If Trouble Arises; Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds; Never tamper with the air bag/pretensioner systems and always have an Authorized - Page 498

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If Trouble Arises

Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds

 Signal 

 Warning 

 Air Bag/Front Seat 

Belt Pretensioner 

System Warning 

Light

 A system malfunction is indicated if the warning light constantly fl ashes, constantly 
illuminates or does not illuminate at all when the ignition is switched ON. If any of these 
occur, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer 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 Authorized 
Mazda Dealer perform all servicing and repairs:

  Self-servicing or tampering with the systems is dangerous. An air bag/pretensioner 
could accidentally activate or become disabled causing serious injury or death.    

 Tire  Pressure 

Monitoring System 

Warning Light 

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 If the tire pressure monitoring system has a malfunction, the tire pressure warning 
light fl ashes 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.

WARNING

If the tire pressure monitoring system warning light illuminates or fl ashes, or the tire 
pressure warning beep sound is heard, decrease vehicle speed immediately and avoid 

sudden maneuvering and braking:  

If the tire pressure monitoring system warning light illuminates or fl ashes, or the tire 
pressure warning beep sound is heard, it is dangerous to drive the vehicle at high 
speeds, or perform sudden maneuvering or braking. Vehicle drivability could worsen 
and result in an accident.
  To determine if you have a slow leak or a fl at, pull over to a safe position where you can 
check the visual condition of the tire and determine if you have enough air to proceed 
to a place where air may be added and the system monitored again by an Authorized 
Mazda Dealer or a tire 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 situation that could lead to tire failure and a dangerous accident.    

 (Red)

  (Illuminate)

  KEY  Warning  Light 

 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) 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 .    

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