2009 Mazda CX-9 Owner's Manual - Page 201

Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving l The following conditions may affect the visibility of the BSM warning lights on the outside mirror, making it difficult to confirm the illumination of the lights: Ice or snow adheres to the surface of the outside mirrors. The door window glass is tinted. l l qBSM Warning Light/Beep BSM warning light Equipped on the left and right door mirrors. BSM warning beep The warning beep operates when the turn signal lever is operated to the side where the BSM warning light is illuminated. NOTE The system can be customized so that the BSM warning beep does not operate. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. qBSM OFF Indicator Light This warning light illuminates for a few seconds when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. If the BSM system detects a vehicle in the detection area while the vehicle is driven at a speed of about 32 km/h (20 mph) or more, the BSM warning light illuminates on the side of the vehicle where the rear on-coming vehicle is detected. NOTE l This indicator light illuminates for a few seconds when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. The BSM OFF indicator light illuminates when the BSM system is turned off by pressing the BSM OFF switch. The indicator light flashes if the BSM system has a malfunction. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. NOTE If the vehicle is driven on a road with less traffic and few vehicles that the radar sensors can detect, the system may pause (The BSM OFF indicator light in the instrument panel flashes). However, it does not indicate a malfunction. l If ice or snow adhere to the outer mirror surface, the BSM warning light may not be visible. If the door window glass is tinted, it may affect the visibility of the BSM warning light, making it difficult to confirm the illumination of the light. 5-35