dashboard warning lights MAZDA MODEL CX-50 2023 Owners Manual

▼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.
Refer to Dashboard Illumination on
page 4-24.
Display indicator
The detected approaching vehicle and
warning are displayed in the
multi-information display and active
driving display (vehicles with active
driving display).
Multi-information Display
Active Driving Display (vehicles with
active driving 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.
BSM warning beep
The BSM warning beep is activated
simultaneously with the
flashing of a
BSM warning indicator light.
When Driving
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WARNING
Always check the surrounding area
visually before actually putting the
vehicle in reverse:
The system is only designed to assist
you in checking for vehicles at the rear
when putting the vehicle in reverse.
Due to certain limitations with the
operation of this system, the Blind Spot
Monitoring (BSM) warning indicator
lights may not flash or it might be
delayed even though a vehicle is
behind your vehicle. Always make it
your responsibility as a driver to check
the rear.
RCTA operation
1. The RCTA system operates when the selector lever is shifted to the
reverse (R) position.
2. If there is the possibility of a collision with an approaching
vehicle, the Blind Spot Monitoring
(BSM) warning indicator lights
flashes and the warning beep is
activated simultaneously.
Rear view monitor (vehicles with
Rear view monitor)
The RCTA warning indication in the
rearview monitor also synchronizes
with the Blind Spot Monitoring
(BSM) warning indicator light on
the door mirrors.
360°view monitor (vehicles with
360°view monitor)
The RCTA warning indication in the
360°view monitor also
synchronizes with the Blind Spot
Monitoring (BSM) warning
indicator light on the door mirrors.
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.
Refer to Dashboard Illumination on
page 4-24.
NOTE
The system may operate under the
following conditions even if a vehicle
is not approaching.
An object that reflects the radio
waves of the radar such as a
parked vehicle, guardrail, or wall is
directly next to your vehicle.
A vehicle approaching from the
rear left and right side of your
vehicle slows down.
A vehicle approaching from the
rear left and right side of your
vehicle makes a right or left turn
directly in front of your vehicle.
When Driving
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Index
F
FlasherHazard warning.................... 4-61
Headlights............................4-49
Flat Tire Changing a flat tire................. 7-5
Mounting the spare tire.......... 7-9
Removing a flat tire................ 7-6
Floor Mat................................. 3-48
Fluids Brake/Clutch........................6-20
Classification.......................... 9-4
Washer................................ 6-21
Foot Brake................................ 4-67
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) ..........
.............................................. 4-189
Front Camera/Side Cameras/Rear
Camera.................................. 4-197
Front Radar Sensor.................. 4-193
Fuel Filler lid and cap...................3-29
Requirements....................... 3-27
Tank capacity......................... 9-5
Fuses........................................ 6-35 Panel description.................. 6-38
Replacement........................ 6-35
G
Gauges..................................... 4-18
Glove Compartment..................5-50
H
Hazardous Driving.....................3-47
Hazard Warning Flasher............. 4-61
HeadlightsComing home light...............4-52
Flashing................................4-52
High-low beam.................... 4-52
Leaving home light............... 4-52
Leveling................................4-53
Head Restraint.......................... 2-15
High Beam Control System
(HBC)....................................... 4-93 High Beam Control System (HBC)
indicator light (green)........... 4-94
Hill Launch Assist (HLA)............. 4-77
HomeLink Wireless Control
System...................................... 4-62
Hood Release........................... 6-12
Horn........................................ 4-61
I
If a Warning Light Turns On or
Flashes......................................7-20
If the Active Driving Display Does Not
Operate.................................... 7-42
Ignition Not Switched Off (STOP)
Warning Beep........................... 7-37
Ignition Switch............................ 4-4
Illuminated Entry System............ 5-40
Immobilizer System................... 3-42
Inspecting Brake/Clutch Fluid
Level.........................................6-20
Inspecting Coolan t Level............ 6-19
Inspecting Engine Oil Level.........6-18
Inspecting Washer Fluid Level..... 6-21
Instrument Cluster..................... 4-18 Average fuel economy...........4-26
Compass display.................. 4-27
Current fuel economy........... 4-26
Dashboard illumination........ 4-24
Distance-to-empty................4-25
Engine coolant temperature
gauge...................................4-22
Fuel gauge........................... 4-23
Indication/indicator lights..... 4-31
i-ACTIVSENSE display........... 4-27
Mazda intelligent Drive Select
(Mi-Drive) Display................ 4-26
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