2017 MAZDA MODEL 2 engine

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Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
Signal Warning


Engine Oil Warning
Light This warning light indicates low engine oil pressure.
CAUTION
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:
1. Drive to the side of the road and park off the right-of-way on level ground.
2. Turn off the engine and wait 5 minutes for the oil to drain back into the sump.
3. Inspect the engine oil level 6-28 . If it's low, add the appropriate amount of engine
oil while being careful not to over¿ ll.
CAUTION
Do not run the engine if the oil level is low. Otherwise, it could result in extensive
engine damage.
4. 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.


(Red)
High Engine Coolant
Temperature Warning
Light
The light À ashes 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 ¿ nd 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 7-29 .
CAUTION
Do not drive the vehicle with the high engine coolant temperature warning light
illuminated. Otherwise, it could result in damage to the engine.

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Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
Signal Warning


Power Steering
Malfunction Indicator
Light The light illuminates/À ashes if the electric power steering has a malfunction.
If the light illuminates/À ashes, 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/
À ashes continuously.
NOTE
If the indicator light illuminates/À ashes, the power steering will not operate
normally. In this happens, the steering wheel can still be operated, however, the
operation may feel heavy compared to normal, or 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.

Contact Authorised Mazda Repairer and Have Vehicle Inspected
If any of the following warning lights turns on/À ashes, the system may have a malfunction.
Contact an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer to have your
vehicle inspected.

Signal Warning


ABS 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. NOTE
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.

(With DSC vehicles)
The brake assist system does not operate while the ABS warning light is illuminated.

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Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
*Some models.
Signal Warning


Master Warning
Light
Vehicles with type B audio
The light turns on when the system has a malfunction.
Operate the centre display and verify the content.
Refer to If a Warning Light Turns On or Flashes on page 7-35 .
Vehicles with type A audio
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 1.5) 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.
There is a malfunction in the oil level sensor.


Check Engine Light 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:
The engine's electrical system has a problem.
The emission control system has a problem.
(SKYACTIV-G 1.3, SKYACTIV-G 1.5) The fuel tank level being very low or approaching empty.
The fuel-¿ ller cap is missing or not tightened securely. If the check engine light remains on, or it À ashes continuously , do not drive at high speeds
and consult an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer as soon as
possible.


(Amber)
i-stop warning light
*
When the light is turned on
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 the light is À ashing
The light continues to À ash if the system has a malfunction. Have your vehicle inspected at
an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.


(Amber)
i-ELOOP Warning
Light
* The light turns on if there is any malfunction in the i-ELOOP system. Consult an expert
repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.

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Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
*Some models.
Signal Warning


(Flashing)
Tyre Pressure
Monitoring System
Warning Light
* If the tyre pressure monitoring system has a malfunction, the tyre pressure warning
light À ashes 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.
WARNING
If the tyre pressure monitoring system warning light illuminates or À ashes, 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 À ashes, 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 À at, 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.


(Red)
(Turns on)
KEY Warning Light If any malfunction occurs in the keyless entry system, it illuminates continuously.
CAUTION
If the key warning indicator light illuminates or the push button start indicator light
(amber) À ashes, 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 on page 4-11 .


Security Indicator
Light If the engine does not start with the correct key, and the security indicator light remains
illuminated or À ashing, try the following:
Make sure the key is within the operational range for signal transmission. Switch the
ignition off, and then restart the engine. If the engine does not start after 3 or more tries,
contact an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.


(Amber)
High Beam Control
System (HBC)
Warning Light
* The light remains turned on if there is a problem with the system. Have your vehicle
inspected at an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
NOTE
If the windscreen area in front of the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) is fogged or
obstructed, the light turns on temporarily. If the light remains turned on, there may be a
problem with the system.

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Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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Signal Warning Action to be taken


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
seat is occupied) and the vehicle is driven at
a speed faster than about 20 km/h (12 mph),
the warning light À ashes. After a short time,
the warning light stops À ashing, but remains
illuminated. If a seat belt remains unfastened,
the warning light À ashes again for a given
period of time.
NOTE
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
À ashes 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's 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. 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.
NOTE
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. Fasten the seat belts.

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Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
*Some models.
Message Indicated on Display *
If a message is displayed in the centre display (Type B audio), take appropriate action (in a
calm manner) according to the displayed message.


(Display example)

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 Authorised
Mazda Repairer.

Display Indicated Condition

Displays if the engine coolant temperature has increased
excessively.

Displays if the charging system has a malfunction.

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Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
*Some models.
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 (page 3-8 ).
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 (page 3-8 ).
Electronic Steering Lock Warning
Beep
The warning beep operates if the steering
wheel is not unlocked after the push button
start is pressed. (page 4-4 )
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.
 


 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) 


 
 (Manual transaxle) 
 With the shift lever in a position
other than neutral, the driver's seat
belt is unfastened and the driver's
door is opened.
 

 
 (Automatic transaxle) 
 With the selector lever in the D or
M (not in second gear ¿ xed mode)
position, the driver's seat belt is
unfastened and the driver's door is
opened.


Vehicle Speed Alarm *
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 *
If the vehicle speed exceeds 120 km/h, a
chime sounds for 5 seconds.

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Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
*Some models.
Outside Temperature Warning
Beep
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
À ashes for about ten seconds.
Refer to Outside Temperature Display on
page 4-31 .
Over Rev. Buzzer *
The buzzer sounds to notify the driver if
the engine speed is about to exceed the
permissible engine speed.
CAUTION
Operate the accelerator and shift gears
according to the driving conditions so
that the buzzer does not sound. If the
engine speed exceeds the permissible
engine speed, the engine could be
damaged.
Ty r e I nÀ ation Pressure Warning
Beep *
The warning beep sound will be heard
for about 3 seconds when there is any
abnormality in tyre inÀ ation pressures
(page 4-190 ).
Power Steering Warning Buzzer
If the power steering system has
a malfunction, the power steering
malfunction light turns on or À ashes and
the buzzer operates at the same time.
Refer to Warning Lights on page 4-38 .
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
System Warning Beep *
D r i v i n g f o r w a r d
The warning beep operates when the
direction indicator lever is operated to
the side where the Blind Spot Monitoring
(BSM) warning light is illuminated.
NOTE
A personalised function is available
to change the Blind Spot Monitoring
(BSM) warning beep sound volume.
Refer to Personalisation Features on
page 9-13 .
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.
Lane Departure Warning Sound *
While the system is operating, if the
system determines that the vehicle may
depart from the lane, it sounds a warning
sound.
NOTE
  The volume of the LDWS warning
sound can be changed.
 Refer to Personalisation Features on
page 9-13 .
  The type of the LDWS warning
sound can be changed.
 Refer to Personalisation Features on
page 9-13 .