If any warning light or the indicator 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.
(Vehicles with type C/type D audio)
The warning contents can be verified on the audio.
Select the icon on the home screen to display the applications screen.
Select the “Warning Guidance”.
Type A
Displays when notification of the system malfunctions is required.
Check the message indicated in the display and consult an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
(Display example)
Displays as follows:
Indication in display and master warning light in instrument cluster are illuminated at same time
This indicates a malfunction with the vehicle system. Check the message indicated in the display and consult an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer. For details, refer to the explanations for the warning/indicator lights, in the warning/indicator lights section, which match the symbol in the upper part of the display. If a message is not indicated in the display, operate the INFO switch to display the “Warning” screen.
Type B
The light illuminates continuously if any one of the following occurs. Consult an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
There is a malfunction in the battery management system.
There is a malfunction in the brake switch.
(SKYACTIV-D 2.2)
There is a malfunction in the engine's hydraulic control.
There is a malfunction in the engine's timing chain.
There is a malfunction in the blow-by heater.
If the brake warning light remains illuminated the brake fluid may be low or there could be a problem with the brake system. Park the vehicle in a safe place immediately and contact an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
Do not drive with the brake system warning light illuminated. Contact an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer 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.
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.
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.
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.
Refer to Battery Recharging (Search).
The brake assist system does not operate while the ABS warning light is illuminated.
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 ABS warning light and brake 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.
The light turns on when the electric parking brake is applied and the light turns off when the brake is released.
If the light remains turned on even if the electric parking brake switch is released, an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
When the light is flashing
The light flashes if the electric parking brake has a malfunction. If the light remains flashing even if the electric parking brake switch is operated, consult an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer as soon as possible.
The warning light illuminates when the system has a malfunction. Have your vehicle inspected at an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
If the warning light/indication 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.
This warning light indicates low engine oil pressure.
For SKYACTIV-D 2.2, the engine oil warning light also illuminates if the engine oil is extremely deteriorated.
Do not run the engine if the oil pressure is low. Otherwise, it could result in extensive engine damage.
If the light illuminates while driving:
Drive to the side of the road and park off the right-of-way on level ground.
Turn off the engine and wait 5 minutes for the oil to drain back into the sump.
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.
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.
If this light illuminates while driving, the vehicle may have a problem. It is important to note the driving conditions when the light illuminated and consult an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
The check engine light may illuminate in the following cases:
(SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5)
The fuel tank level being very low or approaching empty.
The engine's electrical system has a problem.
The emission control system has a problem.
If the check engine light remains on, or it flashes continuously (SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5), do not drive at high speeds and consult an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer as soon as possible.
The light flashes when the engine coolant temperature is extremely high, and illuminates when the engine coolant temperature increases further.
Handling Procedure
Flashing light
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.
Illuminated light
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.
When illuminated
A problem in the system may be indicated under the following conditions. Have your vehicle inspected at an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
The light does not turn on when the ignition is switched ON.
The light continues to remain on even though the i-stop OFF switch has been pressed while the engine is running.
When flashing
The light continues to flash if the system has a malfunction. Have your vehicle inspected at an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
If the indication remains displayed even though the lane-keep assist system switch has been operated, it indicates a problem in the system. Have your vehicle inspected at an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
Always use tyres for all wheels that are of the specified size, and the same manufacture, brand, and tread pattern. In addition, do not use tyres with significantly different wear patterns on the same vehicle. If such improper tyres are used, the lane-keep assist system may not operate normally.
Type A
If the indication remains displayed even though the LDWS switch has been operated, it indicates a problem in the system. Have your vehicle inspected at an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
Type B
A problem in the system may be indicated under the following conditions. Have your vehicle inspected at an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
The light does not turn on when the ignition is switched ON.
It remains illuminated even though the LDWS switch has been switched off.
Always use tyres for all wheels that are of the specified size, and the same manufacture, brand, and tread pattern. In addition, do not use tyres with significantly different wear patterns on the same vehicle. If such improper tyres are used, the LDWS may not operate normally.
When an emergency spare tyre is used, the system may not operate normally.
The warning indication will display under the following conditions;
There is an abnormality with the 4WD system.
There is too much difference in tyre radius between the front and rear wheels.
The differential oil temperature is abnormally high.
There is a continuous large difference between front and rear wheel rotation, such as when trying to pull away from an icy surface or when trying to remove the vehicle from mud, sand or similar conditions.
When “4WD system malfunction” is indicated
Contact an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
When “4WD system high-load” is indicated
Park the vehicle in a safe place. After a few moments, if the indication disappears, you can resume driving. If the indication does not disappear, contact an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
The light/indication illuminates when the transaxle has a problem.
If the automatic transaxle warning light/warning indication illuminates, the transaxle has an electrical problem. Continuing to drive your Mazda in this condition could cause damage to your transaxle. Consult an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer as soon as possible.
The power steering malfunction indicator light illuminates if there is a malfunction with the power steering while the engine is running.
If the indicator light illuminates, park the vehicle in a safe place immediately and stop the engine.
If the indicator light does not turn off even if the engine is restarted afterwards, consult an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
If the indicator light illuminates, the power steering will not operate normally. If this happens, the steering wheel can still be operated, however, the operation may feel heavy compared to normal, and the steering wheel could vibrate when turning.
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.
A system malfunction is indicated if the warning light constantly flashes, constantly illuminates or does not illuminate at all when the ignition is switched ON. If any of these occur, consult an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer as soon as possible. The system may not operate in an accident.
Never tamper with the air bag/pretensioner systems and always have an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer 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.
If the tyre pressure monitoring system has a malfunction, the tyre pressure warning light flashes for about 1 minute when the ignition is switched ON and then continues illuminating. Have your vehicle checked by an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer as soon as possible.
Type A
“Keyless System malfunction”is displayed
This message is displayed if the advanced keyless entry & push button start system has a problem.
Contact an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
If the above message is indicated, or the push button start indicator light (amber) flashes, the engine may not start. If the engine cannot be started, try starting it using the emergency operation for starting the engine, and have the vehicle inspected at an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer as soon as possible.
Refer to Emergency Operation for Starting the Engine (Search).
“Set Power to OFF” is displayed
This message is displayed when the driver's door is opened without switching the ignition off.
“Key not found” is displayed
This message is displayed when any of the following operations is performed with the key out of the operational range or placed in areas inside the cabin where it is difficult for the key to be detected.
The push button start is pressed with the ignition switched off
The ignition is switched on
All doors are closed without switching the ignition off
Type B
If any malfunction occurs in the keyless entry system, it illuminates continuously.
If the key warning indicator light illuminates or the push button start indicator light (amber) flashes, the engine may not start. If the engine cannot be started, try starting it using the emergency operation for starting the engine, and have the vehicle inspected at an Authorised Mazda Repairer as soon as possible.
Refer to Emergency Operation for Starting the Engine (Search).
This light turns on if there is a malfunction in the adaptive LED headlights. Have your vehicle inspected by an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
This light turns on if there is a malfunction in the high beam control system (HBC). Have your vehicle inspected by an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
Type A
When “Soot Accumulation in DPF too high” is indicated
The particulate matter (PM) cannot be removed automatically and the amount of collected PM reaches a specified amount.
After the engine has sufficiently warmed up (engine coolant temperature of 80 °C or more), depress the accelerator pedal and drive the vehicle at a speed of 20 km/h or more for about 15 to 20 minutes to eliminate the PM.
When “DPF malfunction” is indicated
Contact an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
If the vehicle continues to be driven with “Soot Accumulation in DPF too high” indicated in the display, the particulate matter (PM) increases and the indication may change to “DPF malfunction”. If the indication changes to “DPF malfunction”, have the vehicle inspected immediately at an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer. If the vehicle is not inspected and continues to be driven, the engine may malfunction.
When “DPF malfunction” is indicated in the display, the engine output is restricted to protect the diesel particulate filter.
Type B
The diesel particulate filter indicator light illuminates when the particulate matter (PM) cannot be removed automatically and the amount of collected PM reaches a specified amount. After the engine has sufficiently warmed up (engine coolant temperature of 80 °C or more), depress the accelerator pedal and drive the vehicle at a speed of 20 km/h or more for about 15 to 20 minutes to eliminate the PM.
If the diesel particulate filter indicator light flashes, contact an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
If the vehicle is continually driven as usual with the diesel particulate filter indicator light illuminated, PM increases and the indicator light may start flashing. If the diesel particulate filter indicator light starts flashing, have the vehicle inspected immediately at an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer. If the vehicle is not inspected and continues to be driven, the engine may malfunction.
When the diesel particulate filter indicator light flashes, the engine output is restricted to protect the diesel particulate filter.
Type A
Perform maintenance in accordance with the message.
Type B
When illuminated
The wrench indicator light illuminates when the engine oil replacement period is reached.
If the light is illuminated, replace the engine oil.
Refer to Engine Oil (Search).
When flashing (SKYACTIV-D 2.2)
The sedimentor separates water from the fuel.
If water accumulates in this filter, the warning light will flash.
When it does, consult an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer as soon as possible.
If the light stays on, the TCS, DSC or the brake assist system may have a malfunction and they may not operate correctly. Take your vehicle to an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
In addition to the indicator light flashing, a slight labouring sound will come from the engine. This indicates that the TCS/DSC is operating properly.
On slippery surfaces, such as fresh snow, it will be impossible to achieve high rpm when the TCS is on.
If the light remains illuminated and the TCS/DSC is not switched off, take your vehicle to an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer. The DSC may have a malfunction.
If the low engine coolant temperature indicator light remains illuminated after the engine has been sufficiently warmed up, the temperature sensor could have a malfunction. Consult an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
If an indicator light flashes abnormally, one of the direction indicator bulbs may be burned out. Consult an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
If the engine does not start with the correct key, and the security indicator light keeps illuminating or flashing, the system may have a malfunction. Consult an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
The warning light turns on if there is a malfunction in the system while the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system is on. Have your vehicle inspected at an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
Type A
If the indication remains displayed even though the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) switch has been operated, it indicates a problem in the system. Have your vehicle inspected at an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
Type B
A problem in the system may be indicated under the following conditions. Have your vehicle inspected at an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
The light does not turn on when the ignition is switched ON.
It remains illuminated even though the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) switch has been switched off.
It turns on while driving the vehicle.
If the vehicle is driven on a road with less traffic and few vehicles that the radar sensors can detect, the system may pause (The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) OFF indication/indicator light in the instrument cluster illuminates). However, it does not indicate a malfunction.
The light continues to flash if the lighting system has a malfunction. Consult an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
This light illuminates if there is a malfunction in the LED headlight. Have your vehicle inspected by an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
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.
If a malfunction is detected in the air bag/front 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/front seat belt pretensioner system warning beep sounding:
Driving the vehicle with the air bag/front seat belt pretensioner system warning beep sounding is dangerous. In a collision, the air bags and the front 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.
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.
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.
Rear seat (Some Models)
The warning beep only sounds if a seat belt is unfastened after being fastened.
(European models)
If the driver's door is opened while the ignition is switched to ACC, a beep sound will be heard 6 times to notify the driver that the ignition has not been switched off (STOP) (for vehicles with a type A meter, messages are displayed in the instrument cluster). Left in this condition, the keyless entry system will not operate, the car cannot be locked, and the battery power will be depleted.
(Except European models)
If the driver's door is opened while the ignition is switched to ACC, a continuous beep sound will be heard to notify the driver that the ignition has not been switched off (STOP). Left in this condition, the keyless entry system will not operate, the car cannot be locked, and the battery power will be depleted.
Under the following conditions, a beep sound will be heard and the KEY warning light (red) will flash continuously when the ignition has not been switched off to notify the driver that the key has been removed (for vehicles with a type A meter, messages are displayed in the instrument cluster). The KEY warning light (red) will stop flashing when the key is back inside the vehicle (for vehicles with a type A meter, messages are displayed in the instrument cluster):
The ignition has not been switched off and all the doors and the liftgate are closed after removing the key from the vehicle. (A beep sound will be heard 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.
If the request switch is pressed under the following conditions while the key is being carried, a beep will be heard for about 2 seconds to indicate that the front doors and the liftgate can not be locked.
A door is open (door ajar included).
The ignition has not been switched to off.
If the key is left in the luggage compartment/boot with all doors locked and the liftgate/boot lid closed, a beep sound is heard for about 10 seconds to remind the driver the key has been left in the luggage compartment/boot. If this happens, open the liftgate/boot lid by pressing the electric liftgate/boot lid opener and remove the key. A key removed from the luggage compartment/boot may not function because its functions may have been temporarily suspended. To restore the key function, perform the applicable procedure (Search).
If a key is left in the vehicle cabin and all the doors and the liftgate are locked using a separate key, a beep sound is heard for about 10 seconds to remind the driver that the key has been left in the vehicle cabin.
If this happens, the doors and the liftgate lock but the functions of the key left in the vehicle cabin may be temporarily suspended.
Perform the applicable procedure to restore the functions of the key (Search).
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.
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.
(European model)
The driver's seat belt is unfastened and the driver's door is opened.
(Except European model)
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.
If the vehicle is driven while “i-ELOOP charging” is displayed, a beep sound is heard. Make sure the message is no longer displayed before driving.
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 (Search).
The warning beep sound will be heard for about 3 seconds when there is any abnormality in tyre inflation pressures (Search).
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 ten seconds. (Search)
If the system determines that the vehicle may depart from the lane while the system is operating, it sounds a warning sound.
(Lane-keep assist system)
The warning sound is activated when the driver takes his or her hands off the steering wheel while the lane-keep assist system is operating.
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
If a moving object such as a vehicle or two-wheeled vehicle approaches on the left or right from behind your vehicle, the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning sound is activated.
The warning beep operates if the steering wheel is not unlocked after the push button start is pressed. (Search)
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.
Cautions |
What to check |
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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. |
(European models) The beep sounds 5 times while driving (Except European models) The beep continues to sound 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. |
When the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) is operating, the beep sounds and the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) warning light (amber) in the instrument cluster turns on. |
A malfunction in the system may be indicated. Have your vehicle inspected at an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer. |
If there is the possibility of a collision with a vehicle ahead or an obstruction at the rear of the vehicle, a warning is indicated in the display and a warning sound is activated intermediately.
If the vehicle speed exceeds 120 km/h, a chime sounds for 5 seconds.
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/Indicator Lights (Search).
The warning buzzer is activated under the following conditions:
The vehicle is driven with the electric parking brake applied.
The electric parking brake switch is pulled while the vehicle is driven.