i-ACTIVSENSE

The BSM will operate when all of the following conditions are met:

• The ignition is switched ON.

• The BSM OFF indicator light in the instrument cluster is turned off.

• The vehicle speed is about 10 km/h (6.3 mph) or faster.

The BSM will not operate under the following circumstances.

• The vehicle speed falls below about 10 km/h (6.3 mph) even though the BSM OFF indicator light is turned off.

• The selector lever is shifted to reverse (R) and the vehicle is reversing.

• The turning radius is small (making a sharp turn, turning at intersections).

In the following cases, the BSM OFF indicator light turns on and operation of the system is stopped. If the 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 BSM warning indicator lights is detected.

• 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). Remove any snow, ice or mud on the rear bumper.

• Driving on snow-covered roads for long periods.

• The temperature near the radar sensors (rear) becomes extremely hot due to driving for long periods on slopes during the summer.

• The battery voltage has decreased.

Under the following conditions, the radar sensors (rear) cannot detect target objects or it may be difficult to detect them.

• A vehicle is in the detection area at the rear in an adjacent driving lane but it does not approach. The BSM determines the condition based on radar detection data.

• A vehicle is traveling alongside your vehicle at nearly the same speed for an extended period of time.

• Vehicles approaching in the opposite direction.

• A vehicle in an adjacent driving lane is attempting to pass your vehicle.

• 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.

In the following case, the flashing of the BSM warning indicator light, and the activation of the warning sound and the warning screen indicator display may not occur or they may be delayed.

• A vehicle makes a lane change from a driving lane two lanes over to an adjacent lane.

• Driving on steep slopes.

• Crossing the summit of a hill or mountain pass.

• When there is a difference in the height between your driving lane and the adjacent lane.

• Directly after the BSM system becomes operable by changing the setting.

If the road width is extremely narrow, vehicles two lanes over may be detected. The detection area of the radar sensors (rear) is set according to the road width of expressways.

The BSM warning indicator light may turn on and the vehicle detection screen may be displayed in the display in reaction to stationary objects (guardrails, tunnels, sidewalls, and parked vehicles) on the road or the roadside.

A BSM warning indicator light may flash or the warning beep may be activated several times when making a turn at a city intersection.

Turn off the BSM while pulling a trailer or while an accessory such as a bicycle carrier is installed to the rear of the vehicle. Otherwise, the radar’s radio waves will be blocked causing the system to not operate normally.

In the following cases, it may be difficult to view the illumination/flashing of the BSM warning indicator lights equipped on the door mirrors.

• Snow or ice is adhering to the door mirrors.

• The front door glass is fogged or covered in snow, frost or dirt.

The radar sensors (rear) of the BSM may be regulated under the radio wave related laws of the country where the vehicle is driven. The sensors in this system are approved for use in the U.S.A. (including territories), Canada, and Mexico. If a vehicle with a BSM is driven in a country other than the U.S.A., Canada, or Mexico, the system has to be turned off by changing the setting on the center display.

The system switches to the Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) function when the selector lever is shifted to the reverse (R) position.

Refer to Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) (Search).

The TSR is not supported in some countries or regions. For information concerning the supported countries or regions, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

The TSR operates only if the navigation system SD card (Mazda genuine) is inserted in the SD card slot. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer for details.

The TSR does not operate if there is a malfunction in the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC).

Under the following conditions, the TSR may not operate normally.

• An object placed on the dashboard is reflected in the windshield and picked up by the camera.

• Heavy luggage is loaded in the luggage compartment or on the rear seat and the vehicle is tilted.

• The tire pressures are not adjusted to the specified pressure.

• Tires other than standard tires are equipped.

• The vehicle is driven on the ramp and surrounding area to or from a rest area or a tollgate on a highway.

• When surrounding brightness suddenly changes such as when entering or exiting a tunnel.

• The illumination of the headlights is weakened because of dirt or the optical axis is deviated.

• The windshield is dirty or foggy.

• The windshield and camera are fogged (water droplets).

• Strong light is directed at the front of the vehicle (such as backlight or high-beam headlights of on-coming vehicles).

• The vehicle is making a sharp turn.

• Strong light reflects off the road.

• A traffic sign is in a position which makes it difficult to reflect the light from the vehicle's headlights, such as when the vehicle is driven at night or in a tunnel.

• The vehicle is driven under weather conditions such as rain, fog, or snow.

• The stored map data for the navigation system is not current.

• A traffic sign is obscured by mud or snow.

• A traffic sign is concealed by trees or a vehicle.

• A traffic sign is partially shaded.

• A traffic sign is bent or warped.

• A traffic sign is too low or too high.

• A traffic sign is too bright or too dark (including electronic traffic signs).

• A traffic sign is too big or too small.

• There is an object similar to the traffic sign being read (such as another traffic sign or other signs resembling it).

The TSR does not operate if the active driving display is set to non-display.

The TSR can be set to inoperable.

Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.