If Trouble Arises; Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds- Page 443

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If Trouble Arises

Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds

 Contact Authorized Mazda Dealer and Have Vehicle Inspected

    If any of the following warning lights turns on/fl ashes, the system may have a malfunction. 
Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer to have your vehicle inspected.

 Signal 

 Warning 

 Master  Warning 

Light

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(Vehicles with type B audio)

  The light turns on when the system has a malfunction.
  Operate the center display and verify the content.
  Refer to If a Warning Light Turns On or Flashes on page  7-24 .  

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(Vehicles without type B audio)

  The light illuminates continuously if any one of the following occurs. Consult an  
Authorized Mazda Dealer.  

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  There is a malfunction in the battery management system. 

y

  There  is  a  malfunction  in  the  brake  switch.         

 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. 

y

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: 

y

  The fuel tank level being very low or approaching empty. 

y

  The engine's electrical system has a problem. 

y

  The emission control system has a problem. 

y

  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.