Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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.
Charging System Warning Indication/Warning Light
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.
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.
High Beam Control System (HBC) Warning Indication/Warning Light (Amber) (Some Models)
The light remains turned on if there is a problem with the system. Have your vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
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).
Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Indication/Warning Light (Some Models)
This warning light indicates that little washer fluid remains.
Action to be taken
Add washer fluid (Search).
Message Indicated on Multi-information Display
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
