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.
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.
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).
AWD Warning Indication/Warning Light (Some Models)
Seat Belt Warning Indication/Warning Light (Front seat)
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 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, the warning light flashes for a certain period. After a short time, the warning light stops flashing, but remains illuminated.
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The warning light flashes for about 6 seconds if the driver or front passenger's seat is not fastened when the ignition is switched ON. (Except Mexico)
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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 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 light may not operate.
Action to be taken
Fasten the seat belts.
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.
Message Indicated on Multi-information Display
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.
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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).
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Action to be taken |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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). |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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A pop-up is displayed when a warning occurs.
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One screen displays four rows. If the entire message cannot be displayed on the screen, it switches to another screen.
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The displayed content may differ from the actual vehicle.
Lights-On Reminder
The lights-on reminder is operable when the time setting*1 of the auto headlight off function is off.
If the ignition is switched OFF with the exterior lights turned on and the driver’s door is opened, a sound is activated.
Operate the headlight switch to turn off the exterior lights.
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If the light switch is left on, the auto headlight off function automatically turns off the lights about 30 seconds after switching the ignition off. The time setting can be changed.
Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
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When the ignition is switched to ACC, the “Ignition Not Switched OFF (STOP) Warning Beep” (Search) overrides the lights-on reminder.
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A personalized function is available to change the sound volume for the lights-on reminder.
Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
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.
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.
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) Warning Beep (Some Models)
The Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) warning beep is activated if there is a possibility of collision with a vehicle approaching from the rear on the left and right sides of the vehicle.
Collision warning (Some Models)
If there is a possibility of a collision with a vehicle ahead, a warning sound is activated at the same time as the warning indications are displayed in the instrument cluster or active driving display.
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.
