Warning/Indicator Light Turns On
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.
Automatic Transmission Warning Light
The light turns on if the system has a problem.
Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Do not drive the vehicle with the automatic transmission warning light turned on. If the vehicle continues to be driven while the automatic transmission warning light is turned on, the transmission could be damaged. Have your vehicle inspected by an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
TCS/DSC Indicator Light (Turns on)
There may be a problem with the DSC, TCS, or Hill Launch Assist (HLA) under the following conditions.
Have your vehicle inspected by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
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The light does not turn on or remains on even if the vehicle power is switched ON.
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It turns on while driving the vehicle.
Air Bag/Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning Light
A problem in the system might be indicated under the following conditions.
Have your vehicle inspected by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
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Does not turn on even if the vehicle power is switched ON.
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Remains turned-on/flashing.
Never tamper with the air bag/pretensioner systems and always have an Authorized Mazda Dealer perform all servicing and repairs.
Self-servicing or tampering with the systems is dangerous. An air bag/pretensioner could accidentally activate or become disabled causing serious injury or death.
Security Indicator Light
If the security indicator light turns on/flashes while driving, do not stop the engine (leave it operating) and have the vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer. If you stop the engine , you may not be able to start it again.
If the engine cannot be started, switch the vehicle power OFF, place the key in another position within the operation range, and then restart the engine.
Check the security indicator light and if it does not turn off, such as it remains on or flashes, switch the vehicle power OFF, wait for a while, and then restart the engine.
If the engine does not start after three attempts, a system malfunction may have occurred. Have the vehicle inspected by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
When repairing the immobilizer system, the key codes will need to be reprogrammed. Bring all the remaining keys to an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
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.
Exterior Lights Warning Light
The light turns on if the exterior lights (not including the license plate lights) has a problem.
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.
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.
Seat Belt Warning Light (Rear Seat) (Red)
When the vehicle power is switched ON, the warning lights turn on if the seat belts are not fastened.*1
After the engine is started, the warning lights turn off after a short period of time.
In addition, if a fastened seat belt is unfastened, the warning light flashes for a short period of time and then turns off.
When the warning light flashes, a warning sound is activated.
Wear the seat belt.
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The warning light also turns on when the rear seat is unoccupied.
Rear Seat Alert Warning Light (Some Models)
The warning light turns on continuously if the system has a problem. Have the vehicle inspected by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Low Washer Fluid Amount Warning Light (Some Models)
The light turns on if the amount of washer fluid is low when the vehicle power is switched ON.
Add washer fluid.
KEY Indicator Light (Green) (Flashing)
The light flashes if the battery power of the key is low when the vehicle power is switched from ON to OFF.
Replace the key battery.
Wrench Indicator Light
The wrench indication/indicator light is displayed/turns on under the following conditions.
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When the preset maintenance period has arrived.
Refer to the Information section in the Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
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When the maintenance period arrives, have your vehicle inspected by an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. If maintenance is neglected, a decrease in vehicle performance may occur which could cause damage. Have your vehicle inspected before the maintenance period arrives.
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If the vehicle continues to be driven after the engine oil replacement period has passed, it could cause damage to the engine. Replace the engine oil before the maintenance period arrives.
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The wrench indication/indicator light may display/turn on earlier than the preset period depending on vehicle usage conditions.
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Whenever the engine oil is replaced, a reset of the vehicle engine control unit is necessary.
Refer to the Information section in the Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
