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Driving Your Mazda

Warning/Indicator Lights and Beeps

Form No. 8Q42-EA-01F

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Seat Belt Warning Light/Beep

If the driver’s seat belt is not fastened 
when the ignition switch is turned to the 
ON position, a beep will sound for about 
6 seconds and the seat belt warning light 
will remain on until the belt is fastened.
If the system does not operate correctly, 
consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

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Charging System Warning Light

This warning light indicates a malfunction 
of the alternator or of the charging system.

If the light comes on while driving:

1. Drive to the side of the road and park 

off the right-of-way.

2. Turn off the engine. Inspect the 

alternator drive belt for looseness and 
breakage.

3. If it’s OK, the charging system has a 

problem. Consult an Authorized 
Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.

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

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