If Trouble Arises; Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds; Mazda Dealer perform all servicing and repairs: - Page 499

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If Trouble Arises

Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds

 Signal 

 Warning 

 ABS  Warning  Light 

 If the ABS warning light stays on while you're driving, the ABS control unit has detected a 
system malfunction. If this occurs, your brakes will function normally as if the vehicle had 
no ABS.
  Should this happen, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.

   NOTE

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When the engine is jump-started to charge the battery, uneven rpm occurs and the ABS 

warning light may illuminate. If this occurs, it is the result of the weak battery and does 
not indicate an ABS malfunction.
  Recharge  the  battery. 

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The brake assist system does not operate while the ABS warning light is illuminated.      

 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: 

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  The fuel tank level being very low or approaching empty. 

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  The engine's electrical system has a problem. 

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  The emission control system has a problem. 

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  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 

Light

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 The light/indication illuminates when the transaxle has a problem.

CAUTION

  If the automatic transaxle warning 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.    

 Air  Bag/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.