Warning/Indicator Light Turns On

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.

 

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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.

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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).

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:

• 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.

 

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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.

• 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.

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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.

 

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

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

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

Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

 

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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.

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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.

 

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When repairing the immobilizer system, the key codes will need to be reprogrammed. Bring all the remaining keys to an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

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The light turns on if the system has a problem.

Have your vehicle inspected by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

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.

 

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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.

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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.

 

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The light illumination timing may vary because fuel inside the fuel tank moves around according to the driving conditions and the vehicle posture.

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The light turns on if the amount of washer fluid is low when the vehicle power is switched ON.

Add washer fluid.

The light turns on if any door/trunk lid is not closed securely.

In addition, the warning sound is activated if any door/trunk lid is not closed and the vehicle is driven.

Close the door/trunk lid securely.

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.

The wrench indication/indicator light is displayed/turns on under the following conditions.

• When the preset maintenance period has arrived.

  Refer to the Mazda Connect “Vehicle Status Monitor”.

   

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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.

  • 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.

• Whenever the engine oil is replaced, a reset of the vehicle engine control unit is necessary.

  Refer to the Mazda Connect “Vehicle Status Monitor”.

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