Authorized Mazda Dealer.- Page 214

2013 Mazda MAZDASPEED3 Mazda3 Owners Manual

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6. Interior Comfort
9. Customer Information
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CAUTION

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

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 8-23).

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.

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.

l

The fuel-filler cap is missing or not
tightened securely.

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

High Engine Coolant Temperature
Warning Light (Red)

When the ignition is switched ON, the
light illuminates momentarily and then
turns off.
The light flashes when the engine coolant
temperature is extremely high, and
illuminates when the engine coolant
temperature increases further.

Handling Procedure

Flashing light

Drive slowly to reduce engine load.

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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 8-23).
  • 4. Start the engine and check the warning light.