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.

If the warning light is turned on, select icon on the home screen to display the application screen.
Select “Vehicle Status Monitor”.
Select “Warning Guidance” to display the current warnings.
Select the applicable warning to view the warning details.

Taking Action

Take the appropriate action and verify that the warning light turns off.

Signal	Warning	Action to be taken
(Amber) Smart Brake Support/Smart City Brake Support (SBS/SCBS) Warning Light (Some Models)	The light turns on if the windscreen or the radar sensor are dirty, or there is a malfunction in the system.	Verify the reason why the warning light is illuminated on the centre display. If the reason why the warning light is illuminated is due to a dirty windscreen, clean the windscreen. If the warning light is illuminated because of a dirty radar sensor, clean the front emblem. For any other reasons, have the vehicle inspected at an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
Low Fuel Warning Indication/Warning Light	The light turns on when the remaining fuel is about 9.0 L (2.3 US gal, 1.9 Imp gal). The light illumination timing may vary because fuel inside the fuel tank moves around according to the driving conditions and the vehicle posture. Close Note View Note	Add fuel.
Seat Belt Warning Light (Front seat)	The seat belt warning light turns on if the driver or front passenger's seat is occupied and the seat belt is not fastened with the ignition switched ON. If the driver or front passenger's seat belt is unfastened (only when the front passenger's seat is occupied) and the vehicle is driven at a speed faster than about 20 km/h (12 mph), the warning light flashes. After a short time, the warning light stops flashing, but remains illuminated. If a seat belt remains unfastened, the warning light flashes again for a given period of time. If the driver or front passenger's seat belt is unfastened after the warning light turns on, and the vehicle speed exceeds 20 km/h (12 mph), the warning light flashes again. Placing heavy items on the front passenger's seat may cause the front passenger's seat belt warning function to operate depending on the weight of the item. To allow the front passenger seat weight sensor to function properly, do not place and sit on an additional seat cushion on the front passenger's seat. The sensor may not function properly because the additional seat cushion could cause sensor interference. If a small child is seated on the front passenger's seat, the warning light may not operate. Close Note View Note	Fasten the seat belts.
(Red) Seat Belt Warning Light (Rear seat)	If the rear seat belts are not fastened while the ignition is switched ON , the driver and the passenger are alerted by the warning light. The warning light operates even if there is no passenger on the rear seat. If a rear seat belt is not fastened by a certain period of time after the engine has been started, the warning light turns off. Close Note View Note	Fasten the seat belts.
Engine Oil Level Warning Light	This warning light indicates that the engine oil level is around the MIN mark (Search).	Add 1 L (0.3 US gal, 0.2 Imp gal) of engine oil (Search).
Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Indication/Warning Light (Some Models)	This warning light indicates that little washer fluid remains.	Add washer fluid (Search).
Door-Ajar/Liftgate-Ajar Warning Indication/Warning Light	The light turns on if any door/liftgate is not closed securely.	Close the door/liftgate securely.

KEY Warning Indication/Warning Light (Some Models)

Take the appropriate action and verify that the warning light turns off.

Signal	Cause	Action to be taken
(White) KEY Warning Indication	The key battery is dead.	Replace the key battery (Search).
(Red) (Flashing) KEY Warning Light	The key battery is dead.	Replace the key battery (Search).
	The key is not within the operation range.	Bring the key into the operation range (Search).
	The key is placed in areas inside the cabin where it is difficult for the key to be detected.	Bring the key into the operation range (Search).
	A key from another manufacturer similar to the key is in the operation range.	Take the key from another manufacturer similar to the key out of the operation range.
	Without the ignition switched off, the key is taken out of the cabin, and then all the doors are closed.	Bring the key back into the cabin.

Message Indicated on Display

Message Indicated in Multi-information Display (Some Models)

Warning Sound is Activated

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.

When the ignition is switched to ACC, the “Ignition Not Switched Off (STOP) Warning Beep” (Search) overrides the lights-on reminder.
A personalised function is available to change the sound volume for the lights-on reminder.

Refer to Personalisation Features (Search).

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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.

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Seat Belt Warning Beep

Front seat

If the vehicle speed exceeds about 20 km/h (12 mph) with the driver or front passenger's seat belt unfastened, a warning beep sounds continuously. If the seat belt remains unfastened, the beep sound stops once and then continues for about 90 seconds. The beep stops after the driver or front passenger's seat belt is fastened.

Some models do not have the seat belt warning beep for the front passenger's seat.
Placing heavy items on the front passenger seat may cause the front passenger seat belt warning function to operate depending on the weight of the item.
To allow the front passenger seat weight sensor to function properly, do not place and sit on an additional seat cushion on the front passenger seat. The sensor may not function properly because the additional seat cushion could cause sensor interference.
When a small child sits on the front passenger seat, it is possible that the warning beep will not operate.

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Rear seat

The warning beep only sounds if a seat belt is unfastened after being fastened.

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, and the KEY warning light (red) in the instrument cluster flashes continuously to notify the driver that the ignition has not been switched OFF.

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 and the KEY warning light (red) in the instrument cluster turns on continuously to notify the driver that the ignition has not been switched OFF.

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.

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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).

Electronic Steering Lock Warning Beep

The warning beep operates if the steering wheel is not unlocked after the push button start is pressed. (Search)

i-stop Warning Beep

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.

Cautions	What to check
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.
The beep sound continues	The vehicle is being driven with the liftgate open. Stop the vehicle and close the liftgate.

Power Steering Warning Buzzer

If the power steering system has a malfunction, the power steering malfunction light turns on or flashes and the buzzer operates at the same time.

Refer to Warning Indication/Warning Lights (Search).

Electric Parking Brake (EPB) Warning Beep

The warning buzzer is activated under the following conditions:

The vehicle is driven with the electric parking brake (EPB) applied.
The electric parking brake (EPB) switch is pulled while the vehicle is driven.

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).

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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.

Excessive Speed Warning (Some Models)

If the vehicle speed exceeds the speed limit sign displayed on the active driving display, the warning sound is activated and the area around the speed limit sign displayed on the active driving display flashes 3 times in amber, and if the vehicle speed continues to exceed the displayed speed limit sign, the indication stops flashing and remains on.

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.

Warning beep	What to check
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 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).
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.
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.

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.