Discover Peace of Mind with Blind Spot Monitoring at Holiday Mazda in Fond du Lac, WI

At Holiday Mazda in Fond du Lac, WI, we understand the importance of safety when you’re out on the road. That’s why we’re excited to introduce you to the incredible world of Blind Spot Monitoring – a technology that takes your driving experience to a whole new level of safety and convenience.

What is Blind Spot Monitoring?

Blind Spot Monitoring, or BSM, is an advanced safety feature designed to assist you while changing lanes, merging onto highways, or navigating the busy streets of Fond du Lac and beyond. It works by using sensors and cameras strategically placed around your Mazda vehicle to monitor the areas that are typically outside your line of sight.

Example:

Picture this: You’re driving down Johnson Street in Fond du Lac during rush hour. The road is full of people trying to get home, and you’re about to change lanes to make a turn onto Main Street. This is where Blind Spot Monitoring comes into play.

As you activate your turn signal, your Mazda vehicle’s Blind Spot Monitoring system springs to action. It scans the adjacent lanes, detecting any vehicles that might be lurking in your blind spot. In this case, it spots a car speeding up in the lane you’re about to enter. Instantly, an alert in your side mirror lights up, and you hear a warning chime.

With this timely warning, you know to hold off on your lane change for a moment. The system has just saved you from a potential accident by helping you avoid a dangerous side-impact collision.

Blind Spot Monitoring doesn’t just make your drive safer; it also enhances your peace of mind. Whether you’re navigating the busy streets of Fond du Lac or cruising down I-41, you can count on this technology to be your trusty co-pilot, keeping you and your loved ones secure.

Why Choose Holiday Mazda for Blind Spot Monitoring?

At Holiday Mazda, we take your safety seriously. Our dealership in Fond du Lac is proud to offer a wide range of Mazda vehicles equipped with Blind Spot Monitoring technology. Our expert team is here to help you find the perfect Mazda model to suit your needs and budget, ensuring that you can enjoy the added security and convenience that Blind Spot Monitoring provides.

Don’t wait to experience the benefits of Blind Spot Monitoring for yourself. Visit Holiday Mazda in Fond du Lac, WI, and take a test drive today. Your journey to safer, more confident driving starts here!

Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)

The BSM is designed to assist the driver in checking the area to the rear of the vehicle on both sides during lane changes by notifying the driver of the presence of vehicles approaching from the rear in an adjacent lane.

BSM operation

The BSM detects vehicles approaching from the rear while traveling in the forward direction at a speed of 10 km/h (6.3 mph) or faster and notifies the driver by turning on the BSM warning indicator light and displaying the vehicle detection screen.

If the turn signal lever is operated to signal a turn in the direction in which the BSM warning indicator light is illuminated while the approaching vehicle is detected, the BSM notifies the driver of possible danger flashing on the BSM warning indicator light, and by activating the warning sound and the warning screen indicator display.

The detection area on this system covers the driving lanes on both sides of the vehicle and from the rear part of the front doors to about 50 m (164 ft) behind the vehicle.

1. Your vehicle
2. Detection areas

Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) Warning Indicator Lights/Display Indicator/Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) Warning Beep

The BSM system notifies the driver of the presence of vehicles in adjacent lanes or at the rear of the vehicle using the BSM warning indicator light, the warning sound and the display indicator while the systems are operational.

BSM warning indicator lights

The BSM warning indicator lights are equipped on the left and right door mirrors. The warning indicator lights turn on when a vehicle approaching from the rear in an adjacent lane is detected.

When the ignition is switched ON, the warning indicator light turns on momentarily and then turns off after a few seconds.

Function for canceling illumination dimmer

If the BSM warning indicator lights turn on when the parking lights are turned on, the brightness of the BSM warning indicator lights is dimmed.

If the BSM warning indicator lights are difficult to see due to glare from surrounding brightness when traveling on snow-covered roads or under foggy conditions, press the dimmer cancellation button to cancel the dimmer and increase the brightness of BSM warning indicator lights when they turn on.

Display indicator

The detected approaching vehicle and warning are displayed in the multi-information display and active driving display.

Multi-information Display

The detected direction is displayed with a detection indicator (white) when an approaching vehicle is detected. In addition, if the turn signal lever is operated to signal a lane change while the vehicle is detected, the display changes the color (amber) of the warning indicator.

Active Driving Display (Some Models)

BSM warning beep

The BSM warning beep is activated simultaneously with the flashing of a BSM warning indicator light.

Canceling Operation of Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)

The BSM system can be set to inoperable.

• (If only the BSM is turned off)
• (If the BSM is turned off by operating the i-ACTIVSENSE OFF switch)

NOTES:

• The BSM will operate when all of the following conditions are met:
  • The ignition is switched ON.
  • The i-ACTIVSENSE warning indication/warning light in the instrument cluster is turned off.
  • The vehicle speed is about 10 km/h (6.3 mph) or faster.
• The BSM will not operate under the following circumstances.
  • The vehicle speed falls below about 10 km/h (6.3 mph) even though the i-ACTIVSENSE warning indication/warning light is turned off.
  • The selector lever is shifted to reverse (R) and the vehicle is reversing.
  • The turning radius is small (making a sharp turn, turning at intersections).
• In the following cases, the i-ACTIVSENSE warning indication/warning light turns on and operation of the system is stopped. If the i-ACTIVSENSE warning indication/warning light remains illuminated, have the vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
  • Some problem with the system including the BSM warning indicator lights is detected.
  • A large deviation in the installation position of a rear side radar sensor on the vehicle has occurred.
  • There is a large accumulation of snow or ice on the rear bumper near a rear side radar sensor. Remove any snow, ice or mud on the rear bumper.
  • Driving on snow-covered roads for long periods.
  • The temperature near the rear side radar sensor becomes extremely hot due to driving for long periods on slopes during the summer.
  • The battery voltage has decreased.
• Under the following conditions, the rear side radar sensor cannot detect target objects or it may be difficult to detect them.
  • The rear bumper around the rear side radar sensor is deformed.
  • Radio wave interference from a radar sensor equipped on a nearby vehicle.
  • The approaching vehicle is any of the following shapes.
    1. The size of the vehicle body is extremely small.
    2. The vehicle height is extremely low or high.
    3. A special type of vehicle with a complex shape.
  • A vehicle is in the detection area at the rear in an adjacent driving lane but it does not approach. The BSM determines the condition based on radar detection data.A vehicle is traveling alongside your vehicle at nearly the same speed for an extended period of time.
  • Vehicles approaching in the opposite direction.
  • A vehicle in an adjacent driving lane is attempting to pass your vehicle.
  • A vehicle is in an adjacent lane on a road with extremely wide driving lanes. The detection area of the rear side radar sensor is set at the road width of expressways.
• In the following case, the flashing of the BSM warning indicator light, and the activation of the warning sound and the warning screen indicator display may not occur or they may be delayed.
  • A vehicle makes a lane change from a driving lane two lanes over to an adjacent lane.
  • Driving on steep slopes.
  • Crossing the summit of a hill or mountain pass.
  • When there is a difference in the height between your driving lane and the adjacent lane.
  • Directly after the BSM system becomes operable by changing the setting.
• If the road width is extremely narrow, vehicles two lanes over may be detected. The detection area of the rear side radar sensor is set according to the road width of expressways.
• The BSM warning indicator light may turn on and the vehicle detection screen may be displayed in the display in reaction to stationary objects (guardrails, tunnels, sidewalls, and parked vehicles) on the road or the roadside.
  
  1. Objects such as guardrails and concrete walls running alongside the vehicle.

  

  1. Places where the width between guardrails or walls on each side of the vehicle narrows.

  

  1. The walls at the entrance and exits of tunnels, turnouts.
• A BSM warning indicator light may flash or the warning beep may be activated several times when making a turn at a city intersection.
• Turn off the BSM while pulling a trailer or while an accessory such as a bicycle carrier is installed to the rear of the vehicle. Otherwise, the radar’s radio waves will be blocked causing the system to not operate normally.
• In the following cases, it may be difficult to view the illumination/flashing of the BSM warning indicator lights equipped on the door mirrors.
  • Snow or ice is adhering to the door mirrors.
  • The front door glass is fogged or covered in snow, frost or dirt.
• The rear side radar sensor of the BSM may be regulated under the radio wave related laws of the country where the vehicle is driven. If this system is used abroad, it may be necessary to turn off the system.
• The system switches to the Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) function when the selector lever is shifted to the reverse (R) position.