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4-5. Using the driving support systems
When "Blind Spot Monitor Malfunc-
tion Visit Your Dealer" is shown on
the multi-information display
There may be a sensor malfunction of
misaligned. Have the vehicle inspected
by any authorized Mazda retailer or
Mazda authorized repairer, or any reli-
able repairer.
Customization
Some functions can be customized.
(→P.431)
Certifications for the Blind Spot
Monitor
→P.554
WARNING
Handling the rear side radar sen-
sor
Blind Spot Monitor sensors are
installed behind the left and right
sides of the rear bumper respectively.
Observe the following to ensure the
Blind Spot Monitor can operate cor-
rectly.
Keep the sensors and the sur-
rounding areas on the rear bumper
clean at all times.
If a sensor or its surrounding area on
the rear bumper is dirty or covered
with snow, the Blind Spot Monitor may
not operate and a warning message
(→P.241) will be displayed. In this sit-
uation, clear off the dirt or snow and
drive the vehicle with the operation
conditions of the BSM function
(→P.245) satisfied for approximately
10 minutes. If the warning message
does not disappear, have the vehicle
inspected by any authorized Mazda
retailer or Mazda authorized repairer,
or any reliable repairer.
Do not attach accessories, stickers
(including transparent stickers), alu-
minum tape, etc., to a sensor or its
surrounding area on the rear
bumper.
Do not subject a sensor or its sur-
rounding area on the rear bumper
to a strong impact.
If a sensor is moved even slightly
off position, the system may mal-
function and vehicles may not be
detected correctly.
In the following situations, have
your vehicle inspected by any
authorized Mazda retailer or Mazda
authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
• A sensor or its surrounding area is
subject to a strong impact.