Warning/Indicator Light Turns On
Warning Lights
If any warning/indicator light turns on/flashes, take appropriate action for each light. If the warning/indicator light does not turn off, or it turns on or 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, the engine may be damaged, or it could lead to an accident.
The details for some warnings can be viewed on the center display or instrument cluster.
Checking Using the 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.
Checking Using the Instrument Cluster
Press the INFO switch on the steering switch to display the warning indication screen.
Refer to How to Use the Multi-information Display (Search).
Brake System Warning Light
This warning has the following functions:
Warning light inspection
For an operation check, make sure that the light turns on when the vehicle power is switched on, and turns off a few seconds later or when the engine is started.
When the light turns on
The light turns on continuously if any one of the following occurs:
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Insufficient brake fluid
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Brake system (electronic brake force distribution system) has a problem
Park the vehicle in a safe place immediately and contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
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.
If the brake system warning light and the ABS warning light 
turn on at the same time, stop the vehicle in a safe place immediately and contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
The rear wheels could lock more quickly in an emergency stop than under normal circumstances which could result in an accident.
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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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(e-SKYACTIV G)
The brake warning light may turn on when the engine is started. In this case, park the vehicle in a safe location and release the brake pedal. If the brake warning light remains illuminated, have the vehicle inspected by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
High Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
The light turns on if the engine coolant temperature has increased excessively.
Check the contents of the message displayed and take the necessary action.
Do not drive the vehicle with the high engine coolant temperature warning light turned on. Driving the vehicle with the engine not cooled down may cause engine damage.
High Beam Control System (HBC) Warning Light (Amber) (Some Models)
The light turns on if the system has a problem.
Have your vehicle inspected by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
i-ACTIVSENSE Warning Light (Some Models)
The light turns on if any i-ACTIVSENSE related system has a problem.
Check the contents of the message displayed and take the necessary action.
Low Fuel Warning Light
The light turns on/flashes when the remaining fuel in the tank is near empty.
When the light flashes, a warning sound is activated.
Refuel immediately.
The light illumination timing may vary because fuel inside the fuel tank moves around according to the driving conditions and the vehicle posture.
Engine Oil Level Warning Light
This warning light indicates that the engine oil level is around the MIN mark.
Do not continue to drive the vehicle with the engine oil level warning light turned on. If the vehicle continues to be driven with an insufficient amount of engine oil, it could cause damage to the engine.
Add 1 L (0.26 US gal, 0.22 Imp gal) of engine oil (Search).
Seat Belt Warning Light (Front Seat)
(Except Mexico)
The warning light flashes for about 6 seconds if the driver or front passenger's seat is occupied and the seat belt is not fastened with the vehicle power 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.
In addition, when the warning light flashes, a warning sound is activated.
Wear the seat belt.
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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 sensor that detects an occupant to function properly, do not sit on the front passenger's seat with a cushion or other object on it. 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.
(Mexico)
The warning light turns on if the driver or front passenger's seat is occupied and the seat belt is not fastened with the vehicle power 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, the warning light flashes for a certain period.
After a short time, the warning light stops flashing, but remains illuminated.
In addition, when the warning light flashes, a warning sound is activated.
Wear the seat belt.
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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 sensor that detects an occupant to function properly, do not sit on the front passenger's seat with a cushion or other object on it. 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.
Door-ajar Warning Light/Liftgate-open Warning Light/Hood-open Warning Light
The light turns on if any door/liftgate/hood is not closed securely.
In addition, the warning sound is activated if any door/liftgate is not closed and the vehicle is driven.
Close the door/liftgate/hood securely.
