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Driving Your Mazda

Warning/Indicator Lights and Beeps

Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G

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Charging System Warning Light

This warning light indicates a malfunction 
of the alternator or of the charging system.

If the light comes on while driving:

1. Drive to the side of the road and park 

off the right-of-way.

2. Turn off the engine. Inspect the 

alternator drive belt for looseness and 
breakage.

3. If it’s OK, the charging system has a 

problem. Consult an Authorized 
Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.

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Engine Oil Pressure Warning 
Light

This warning light indicates low engine 
oil pressure.

If the light comes on 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 8-11). If it’s low, 
add oil.

3. Check the light.

If the light remains on even after you add 
oil, have your vehicle towed to the nearest 
service station or to an Authorized Mazda 
Dealer.

Don’t drive with a loose or broken 
alternator belt. The engine could 
overheat because this belt also drives 
the water pump.

CAUTION

Don’t run the engine if oil pressure is 
low. It could result in extensive engine 
damage.

CAUTION

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