Handling Procedure; If Trouble Arises; Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds- Page 555

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Signal

Warning

Charging System Warn‐

ing Indication/Warning

Light

If the warning light illuminates while driving, it indicates a malfunction of the alter‐
nator 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 be‐
cause 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 (page 6-26). If it's low, add the appropriate amount of

engine oil while being careful not to overfill.

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.

(Red)

High Engine Coolant

Temperature Warning

Indication/Warning

Light

The light flashes when the engine coolant temperature is extremely high, and illumi‐
nates when the engine coolant temperature increases further.

Handling Procedure
Flashing light

Drive slowly to reduce engine load until you can find a safe place to stop the vehicle
and wait for the engine to cool down.

Illuminated light

This indicates the possibility of overheating. Park the vehicle in a safe place immedi‐
ately and stop the engine.
Refer to Overheating on page 7-18.

CAUTION

Do not drive the vehicle with the high engine coolant temperature warning light illumi‐
nated. Otherwise, it could result in damage to the engine.

If Trouble Arises

Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning 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 6-26).
  • 4. Start the engine and check the warning light.
  • 18. CAUTION Do not drive the vehicle with the high engine coolant temperature warning light illumi‐ nated.

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