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2012 Mazda Mazda6 Owners Manual

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If the light illuminates 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 (page 8-21).

If it's low, add the appropriate amount
of engine oil while being careful not to
overfill.

4. Start the engine and check the warning

light.

If the light remains illuminated even after
you add oil, stop the engine immediately
and have your vehicle towed to an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.

CAUTION

Do not run the engine if the oil
pressure is low. It could result in
extensive engine damage.

q

Check Engine Light

This indicator light illuminates when the
ignition is switched ON and turns off
when the engine is started.

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:

l

The fuel tank level being very low or
approaching empty.

l

The engine's electrical system has a
problem.

l

The emission control system has a
problem.

If the check engine light remains on or
flashes continuously, do not drive at high
speeds and consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer as soon as possible.

q

Powertrain Malfunction/Reduced
Power Warning Light (3.7-liter
engine)

This warning light illuminates for a few
seconds when the ignition is switched
ON.

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 powertrain malfunction/reduced
power warning light may illuminate in the
following cases:

l

The engine's electrical system has a
problem.

l

The emission control system has a
problem.

l

The brake switch has a problem.

Driving Your Mazda

Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds

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  • 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 (page 8-21).
  • 4. Start the engine and check the warning light.
  • 3.7-liter engine) This warning light illuminates for a few seconds when the ignition is switched ON.

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