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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
Security Indicator Light
If the security indicator light turns on/flashes while driving, do not stop the EV system (leave it operating) and have the vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer. If the EV system is stopped, it may not be restarted.
If the EV system cannot be started, switch the power switch OFF, place the key in another position within the operation range, and then restart the EV system.
Check the security indicator light and if it does not turn off, such as it remains on or flashes, switch the power switch OFF, wait for a while, and then restart the system.
If the EV system does not start after three attempts, a system malfunction may have occurred. Have the vehicle inspected by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Because the electronic codes are reset when the immobilizer system is repaired, the keys are needed. Make sure to bring all the keys to an Authorized Mazda Dealer so that they can be programmed.
i-ACTIVSENSE Warning Indication/Warning Light (Some Models)
Seat Belt Warning Indication/Warning Light (Front seat)
The seat belt warning light turns on if the driver or front passenger's seat is occupied and the seat belt is not fastened with the power switch switched ON.
If the driver or front passenger's seat belt is unfastened (only when the front passenger's seat is occupied) 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, the warning light flashes for a certain period. After a short time, the warning light stops flashing, but remains illuminated.
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The warning light flashes for about 6 seconds if the driver or front passenger's seat is not fastened when the power switch is switched ON.
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Placing heavy items on the front passenger's seat may cause the front passenger's seat belt warning function to operate depending on the weight of the item.
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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.
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If a small child is seated on the front passenger's seat, the warning light may not operate.
Action to be taken
Fasten the seat belts.
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.
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.
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).
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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.
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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.
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.
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.
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The power switch is switched to a position other than OFF.
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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).
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).
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.
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.
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
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.
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. |
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.
