Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds

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.

 

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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

1. Select “Information” on the home screen.

2. Select “Vehicle Status Monitor”.

3. Select the applicable warning to view the warning details.

Multi-information display

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

   Refer to Multi-information Display (Search).

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).

 

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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.

• 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.

 

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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.

 

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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.

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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.

 

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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 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.

 

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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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“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.

“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.

“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.

 

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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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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.

• 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.

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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.

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.

 

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The brake assist system does not operate while the ABS warning light is illuminated.

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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).

The warning light illuminates when the system has a malfunction. Have your vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

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.

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.

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.

 

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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.

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The light remains turned on if there is a problem with the system. Have your vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.