Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
If a Warning Light Turns On or Flashes
Electronic Brake Force Distribution System Warning
If the electronic brake force distribution control unit determines that some components are operating incorrectly, the control unit may illuminate the brake system warning light and the ABS warning light simultaneously. The problem is likely to be the electronic brake force distribution system.
Do not drive with both the brake system warning light and ABS warning light illuminated. Have the vehicle towed to an Authorized Mazda Dealer to have the brakes inspected as soon as possible:
Driving when the brake system warning light and ABS warning light are illuminated simultaneously is dangerous.
When both lights are illuminated, the rear wheels could lock more quickly in an emergency stop than under normal circumstances.
Charging System Warning Indication/Warning Light
If the warning light illuminates while driving, it indicates a malfunction of the alternator or of the charging system.
Drive to the side of the road and park off the right-of-way. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Do not continue driving when the charging system warning light is illuminated because the engine could stop unexpectedly.
Engine Oil Warning Indication/Warning Light
This warning light indicates low engine oil pressure.
Do not run the engine if the oil pressure is low. Otherwise, it could result in extensive engine damage.
If the light illuminates or the warning indication is displayed while driving:
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Drive to the side of the road and park off the right-of-way on level ground.
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Turn off the engine and wait 5 minutes for the oil to drain back into the oil pan.
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Inspect the engine oil level (Search). If it's low, add the appropriate amount of engine oil while being careful not to overfill.
Do not run the engine if the oil level is low. Otherwise, it could result in extensive engine damage.
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Start the engine and check the warning light.
If the light remains illuminated even though the oil level is normal or after adding oil, stop the engine immediately and have your vehicle towed to an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Power Steering Malfunction Indication/Indicator Light
The message is displayed if the electric power steering has a malfunction.
If the message is displayed, stop the vehicle in a safe place and do not operate the steering wheel. There is no problem if the indication turns off when the engine is restarted after some time has passed. If the indication displays even after the engine is restarted, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer if the message is displayed continuously.
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If the message is displayed, the power steering will not operate normally. In this case, the steering wheel can still be operated, however, the operation may feel heavy compared to normal, or the steering wheel could vibrate when turning.
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Repeatedly jerking the steering wheel left and right while the vehicle is stopped or moving extremely slowly will cause the power steering system to go into protective mode which will make the steering feel heavy, but this does not indicate a problem. If this occurs, park the vehicle safely and wait several minutes for the system to return to normal.
Master Warning Indication
The indication displays if the system has a malfunction.
Check the reason for the indication displaying on the center display or multi-information display.
Refer to If a Warning Light Turns On or Flashes (Search).
Brake Control System Warning Indication/Warning Light
The warning light illuminates when the system has a malfunction. Have your vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Electric Parking Brake (EPB) Indication/Indicator Light
This warning has the following functions:
Parking brake warning/Indicator light inspection
The light illuminates when the parking brake is applied with the ignition switched to START or ON. It turns off when the parking brake is released.
When the light is flashing
The light flashes if the Electric Parking Brake (EPB) has a malfunction. If the light remains flashing even if the Electric Parking Brake (EPB) switch is operated, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
Brake Override Warning Indication
This message is displayed when the accelerator pedal and brake pedal are depressed at the same time while driving.
Release the accelerator pedal and depress the brake pedal.
Check Engine Indication/Light
Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning Indication/Warning Light
A system malfunction is indicated if the warning light constantly flashes, constantly illuminates or does not illuminate at all when the ignition is switched ON. If any of these occur, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. The system may not operate in an accident.
Never tamper with the air bag/pretensioner systems and always have an Authorized Mazda Dealer perform all servicing and repairs:
Self-servicing or tampering with the systems is dangerous. An air bag/pretensioner could accidentally activate or become disabled causing serious injury or death.
KEY Warning Indication/Warning Light (Red)
“Keyless Entry System Malfunction. Have the Vehicle Inspected” is displayed
This message is displayed if the advanced keyless entry & push button start system has a problem.
Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
If the message is indicated, or the push button start indicator light (amber) flashes, the engine may not start. If the engine cannot be started, try starting it using the emergency operation for starting the engine, and have the vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
Refer to Emergency Operation for Starting the Engine (Search).
“Key Not Detected” is displayed
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If the presence of the key cannot be detected (dead battery, battery malfunction, no key), it is displayed when the driver attempts to start the engine (push button start operation, brake pedal depression).
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Displayed when it is determined that a key that was in the vehicle has been removed from the vehicle. (Key taken out warning. Other than IG-OFF).
Security Indicator Light
If the security indicator light flashes continuously while you are driving, do not shut off the engine. Go to an Authorized Mazda Dealer and have it checked. If the engine is shut off while the indicator light is flashing, you will not be able to restart it.
Make sure the key is within the operational range for signal transmission. Switch the ignition off, and then restart the engine. If the engine does not start after 3 or more tries, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Because the electronic codes are reset when the immobilizer system is repaired, the keys are needed. Make sure to bring all the keys to an Authorized Mazda Dealer so that they can be programmed.
Low Fuel Warning Indication/Warning Light
The warning indication/warning light displays/turns on when the ignition is switched ON and the remaining fuel is about 9 L (2.3 US gal, 1.9 Imp gal) or the remaining distance to empty is 50 km (31 miles) or shorter. The warning light flashes when the vehicle continues to be driven with the warning indication/warning light displayed/turned on and the remaining fuel in the tank is near empty.
The light illumination timing may vary because fuel inside the fuel tank moves around according to the driving conditions and the vehicle posture.
Action to be taken
Add fuel. If the light is flashing, refuel as soon as possible.
Engine Oil Level Warning Indication/Warning Light
This warning light indicates that the engine oil level is around the MIN mark (Search).
Do not continue to drive the vehicle with the engine oil level warning indication/warning light displayed/turned on. If the vehicle continues to be driven with an insufficient amount of engine oil, it could cause damage to the engine.
Action to be taken
Add 1 L (0.26 US gal, 0.22 Imp gal) of engine oil (Search).
Seat Belt Warning Light (Rear seat) (Red)
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.
Action to be taken
Fasten the seat belts.
Warning Sound is Activated
Key Left-in-vehicle Warning Beep (With the advanced keyless function)
If all the doors and luggage compartment/trunk are locked using another key while the key is left in the cabin, the beep which sounds outside of the vehicle will be heard for about 10 seconds to notify the driver that the key is in the cabin. In this case, take out the key by opening the door. A key taken out of the vehicle using this method may not operate because its functions have been temporarily stopped. To restore the key's functions, perform the applicable procedure (Search).
Low Fuel Warning Beep
When the low fuel warning light flashes, a warning beep is activated once at the same time.
Brake System Warning Beep (With M Hybrid)
A warning beep is activated if a problem with the brake system occurs and the brakes may not work as intended. Decelerate the vehicle while checking the safety of the surrounding area, and park the vehicle in a safe place. After stopping the vehicle, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Brake Override Warning Beep
A warning beep is activated when the accelerator pedal and brake pedal are depressed at the same time while driving. Only depress the brake pedal.
i-stop Warning Beep (Some Models)
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If the driver's door is opened while engine idling is stopped, the warning sound operates to notify the driver that engine idling is stopped. It stops when the driver's door is closed.
AUTOHOLD Warning Beep
Warning light flashes/message is displayed and beep sound is activated simultaneously for about 5 seconds when using AUTOHOLD function or when AUTOHOLD switch is operated.
Because a problem with AUTOHOLD function has occurred, AUTOHOLD function does not operate even if AUTOHOLD switch is operated.
If the warning light flashes/message is displayed and the beep sound is activated simultaneously, have your vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Vehicle Problem Warning Beep
If any of the following problems occur, a warning beep is activated. Check the information regarding the warning indication in the instrument cluster or on the center display.
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Automatic transmission problem
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Increase in automatic transmission internal temperature
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M Hybrid problem
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Brake fluid amount decrease
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Engine oil level sensor problem
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Electric Parking Brake (EPB) problem
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Engine hydraulic pressure decrease
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Engine coolant temperature increase
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Engine system problem
Front Cross Traffic Alert (FCTA) Warning Beep (Some Models)
The Front Cross Traffic Alert (FCTA) warning beep is activated if there is a possibility of collision with a vehicle approaching from the front on the left and right sides of the vehicle.
Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) System Warnings (Some Models)
The Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system warnings notify the driver of system malfunctions and cautions on use when required.
Check based on the beep sound.
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Notification content |
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The beep sounds 1 time while the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) is operating |
The vehicle speed is slower than 25 km/h (16 mph) and the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system has been canceled. |
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The beep sounds intermittently while the Mazda Radar Cruse Control (MRCC) is operating. |
The distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead is too close. Check the safety of the surrounding area and reduce vehicle speed. |
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go function) System Warnings (Some Models)
The Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go function) system warnings notify the driver of system malfunctions and cautions on use when required.
Check based on the beep sound.
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Notification content |
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The beep sounds 1 time while the Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go function) is operating. |
If a malfunction occurs in the system, make sure that the Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go function) has been canceled. |
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The beep sounds intermittently while the Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go function) is operating. |
The distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead is too close. Check the safety of the surrounding area and reduce vehicle speed. |
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.
