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Driving Your Mazda

Warning/Indicator Lights and Beeps

Form No. 8R21-EA-02G

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Charging System Warning Light

This warning light comes on when the 
ignition switch is turned to the ON 
position and goes off when the engine is 
started.

If the warning light comes on 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.

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Engine Oil Pressure Warning 
Light

This warning light indicates low engine 
oil pressure.

If the light comes on while driving:

1. Drive to the side of the road and park 

off the right-of-way.

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, have the brakes 
inspected immediately. Don’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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