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 power switch is switched on and turns off a few seconds later, or when the EV system 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 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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When starting the EV system, 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.
Charging System Warning Indication/Warning Light
The indication/light displays/turns on if the charging system has a problem.
Have your vehicle inspected by an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. Otherwise, the charging system may not charge the battery.
Shift Control System Warning Indication/Warning light
The indication/light displays/turns on if the shift control system has a malfunction.
“Shift Control System Malfunction Stop the Vehicle in a Safe Location” displays/turns on
There is a serious malfunction with the shift control system.
Park the vehicle in a safe place immediately and contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
“Shift Control System Malfunction Have the Vehicle Inspected” displays/turns on
There is a malfunction with the shift control system.
Have your vehicle inspected by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
“Vehicle Cannot Shift Into Park. Stop the Vehicle in a Safe Location Then Apply the Parking Brake” displays/turns on
The vehicle cannot be held in a stopped position even when the selector lever is in the P position.
When parking or stopping the vehicle, always apply the parking brake. In addition, the EV system may not start again if it is stopped.
Have your vehicle inspected by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
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.
The brake assist system does not operate while the ABS warning light is illuminated.
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.
Exterior Light Warning Indication/Warning Light
This light illuminates if there is a malfunction in the exterior lights (except license plate lights). Have your vehicle inspected by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Do not drive the vehicle while an exterior light has a malfunction. Poor visibility, and not being able to signal braking and turns may cause an accident. In addition, if the vehicle is driven with the lights not turned on, it may conflict with laws and regulations due to poor maintenance.
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).
Warning Sound is Activated
Remaining High Voltage Battery Power Warning Beep
When the remaining high voltage battery power warning indication displays, a warning beep is activated once at the same time.
Vehicle Problem Warning Beep
Reverse Position Warning Beep
The warning beep is activated when the power switch is switched ON and the selector lever is in the R position.
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.
