Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
If a Warning Light Turns On or Flashes
If a Warning Light Turns On or Flashes
If any warning light turns on/flashes, take appropriate action for each light. There is no problem if the light turns off, however if the light does not turn off or turns on/flashes again, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
The details for some warnings can be viewed on the center display or multi-information display in the instrument cluster.
Center display
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Select “Information” on the home screen.
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Select “Vehicle Status Monitor”.
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Select the applicable warning to view the warning details.
You can also display the currently occurring warning by sliding the commander knob to the left while on the home screen of the center display.
Multi-information display
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Press the INFO switch on the steering switch to display the warning indication screen.
Refer to Multi-information Display (Search).
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.
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(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.
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.
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.
High Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Indication
Displays if the engine coolant temperature has increased excessively.
“Elevated Engine Coolant Temp. Drive Slowly” displayed
Drive slowly to reduce engine load until you can find a safe place to stop the vehicle and wait for the engine to cool down.
“Excessive Engine Coolant Temp. Stop the Vehicle in a Safe Location” displayed
This indicates the possibility of overheating. Park the vehicle in a safe place immediately and stop the engine.
Refer to Overheating (Search).
Do not drive the vehicle with the high engine coolant temperature warning light illuminated. Otherwise, it could result in damage to the engine.
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.
ABS Warning Indication/Warning Light
If the ABS warning light stays on while you're driving, the ABS control unit has detected a system malfunction. If this occurs, your brakes will function normally as if the vehicle had no ABS.
Should this happen, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
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When the engine is jump-started to charge the battery, uneven rpm occurs and the ABS warning light may illuminate. If this occurs, it is the result of the weak battery and does not indicate an ABS malfunction.
Recharge the battery.
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The brake assist system does not operate while the ABS warning light is illuminated.
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
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
If this light illuminates while driving, the vehicle may have a problem. It is important to note the driving conditions when the light illuminated and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
The check engine light may illuminate in the following cases:
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The engine's electrical system has a problem.
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The emission control system has a problem.
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The fuel-filler cap is missing or not tightened securely.
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The fuel tank level being very low or approaching empty.
If the check engine light remains on, or it flashes continuously , do not drive at high speeds and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
If the check engine light turns on, do not disconnect the battery cables.
If the battery cables are disconnected and then reconnected, the engine could be damaged and catch on fire.
i-stop Warning Indication/Warning Light (Amber) (Some Models)
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The light turns on/flashes continuously if the system has a problem.
Have the vehicle inspected by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Automatic Transmission Warning Indication/Warning Light (Some Models)
The indication/light illuminates when the transmission has a problem.
If the automatic transmission warning indication/light illuminates, the transmission has an electrical problem. Continuing to drive your Mazda in this condition could cause damage to your transmission. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
AWD Warning Indication/Warning Light (Some Models)
“AWD Malfunction. Front Wheel Drive Only. Have the Vehicle Inspected” is displayed/When the light is turned on
The indication is displayed/the light turns on under the following conditions. The system may have a malfunction. Have the vehicle checked at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
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When there is a malfunction in the AWD system.
“Excessive AWD System Load. Drive Slowly Until Warning Light Turns Off. Vehicle Now in Front Wheel Drive” is displayed/When the light is flashing
The indication is displayed/the light flashes under the following conditions. Park the vehicle in a safe place and check that the warning indication light turns off/ the warning light stops flashing, and then drive the vehicle. Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer if the indication is continuously displayed.
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When the differential oil temperature is excessively high.
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When there is a large difference between the front and rear wheel rotation, such as when trying to remove the vehicle from mud.
“Mismatched Tire Diameters. Vehicle Now in Front Wheel Drive” is displayed/When the light is turned on
The indication is displayed/the light turns on under the following conditions. Inspect the tire sizes or tire pressures on all 4 wheels. Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer if the indication remains on or the warning light remains illuminated.
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When any of the tire diameter is different.
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When any of the tire pressure is incorrect.
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).
High Beam Control System (HBC) Warning Indication/Warning Light (Amber) (Some Models)
The light remains turned on if there is a problem with the system. Have your vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
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).
Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Indication/Warning Light (Some Models)
This warning light indicates that little washer fluid remains.
Action to be taken
Add washer fluid (Search).
Door-Ajar/Trunk lid-Ajar/Liftgate-Ajar Warning Indication/Warning Light
The light turns on if any door/trunk lid/liftgate is not closed securely.
Action to be taken
Close the door/trunk lid/liftgate securely.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Warning Indication/Warning Light (Turns on)
If a tire pressure decreases below the specified air pressure, the TPMS warning light turns on.
At the same time, a message and the tire pressure of each tire are displayed on the multi-information display alternately. In addition, the tire (s) with low air pressure is displayed in yellow.
Do not drive the vehicle at high speeds if the TPMS warning light turns on or flashes:
Driving the vehicle at high speeds while the TPMS warning light is turned on or flashing is dangerous because the brake performance and the steering wheel operability will be reduced. If the vehicle is driven at high speeds or the brakes are suddenly applied, it could lead to an accident. Gradually apply the brakes to lower the vehicle's speed.
Do not ignore the TPMS warning light when it is turned on or flashing:
Continuing to drive the vehicle while ignoring the illumination/flashing of the TPMS warning light is dangerous because a tire may burst which could lead to an accident. Take appropriate measures as soon as possible.
While the TPMS is learning the tire positions, such as immediately after a tire position has been changed, the tire pressure at the tire position prior to it being changed is displayed until the system completes the learning. For this reason, the tire pressures displayed for the tire positions may be different from the actual tire pressures at the tire positions.
Action to be taken
Adjust the tire pressures to the appropriate pressures.
Refer to Tire Inflation Pressure (Search).
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Adjust the tire pressures while the tires are cool. Because the air pressure in the tires fluctuates depending on the temperature, before adjusting the tire pressures, let the vehicle sit for an hour or drive it only within a 1.6 km (1 mile) distance. If the tire pressures are adjusted while the tires are warm, the tire pressures may decrease below the specified air pressure after cooling down which could turn on the warning light. In addition, because the air pressure in the tires decreases when the ambient temperature is low, if the ambient temperature increases, an illuminated TPMS warning light may turn off. Under any circumstances, always adjust the tire pressures while the tires are cool.
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After adjusting the tire pressures, the TPMS warning light turns off. If the TPMS warning light does not turn off, drive the vehicle at a speed of about 25 km (16 mph) or faster for 3 minutes or longer and make sure the warning light turns off.
If the TPMS warning light remains on even after adjusting the tire pressures, one of the tires may have a puncture.
KEY Indicator Light (Green) (Flashing)
“Low Key Fob Battery. Replace Battery” is displayed/When the light is flashing
When the key battery is low, the indication is displayed when the ignition is switched OFF.
Action to be taken
Replace the key battery.
Message Indicated on Multi-information Display
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 if the vehicle is driven at about 20 km/h (12 mph) or faster, or about 10 km/h (6 mph) or faster for a continuous 30 seconds, with the seat belt unfastened, a sound is activated continuously for a certain period.
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).
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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If a small child is seated on the front passenger's seat, the warning beep may not operate.
Rear seat
The warning beep only sounds if a seat belt is unfastened after being fastened.
Touch Sensor Inoperable Warning Beep (With the advanced keyless function)
A warning beep is activated to notify the driver that the doors are not locked when all of the following conditions are met:
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The ignition is switched OFF.
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All the doors and liftgate are not fully closed.
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The lock is operated 3 times within 5 seconds.
Check the ignition and whether the doors and liftgate are open or closed, and then operate the lock again.
Liftgate Door-lock Switch Inoperable Warning Beep (Some Models)
When the door-lock switch on the liftgate is pressed under any of the following conditions, a warning sound is activated.
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The ignition is switched to a position other than OFF.
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Any door is open.
Make sure that none of the above conditions are present, and then press the door-lock switch again.
Key Left-in-luggage Compartment/Trunk Warning Beep (With the advanced keyless function)
If the key is left in the luggage compartment/trunk with all the doors locked and the liftgate/trunk lid closed, a beep will be heard outside for about 10 seconds to notify the driver that the key is in the luggage compartment/trunk. In this case, take out the key by pressing the electric liftgate/trunk lid opener and opening the liftgate/trunk lid. The key taken out of the luggage compartment/trunk may not operate because its functions have been temporarily stopped. To restore the key's functions, perform the applicable procedure (Search).
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 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.
Shift Position Warning Beep
A sound is activated 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. Check the selector lever position.
Selector Lever Not In P or N Reminder Warning Beep (With M Hybrid)
A warning beep is activated continuously if the driver's door is opened with the selector lever in a position other than the P or N position when the engine is running. Shift the selector lever to the P or N position, or close the driver's door.
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.
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) System Warning Beep (Some Models)
The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning beep operates when the turn signal lever is operated to the side where the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning light is illuminated.
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.
Lane Departure Warning Sound (Some Models)
While the system is operating, if the system determines that the vehicle may depart from the lane, it sounds a warning sound.
The volume of the Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) warning sound can be changed.
Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
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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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. |
Door-ajar Warning Beep
A warning beep is activated if the vehicle is driven with any door or liftgate ajar. Drive the vehicle after closing the doors and liftgate.
