If Trouble Arises; Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds; Do not drive with both the ABS warning light and brake warning light illuminated. - Page 495

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If Trouble Arises

Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds

 Signal 

 Warning 

 Electronic Brake Force 

Distribution System 

Warning 

 If the electronic brake force distribution control unit determines that some components 
are operating incorrectly, the control unit may illuminate the brake system warning 
light and the ABS warning 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 Authorized Mazda Dealer to have the brakes 
inspected as soon as possible:

  Driving when the brake system warning light and ABS warning light are 
illuminated simultaneously is dangerous.
  When both lights are illuminated, the rear wheels could lock more quickly in an 
emergency stop than under normal circumstances.    

 Charging  System 

Warning Light 

 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.    

 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 oil pan. 
  3. Inspect the engine oil level  6-28 . If it's low, add the appropriate amount of engine oil 
while being careful not to overfi 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 Authorized Mazda 
Dealer. 

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