2004 MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK Owner's Manual (in English)

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Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds
Warning/Indicator Lights
Signal Warning/Indicator Lights Page
Brake System Warning Light 5-33
Charging System Warning Light 5-34
Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light 5-34
Check Engine Light 5-35
ABS Warning Light 5-35
Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning Light 5-36
Low Fuel Warning Light 5-36
Warning/Indicator lights will appear in any of the highlighted areas
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Signal Warning/Indicator Lights Page
Seat Belt Warning Light/Beep 5-37
Door-Ajar Warning Light 5-38
Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Light 5-38
Automatic Transaxle Warning Light 5-38
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light 5-38
Security Indicator Light 5-40
Headlight High-Beam Indicator Light 5-40
Shift Position Indicator Light 5-40
Cruise Main Indicator Light 5-41
Cruise Set Indicator Light 5-41
Light-On Indicator Light 5-41
Power Steering Malfunction Indicator Light 5-41
Turn-Signal/Hazard Warning Indicator Lights 5-42
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Brake System Warning Light
This warning has the following functions:
Parking brake warning
The light comes on when the parking
brake is applied with the ignition switch
in the START or ON position. It goes off
when the parking brake is fully released.
Low brake fluid level warning/
Electronic brake force distribution
system warning
If the light stays on after the parking brake
is fully released, you may have a brake
problem.
Drive to the side of the road and park off
the right-of-way.
Low brake fluid level warning
You may notice that the pedal is harder to
push or that it may go closer to the floor.
In either case, it will take longer to stop
the vehicle.
1. With the engine stopped, check the
brake fluid level immediately and add
fluid as required (page 8-18).
2. After adding fluid, check the light
again.If the warning light remains on, or if the
brakes do not operate properly, do not
drive the vehicle. Have it towed to an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Even if the light goes off, have your brake
system inspected as soon as possible.
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 turn the brake system
warning light on.
In this case, the ABS warning light comes
on at the same time (page 5-35).Brake Warning Light:
Driving with the brake system
warning light on 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 on, after checking that
the parking brake is fully released,
have the brakes inspected
immediately. Don’t drive with this
light on, and contact an Authorized
Mazda Dealer to have the brakes
inspected as soon as possible.
WARNING
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Charging System Warning Light
This warning light illuminates when the
ignition switch is turned to the ON
position and turns off when the engine is
started.
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 Authorized
Mazda Dealer.

Engine Oil Pressure Warning
Light
This warning light illuminates when the
ignition switch is turned to the ON
position and turns off when the engine is
started.
This warning light indicates low engine
oil pressure.
If the light illuminates while driving:
1. Drive to the side of the road and park
off the right-of-way.
2. Turn off the engine and inspect the
engine oil level (page 8-13). If it’s low,
add oil.
3. Check the light.
If the light remains illuminated even after
you add oil, have your vehicle towed to an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
ABS Warning Light and Brake
Warning Light on at the Same Time:
Driving when the brake system
warning light and ABS warning light
are on at the same time is dangerous.
When both lights are on, the rear
wheels could lock more quickly in an
emergency stop than under normal
circumstances.
Don’t drive with both lights on, and
contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer
to have the brakes inspected as soon
as possible.
Don’t continue driving when the
charging system warning light is
illuminated.
WARNING
CAUTION
Don’t run the engine if oil pressure is
low. It could result in extensive engine
damage.
CAUTION
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Check Engine Light
If this light comes on while driving, the
vehicle may have a problem. It is
important to note the driving conditions
when the light came on and consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
The check engine light may come on in
the following cases:
•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.
•The fuel-filler cap is missing or not
tightened securely.
If the check engine light remains on or
flashes continuously, do not drive at high
speeds and consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer as soon as possible.

ABS Warning Light*
The warning light stays on for a few
seconds when the ignition switch is turned
to the ON position.
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 Authorized
Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
ABS Warning Light and Brake
Warning Light on at the Same Time:
Driving when the brake system
warning light and ABS warning light
are on at the same time is dangerous.
When both lights are on, the rear
wheels could lock more quickly in an
emergency stop than under normal
circumstances.
Don’t drive with both lights on, and
contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer
to have the brakes inspected as soon
as possible.
WARNING
*Some models.
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Air Bag/Front Seat Belt
Pretensioner System Warning
Light
If the air bag/front seat belt pretensioner
system is OK, the warning light
illuminates when the ignition switch is
turned to the ON position or after the
engine is cranked. After about 6 seconds it
goes out.
A system malfunction is indicated when
the warning light stays on or doesn’t
illuminate at all when the ignition switch
is turned to the ON position. If any of
these occur, consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer as soon as possible. The system
may not work in an accident.

Low Fuel Warning Light
This warning light in the fuel gauge
signals that the fuel tank will soon be
empty.
Refuel as soon as possible.
NOTE
When the engine is jump-started to
charge the battery, uneven rpm occurs
and the ABS warning light comes on.
This is due to a weak battery, not a
malfunction.
Recharge the battery.Self-Servicing the Air Bag/
Pretensioner Systems:
Self-servicing or tampering with the
systems is dangerous. An air bag/
pretensioner could accidentally
activate or become disabled. This
could cause serious injuries. Never
tamper with the systems and always
have an Authorized Mazda Dealer
performs all servicing and repairs.
WARNING
Low fuel
warning light
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Seat Belt Warning Light/Beep
The seat belt warning light illuminates
and a beep sound will be heard if the
driver’s seat belt is not fastened when the
ignition switch is turned to the ON
position.
Conditions of operation
Belt minder
The belt minder is a supplemental
warning to the seat belt warning function.
This feature provides additional
reminders to the driver that the driver’s
seat belt is not fastened by intermittently
sounding a beep sound and flashing the
seat belt warning light in the instrument
cluster.
Condition
Result

The driver’s seat belt is
not fastened when the
ignition switch is
turned to the ON
position.The warning light
illuminates for about 1
minute and a beep
sound will be heard for
about 6 seconds.
The driver’s seat belt is
fastened while the
warning light and the
beep are activated.The warning light turns
off and the beep sound
stops.
The driver’s seat belt is
fastened before the
ignition switch is
turned to the ON
position.The warning light will
not illuminate and the
beep sound will not be
heard.
Condition
Result

The driver’s seat belt is
not fastened when the
vehicle speed reaches 8
km/h (5 mph) and
about 1 minute has
elapsed since the
ignition switch was
turned to the ON
position.The warning light
flashes and the beep
sound will be heard for
about 6 seconds every
30 seconds, for a
period of about 5
minutes.
The driver’s seat belt is
fastened while the
warning light and the
beep are activated.The warning light turns
off and the beep sound
stops.
The driver’s seat belt is
fastened before the
ignition switch is
turned to the ON
position.The warning light will
not illuminate and the
beep sound will not be
heard.
NOTE
The belt minder can be deactivated
temporarily using the following
methods:
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON
position.
2. Fasten the driver’s seat belt for
about 2 seconds or longer, and then
unfasten it within 20 seconds.
The belt minder will be deactivated
until the ignition switch is turned to the
ON position again.
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Door-Ajar Warning Light
This warning light comes on when any
door isn’t securely closed.

Low Washer Fluid Level
Warning Light*
This warning light indicates that little
washer fluid remains. Add fluid (page 8-21).

Automatic Transaxle Warning
Light
This warning light stays on for a few
seconds when the ignition switch is turned
to the ON position.
The light illuminates when the transaxle
has a problem.

Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Warning Light*
This warning light illuminates for a few
seconds when the ignition switch is turned
to the ON position.
Thereafter, the warning light illuminates
when tire pressure is too low or too high
in one or more tires, and flashes when
there is a system malfunction.
If the automatic transaxle warning
light illuminates, the transaxle has an
electrical problem. Continuing to drive
your Mazda in this condition could
cause damage to your transaxle.
Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer
as soon as possible.
CAUTION
*Some models.
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