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).
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.
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.
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There is a problem with the engine control system
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There is a problem with the emission control system
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There is a problem with the transmission control system
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(e-SKYACTIV G)
There is a problem with the M Hybrid
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The fuel tank level being very low or approaching empty.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Check Fuel Cap Warning Light
If the check fuel cap warning light illuminates while driving, the fuel-filler cap may not be installed properly.
Stop the engine and reinstall the fuel-filler cap.
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.
