Mazda 6 2011 Manual page 183

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The following conditions may affect the visibility of the BSM warning lights on the outside mirror,
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making it difficult to confirm the illumination of the lights:
Ice or snow adheres to the surface of the outside mirrors.
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The door window glass is tinted.
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qBSM Warning Light/Beep
BSM warning light
Equipped on the left and right door
mirrors.
This warning light illuminates for a few
seconds when the ignition is switched
ON.
If the BSM system detects a vehicle in the
detection area while the vehicle is driven
at a speed of about 32 km/h (20 mph) or
more, the BSM warning light illuminates
on the side of the vehicle where the rear
on-coming vehicle is detected.
NOTE
If ice or snow adhere to the outer mirror
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surface, the BSM warning light may not be
visible.
If the door window glass is tinted, it may
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affect the visibility of the BSM warning
light, making it difficult to confirm the
illumination of the light.
Form No.8BG7-EC-10H
Starting and Driving
BSM warning beep
The warning beep operates when the turn
signal lever is operated to the side where
the BSM warning light is illuminated.
NOTE
The system can be personalized so that the
BSM warning beep does not operate. Refer to
Personalization Features on page 10-8.
qBSM OFF Indicator Light
This indicator light illuminates for a few
seconds when the ignition is switched
ON.
The BSM OFF indicator light illuminates
when the BSM system is turned off by
pressing the BSM OFF switch.
The indicator light flashes if the BSM
system has a malfunction. Consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
NOTE
If the vehicle is driven on a road with less
traffic and few vehicles that the radar sensors
can detect, the system may pause (The BSM
OFF indicator light in the instrument panel
flashes). However, it does not indicate a
malfunction.
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