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Driving Your Mazda

Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds

Form No. 8T02-EA-03L

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Charging System Warning Light

This warning light illuminates when the 
ignition switch is turned to the ON 
position and turns off when the engine is 
started.

If the warning light illuminates while 
driving, it indicates a malfunction of the 
alternator or of the charging system.
Drive to the side of the road and park off 
the right-of-way. Consult an Authorized 
Mazda Dealer.

Brake Warning Light:
Driving with the brake system 
warning light on is dangerous. It 
indicates that your brakes may not 
work at all or that they could 
completely fail at any time. If this 
light remains on, after checking that 
the parking brake is fully released, 
have the brakes inspected 
immediately. Don

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t drive with this 

light on, and contact an Authorized 
Mazda Dealer to have the brakes 
inspected as soon as possible.

ABS Warning Light and Brake 
Warning Light on at the Same Time:
Driving when the brake system 
warning light and ABS warning light 
are on at the same time is dangerous. 
When both lights are on, the rear 
wheels could lock more quickly in an 
emergency stop than under normal 
circumstances.
Don

’

t drive with both lights on, and 

contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer 
to have the brakes inspected as soon 
as possible.

WARNING

Don't continue driving when the 
charging system warning light is 
illuminated.

CAUTION

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