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2011 Mazda MAZDASPEED3 Mazda Speed 3 Owners Manual

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WARNING

Do not drive with both the ABS warning
light and brake warning light
illuminated. Have the vehicle towed to
an Authorized Mazda Dealer to have
the brakes inspected as soon as
possible:

Driving when the brake system
warning light and ABS warning light
are illuminated simultaneously is
dangerous.
When both lights are illuminated, the
rear wheels could lock more quickly
in an emergency stop than under
normal circumstances.

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Charging System Warning Light

This warning light illuminates when the
ignition is switched ON 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.

CAUTION

Do not continue driving when the
charging system warning light is
illuminated because the engine could
stop unexpectedly.

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Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light

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

This warning light indicates low engine
oil pressure.

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 8-20).

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.

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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 8-20).
  • 4. Start the engine and check the warning light.