Mazda 2012 CX-9 Owner's Manual page 204

Driving Your Mazda
Starting and Driving
qBSM OFF Switch
When the BSM switch is pressed, the
BSM system turns off and the BSM OFF
indicator light illuminates.
Press the BSM OFF switch again to turn
on the BSM system. The BSM OFF
indicator light turns off.
NOTE
The system may not operate normally when
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towing a trailer. Turn off the system by
operating the BSM OFF switch when
towing a trailer.
If the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK
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position with the BSM system turned off, the
system becomes operable automatically
when the ignition switch is turned to the ON
position.
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qCare of Radar Sensors
The radar sensors are equipped inside the
rear bumper.
Radar sensors
Always keep the bumper surface near the
radar sensor area clean so that the BSM
system operates normally. Refer to the
Exterior Care (page 8-55).
NOTE
The BSM OFF indicator light flashes if the
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radar sensors cannot operate normally. If
the light remains flashing after cleaning the
bumper surface near the radar sensor area,
consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
For repairs or paintwork around the radar
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sensors, or replacement of the bumper,
consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.