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Driving Your Mazda

Warning/Indicator Lights and Beeps

Form No. 8R65-EA-03C

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Engine Coolant Level Warning 
Light

This warning light indicates low engine 
coolant level.

If the light illuminates while driving:

1. Drive to the side of the road and park 

off the right-of-way.

2. Turn off the engine and inspect the 

engine coolant level (page 8-13). If it

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s 

low, add engine coolant.

3. Check the light.

If the light remains illuminated even after 
you add engine coolant, have your vehicle 
towed to an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

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Check Engine Light

If this light comes on while driving, the 
vehicle may have a problem. It is 
important to note the driving conditions 
when the light came on and consult an 
Authorized Mazda Dealer.

The check engine light may come on in 
the following cases:

•

The fuel tank level being very low or 
approaching empty.

•

The engine

’

s electrical system has a 

problem.

•

The emission control system has a 
problem.

•

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.

NOTE

The Mazda RX-8 requires regular 
checking of the engine oil level. The 
compact, high performance RENESIS 
rotary engine in your vehicle consumes 
a small amount of engine oil due to its 
structural design. An oil pump 
optimizes the amount of oil injected to 
lubricate the rotor seals in the 
combustion cycle. Although your 
vehicle is equipped with an engine oil 
level warning light and an engine oil 
pressure gauge, it is best to keep the 
engine oil level in the range between 
full and low by checking the oil dipstick 
regularly. Mazda recommends checking 
the oil level at every second fuel filling. 
The oil consumption of the engine 
depends on engine speed and engine 
load. Under extreme driving conditions, 
oil consumption can be higher.

Don

’

t run the engine if the engine 

coolant level is low. It could result in 
extensive engine damage.

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