Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
If a Warning Light Turns On or Flashes
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 expert repairer (we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer).
The details for some warnings can be viewed on the centre display or multi-information display in the instrument cluster.
Centre 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.
You can also display the currently occurring warning by sliding the commander knob to the left while on the home screen of the centre display.
Multi-information display
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Press the INFO switch on the steering switch to display the warning indication screen.
Refer to Multi-information Display (Search).
Electronic Brake Force Distribution System Warning
If the electronic brake force distribution control unit determines that some components are operating incorrectly, the control unit may illuminate the brake system warning light and the ABS warning light simultaneously. The problem is likely to be the electronic brake force distribution system.
Do not drive with both the brake system warning light and ABS warning light illuminated. Have the vehicle towed to an expert repairer (we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer) to have the brakes inspected as soon as possible:
Driving when the brake system warning light and ABS warning light are illuminated simultaneously is dangerous.
When both lights are illuminated, the rear wheels could lock more quickly in an emergency stop than under normal circumstances.
Charging System Warning Indication/Warning Light
If the warning light illuminates while driving, it indicates a malfunction of the alternator or of the charging system.
Drive to the side of the road and park off the right-of-way. Consult an expert repairer (we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer).
Do not continue driving when the charging system warning light is illuminated because the engine could stop unexpectedly.
Engine Oil Warning Indication/Warning Light
This warning light indicates low engine oil pressure.
Do not run the engine if the oil pressure is low. Otherwise, it could result in extensive engine damage.
If the light illuminates or the warning indication is displayed while driving:
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Drive to the side of the road and park off the right-of-way on level ground.
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Turn off the engine and wait 5 minutes for the oil to drain back into the sump.
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Inspect the engine oil level (Search). If it's low, add the appropriate amount of engine oil while being careful not to overfill.
Do not run the engine if the oil level is low. Otherwise, it could result in extensive engine damage.
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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 expert repairer (we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer).
High Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Indication
Displays if the engine coolant temperature has increased excessively.
“Elevated Engine Coolant Temp. Drive Slowly” displayed
Drive slowly to reduce engine load until you can find a safe place to stop the vehicle and wait for the engine to cool down.
“Excessive Engine Coolant Temp. Stop the Vehicle in a Safe Location” displayed
This indicates the possibility of overheating. Park the vehicle in a safe place immediately and stop the engine.
Refer to Overheating (Search).
Do not drive the vehicle with the high engine coolant temperature warning light illuminated. Otherwise, it could result in damage to the engine.
Power Steering Malfunction Indication/Indicator Light
The message is displayed if the electric power steering has a malfunction.
If the message is displayed, stop the vehicle in a safe place and do not operate the steering wheel. There is no problem if the indication turns off when the engine is restarted after some time has passed. If the indication displays even after the engine is restarted, contact an expert repairer (we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer) if the message is displayed continuously.
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If the message is displayed, the 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, or the steering wheel could vibrate when turning.
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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 wait several minutes for the system to return to normal.
ABS Warning Indication/Warning Light
If the ABS warning light stays on while you're driving, the ABS control unit has detected a system malfunction. If this occurs, your brakes will function normally as if the vehicle had no ABS.
Should this happen, consult an expert repairer (we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer) as soon as possible.
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When the engine is jump-started to charge the battery, uneven rpm occurs and the ABS warning light may illuminate. If this occurs, it is the result of the weak battery and does not indicate an ABS malfunction.
Recharge the battery.
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The brake assist system does not operate while the ABS warning light is illuminated.
Warning Sound is Activated
Lights-On Reminder
If the ignition is switched OFF with the exterior lights turned on and the driver’s door is opened, a sound is activated.
Operate the headlight switch to turn off the exterior lights.
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When the ignition is switched to ACC, the “Ignition Not Switched Off (STOP) Warning Beep” (Search) overrides the lights-on reminder.
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A personalised function is available to change the sound volume for the lights-on reminder.
Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
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.
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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.
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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.
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When a small child sits on the front passenger seat, it is possible that the warning beep will not operate.
Rear seat
The warning beep only sounds if a seat belt is unfastened after being fastened.
Ignition Not Switched Off (STOP) Warning Beep
European models
If the driver's door is opened with the ignition switched to ACC, a beep will be heard 6 times 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.
Except European models
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 switched to ACC or ON, and all the doors are closed, a sound is activated 6 times outside of the vehicle and a sound is activated 1 time in the vehicle.
Vehicles without advanced keyless function
If the key is taken out of the vehicle while the ignition is switched to ACC or ON, and all the doors are closed, a sound is activated 1 time in the vehicle.
Make sure that you leave the vehicle while carrying the key, or switch the ignition OFF.
Touch Sensor Inoperable Warning Beep (With the advanced keyless function)
A warning beep is activated to notify the driver that the doors are not locked when all of the following conditions are met:
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The ignition is switched OFF.
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All the doors and liftgate are not fully closed.
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The lock is operated 3 times within 5 seconds.
Check the ignition and whether the doors and liftgate are open or closed, and then operate the lock again.
Liftgate Door-lock Switch Inoperable Warning Beep
When the door-lock switch on the liftgate is pressed under any of the following conditions, a warning sound is activated.
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A transmitter is not being carried.
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The ignition is switched to a position other than OFF.
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Any door is open.
Make sure that none of the above conditions are present, and then press the door-lock switch again.
Key Left-in-luggage Compartment/Boot Warning Beep (With the advanced keyless function)
If the key is left in the luggage compartment/boot with all the doors locked and the liftgate/boot lid closed, a beep will be heard outside for about 10 seconds to notify the driver that the key is in the luggage compartment/boot. In this case, take out the key by pressing the electric liftgate/boot lid opener and opening the liftgate/boot lid. The key taken out of the luggage compartment/boot 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/boot 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).
Low Fuel Warning Beep
When the low fuel warning light flashes, a warning beep is activated once at the same time.
Electronic Steering Lock Warning Beep
The warning beep operates if the steering wheel is not unlocked after the push button start is pressed. (Search)
Brake System Warning Beep (With M Hybrid)
A warning beep is activated if a problem with the brake system occurs and the brakes may not work as intended. Decelerate the vehicle while checking the safety of the surrounding area, and park the vehicle in a safe place. After stopping the vehicle, contact an expert repairer (we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer).
Brake Override Warning Beep
A warning beep is activated when the accelerator pedal and brake pedal are depressed at the same time while driving. Only depress the brake pedal.
Vehicle Problem Warning Beep
If any of the following problems occur, a warning beep is activated. Check the information regarding the warning indication in the instrument cluster or on the centre display.
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Automatic transmission problem
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Increase in automatic transmission internal temperature
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M Hybrid problem
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Brake fluid amount decrease
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Engine oil level sensor problem
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Electric Parking Brake (EPB) problem
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Engine hydraulic pressure decrease
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Engine coolant temperature increase
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Engine system problem
Shift Position Warning Beep
A sound is activated when the push button start is pressed while the selector lever is in a position other than P, and the ignition is switched to ACC. Check the selector lever position.
Ignition Not Off Reminder Warning Beep (With M Hybrid)
A warning beep is activated continuously if the driver's door is opened with the selector lever in a position other than the P or N position. Shift the selector lever to the P or N position, or close the driver's door.
i-stop Warning Beep (Some Models)
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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.
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The warning sound operates if the following operations are performed while the engine idling is stopped. In such cases, the engine does not restart automatically to ensure safety. Start the engine using the normal method.
(With M Hybrid)
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(Manual transmission)
With the shift lever in a position other than neutral, the driver's door is opened.
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(Automatic transmission)
With the selector lever in the D or M (not in second gear fixed mode) position, the driver's seat belt is unfastened and the driver's door is opened.
(Without M Hybrid)
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(Manual transmission)
With the shift lever in a position other than neutral, the driver's seat belt is unfastened and the driver's door is opened.
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(Automatic transmission)
With the selector lever in the D or M (not in second gear fixed mode) position, the driver's seat belt is unfastened and the driver's door is opened.
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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.
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You attempt to start driving the vehicle while the conditions for releasing the Electric Parking Brake (EPB) automatically have not been met.
AUTOHOLD Warning Beep
Message is displayed and beep sound is activated simultaneously for about 5 seconds when using AUTOHOLD function or when AUTOHOLD switch is operated.
Because a problem with AUTOHOLD function has occurred, AUTOHOLD function does not operate even if AUTOHOLD switch is operated.
If the message is displayed and the beep sound is activated simultaneously, have your vehicle inspected at an expert repairer (we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer).
Outside Temperature Warning Beep (Some Models)
Warns the driver of the possibility of icy roads when the outside temperature is low.
If the outside temperature is lower than about 4 °C (39 °F) , a beep sound is heard once and the outside temperature display flashes for about 10 seconds.
Refer to Outside Temperature Display (Search).
Vehicle Speed Alarm (Some Models)
The vehicle speed alarm function is designed to alarm the driver via a single beep sound and a warning indication in the instrument cluster that the previously set vehicle speed has been exceeded.
You can change the vehicle speed setting at which the warning is triggered.
120 km/h Warning Beep (Some Models)
If the vehicle speed exceeds 120 km/h, a chime sounds for 5 seconds.
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) Warning Beep (Some Models)
The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning beep operates when the direction indicator lever is operated to the side where the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning light is illuminated.
Front Cross Traffic Alert (FCTA) Warning Beep (Some Models)
The Front Cross Traffic Alert (FCTA) warning beep is activated if there is a possibility of collision with a vehicle approaching from the front on the left and right sides of the vehicle.
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) Warning Beep (Some Models)
The Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) warning beep is activated if there is a possibility of collision with a vehicle approaching from the rear on the left and right sides of the vehicle.
Lane Departure Warning Sound (Some Models)
While the system is operating, if the system determines that the vehicle may depart from the lane, it sounds a warning sound.
The volume of the Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) warning sound can be changed.
Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) System Warnings (Some Models)
The Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system warnings notify the driver of system malfunctions and cautions on use when required.
Check based on the beep sound.
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The beep sounds 1 time while the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) is operating |
The vehicle speed is slower than 25 km/h (16 mph) and the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system has been cancelled. |
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The beep sounds intermittently while the Mazda Radar Cruse Control (MRCC) is operating. |
The distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead is too close. Check the safety of the surrounding area and reduce vehicle speed. |
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 malfunctions and cautions on use when required.
Check based on the beep sound.
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The beep sounds 1 time while the Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go function) is operating |
If a malfunction occurs in the system, make sure that the Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go function) has been cancelled. |
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The beep sounds intermittently while the Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go function) is operating. |
The distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead is too close. Check the safety of the surrounding area and reduce vehicle speed. |
Excessive Speed Warning (Some Models)
Speed Limiter Warning Beep (Some Models)
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.
If the set speed is set lower than the current vehicle speed by pressing the RES switch down (SET-) 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 ISA/ASL display shows the cancel display. Even if the vehicle speed exceeds the set speed by about 5 km/h (3 mph) or more while the cancel display is displayed, 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.
Door-ajar Warning Beep
A warning beep is actived if the vehicle is driven with any door or liftgate ajar. Drive the vehicle after closing the doors and liftgate.
