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.
EV System Problem Warning Indication/Warning Light
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.
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).
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.
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.
KEY Warning Indication/Warning Light (Red)
“Keyless Entry System Malfunction. Have the Vehicle Inspected” is displayed
This message is displayed if the system has a problem.
Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
If the power switch indicator light (amber) flashes at the same time, the EV system may not start. Have the vehicle inspected by an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
Refer to When Stopping the EV System (Search).
“Key Not Detected” is displayed
The KEY warning indication/warning light (red) displays/turns on under the following conditions. Bring the key into the operation range.
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The key is outside of the operation range or it is placed in the cabin but in a position where it is difficult to be detected.
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Without the power switch switched OFF, the key is taken out of the cabin, then all the doors are closed.
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).
Exterior Light Warning Indication/Warning Light
This light illuminates if there is a malfunction in the exterior lights (except license plate lights). Have your vehicle inspected by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Do not drive the vehicle while an exterior light has a malfunction. Poor visibility, and not being able to signal braking and turns may cause an accident. In addition, if the vehicle is driven with the lights not turned on, it may conflict with laws and regulations due to poor maintenance.
Seat Belt Warning Light (Rear seat) (Red)
If the rear seat belts are not fastened while the power switch is switched ON , the driver and the passenger are alerted by the warning light.
The warning light operates even if there is no passenger on the rear seat.
If a rear seat belt is not fastened by a certain period of time after the EV system has been started, the warning light turns off.
Action to be taken
Fasten the seat belts.
Door-Ajar/Liftgate-Ajar Warning Indication/Warning Light
The light turns on if any door/liftgate is not closed securely.
Action to be taken
Close the door/liftgate securely.
Message Indicated on Multi-information Display
Warning Sound is Activated
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.
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.
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) Warning Beep (Some Models)
The Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) warning beep is activated if there is a possibility of collision with a vehicle approaching from the rear on the left and right sides of the vehicle.
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.
