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).
KEY Warning Light (Red)
The light turns on if the system has a problem or if the key is out of the operation range.
Check the contents of the message displayed and take the necessary action.
If the push button start indicator light (amber) flashes at the same time, the engine may not start. Have the vehicle inspected by an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
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.
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.
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.
