Mazda mx-5 2017, Owner'S Manual

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When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
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Under the following conditions, the radar sensors (rear) cannot detect target objects or it
may be difficult to detect them.
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The vehicle speed when reversing is about 10 km/h (6.3 mph) or faster.
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The radar sensor (rear) detection area is obstructed by a nearby wall or parked
vehicle. (Reverse the vehicle to a position where the radar sensor detection area is no
longer obstructed.)
Your vehicle
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A vehicle is approaching directly from the rear of your vehicle.
Your vehicle
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The vehicle is parked on a slant.
Your vehicle
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Directly after pressing the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) switch and the system
becomes operable.
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In the following cases, it may be difficult to view the illumination/flashing of the Blind
Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning lights equipped on the door mirrors.
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Snow or ice adheres to the door mirrors.
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The door glass is fogged or covered in snow, frost or dirt.
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Turn off the Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) system while pulling a trailer or while an
accessory such as a bicycle carrier is installed to the rear of the vehicle. Otherwise,
the radio waves emitted by the radar will be blocked causing the system to not operate
normally.
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