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.
If the warning light/indicator light turns on or flashes, park the vehicle in a safe place immediately and take appropriate measures.
Continuing to drive the vehicle while ignoring the illumination/flashing of the warning light/indicator light is dangerous because a problem may occur to a vehicle system, or it could lead to an accident.
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.
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 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.
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.
EV System Problem Warning Indication/Warning Light
“EV System Malfunction. Have the Vehicle Inspected” is displayed
The indication/light displays/turns on if the system has a problem.
Have your vehicle inspected by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
“EV System Malfunction. Stop the Vehicle in a Safe Location” is displayed
The indication/light displays/turns on if the system has a problem.
Park the vehicle in a safe place immediately and contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
“Electrical Leakage in EV System Detected Stop the Vehicle in a Safe Location” is displayed
The indication/light displays/turns on if the system has a problem.
Park the vehicle in a safe place immediately and contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Do not open the hood:
If you touch something in the motor compartment, it could lead to an electrical shock resulting in an accident.
If the light turns on while driving, the EV system cannot be started when the power switch is switched OFF once.
High Voltage Battery Temperature Warning Indication
“Excessive High Voltage Battery Temperature. Drive Slowly” is displayed
The indication displays if the high voltage battery temperature is excessively high.
Drive slowly to reduce load on the high voltage battery.
Stop the vehicle in a safe place if necessary. If the indication remains displayed, the system may have a problem. Have the vehicle inspected by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
“High Voltage Battery Temperature Is Low Acceleration Is Limited” is displayed
The indication displays if the high voltage battery temperature is excessively low.
The vehicle speed may not increase even if the accelerator pedal is depressed because the motor output is restricted.
If the indication remains displayed, the system may have a problem. Have the vehicle inspected by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Remaining High Voltage Battery Power Warning Indication/Warning Light
“High Voltage Battery Is Low. Charge Battery Soon” displays/turns on
The indication displays when the remaining high voltage battery power is low.
“High Voltage Battery Is Urgently Low Charge Battery Immediately” displays/flashing
The indication displays when the remaining high voltage battery power is 0.
“High Voltage Battery Is Depleted Vehicle Cannot Be Driven Until Battery Is Charged” displays/flashing
The indication/light displays/flashes when the remaining high voltage battery power is 0 and the vehicle cannot be driven.
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.
Output Restriction Warning Indication/Warning Light
“Acceleration Limited” displays/turns on
The indication/light displays/turns on under the following conditions. The vehicle speed may not increase even if the accelerator pedal is depressed because the motor output is restricted.
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EV system is protected from overheating
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High voltage battery level is low
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High voltage battery temperature is low
“Acceleration Limited” displays/flashing
If the vehicle continues to be driven with the output restriction warning indication/warning light turned on, the output restriction warning light flashes.
The vehicle speed may not increase even if the accelerator pedal is depressed because the motor output is further restricted compared to the condition in which the output restriction warning light turns on.
“Excessive EV System Temp. Acceleration Limited Avoid Moving at Very Low Speeds. Depress Brake When Not Moving” or “Vehicle Cannot Hold Position. Depress Brake Pedal to Avoid Rolling” displays/turns on
When the vehicle is stopped on an upslope or the vehicle is driven at low speed on an upslope with the selector lever in the D or R position, the indication/light may display/turn on.
If necessary, park the vehicle in a safe place and let the EV system cool down because the output is restricted until the EV system returns to the normal temperature.
When the output restriction warning indication/warning light displays/turns on or flashes, check the safety of the surroundings:
The motor output decreases and the vehicle speed decreases resulting in an accident. If the vehicle cannot be driven safety, stop the vehicle in a safe place.
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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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).
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
If the electric parking brake (EPB) indicator light remains on even with the parking brake released, the system may have a malfunction. Have the vehicle inspected by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
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.
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.
Air Bag/Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning Indication/Warning Light
A system malfunction is indicated if the warning light constantly flashes, constantly turns on or does not turn on at all when the power switch is switched ON. If any of these conditions occurs, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. The system may not operate in an accident.
Never tamper with the air bag/pretensioner systems and always have an Authorized Mazda Dealer perform all servicing and repairs:
Self-servicing or tampering with the systems is dangerous. An air bag/pretensioner could accidentally activate or become disabled causing serious injury or death.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Warning Indication/Warning Light (Flashing)
If there is a problem with the TPMS or the voltage of a tire pressure sensor decreases, the TPMS warning light flashes and a message is displayed on the multi-information display. Have your vehicle inspected by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
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.
Exterior Light Warning Indication/Warning Light
Touch Sensor Inoperable Warning Beep (With the advanced keyless function)
A warning beep is activated to notify the driver that the doors are not locked when all of the following conditions are met:
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The power switch is switched OFF.
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All the doors and liftgate are not fully closed.
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The lock is operated 3 times within 5 seconds.
Check the power switch and whether the doors and liftgate are open or closed, and then operate the lock 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).
Key Left-in-vehicle Warning Beep (With the advanced keyless function)
If all the doors and luggage compartment are locked using another key while the key is left in the cabin, the beep which sounds outside of the vehicle will be heard for about 10 seconds to notify the driver that the key is in the cabin. In this case, take out the key by opening the door. A key taken out of the vehicle using this method may not operate because its functions have been temporarily stopped. To restore the key's functions, perform the applicable procedure (Search).
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
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.
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.
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.
Selector Lever Not In P or N Reminder Warning Beep
A warning sound is activated if the following operations are performed while the selector lever is in a position other than P.
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The power switch is switched OFF while the EV system is operating.
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The driver’s seat belt is unfastened and the driver’s door is opened.
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.
AUTOHOLD Warning Beep
Message is displayed and beep sound is activated simultaneously for about 5 seconds when using AUTOHOLD function or when AUTOHOLD switch is operated.
Because a problem with AUTOHOLD function has occurred, AUTOHOLD function does not operate even if AUTOHOLD switch is operated.
If the message is displayed and the beep sound is activated simultaneously, have your vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
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.
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.
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.
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.
