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.

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.

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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.

Multi-information display

Press the INFO switch on the steering switch to display the warning indication screen.

Refer to Multi-information Display (Search).

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.

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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.

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If the light turns on while driving, the EV system cannot be started when the power switch is switched OFF once.

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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.

EV system is protected from overheating
High voltage battery level is low
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.

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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).

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Warning Indication/Warning Light (Turns on)

If a tire pressure decreases below the specified air pressure, the TPMS warning light turns on.

At the same time, a message and the tire pressure of each tire are displayed on the multi-information display alternately. In addition, the tire (s) with low air pressure is displayed in yellow.

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.

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While the TPMS is learning the tire positions, such as immediately after a tire position has been changed, the tire pressure at the tire position prior to it being changed is displayed until the system completes the learning. For this reason, the tire pressures displayed for the tire positions may be different from the actual tire pressures at the tire positions.

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Action to be taken

Adjust the tire pressures to the appropriate pressures.

Refer to Tire Inflation Pressure (Search).

Adjust the tire pressures while the tires are cool. Because the air pressure in the tires fluctuates depending on the temperature, before adjusting the tire pressures, let the vehicle sit for an hour or drive it only within a 1.6 km (1 mile) distance. If the tire pressures are adjusted while the tires are warm, the tire pressures may decrease below the specified air pressure after cooling down which could turn on the warning light. In addition, because the air pressure in the tires decreases when the ambient temperature is low, if the ambient temperature increases, an illuminated TPMS warning light may turn off. Under any circumstances, always adjust the tire pressures while the tires are cool.
After adjusting the tire pressures, the TPMS warning light turns off. If the TPMS warning light does not turn off, drive the vehicle at a speed of about 25 km (16 mph) or faster for 3 minutes or longer and make sure the warning light turns off.

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If the TPMS warning light remains on even after adjusting the tire pressures, one of the tires may have a puncture.

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 power switch is switched OFF.

Action to be taken

Replace the key battery.

Message Indicated on Multi-information Display

Warning Sound is Activated

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.

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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:

The power switch is switched OFF.
All the doors and liftgate are not fully closed.
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.

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.