Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
If a Warning Light Turns On or Flashes
If any warning light turns on/flashes, take appropriate action for each light. There is no problem if the light turns off, however if the light does not turn off or turns on/flashes again, consult an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
The details for some warnings can be viewed on the centre display.
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If the warning light is turned on, select
icon on the home screen to display the application screen. -
Select “Vehicle Status Monitor”.
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Select “Warning Guidance” to display the current warnings.
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Select the applicable warning to view the warning details.
Message Indicated on Display
If a message is displayed in the centre display, take appropriate action (in a calm manner) according to the displayed message.
Lights-On Reminder
If lights are on and the ignition is switched to ACC or off, a continuous beep sound will be heard when the driver's door is opened.
Air Bag/Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning Beep
If there is a problem with the air bag/seat belt pretensioner systems and the warning light illumination, a warning beep sound will be heard for about 5 seconds every minute.
The air bag and seat belt pretensioner system warning beep sound will continue to be heard for approximately 35 minutes. Have your vehicle inspected at an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer as soon as possible.
Do not drive the vehicle with the air bag/seat belt pretensioner system warning beep sounding:
Driving the vehicle with the air bag/seat belt pretensioner system warning beep sounding is dangerous. In a collision, the air bags and the seat belt pretensioner system will not deploy and this could result in death or serious injury. Contact an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer to have the vehicle inspected as soon as possible.
Ignition Not Switched Off (STOP) Warning Beep
If the driver's door is opened with the ignition switched to ACC, a beep will be heard continuously in the cabin to notify the driver that the ignition has not been switched OFF (STOP). Under this condition, the keyless entry system will not operate, the vehicle cannot be locked, and the battery voltage will be depleted.
Key Removed from Vehicle Warning Beep
Vehicles with advanced keyless function
If the key is taken out of the vehicle while the ignition is not switched OFF and all the doors are closed, the beep which sounds outside of the vehicle will be heard 6 times, the beep which sounds inside the vehicle will be heard 6 times.
Vehicles without advanced keyless function
If the key is taken out of the vehicle while the ignition is not switched OFF and all the doors are closed, a beep will be heard in the cabin 6 times.
Because the key utilizes low-intensity radio waves, the Key Removed From Vehicle Warning may activate if the key is carried together with a metal object or it is placed in a poor signal reception area.
Request Switch Inoperable Warning Beep (With the advanced keyless function)
If the request switch is pressed with the door open or ajar, or the ignition is not switched OFF with a key being carried, a beep will be heard outside for about 2 seconds to notify the driver that the door or liftgate cannot be locked.
Key Left-in-luggage Compartment Warning Beep (With the advanced keyless function)
If the key is left in the luggage compartment with all the doors locked and the liftgate closed, a beep will be heard outside for about 10 seconds to notify the driver that the key is in the luggage compartment. In this case, take out the key by pressing the electric liftgate opener and opening the liftgate. The key taken out of the luggage compartment may not operate because its functions have been temporarily stopped. To restore the key's functions, perform the applicable procedure (Search).
Key Left-in-vehicle Warning Beep (With the advanced keyless function)
If all the doors and luggage compartment are locked using another key while the key is left in the cabin, the beep which sounds outside of the vehicle will be heard for about 10 seconds to notify the driver that the key is in the cabin. In this case, take out the key by opening the door. A key taken out of the vehicle using this method may not operate because its functions have been temporarily stopped. To restore the key's functions, perform the applicable procedure (Search).
i-stop Warning Beep
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If the driver's door is opened while engine idling is stopped, the warning sound operates to notify the driver that engine idling is stopped. It stops when the driver's door is closed.
Power Liftgate Warning Beep (Some Models)
If system operation precautions are necessary, the driver is notified by the warning sound.
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Cautions |
What to check |
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The beep sounds 3 times |
The conditions required for the power liftgate to operate have not been met, such as an object being stuck in the liftgate. |
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The beep sound continues |
The vehicle is being driven with the liftgate open. Stop the vehicle and close the liftgate. |
Electric Parking Brake (EPB) Warning Beep
The warning buzzer is activated under the following conditions:
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The vehicle is driven with the parking brake applied.
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The Electric Parking Brake (EPB) switch is pulled while the vehicle is driven.
AUTOHOLD Warning Beep
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) System Warning Beep (Some Models)
Driving forward
The warning beep operates when the direction indicator lever is operated to the side where the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning light is illuminated.
A personalised function is available to change the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning beep sound volume.
Refer to Personalisation Features (Search).
Reversing
The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning sound is activated if there is a possibility of collision with a vehicle approaching from behind and from the rear on the left and right sides of the vehicle.
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go function) System Warnings (Some Models)
The Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go function) system warnings notify the driver of system problems and precautions on use when required. Check after hearing a warning beep sound.
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What to check |
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While the Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go function) system is operating, a single beep sound is heard when “Front Radar Sensor Blocked” is displayed in the multi-information display. |
Cancel the Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go function) system if the radar sensor (front) becomes dirty. Clean the area around the radar sensor (front). |
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The beep sounds intermittently while the vehicle is being driven. |
The distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead is too close. Verify the safety of the surrounding area and reduce vehicle speed. |
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While the Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go function) system is operating, a single beep sound is heard when “ Front Radar Sensor System Malfunction” is displayed in the multi-information display. |
A malfunction in the system may be indicated. Check the centre display to verify the problem and then have your vehicle inspected by an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer. |
Speed Limiter Warning Beep
If the vehicle speed exceeds the set speed by about 5 km/h (3 mph) or more, a warning beep operates continuously. The warning beep operates until the vehicle speed decreases to the set speed or less.
(With cruise control)
If the set speed is set lower than the current vehicle speed by pressing the SET
or RES/
switch, the warning beep is not activated for about 30 seconds even if the vehicle speed is faster than the newly set speed by 5 km/h (3 mph). Be careful not to drive over the set speed.
(With Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go function))
If the set speed is set lower than the current vehicle speed by pressing the SET or RES switch, the warning beep is not activated for about 30 seconds even if the vehicle speed is faster than the newly set speed by 5 km/h (3 mph). Be careful not to drive over the set speed.
When the system is temporarily cancelled by depressing the accelerator pedal fully, the Adjustable Speed Limiter (ASL) display shows the cancel display. If the vehicle speed exceeds the set speed by about 5 km/h (3 mph) or more while the cancel display is displayed, the set speed display flashes but the warning sound is not operated.
Collision warning (Some Models)
If there is a possibility of a collision with a vehicle ahead or an obstruction at the rear of the vehicle, a warning sound is activated intermittently at the same time as the warning indications are displayed in the instrument cluster or active driving display.
