Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds

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.

Lead-acid Battery Charging System Warning Indication/Warning Light

The lead-acid battery charging system warning indication/warning light displays/turns on if the charging system has a malfunction while the EV system is operating.

Drive to the side of the road and park off the right-of-way. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

 


Do not drive the vehicle with the lead-acid battery charging system warning indication/warning light displayed/turned on:

Otherwise, the EV system could stop unexpectedly and the parking lock may not operate which could result in an accident.

Power Steering Malfunction Indication/Indicator Light

The electric power steering malfunction indication/indicator light displays/turns on if the electric power steering has a malfunction.

If the electric power steering malfunction indication/indicator light displays/turns on, stop the vehicle in a safe place and switch the power switch OFF.

There is no problem if the display/illumination of the electric power steering malfunction indication/indicator light turns off when the EV system is restarted after some time has passed. If the electric power steering malfunction indication/indicator light displays/turns on even after the EV system is restarted, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

 


  • 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.

Message Indicated on Multi-information Display

Seat Belt Warning Beep

Front seat

If the driver's seat belt is not fastened when the power switch 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).

 


  • 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.

  • 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.

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.

Key Removed from Vehicle Warning Beep

Vehicles with advanced keyless function

If the key is taken out of the vehicle while the power switch is switched to ACC or ON, and all the doors are closed, a sound is activated 6 times outside of the vehicle and a sound is activated 1 time in the vehicle.

Vehicles without advanced keyless function

If the key is taken out of the vehicle while the power switch is switched to ACC or ON, and all the doors are closed, a sound is activated 1 time in the vehicle.

 


Make sure that you leave the vehicle while carrying the key, or switch the power switch OFF.

Liftgate Door-lock Switch Inoperable Warning Beep (With the advanced keyless function)

When the door-lock switch on the liftgate is pressed under any of the following conditions, a warning sound is activated.

  • The power switch is switched to a position other than OFF.

  • 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 Warning Beep (With the advanced keyless function)

If the key is left in the luggage compartment with all the doors locked and the liftgate closed, a beep will be heard outside for about 10 seconds to notify the driver that the key is in the luggage compartment. In this case, take out the key by pressing the electric liftgate opener and opening the liftgate. The key taken out of the luggage compartment may not operate because its functions have been temporarily stopped. To restore the key's functions, perform the applicable procedure (Search).

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.

Electric Parking Brake (EPB) Warning Beep

The warning buzzer is activated under the following conditions:

  • The vehicle is driven with the parking brake applied.

  • The Electric Parking Brake (EPB) switch is pulled while the vehicle is driven.

  • 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.

  • Brake system problem

  • Electric Parking Brake (EPB) problem

  • Shift control system problem

  • EV system problem

  • Charging system problem

  • Approaching vehicle audible system problem

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.

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.

Lane/Road Departure Warning Beep (Some Models)

The warning beep is activated when the system determines that the vehicle may depart from the lane or the road.

Check whether the vehicle has not deviated from the driving lane/road.

Excessive Speed Warning (Some Models)

If the vehicle speed exceeds the speed limit sign displayed in the active driving display/instrument cluster, the area around the speed limit sign flashes in amber and the warning sound is activated at the same time. If the vehicle speed continues to exceed the displayed speed limit sign, the indication stops flashing and remains on.

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.

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.

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.

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