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.
(Vehicles with type B audio)
The details for some warnings can be viewed on the centre display.
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If the warning light is turned on, select the
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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.
Stop Vehicle in Safe Place Immediately
If any of the following warning lights turns on, the system may have a malfunction. Stop the vehicle in a safe place immediately and contact an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
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 (Red) Brake System Warning Light |
This warning has the following functions: Parking brake warning/Warning light inspection The light illuminates when the parking brake is applied with the ignition switched to START or ON. It turns off when the parking brake is fully released. Low brake fluid level warning If the brake warning light remains illuminated even though the parking brake is released, 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. |
 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 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. |
 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 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:
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). |
 (Red) High Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Indication/Warning Light |
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. |
 Power Steering Malfunction Indication (Some Models) |
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 message in the display turns off after a while. Contact an expert repairer (we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer) if the message is displayed continuously.
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Power Steering Malfunction Indicator Light (Some Models) |
The light illuminates/flashes if the electric power steering has a malfunction. If the light illuminates/flashes, stop the vehicle in a safe place and do not operate the steering wheel. There is no problem if the light turns off after a while. Contact an expert repairer (we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer) if the light illuminates/flashes continuously.
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Contact Authorised Mazda Repairer and Have Vehicle Inspected
Taking Action
Take the appropriate action and verify that the warning light turns off.
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 (Amber) Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) Warning Light (Some Models) |
The light turns on if the windscreen is 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. For any other reasons, have the vehicle inspected at an expert repairer (we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer). |
 Seat Belt Warning Light |
The seat belt warning light turns on if the driver or passenger's seat is occupied and the seat belt is not fastened with the ignition switched ON. If the driver or passenger's seat belt is unfastened (only when the passenger 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.
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Fasten the seat belts. |
 Door-Ajar/Boot lid-Ajar Warning Indication/Warning Light |
The light turns on if any door/boot lid is not closed securely. |
Close the door/boot lid securely. |
 Low Fuel 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. |
Add fuel. |
 120km/h Warning Light (Some Models) |
The 120 km/h warning light illuminates when the vehicle speed exceeds 120 km/h. |
Lower the vehicle speed. |
 Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Indication/Warning Light (Some Models) |
This warning light indicates that little washer fluid remains. |
Add washer fluid (Search). |
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light (Turns on) (Some Models)
Take the appropriate action and verify that the warning light turns off.
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Action to be taken |
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When the warning light illuminates, and the warning beep sound is heard when tyre pressure is too low in one or more tyres.
If the tyre pressure monitoring system warning light illuminates or flashes, or the tyre pressure warning beep sound is heard, decrease vehicle speed immediately and avoid sudden manoeuvring and braking: If the tyre pressure monitoring system warning light illuminates or flashes, or the tyre pressure warning beep sound is heard, it is dangerous to drive the vehicle at high speeds, or perform sudden manoeuvring or braking. Vehicle drivability could worsen and result in an accident. To determine if you have a slow leak or a flat, pull over to a safe position where you can check the visual condition of the tyre and determine if you have enough air to proceed to a place where air may be added and the system monitored again by an expert repairer (we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer) or a tyre repair station. Do not ignore the TPMS Warning Light: Ignoring the TPMS warning light is dangerous, even if you know why it is illuminated. Have the problem taken care of as soon as possible before it develops into a more serious situation that could lead to tyre failure and a dangerous accident. |
Inspect the tyres and adjust to the specified inflation pressure (Search).
When replacing/repairing the tyres or wheels or both, have the work done by an Authorised Mazda Repairer, or the tyre pressure sensors may be damaged.
If the warning light illuminates again even after the tyre pressures are adjusted, there may be a tyre puncture. Refer to Vehicle with Run-flat Tyres (Search). |
KEY Warning Indication/Warning Light
Take the appropriate action and verify that the warning light turns off.
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Action to be taken |
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 (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). |
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The key is not within the operation range. |
Bring the key into the operation range (Search). |
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The key is placed in areas inside the cabin where it is difficult for the key to be detected. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Message Indicated in Multi-information Display (Some Models)
If there is a notification from the vehicle, a message is displayed in the multi-information display. Check the information and take the necessary action.
If the warning light turns on/flashes simultaneously or a symbol is indicated in the display, check the information regarding the warning light or symbol.
Refer to If a Warning Light Turns On or Flashes (Search).
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Action to be taken |
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Indicated when the push button start is pressed while the selector lever is not in the P position. |
Shift the selector lever to the P position. |
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Indicated when a seat belt is unfastened and the driver's door is opened while the i-stop function is operating. |
Press the push button start again to start the engine. For automatic transmission vehicles, shift the selector lever to the P position before starting the engine.) |
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Indicated when the push button start is pressed without depressing the brake pedal. |
Depress the brake pedal and press the push button start. |
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Indicated when the push button start is pressed without depressing the clutch pedal. |
Depress the clutch pedal and press the push button start. |
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Indicated while the steering wheel is locked. |
Release the steering lock. |
Message Indicated on Display (Some Models)
If a message is displayed in the centre display (Type B audio), take appropriate action (in a calm manner) according to the displayed message.
Stop Vehicle in Safe Place Immediately
If the following messages are displayed in the centre display (Type B audio), a vehicle system may be malfunctioning. Stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact an expert repairer (we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer).
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Indicated Condition |
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Displays if the engine coolant temperature has increased excessively. |
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Displays if the charging system has a malfunction. |
Verify Display Content
Displays in the following cases:
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Indicated Condition/Action to be taken |
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The following message is displayed when the temperature around the centre display is high. Lowering the temperature in the cabin or the temperature around the centre display by avoiding direct sunlight is recommended. |
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.
Air Bag/Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning Beep
If there is a problem with 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 front 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.
Active Bonnet Warning Beep (Some Models)
If there is a problem with the active bonnet and the warning light illumination, a warning beep sound will be heard for about 5 seconds every minute.
The active bonnet 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 active bonnet warning beep sounding:
Driving the vehicle with the active bonnet warning beep sounding is dangerous as the active bonnet mechanism may not activate normally and function as intended in the event the vehicle were to contact a pedestrian. Contact an expert repairer (we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer) to have the vehicle inspected as soon as possible.
Seat Belt Warning Beep
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.
Retractable Hardtop Warning Beep (Some Models)
When operating the retractable hardtop switch, the warning beep is activated when the retractable hardtop operation begins and when it is completed.
If there is a problem with the retractable hardtop, the warning beep is activated continuously while operating the switch. If the warning beep is activated continuously while operating the switch, have the vehicle inspected at an expert repairer (we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer).
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 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 boot lid cannot be locked.
Key Left-in-boot Compartment Warning Beep (With the advanced keyless function)
If the key is left in the boot with all the doors locked and the boot lid closed, a beep will be heard outside for about 10 seconds to notify the driver that the key is in the boot. In this case, take out the key by pressing the electric boot lid opener and opening the boot lid. The key taken out of the 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 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).
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 (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.
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(European model)
The driver's seat belt is unfastened and the driver's door is opened.
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(Except European model)
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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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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.
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.
(Type A instrument cluster)
Refer to Outside Temperature Display (Search).
(Type B instrument cluster)
Refer to Outside Temperature Display (Search).
Power Steering Warning Buzzer
If the power steering system has a malfunction, the power steering malfunction indication/malfunction indicator light turns on or flashes and the buzzer operates at the same time.
Refer to Stop Vehicle in Safe Place Immediately (Search).
Tyre Inflation Pressure Warning Beep (Some Models)
The warning beep sound will be heard for about 3 seconds if the tyre pressures decrease.
If the tyre pressure decreases extremely, a beep sound will be heard for approximately 30 seconds.
Refer to Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (Search).
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.
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.
Excessive Speed Warning (Some Models)
If the vehicle speed exceeds the speed limit sign displayed on the multi-information display, the warning sound is activated and the area around the speed limit sign displayed on the multi-information display flashes 10 times in amber, and if the vehicle speed continues to exceed the displayed speed limit sign, the indication stops flashing and remains on.
Speed Limiter Warning Beep (Some Models)
If the vehicle speed exceeds the set speed by about 3 km/h (2 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 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 3 km/h (2 mph). Be careful not to drive over the set speed.
When the system is temporarily cancelled by depressing the accelerator pedal fully, the ASL display shows the cancel display. Even if the vehicle speed exceeds the set speed by about 3 km/h (2 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, the warning light in the instrument cluster flashes at the same time as the warning indication is displayed in the multi-information display, and a warning sound is activated intermittently.
