2017 MAZDA MODEL CX-5 warning light

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, h owever 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.
1. If the warning light is turned on, select
icon on the home screen to display the
application screen.
2. Select “Vehicle Status Monitor”.
3. Select “Warning Guidance” to display the current warnings.
4. Select the applicable warni ng 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 M azda Repairer.
SignalWarning
Brake System Warning
Light If the brake system warning ligh
t remains illuminated the brake fluid may be low or
there could be a problem with the brake system. Park the vehicl e in a safe place im-
mediately and contact an expert repairer, we recommend an Autho rised Mazda Re-
pairer.
WA R N I N G
Do not drive with the brake system warning light illuminated. Contact an expert repair‐
er, 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.
CAUTION
In addition, the effectiveness of the braking may diminish so you may need to depress
the brake pedal more st rongly than normal to stop the vehicle.
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SignalWarning
Electronic Brake Force
Distribution System Wa r n i n g If the electronic brake force di
stribution control unit determines that some compo-
nents are operating incorrectly , the control unit may illuminate the brake system
warning light and the ABS warni ng light simultaneously. The problem is likely to be
the electronic brake force distribution system.
WARNING
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 Re‐
pairer to have the brakes inspected as soon as possible:
Driving when the brake system warning li ght and ABS warning light are illuminated
simultaneously is dangerous.
When both lights are illuminate d, the rear wheels could lock more quickly in an emer‐
gency stop than under normal circumstances.
Charging System Warn- ing Indication/Warning Light If the warning light illuminates while driving, it indicates a
malfunction of the alter-
nator or of the charging system.
Drive to the side of the road and park off the right-of-way. Co nsult an expert repairer,
we recommend an Author ised Mazda Repairer.
CAUTION
Do not continue driving when the charging system warning light is illuminated be‐
cause the engine could stop unexpectedly.
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 w arning indication is displayed while driving:
1. Drive to the side of the road and park off the right-of-way o n level ground.
2. Turn off the engine and wait 5 minutes for the oil to drain b ack into the sump.
3. Inspect the engine oil level. (page 6-28) If it's low, add th e appropriate amount of
engine oil while being careful not to overfill.
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.
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SignalWarning
(Red)
High Engine Coolant
Temperature Warning
Indication/Warning
Light The light flashes when the engine coolant temperature is extrem
ely high, and illumi-
nates when the engine coolant temperature increases further.
Handling Procedure
Flashing light
Drive slowly to reduce engine l oad 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 immedi-
ately and stop the engine.
Refer to Overheating on page 7-37.
CAUTION
Do not drive the vehicle with the high engi ne coolant temperature warning light illumi‐
nated. Otherwise, it could resu lt in damage to the engine.
Power Steering Mal-
function Indication*
The message is displayed if the electric power steering has a m alfunction.
If the message is displayed, stop the vehicle in a safe place a nd do not operate the
steering wheel. There is no probl em if the message in the display turns off after a
while. Contact an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised M azda Repairer if
the message is displayed continuously.
NOTE
•If the message is displayed , the power steering will not operate normally. In this
case, the steering wheel can still be operate d, however, the operation may feel heavy
compared to normal, or the steerin g wheel could vibrate when turning.
•Repeatedly jerking the steering wheel left and ri ght while the vehicle is stopped or
moving extremely slowly will cause the po wer 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 minu tes for the system to return
to normal.
Power Steering Mal- function Indicator
Light
*
The light illuminates/flashes if the electric power steering ha s a malfunction.
If the light illuminates/flashes, stop the vehicle in a safe pl ace and do not operate the
steering wheel. There is no problem if the light turns off afte r a while. Contact an ex-
pert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer if the light illuminates/
flashes continuously.
NOTE
•If the indicator light illuminates/flashes, the power steering will not operate normal-
ly. In this happens, the steering wheel c an still be operated, however, the operation
may feel heavy compared to normal, or th e steering wheel could vibrate when turn-
ing.
•Repeatedly jerking the steering wheel left and ri ght while the vehicle is stopped or
moving extremely slowly will cause the po wer 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 minu tes for the system to return
to normal.
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▼Contact Authorised Mazda Repai
rer and Have Vehicle Inspected
If any of the following warning lights o r the indicator light turns on/flashes, 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 LightIf 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 e xpert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Re-
pairer as soon as possible.
NOTE
•When the engine is jump-sta rted 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.
•The brake assist system does not operate while the ABS warning light is illuminated.
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SignalWarning
Master Warning In-
dication/Warning
Light With Multi-information Display
Master
warning
light
Master warning
indication
(Master warning indication)
Displays when notification of the
system malfunctions is required.
Check the message indicated in th e display and consult an expert repairer, we recommend
an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
(Master warning light)
The master warning light displ ays when a warning message occurs.
This indicates a malfunction with the vehicle system. Check the message indicated in the
display and consult an expert repairer, we recommend an Authori sed Mazda Repairer.
For details, refer to the explan ations for the warning/indicato r lights, in the warning/indi-
cator 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 “Warn-
ing” screen.
Refer to Message Indicated in Mu lti-information Display and INFO switch on page 4-31.
Without Multi-information Display
The light illuminates continuously if any one of t he 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.
Electric Parking
Brake (EPB) Warn- ing Light The warning light illuminates when the system has a malfunction. Have your vehicle in-
spected at an expert repairer, we recommend an Au
thorised Mazda Repairer.
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SignalWarning
(Red)
Brake Pedal Opera-
tion Demand Warn-
ing Light
*
When only flashing
Flashes if there is the possibilit y of the vehicle not being held in the stopped position by
the AUTOHOLD function, such as on steep slopes. Depress and hol d your foot on the
brake pedal.
When flashing and beep sound is activated at the same time
The warning light flashes and th e beep sound is activated for about five seconds if there is
a problem with the system. If th e warning light flashes and the warning sound is activat-
ed, immediately depress the brak e pedal and stop using the AUTO HOLD function then
contact an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Re pairer.
WARNING
Immediately depress the brake pedal if the warning light flashes and the beep sound is acti‐
vated while using the AUTOHOLD function:
Because the AUTOHOLD function is cancelled forcibly, the vehicle may move unexpectedly
and result in an accident.
Electric Parking
Brake (EPB) Indica-
tion/Indicator Light This warning has the following functions:
Parking brake warning/Indicator light inspection
The light illuminates when the el
ectric parking brake (EPB) is applied with the ignition
switched to START or ON. It turns off when the electric parking brake (EPB) is released.
When the light is turned on
If the light remains turned on e ven if the electric parking brake (EPB) 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 (EPB) has a mal function. If the light re-
mains flashing even if the elect ric parking brake (EPB) switch is operated, consult an ex-
pert repairer, we recommend an Au thorised Mazda Repairer as soon as possible.
Check Engine LightIf this light illuminates while d
riving, 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.•The fuel tank level being very low or approaching empty.
If the check engine light remains on, or it flashes continuously , do not drive at high
speeds and consult an expert rep airer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer as
soon as possible.
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SignalWarning
Automatic Trans-
axle Warning Indi- cation/Warning
Light
*
The indication/light illuminates when the transaxle has a problem.
CAUTION
If the automatic transaxle warning indication/light illuminates, the transaxle has an electri‐
cal 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.
4WD Warning Indi-
cation*
“4WD system malfunction” is displayed
The indication is dis played under the following conditions. The system may have a mal-
function. Have the vehicle checked at an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised
Mazda Repairer.
•When there is a malfunction in the 4WD system.•When there is a large difference between the tyre size of the f ront and rear wheels.
“4WD system high-load” is displayed
The indication is dis played under the following conditions. Par k the vehicle in a safe
place and check that the warnin g indication light turns off, and then drive the vehicle.
Contact an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer if the indication
is continuously displayed.
•When the differential oil temp erature is excessively high.•When there is a large difference between the front and rear whe el rotation, such as when
trying to remove the vehicle from mud.
4WD Warning
Light*
When the light is turned on
The light turns on under the following conditions. The system may have a malfunction.
Have the vehicle checked at an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Re-
pairer.
•When there is a malfunction in the 4WD system.•When there is a large difference between the tyre size of the f ront and rear wheels.
When the light is flashing
Park the vehicle in a safe place. After a few moments, if the w arning light stops flashing,
you can resume driving. If the light does not stop flashing, co ntact an expert repairer, we
recommend an Authoris ed Mazda Repairer.
•When the differential oil temp erature is excessively high.•When there is a large difference between the front and rear whe el rotation, such as when
trying to remove the vehicle from mud.
(Turns on)
TCS/DSC Indicator
Light 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.
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SignalWarning
Air Bag/Seat Belt
Pretensioner System Wa r n i n g L i g h t A system malfunction is indicated
if the warning light constantly flashes, constantly illu-
minates or does not illuminate at all when the ignition is swit ched ON. If any of these
occur, consult an expert repaire r, we recommend an Authorised M azda Repairer as soon
as possible. The system may not operate in an accident.WARNING
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 disa bled causing serious injury or death.
(Flashing)
Tyre Pressure Moni-
toring System Warn-
ing Light
*
If the tyre pressure monitoring system has a malfunction, the t yre pressure warning light
flashes. Have your vehicle check ed 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 flashes, or the tyre pres‐
sure 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 pres‐
sure warning beep sound is hear d, it is dangerous to drive the vehicle at high speeds, or
perform sudden manoeuvring or braking. Vehicl e 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 agai n 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 situa‐
tion that could lead to tyre failure and a dangerous accident.
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