The control lamps light up when the key in the steering wheel lock is turned to the position "ON (II) " (do not start the engine and apply the handbrake). If some warning lights do not come on, have them checked by a Mazda Dealership.
High beam control lamp. This lamp lights up when the high beam is on.
Battery battery indicator. This warning light indicates that the battery is low or there is an electrical failure.
If the lamp comes on while the vehicle is moving:
- Pull over carefully and stop the vehicle.
- Stop the engine, check the condition and tension of the drive belt.
- If the belt is in good condition, take it to a Mazda Dealership for inspection and repair
Brake warning system. This lamp has three functions:
A. Parking brake warning light: lights up when the parking brake is applied. Release the parking brake fully before driving off; The indicator lamp goes out as soon as the parking brake is released.
b. Brake Fluid Warning Light: If the warning light comes on even when the handbrake is released, this may mean that the brake fluid level is too low.
If the lamp stays on:
- 1. Check if the parking brake is fully released.
- 2. Pull over and stop the vehicle.
- 3. Stop the engine, check the brake fluid level and add fluid if necessary. Also check all fluid paths for leaks.
- 4. If a leak is found, if the warning light does not go out, or if the brakes do not work, do not attempt any further movement. Have your vehicle towed to a Mazda dealer for inspection and any necessary repairs.
V. Control lamp of the amplifier of brakes (for diesel vehicles). The brake booster functions only when the engine is running. If the warning light comes on with the engine running, the parking brake fully released, and the brake fluid level sufficient, check:
- 1 If the warning light comes on while driving, pull over and stop the vehicle.
- 2 Turn off the engine.
- 3 Check the tension and condition of the booster pump belt.
Comment! If, with repeated short-term pressing of the brake pedal, the control lamp lights up for a few seconds, this means that the pressure of the brake booster has temporarily decreased; however, this does not indicate damage. On the contrary, if the control the lamp does not go out, there is a malfunction in the brake system.
Carefully! In this case, the movement is dangerous. Repair the fault in the brake system immediately.
Control lamp of fires of the alarm system. This lamp comes on when the hazard warning lamp lever is pressed.
Oil pressure indicator. The warning light comes on when the oil pressure is low. If the warning light comes on during movements:
- 1. Pull over and stop the vehicle.
- 2. Check engine oil level. If the oil level is low, add oil.
- 3. Have the vehicle towed to the nearest Mazda service station for oil addition.
Attention. If the above instructions are not followed and the vehicle is continued to operate under these conditions, the engine may be severely damaged.
Low fuel warning light. This indicator indicates the need for refueling. The indicator lights up when the fuel level in the tank has dropped to approximately 8-12 liters.
Signaling device for poor functioning of brake lights and rear lights. This indicator lamp performs the following functions:
1. The function of the annunciator of poor functioning of the brake lights. If the lamp lights up, it means that one of the brake light bulbs is out of order. It is necessary to replace the brake light bulb as soon as possible.
2. The function of a signaling device for poor functioning of the rear lights. If the lamp lights up, it means that one of the rear light bulbs is out of order. Replace the light bulb as soon as possible.
Fluid level indicator in the windshield washer reservoir. The indicator indicates that there is a low level of washer fluid in the windshield washer reservoir. Check the fluid level in the reservoir and add fluid if necessary
Door open signaling device. The warning light indicates that the vehicle doors are not tightly closed and that the ignition switch is in the "ON (II) ".
4-wheel steering warning lamp (4WS). If there is damage to the 4-wheel steering system, the 4WS warning lamp will light up or flash. The rear wheels will automatically align in a straight line (as for vehicles with 2 wheel drive 2WS). The turning radius of the wheel becomes larger and the vehicle can be steered in the same way as with 2-wheel drive. If you experience this problem, contact a Mazda dealer.
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS). The anti-lock braking system warning lamp comes on after the engine is started. If the ABS control unit determines that all elements of the system are functioning normally, then it turns off the warning lamp.
Sound or light signal of the coolant level (for diesel vehicles)
Attention! Since the engine parts are made of aluminum, it is recommended to use only ethylene glycol based coolant.
This indicator lamp lights up when contact is made (as for example, if you check the functioning of the lighting) and should turn off when the engine starts.
If the lamp comes on or the horn sounds while driving:
- 1. Pull over and stop the car.
- 2. Turn off the engine and let it cool down. If no coolant leak is found, check the coolant level in the reservoir and radiator. Add coolant if necessary.
- 3. If the lamp does not go out, have the vehicle towed to a Mazda service station.
Settler signaling device (for diesel vehicles)
Glow plug warning lamp (for diesel vehicles)
Overdrive Cancellation Warning Light (O/D OFF)
Engine drive belt warning light (for diesel vehicles). The warning light comes on approximately every 100,000 km to indicate the need to replace the drive belt. In this case, contact a Mazda workshop to have the belt replaced.
Fog rear lights. This warning lamp comes on when the rear fog lamps are turned on.