2014 MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK parking sensors

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When Driving
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) System
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) System
The Blind Spot Monitoring (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 or reversing the vehicle from a parking garage.
The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) System consists of the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
and Rear Cross Traffi c Alert (RCTA).
WARNING
Do not rely completely on the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system. Always look over
your shoulder before changing lanes or reversing the vehicle from a parking garage:
The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system can assist the driver in confi rming the safety of
the surroundings but is not a complete substitute. The driver is responsible for assuring
lane changes and other maneuvers. Always pay attention to the direction in which the
vehicle is traveling and the vehicle's surroundings.
NOTE
 


y The detectability of the radar sensors has its limitations. The Blind Spot Monitoring
(BSM) System may not operate properly under the following conditions:
 


y Ice, snow, or soil adheres to the rear bumper surface around the radar sensors.



y During adverse weather conditions such as rain or snow, or under conditions where
water is sprayed.
 


y The rear bumper area around the radar sensors is blocked by foreign material (such as
stickers or a bicycle carrier).
 


y The radar sensors do not detect human, animal, shopping cart, bicycle, or static objects
such as fences.
 


y The radar sensors may not detect all types of vehicles around your vehicle, especially the
following types of vehicles:
 


y Motorcycles



y Vehicles with body shapes that radar may not refl ect such as a fl atbed trailer with no
cargo.
 


y Vehicles with lower body height such as sports cars.




y Although the system may detect objects on the road side such as parked vehicles or
guardrails and operate the warning light/beep, it does not indicate a malfunction.
 


y If the vehicle is driven on a road with less traffi c and few vehicles that the radar sensors
can detect, the system may pause (the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) OFF indicator light
in the instrument cluster fl ashes). However, it does not indicate a malfunction.
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Index
A
Accessory Socket .............................. 5-136
Active Driving Display ....................... 4-19
Adaptive Front Lighting System
(AFS).................................................. 4-46
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and
Accessories ......................................... 8-18
Advanced Key
Advanced keyless entry system ...... 3-9
Advanced Key removed from vehicle
warning beep ....................................... 7-37
Operational range .......................... 3-10
Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner
System Warning Beep ......................... 7-36
Air Bag Systems ................................. 2-40
Ambient Temperature Display ............ 4-16
Antilock Brake System (ABS) ............ 4-79
Audio Control Switch
Adjusting the Volume .................... 5-58
Mute Switch .................................. 5-59
Seek Switch ................................... 5-58
Audio System ...................................... 5-16
AUX/USB/iPod mode ................... 5-59
Antenna ......................................... 5-16
Audio Control Switch ................... 5-58
Audio Set (Type A) ....................... 5-26
Audio Set (Type B) ....................... 5-38
Operating Tips for Audio System ... 5-17
Satellite Radio ............................... 5-48
Automatic Transaxle ........................... 4-30
Active Adaptive Shift (AAS) ........ 4-32
Direct Mode .................................. 4-39
Driving tips.................................... 4-40
Manual shift mode......................... 4-33
Shift-lock system ........................... 4-32
Shift position indication ................ 4-31
Warning light ................................. 4-31
B
Battery ................................................. 6-37
Maintenance .................................. 6-38
Specifi cations .................................. 9-4
Battery runs out ................................... 7-15
Jump-Starting ................................ 7-15
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
System ............................................... 4-108
BSM OFF switch......................... 4-114
BSM warning light ...................... 4-113
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) .... 4-109
Care of radar sensors ................... 4-114
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) System
warning beep ....................................... 7-38
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system
Rear Cross Traffi c Alert (RCTA) ... 4-111
Bluetooth® ........................................... 5-75
Bluetooth® Audio (Type A) ......... 5-114
Bluetooth® Audio (Type B) ......... 5-116
Bluetooth® Hands-Free (Type A) ... 5-95
Bluetooth® Hands-Free (Type B) ... 5-102
Troubleshooting .......................... 5-129
Body Lubrication ................................ 6-32
Bottle Holder ..................................... 5-138
Brakes
Brakes assist .................................. 4-70
Foot brake...................................... 4-68
Pad wear indicator ......................... 4-69
Parking brake ................................ 4-69
Warning light ................................. 4-69
Break-In .............................................. 3-45
C
Capacities .............................................. 9-5
Carbon Monoxide ............................... 3-29
Cell Phones ......................................... 8-19
Center Console .................................. 5-140
Child Restraint
Child-restraint precautions ............ 2-22
Installing child-restraint systems... 2-28
LATCH child-restraint systems ..... 2-36
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