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BSM 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
If the ignition is switched off (LOCK) with the
BSM system turned off, the system becomes
operable automatically when the ignition is
switched ON.
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Care 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 8-54).
NOTE
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The BSM OFF indicator light flashes if the
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.
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For repairs or paintwork around the radar
sensors, or replacement of the bumper,
consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
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Safety Certification
Radiation Hazard
This BSM (blind spot monitoring) device
emits intentional electromagnetic
radiation in the 24 GHz to 25 GHz
frequency range. The total radiated
average power over the entire bandwidth
is below _14 dBm (40 µW). The active
emitting antenna surface is 72 cm
2
;
therefore the radiated power density in
front of the BSM device is 0.55 µW/cm
2
.
This value is far below the legal human
exposure protection limit of 1 mW/
cm
2
(MPE) in Europe and US.
Declaration of compliance for 24 GHz
blind spot radar
(U.S.A)
FCC ID: KR5SV2008BSD
This vehicle is equipped with a 24 GHz
blind spot monitoring (BSM) radar
system, which complies with part 15 of
the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the
following conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful
interference, and
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