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

  1. Select “Information” on the home screen.

  2. Select “Vehicle Status Monitor”.

  3. 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:

  • Insufficient brake fluid

  • 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.

 


  • 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.

  • (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.

Charging System Warning Light

The light turns on if the charging system has a problem.

Park the vehicle in a safe place immediately and contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

 


Do not continue driving with the charging system warning light turned on:

Otherwise, the engine may stop, which could result in an accident.

Engine Oil Warning Light

The light turns on when the engine oil pressure decreases.

 


Do not drive the vehicle with the engine oil warning light turned on. Driving the vehicle with decreased engine oil pressure may cause engine damage.

If the engine oil warning light turns on while driving, stop the vehicle in a safe place and stop the engine.

After that, contact 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.

Electric Power Steering Warning Light

The warning light turns on if the electric power steering has a malfunction.

If the warning light turns on, stop the vehicle in a safe place and switch the vehicle power OFF.

There is no problem if the warning light turns off when the engine is restarted after some time has passed.

If the warning light turns on even after the engine is restarted, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

 


  • If the warning light turns on, the electric power steering will not operate normally. In this case, the steering wheel can still be operated, however, the operation may feel heavy compared to normal.

  • Repeatedly jerking the steering wheel left and right while the vehicle is stopped or moving extremely slowly will cause the power steering system to go into protective mode which will make the steering feel heavy, but this does not indicate a problem. If this occurs, park the vehicle safely and do not operate the steering wheel. The system will return to normal after a few minutes.

ABS Warning Light

The light remains on if the system has a problem.

Have your vehicle inspected by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

 


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.

Master Warning Light

The light turns on if the system has a problem.

Check the contents of the message displayed on the center display or in the instrument cluster and take the necessary action.

Brake Control System Warning Light

The light turns on if the system has a problem.

Have your vehicle inspected by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

Electric Parking Brake (EPB) Indicator Light

The light turns on when applying the parking brake and it turns off when releasing the parking brake.

Parking brake warning/Indicator light inspection

The light illuminates when the parking brake is applied with the vehicle power switched to START or ON. It turns off when the parking brake is released.

Turning on

If the light remains on even with the electric parking brake (EPB) switch turned off, the system may have a malfunction. Have the vehicle inspected by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

Flashing

The light flashes if the system has a problem. If the light remains flashing even if the electric parking brake (EPB) switch is pressed, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.

Check Engine Warning Light

 


Do not disconnect the lead-acid battery cables when the check engine warning light is turned on/flashing.

The engine may be damaged when reconnecting the lead-acid battery cables, which could result in a fire.

The light turns on if the engine has a problem while it is running.

Park the vehicle in a safe place immediately and contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

If any of the following problems occur, the check engine warning light turns on.

  • There is a problem with the engine control system

  • There is a problem with the emission control system

  • There is a problem with the transmission control system

  • (e-SKYACTIV G)

    There is a problem with the M Hybrid

  • The fuel tank level being very low or approaching empty.

  • The fuel-filler cap is missing or not tightened securely

If the check engine warning light remains turned-on/flashing, do not drive at high speed and have the vehicle inspected by an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.

i-stop Warning Light (Amber) (Some Models)

  • After the engine is started, the light turns on/flashes continuously if the system has a problem.

    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.

AWD Warning Light (Some Models)

The light turns on if the system has a problem or if the tire sizes do not match.

Check the contents of the message displayed and take the necessary action.

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Warning Light (Flashing)

The light flashes if there is a malfunction in the system.

Contact 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.

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.

  • The light does not turn on or remains on even if the vehicle power is switched ON.

  • It turns on while driving the vehicle.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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