Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds

Taking Action

Take the appropriate action and verify that the warning light turns off.

Signal

Warning

Action to be taken

(Amber)

Smart Brake Support/Smart City Brake Support (SBS/SCBS) Warning Indication (Some Models)

The light turns on if the windshield or the radar sensor are dirty, or there is a malfunction in the system.

Verify the reason why the warning light is illuminated on the center display.

If the reason why the warning light is illuminated is due to a dirty windshield, clean the windshield.

If the warning light is illuminated because of a dirty radar sensor, clean the front emblem.

For any other reasons, have the vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

Low Fuel Warning Indication/Warning Light

The light turns on when the remaining fuel is about 9.0 L (2.3 US gal, 1.9 Imp gal).

 


The light illumination timing may vary because fuel inside the fuel tank moves around according to the driving conditions and the vehicle posture.

Add fuel.

Check Fuel Cap Warning Indication/Warning Light

If the check fuel cap warning light illuminates while driving, the fuel-filler cap may not be installed properly.

Stop the engine and reinstall the fuel-filler cap.

Refer to Refueling (Search).

Engine Oil Level Warning Light

This warning light indicates that the engine oil level is around the MIN mark (Search).

Add 1 L (0.3 US gal, 0.2 Imp gal) of engine oil (Search).

Seat Belt Warning Light (Front seat)

Except Mexico

The seat belt warning light turns on if the driver or front passenger's seat is occupied and the seat belt is not fastened with the ignition switched ON.

If the driver or front passenger's seat belt is unfastened (only when the front passenger's seat is occupied) and the vehicle is driven at a speed faster than about 20 km/h (12 mph), the warning light flashes. After a short time, the warning light stops flashing, but remains illuminated.

 


  • The warning light flashes for about 6 seconds if the driver's seat belt is not fastened when the ignition is switched ON.

  • To allow the front passenger occupant classification sensor to function properly, do not place and sit on an additional seat cushion on the front passenger's seat. The sensor may not function properly because the additional seat cushion could cause sensor interference.

  • If a small child is seated on the front passenger's seat, the warning light may not operate.

Fasten the seat belts.

Seat Belt Warning Light (Front seat)

Mexico

The seat belt warning light turns on if the driver or front passenger's seat is occupied and the seat belt is not fastened with the ignition switched ON.

If the driver or front passenger's seat belt is unfastened (only when the front passenger's seat is occupied) and the vehicle is driven at a speed faster than about 20 km/h (12 mph), the warning light flashes. After a short time, the warning light stops flashing, but remains illuminated. If a seat belt remains unfastened, the warning light flashes again for a given period of time.

 


  • Placing heavy items on the front passenger's seat may cause the front passenger's seat belt warning function to operate depending on the weight of the item.

  • To allow the front passenger seat weight sensor to function properly, do not place and sit on an additional seat cushion on the front passenger's seat. The sensor may not function properly because the additional seat cushion could cause sensor interference.

  • If a small child is seated on the front passenger's seat, the warning light may not operate.

Fasten the seat belts.

(Red)

Seat Belt Warning Light (Rear seat) (Some Models)

If the rear seat belts are not fastened while the ignition is switched ON , the driver and the passenger are alerted by the warning light.

The warning light operates even if there is no passenger on the rear seat.

 


If a rear seat belt is not fastened by a certain period of time after the engine has been started, the warning light turns off.

Fasten the seat belts.

Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Indication (Some Models)

This warning light indicates that little washer fluid remains.

Add washer fluid (Search).

Door-Ajar/Liftgate-Ajar Warning Indication/Warning Light

The light turns on if any door/liftgate is not closed securely.

Close the door/liftgate securely.

 

Tire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light (Turns on) (Some Models)

Take the appropriate action and verify that the warning light turns off.

Warning

When the warning light illuminates, and the warning beep sound is heard when tire pressure is too low in one or more tires.

 


If the tire pressure monitoring system warning light illuminates or flashes, or the tire pressure warning beep sound is heard, decrease vehicle speed immediately and avoid sudden maneuvering and braking:

If the tire pressure monitoring system warning light illuminates or flashes, or the tire pressure warning beep sound is heard, it is dangerous to drive the vehicle at high speeds, or perform sudden maneuvering or braking. Vehicle drivability could worsen and result in an accident.

To determine if you have a slow leak or a flat, pull over to a safe position where you can check the visual condition of the tire and determine if you have enough air to proceed to a place where air may be added and the system monitored again by an Authorized Mazda Dealer or a tire repair station.

Do not ignore the TPMS Warning Light:

Ignoring the TPMS warning light is dangerous, even if you know why it is illuminated. Have the problem taken care of as soon as possible before it develops into a more serious situation that could lead to tire failure and a dangerous accident.

Action to be taken

Inspect the tires and adjust to the specified inflation pressure (Search).

 


When replacing/repairing the tires or wheels or both, have the work done by an Authorized Mazda Dealer, or the tire pressure sensors may be damaged.

 


  • Perform tire pressure adjustment when the tires are cold. Tire pressure will vary according to the tire temperature, therefore let the vehicle stand for 1 hour or only drive it 1.6 km (1 mile) or less before adjusting the tire pressures. When pressure is adjusted on hot tires to the cold inflation pressure, the TPMS warning light/beep may turn on after the tires cool and pressure drops below specification.

    Also, an illuminated TPMS warning light, resulting from the tire air pressure dropping due to cold ambient temperature, may turn off if the ambient temperature rises. In this case, it will also be necessary to adjust the tire air pressures. If the TPMS warning light illuminates due to a drop in tire air pressure, make sure to check and adjust the tire air pressures.

  • After adjusting the tire air pressures, it may require some time for the TPMS warning light to turn off. If the TPMS warning light remains illuminated, drive the vehicle at a speed of at least 25 km/h (16 mph) for 10 minutes, and then verify that it turns off.

  • Tires lose air naturally over time and the TPMS cannot tell if the tires are getting too soft over time or you have a flat. However, when you find one low tire in a set of four-that is an indication of trouble; you should have someone drive the vehicle slowly forward so you can inspect any low tire for cuts and any metal objects sticking through tread or sidewall. Put a few drops of water in the valve stem to see if it bubbles indicating a bad valve. Leaks need to be addressed by more than simply refilling the trouble tire as leaks are dangerous ― take it to an Authorized Mazda Dealer which has all the equipment to fix tires, TPMS systems and order the best replacement tire for your vehicle.

If the warning light illuminates again even after the tire pressures are adjusted, there may be a tire puncture.

 

KEY Warning Indication/Warning Light

Take the appropriate action and verify that the warning light turns off.

Signal

Cause

Action to be taken

(White)

KEY Warning Indication

The key battery is dead.

Replace the key battery (Search).

(Red)

(Flashing)

KEY Warning Light

The key battery is dead.

Replace the key battery (Search).

The key is not within the operation range.

Bring the key into the operation range (Search).

The key is placed in areas inside the cabin where it is difficult for the key to be detected.

A key from another manufacturer similar to the key is in the operation range.

Take the key from another manufacturer similar to the key out of the operation range.

Without the ignition switched off, the key is taken out of the cabin, and then all the doors are closed.

Bring the key back into the cabin.

Message Indicated on Display

If a message is displayed in the center display, take appropriate action (in a calm manner) according to the displayed message.

 

Warning Sound is Activated

Seat Belt Warning Beep

Front seat

Except Mexico

If the driver's seat belt is not fastened when the ignition is switched ON, a beep sound will be heard for about 6 seconds. If the driver or the front passenger's seat belt is not fastened and the vehicle is driven at a speed faster than about 20 km/h (12 mph), a beep sound will be heard again for a specified period of time.

Until a seat belt is fastened or a given period of time has elapsed, the beep sound will not stop even if the vehicle speed falls below 20 km/h (12 mph).

 


  • To allow the front passenger occupant classification sensor to function properly, do not place and sit on an additional seat cushion on the front passenger's seat. The sensor may not function properly because the additional seat cushion could cause sensor interference.

  • If a small child is seated on the front passenger's seat, the warning beep may not operate.

Mexico

If the vehicle speed exceeds about 20 km/h (12 mph) with the driver or front passenger's seat belt unfastened, a warning beep sounds continuously. If the seat belt remains unfastened, the beep sound stops once and then continues for about 90 seconds. The beep stops after the driver or front passenger's seat belt is fastened.

Until a seat belt is fastened or a given period of time has elapsed, the beep sound will not stop even if the vehicle speed falls below 20 km/h (12 mph).

 


  • Placing heavy items on the front passenger's seat may cause the front passenger's seat belt warning function to operate depending on the weight of the item.

  • To allow the front passenger seat weight sensor to function properly, do not place and sit on an additional seat cushion on the front passenger's seat. The sensor may not function properly because the additional seat cushion could cause sensor interference.

  • If a small child is seated on the front passenger's seat, the warning beep may not operate.

Rear seat (Some Models)

The warning beep only sounds if a seat belt is unfastened after being fastened.

Ignition Not Switched Off (STOP) Warning Beep

If the driver's door is opened with the ignition switched to ACC, a beep will be heard continuously in the cabin to notify the driver that the ignition has not been switched OFF (STOP). Under this condition, the keyless entry system will not operate, the vehicle cannot be locked, and the battery voltage will be depleted.

Key Removed from Vehicle Warning Beep

Vehicles with advanced keyless function

If the key is taken out of the vehicle while the ignition is not switched OFF and all the doors are closed, the beep which sounds outside of the vehicle will be heard 6 times, the beep which sounds inside the vehicle will be heard 6 times.

Vehicles without advanced keyless function

If the key is taken out of the vehicle while the ignition is not switched OFF and all the doors are closed, a beep will be heard in the cabin 6 times.

 


Because the key utilizes low-intensity radio waves, the Key Removed From Vehicle Warning may activate if the key is carried together with a metal object or it is placed in a poor signal reception area.

Power Steering Warning Buzzer

If the power steering system has a malfunction, the power steering malfunction indication/malfunction indicator light turns on or flashes and the buzzer operates at the same time.

Refer to Stop Vehicle in Safe Place Immediately (Search).

Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) Warning Beep (Some Models)

Driving forward

The warning beep operates when the turn signal lever is operated to the side where the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning light is illuminated.

 


A personalized function is available to change the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning beep sound volume.

Refer to Personalization Features (Search).

Reversing

The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning sound is activated if there is a possibility of collision with a vehicle approaching from behind and from the rear on the left and right sides of the vehicle.

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