning function warning type is also changed.

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When the Vehicle Exit Warning operates

The Vehicle Exit Warning operates when all of the following conditions are met and the system detects an approaching vehicle.

  • The vehicle is stopped.

  • Within 3 minutes after the vehicle power is switched OFF or the vehicle power is switched ON.

When the Vehicle Exit Warning operates, the driver is notified of the presence of an approaching vehicle using the warning lights and the instrument cluster screen display (white)*1.

BSM warning light

Instrument cluster (i-ACTIVSENSE display)

Instrument cluster (Other than i-ACTIVSENSE display)

  1. The instrument cluster screen display (white) is displayed only when the instrument cluster is set to the i-ACTIVSENSE display. However, when the vehicle power is OFF, the instrument cluster screen display (white) is not displayed.

In addition, when the door in the direction in which an approaching vehicle is detected is opened, the driver is notified of the danger by flashing of the warning lights, the warning sound, and the instrument cluster warning indication (amber).

BSM warning light

Instrument cluster (i-ACTIVSENSE display)

Instrument cluster (Other than i-ACTIVSENSE display)

 

The Vehicle Exit Warning may not operate normally if any of the following conditions is met.

  • The rear side radar sensors cannot detect an object.

    Refer to Radar Sensors (Search).

  • There is a parked vehicle near your vehicle.

  • Moving objects are slow.

  • The road is extremely wide.

  • The approaching vehicle is driving close to walls or signs.

  • The distance between your vehicle and another vehicle traveling in an adjacent lane is far.

 

If a Mazda genuine trailer hitch is used, the Vehicle Exit Warning is automatically turned off when the trailer's electrical connector is connected.

 

When pulling a trailer other than with a Mazda genuine trailer hitch, or while an accessory such as a bicycle carrier is installed to the rear of the vehicle, turn off the Vehicle Exit Warning. Otherwise, the radar's radio waves will be blocked causing the Vehicle Exit Warning to not operate normally.

 

The Vehicle Exit Warning may operate with stationary objects on the road or the roadside (such as guardrails, sidewalls, parked vehicles, and outdoor air conditioner units (equipment with rotating mechanism)).

 

The brightness of the BSM warning lights is linked to the panel light control.

Refer to Dashboard Illumination (Search).

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Turning off the warning sound

There are 3 ways to turn off the warning sound while the BSM and the Vehicle Exit Warning is operating.

  • Press the i-ACTIVSENSE mute switch.

    Refer to How to Use the i-ACTIVSENSE mute switch (Search).

  • Tap displayed on the navigation bar of the center display and tap → (BSM).

    indicator light turns off.

  • Tap displayed on the navigation bar of the center display to set, or consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

Turning off the BSM and the Vehicle Exit Warning

There are 2 ways to turn off the BSM and the Vehicle Exit Warning.

  • Tap displayed on the navigation bar of the center display and tap → .

    indicator light turns off.

  • Tap displayed on the navigation bar of the center display to set, or consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

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