7–27
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
*Some models.
Signal Warning
(Red)
Brake Pedal
Operation Demand Warning Light
*
When only fl ashing
Flashes if there is the possibility of the vehicle not being held in the\
stopped position by the
AUTOHOLD function, such as on steep slopes. Depress and hold your foot on t\
he brake
pedal.
When fl ashing and beep sound is activated at the same time
The warning light fl ashes and the beep sound is activated for about fi ve seconds if there is
a problem with the system. If the warning light fl ashes and the warning sound is activated,
immediately depress the brake pedal and stop using the AUTOHOLD function then contact
an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
WARNING
Immediately depress the brake pedal if the warning light fl ashes and the beep sound is
activated while using the AUTOHOLD function: Because the AUTOHOLD function is canceled forcibly, the vehicle may move
unexpectedly and result in an accident.
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 Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
The check engine light may illuminate 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- fi ller cap is missing or not tightened securely.
If the check engine light remains on, or it fl ashes continuously , do not drive at high speeds
and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
Automatic
Transaxle Warning
Indication/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 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.
AWD Warning Indication
*
“4WD System Malfunction” is displayed
The indication is displayed under the following conditions. The system may have a
malfunction. Have the vehicle checked at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
When there is a malfunction in the AWD system.
When there is a large difference between the tire size of the front and rear wheels.
“4WD System High Load” is displayed
The indication is displayed under the following conditions. Park the veh\
icle in a safe place
and check that the warning indication light turns off, and then drive the vehicle. Contact an
Authorized Mazda Dealer if the indication is continuously displayed.
When the differential oil temperature is excessively high.
When there is a large difference between the front and rear wheel rotation, such as when
trying to remove the vehicle from mud.
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If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
*Some models.
Signal Warning
(Amber)
KEY Warning Indication
* “Keyless System Malfunction” is displayed
This message is displayed if the advanced keyless entry & push button st\
art system has a
problem.
Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
CAUTION
If the message is indicated, or the push button start indicator light (amber) fl 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 Authorized
Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
Refer to Emergency Operation for Starting the Engine on page 4-10 .
“Ignition is On” is displayed
This message is displayed when the driver's door is opened without switc\
hing the ignition
off.
“Key Not Detected” is displayed
This message is displayed when any of the following operations is perfor\
med with the key
out of the operational range or placed in areas inside the cabin where i\
t is dif fi cult 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
(Red)
(Illuminate)
KEY Warning Light
* If any malfunction occurs in the keyless entry system, it illuminates co\
ntinuously.
CAUTION
If the key warning indicator light illuminates or the push button start indicator light
(amber) fl 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 Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
Refer to Emergency Operation for Starting the Engine on page 4-10 .
(Amber)
High Beam Control System (HBC)
Warning Indication/ Warning Light
* The light remains turned on if there is a problem with the system. Have \
your vehicle
inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
NOTE
If the windshield 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.
Blind Spot
Monitoring (BSM)
Warning Indication
* This light illuminates if there is a malfunction in the Blind Spot Monit\
oring (BSM). Have
your vehicle inspected by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
NOTE
If the vehicle is driven on a road with less traf
fi c and few vehicles that the radar sensors
can detect, the system may pause. However, it does not indicate a malfunction.
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If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
*Some models.
Signal Warning
Blind Spot
Monitoring (BSM) OFF Indicator Light
* A problem in the system may be indicated under the following conditions.
Have your vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
The light does not turn on when the ignition is switched ON.
The light remains on even when the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system \
can be operated.
It turns on while driving the vehicle.
NOTE
If the vehicle is driven on a road with less traf fi c and few vehicles that the radar sensors
can detect, the system may pause (The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) OFF\
indicator light in
the instrument cluster illuminates). However, it does not indicate a malfunction.
(Amber)
Mazda Radar
Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go function)
Warning Indication
* The message is displayed when the system has a malfunction. Have your ve\
hicle inspected
at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
(Amber)
Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure
Warning System
(LDWS) Warning Indication
* The message is displayed when the system has a malfunction. Have your ve\
hicle inspected
at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
The system does not operate when the warning message is displayed.
CAUTION
Always use tires for all wheels that are of the specifi ed size, and the same manufacture,
brand, and tread pattern. In addition, do not use tires with signifi cantly diff erent wear
patterns on the same vehicle. If such improper tires are used, the system may not operate
normally.
When an emergency spare tire is used, the system may not operate normally.
LED Headlight Warning Light This light illuminates if there is a malfunction in the LED headlight. H\
ave your vehicle
inspected by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
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If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
*Some models.
Signal Warning Action to be taken
(Amber)
Smart Brake Support/ Smart City Brake
Support (SBS/SCBS) Warning Indication/ Warning Light
* The light turns on if the windshield or
the radar sensor are dirty, or there is a
malfunction in the system. Verify the reason why the warning light is
illuminated on the center display.
If the reason why the warning light is
illuminated is due to a dirty windshield,
clean the windshield.
If the warning light is illuminated because
of a dirty radar sensor, clean the front
emblem.
For any other reasons, have the vehicle
inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Low Fuel Warning
Indication/Warning Light
The light turns on when the remaining fuel
is about 9.0 L (2.3 US gal, 1.9 Imp gal).
NOTE
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.
Check Fuel Cap Warning
Indication/Warning Light If the check fuel cap warning light
illuminates while driving, the fuel-
fi ller
cap may not be installed properly. Stop the engine and reinstall the fuel-
fi ller
cap.
Refer to Fuel-Filler Cap on page 3-34
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If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
*Some models.
Message Indicated in Multi-information Display *
If there is a notifi cation from the vehicle, a message is displayed in the multi-information\
display. Check the information and take the necessary action.
(Display example)
If the warning light turns on/ fl ashes simultaneously or a symbol is indicated in the display,
check the information regarding the warning light or symbol. (page 4-32 )
Display Content Action to be taken
Indicated when the push button start is
pressed while the shift lever is not in the
P position.
Shift the shift lever to the P position.
Indicated when the push button start is
pressed without depressing the brake
pedal.
Depress the brake pedal and press the
push button start.
Indicated while the steering wheel is
locked.
Release the steering lock.
Indicates when the Electric Parking
Brake (EPB) switch is operated without
depressing the brake pedal.
Operate the Electric Parking Brake
(EPB) switch while depressing the brake
pedal.
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Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
Display Content Action to be taken
Indicates when there is a problem with
the brake related system while the
vehicle is being held in a stop position
by the AUTOHOLD function or during
the Mazda Radar Cruise Control with
Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop &
Go function) stop hold control. Depress the brake pedal.
Cancel the AUTOHOLD function or
the Mazda Radar Cruise Control with
Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop
& Go function), and have your vehicle
inspected at an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
Indicates the possibility of the vehicle
not being held in the stopped position by
the AUTOHOLD function, such as on
steep slopes.
Depress and hold your foot on the brake
pedal.
Indicates when the cancel operation is
done without depressing the brake pedal
while the vehicle is being held in the
stopped position by the AUTOHOLD
function or during the stop hold control
of the Mazda Radar Cruise Control with
Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop &
Go function).
Cancel the AUTOHOLD function or
the Mazda Radar Cruise Control with
Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop
& Go function) stop hold control while
depressing the brake pedal.
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If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
*Some models.
Message Indicated on Display *
If a message is displayed in the center 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 center display , a vehicl\
e system may be
malfunctioning. Stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Display Indicated Condition
Displays if the engine coolant temperature has increased
excessively.
Displays if the charging system has a malfunction.
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If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
Verify Display Content
Displays in the following cases:
Display Indicated Condition/Action to be taken
The following message is displayed when the
temperature around the center display is high.
Lowering the temperature in the cabin or the
temperature around the center display by avoiding
direct sunlight is recommended.
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