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.
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.
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).
Lights-On Reminder
The lights-on reminder is operable when the time setting*1 of the auto headlight off function is off.
If the power switch 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 EV system 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 power switch is switched to ACC, the “Power Switch 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.
Power Switch Not Switched OFF (STOP) Warning Beep
If the driver's door is opened with the power switch switched to ACC, a beep will be heard continuously in the cabin to notify the driver that the power switch has not been switched OFF (STOP). Under this condition, the keyless entry system will not operate, the vehicle cannot be locked, and the lead-acid battery voltage will be depleted.
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.
Brake System Warning Beep
Shift Position Warning Beep
A warning sound is activated when the selector lever position and the shift position of the vehicle do not match.
Check the selector lever position.
Electric Parking Brake (EPB) Warning Beep
The warning buzzer is activated under the following conditions:
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The vehicle is driven with the parking brake applied.
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The Electric Parking Brake (EPB) switch is pulled while the vehicle is driven.
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You attempt to start driving the vehicle while the conditions for releasing the Electric Parking Brake (EPB) automatically have not been met.
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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Brake system problem
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Electric Parking Brake (EPB) problem
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Shift control system problem
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EV system problem
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Charging system problem
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Approaching vehicle audible system problem
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.
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.
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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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 EV system.
