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.
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, check the engine oil using the following procedure.
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Stop the vehicle in a safe place.
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Stop the engine.
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Wait for 5 minutes for the engine oil to flow into the oil pan.
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Check the amount of engine oil.
Refer to Inspecting Engine Oil (Search).
If it's low, add the appropriate amount of engine oil while being careful not to overfill.
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Start the engine and check the warning light.
If the light remains illuminated even though the oil level is normal or after adding oil, stop the engine immediately and have your vehicle towed to an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
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.
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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.
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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.
Electric Vacuum Pump Warning Light (Amber)
The light turns on if the system has a problem.
Have your vehicle inspected by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
DSC-TRACK Indicator Light (Some Models)
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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The light turns on even though the DSC-TRACK switch is not being operated.
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.
Retractable Hardtop Warning Light (Some Models)
The light turns on if there is a malfunction in the system.
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.
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 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.
