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).
Brake System Warning Light (Red)
This warning has the following functions:
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.
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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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.
Check Engine Warning Light
Do not disconnect the battery cables when the check engine warning light is turned on/flashing.
The engine may be damaged when reconnecting the 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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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.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Warning Light (Flashing) (Some Models)
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.
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.
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.
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.
