Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds

Brake System Warning Indication/Warning Light

This warning has the following functions:

Warning light inspection

For an operation check, make sure that the light turns on when the ignition is switched on, and turns off a few seconds later or when the engine is started.

When the light turns on

If the brake system warning light remains illuminated the brake fluid may be low or there could be a problem with the brake system. Park the vehicle in a safe place immediately and contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

Refer to Inspecting Brake/Clutch Fluid Level (Search).

Do not drive with the brake system warning light illuminated. Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer to have the brakes inspected as soon as possible:

Driving with the brake system warning light illuminated is dangerous. It indicates that your brakes may not work at all or that they could completely fail at any time. If this light remains illuminated, after checking that the parking brake is fully released, have the brakes inspected immediately.

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In addition, the effectiveness of the braking may diminish so you may need to depress the brake pedal more strongly than normal to stop the vehicle.
(With M Hybrid)

When starting the engine, the brake system warning light may turn on and the warning indication may be displayed. In this case, park the vehicle in a safe location and release the brake pedal.

If the brake system warning light/warning indication does not turn off even after parking the vehicle, have the vehicle inspected by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

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Message Indicated on Multi-information Display

If there is a notification from the vehicle, a message is displayed on the multi-information display. Check the information and take the necessary action.

Multi-information display

If the warning light turns on/flashes simultaneously or a symbol is indicated on the display, check the information regarding the warning light or symbol.

Refer to If a Warning Light Turns On or Flashes (Search).

Display^12*3	Content	Action to be taken
Depress Brake Pedal. Brake Hold Disabled	This message is indicated when there is a problem with the brake related system while the vehicle is being held in a stop position by the AUTOHOLD function.	Depress the brake pedal. Cancel the AUTOHOLD function and have your vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Steep Slope. Continue Pressing Brake Pedal to Hold Stopped Position	This message indicates the possibility of the vehicle not being held in the stopped position by the AUTOHOLD function, such as on steep slopes.	Depress and hold your foot on the brake pedal.
Depress Brake Pedal and Operate Switch to Release Elec. Parking Brake	This message is indicated when the Electric Parking Brake (EPB) switch is operated without depressing the brake pedal.	Operate the Electric Parking Brake (EPB) switch while depressing the brake pedal.
Depress Brake Pedal and Operate Switch to Release	This message is indicated when the cancel operation is done without depressing the brake pedal while the vehicle is being held in the stopped position by the AUTOHOLD function.	Cancel the AUTOHOLD function stop hold control while depressing the brake pedal.
Mazda Radar Cruise Control Canceled. Drive Safely	This message is indicated when the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC), Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go function), and the Traffic Jam Assist (TJA) have been canceled other than by the driver.	Have your vehicle inspected by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Distance & Speed Alert Operation Canceled Drive Safely	This message is indicated when the Distance & Speed Alert (DSA) have been canceled other than by the driver.	Have your vehicle inspected by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Cruise Control Operation Canceled. Drive Safely	This message is indicated when the Cruise Control have been canceled other than by the driver.	Have your vehicle inspected by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Emergency Braking Activated. Depress Brake Pedal to Hold Stop	This message is indicated after the Smart Brake Support (SBS) brakes operate and when the Smart Brake Support (SBS) is canceled.	Depress the brake pedal.
Touch Key Fob to Push Button Start Switch	This message is indicated when the key battery is weak (battery dead or damaged key).	Touch the key against push button start to start the engine. Refer to Engine Start Function When Key Battery is Dead (Search).
Depress Brake Pedal to Start Vehicle	This message is indicated when the push button start is pressed without depressing the brake pedal.	When starting the engine, press the push button start with the brake pedal depressed.
Check Gear Selector Lever Position	This message is indicated when the selector lever is shifted to the P or R position while driving.	Check the selector lever position.
Close Door and Fasten Seat Belt	This message is indicated when AUTOHOLD is about to operate and a door is opened or a seat belt is unfastened.	When the AUTOHOLD is turned on, close the doors and fasten seat belts.
Wiper Blades Must Be on Windshield Before Operating	This message is indicated when the ignition is switched ON with the wiper arms at the service positions.	Return the wiper arms to the initial positions.
Windshield Wiper Range of Motion Reduced. Remove Obstruction(s)	This message is indicated when there is snow or dirt accumulation on the windshield and the wiper operation range is narrowed.	Remove foreign matter from the windshield.
Vehicle Not Switched Off	This message is indicated when the driver’s door is opened without switching the ignition OFF.	Switch the ignition OFF before leaving the vehicle.
Gear Selector Lever Not in Park	Displays when the push button start is pressed while the selector lever is in a position other than P, and the ignition is switched to ACC.	Shift the selector lever to the P position and then switch the ignition OFF.
Excessive Transmission Temperature. Drive Slowly	This message is indicated when the internal temperature of the automatic transmission is high.	Drive slowly to reduce load on the automatic transmission.
Excessive Transmission Temp. Stop Vehicle in a Safe Location	This message is indicated when the automatic transmission fluid temperature is abnormally high.	Park the vehicle in a safe place immediately and contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Battery Saving Mode. Drive Vehicle to Charge Battery	This message is indicated when the power consumption exceeds a certain amount such as by repeatedly opening/closing the doors or the liftgate when the ignition is switched OFF. Some of the functions are restricted to reduce power consumption.	There is no need to contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Drive the vehicle for 5 minutes or longer to charge the battery. The warning message will clear just after starting the engine.
Shift Into Park Before Exiting Vehicle	This message is indicated when the driver’s door is opened with the shift lever in a position other than the P position.	Close the driver’s door or shift the shift lever to the P position.

A pop-up is displayed when a warning occurs.
One screen displays four rows. If the entire message cannot be displayed on the screen, it switches to another screen.
The displayed content may differ from the actual vehicle.

Warning Sound is Activated

Battery Saving Mode Warning Sound

A warning sound is activated when the vehicle goes into Battery Saving Mode. Refer to Message Indicated on Multi-information Display (Search).

The warning sound will stop just after starting the engine.