Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds

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

Select “Information” on the home screen.
Select “Vehicle Status Monitor”.
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.

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Multi-information display

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.
(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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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.

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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.

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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.

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.
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.

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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.

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.
The brake assist system does not operate while the ABS warning light is illuminated.

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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.

i-stop Warning Indication/Warning Light (Amber) (Some Models)

The light turns on/flashes continuously if the system has a problem.

Have the vehicle inspected by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

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.

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.

When the differential oil temperature is excessively high.
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.

When any of the tire diameter is different.
When any of the tire pressure is incorrect.

TCS/DSC Indication/Indicator Light (Turns on)

If the light stays on, the TCS, DSC or the brake assist system may have a malfunction and they may not operate correctly. Take your vehicle to an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

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).

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“Key Not Detected” is displayed

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).
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.

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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.

i-ACTIVSENSE Warning Indication/Warning Light (Some Models)

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).

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

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.	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 selector lever in a position other than the P position.	Close the driver’s door or shift the selector 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

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.

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.

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.

Automatic transmission problem
Increase in automatic transmission internal temperature
M Hybrid problem
Brake fluid amount decrease
Engine oil level sensor problem
Electric Parking Brake (EPB) problem
Engine hydraulic pressure decrease
Engine coolant temperature increase
Engine system problem

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.

Warning beep type	Notification content
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.
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.