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l The detectability of the radar sensors has its limitations. The BSM system may not operate l Ice, snow, or soil adheres to the rear bumper surface around the radar sensors. l During adverse weather conditions such as rain or snow, or under conditions where water is l The rear bumper area around the radar sensors is blocked by foreign material (such as l The radar sensors may not detect all types of vehicles around your vehicle, especially the l Motorcycles l Vehicles with body shapes that radar may not reflect such as a flatbed trailer with no cargo. l Vehicles with lower body height such as sports cars. l Have the radar sensors inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer if any shock is applied to the l For repairs or paintwork around the radar sensors, or replacement of the bumper, consult an l The radar sensors of the BSM system may be regulated under the radio wave related laws of the l The detection area of the system has been determined based on the lane width of general l Operation of the warning light/beep may be delayed or the system may not operate the warning l The vehicle accelerates from a standing-start with a vehicle alongside. l A vehicle moves from a lane two lanes over to the adjacent lane. l The difference in vehicle speed between your vehicle and another vehicle is larger when l On a steep incline, or when there is a difference in height between lanes. l Immediately after the system has been activated by pressing the BSM OFF switch again after it l Although the system may detect objects on the road side such as parked vehicles or guardrails and l If the vehicle is driven on a road with less traffic and few vehicles that the radar sensors can 5-38 Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving |