Below are some of the most common Mazda warning and indicator lights that may may appear on your dashboard. Depending on the light, your vehicle may require service. If that’s the case, schedule an appointment today with our Mazda service center. We are located in Inver Grove Heights, near Minneapolis and St. Paul.
The light illuminates continuously when the engine coolant temperature is low andturns off after the engine is warm.
The light flashes when the engine coolant temperature is extremely high, and illuminates when the engine coolant temperature increases further.
CAUTION: Do not drive the vehicle with the high engine coolant temperature warning light illuminated. Otherwise, it could result in damage to the engine.
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) flashes, 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.
The light flashes when the engine coolant temperature is extremely high, and illuminates when the engine coolant temperature increases further.
Parking brake warning/Indicator light inspection
The light illuminates when the electric 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 even if the electric parking brake (EPB) switch is released, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
When the light is flashing
The light flashes if the electric parking brake (EPB) has a malfunction. If the light remains flashing even if the electric parking brake (EPB) switch is operated, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
The indication turns on (white) when the cruise control system is activated.
The indication turns on (green) when a cruising speed has been set.
The “Front radar sensor system malfunction” is displayed if there is a malfunction in the system while the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system is on. Have your vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Turn the headlight switch to turn the headlights and other exterior lights on or off. When the lights are turned on, the lights-on indicator light in the instrument cluster turns on.
NOTE:If the light switch is left on, the lights will automatically switch off approximately 30 seconds after switching the ignition off.
The time setting can be changed.
To prevent discharging the battery, do not leave the lights on while the engine is off unless safety requires them.
When the headlight high-beams are on, the headlight high-beam indicator light is turned on.
=This indicator light stays on for a few seconds when the ignition is switched ON. It also illuminates when the DSC OFF switch is pressed and TCS/DSC is switched off.
If the light remains illuminated and the TCS/DSC is not switched off, take your vehicle to an Authorized Mazda Dealer. The DSC may have a malfunction.
This indicator light stays on for a few seconds when the ignition is switched ON. If the TCS or DSC is operating, the indicator light flashes.
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 Authorized Mazda Dealer.
The indicator light in the instrument cluster notifies the driver that the brake needs to be depressed.
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.
When the ignition is switched ON, the wrench indicator light is illuminated and then turns off after a few seconds.
The wrench indicator light is illuminated when the preset maintenance period arrives. Verify the content and perform maintenance.
The system is armed when the ignition is switched from ON to off.
The security indicator light in the instrument cluster flashes every 2 seconds until the system is disarmed.
The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) and Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) systems are turned off and the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) OFF indicator light in the instrument cluster turns on.
The light turns on if the windshield or the radar sensor are dirty, or there is a malfunction in the system. The light turns on if the windshield is dirty or there is a malfunction in the system.
If the check fuel cap warning light illuminates while driving, the fuel-filler cap may not be installed properly.
The light turns on when the remaining fuel is about 9.0 L (2.3 US gal, 1.9 Imp gal).
The security indicator light in the instrument cluster flashes every 2 seconds until the system is disarmed.
NOTE:The light illumination timing may vary because fuel inside the fuel tank moves around according to the driving conditions and the vehicle posture.
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:
If the check engine light remains on, or it flashes continuously, do not drive at high speeds and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
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 oil pan.
3. Inspect the engine oil level. If it’s low, add the 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 Authorized Mazda Dealer.
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.
CAUTION: Do not continue driving when the charging system warning light is illuminated because the engine could stop unexpectedly.
If the tire pressure monitoring system has a malfunction, the tire pressure warning light flashes for about 1 minute when the ignition is switched ON and then continues illuminating. Have your vehicle checked by an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.