warning light MAZDA MAZDA 2023 Workshop Manual

SignalWarning Refer to
*Trunk lid-Ajar Warning Indication 7-37
*Liftgate-Ajar Warning Indication7-37
Door-Ajar Warning Light
7-37
*1 The light turns on when the ignition is switched on for an operation check, and turns off a few
seconds later or when the engine is started. If the light does not turn on or remains turned on, have
the vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
▼ Indication/Indicator Lights
These lights turn on or flash to notify th
e user of the system operation status or a
system malfunction.
Signal Indicator Refer to
(Green)Seat Belt Indicator Light (Rear seat)
2-26
*Front Passenger Air Bag Deactivation Indicator Light2-70
Security Indicator LightImmobilizer
System3-43
Theft-Deterrent System
3-44
Malfunction 7-34
(Green) KEY Indicator Light
4-5
(Green)
*i-stop Indicator Light4-16
Wrench Indication/Indicator Light*14-35
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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SignalIndicator Refer to
*Shift Position Indication 4-44
Lights-On Indicator Light
4-57
Headlight High-Beam Indicator LightHeadlight
High-Low Beam4-60
Flashing the Headlights 4-60
Turn Signal/Hazard Warning Indicator Lights Tu r n a n d
Lane-Change
Signals4-63
Hazard Warn- ing Flasher 4-71
Electric Parking Brake (EPB) Indication/Indicator Light*1*27-30
AUTOHOLD Active Indicator Light*14-84
*Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with
Stop & Go function) indicator Light 4-149
*Tra ffi c
Jam Assist (TJA) indicator Light 4-163
TCS/DSC Indication/Indicator Light*1
Tra c t i o n C o n -
trol System (TCS)4-89
Dynamic Sta- bility Control
(DSC)4-90
Tu r n s o n 7-33
DSC OFF Indicator Light*14-91
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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SignalIndicator Refer to
*Select Mode Indicator Light 4-93
(White)
i-ACTIVSENSE Status Symbol (Warning/Risk Avoidance Support Sys-
tem) 4-98
(Green)
(Amber)
i-ACTIVSENSE OFF Symbol (Warning/Risk Avoidance Support Sys-
tem)
4-98
(Green)
*High Beam Control System (HBC) Indicator Light
4-102
(White)
*Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) Standby Indication
4-134
*Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with
Stop & Go function) Standby Indication 4-144
*Tra ffi c
Jam Assist (TJA) Standby Indication 4-156
(Green)
*Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) Set Indication 4-134
*Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with
Stop & Go function) Set Indication 4-144
*Tra ffi c
Jam Assist (TJA) Set Indication 4-156
*Smart Brake Support (SBS) OFF Indicator Light*14-176
(White)
*Cruise Standby Indication 4-224
(Green)
*Cruise Set Indication
4-224
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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Active Driving Display*
▼Active Driving Display
1. Display
2. Dust-proof sheet
WARNING
Always adjust the display brightness
and position with the vehicle stopped:
Adjusting the display brightness and position while driving the vehicle is dangerous
as doing so could distract your attention from the road ahead and lead to an
accident.
CAUTION
 Do not place beverages near the dust-proof sheet of the active driving display. If
water or other liquids are splashed on the dust-proof sheet, it could cause
damage.
 Do not place objects or apply stickers above the active driving display or to the
dust-proof sheet as they will cause interference.
NOTE
Wearing polarized sunglasses wi ll reduce the visibility of the active driving display
due to the characteristics of the display.
If the battery has been removed and re-insta lled or the battery voltage is low, the
adjusted position may deviate.
The display may be difficult to view or temporarily affected by weather conditions
such as rain, snow, light, and temperature.
If the audio system is removed, the active driving display cannot be operated.
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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Tra n s m i s s i o n R a n ge s
▼Transmission Ranges
The shift position indication in the
instrument cluster illuminates.
Refer to Shift Position Indication on
page 4-44.
Shift the selector lever to the P or N
position to start the engine.
P (Park)
P locks the transmission and prevents
the front wheels from rotating.
WARNING
Always set the selector lever to P
position and set the parking brake:
Only setting the selector lever to the P
position without using the parking
brake to hold the vehicle is dangerous.
If P fails to hold, the vehicle could
move and cause an accident.
CAUTION
 Shifting into P, N or R while the
vehicle is moving can damage your
transmission.
 Shifting into a driving gear or reverse
when the engine is running faster
than idle can damage the
transmission.
R (Reverse)
In position R, the vehicle moves only
backward. You must be at a complete
stop before shifting to or from R,
except under rare circumstances as
explained in Rocking the Vehicle (page
3-48).
NOTE
(With parking sensor system)
When the selector lever is shifted to
the R position with the ignition
switched ON, the parking sensor
system is activated and a beep sound is
heard.
Refer to Parking Sensor System on page
4-247.
N (Neutral)
In N, the wheels and transmission are
not locked. The vehicle will roll freely
even on the slightest incline unless the
parking brake or brakes are on.
WARNING
If the engine is running faster than
idle, do not shift from N or P into a
driving gear:
It's dangerous to shift from N or P into
a driving gear when the engine is
running faster than idle. If this is done,
the vehicle could move suddenly,
causing an accident or serious injury.
Do not shift into N when driving the
vehicle:
Shifting into N while driving is
dangerous. Engine braking cannot be
applied when decelerating which
could lead to an accident or serious
injury.
CAUTION
Do not shift into N when driving the
vehicle. Doing so can cause
transmission damage.
NOTE
Apply the parking brake or depress the
brake pedal before moving the selector
lever from N position to prevent the
vehicle from moving unexpectedly.
When Driving
Automatic Transmission
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Driving Tips
▼Driving Tips
WARNING
Do not let the vehicle move in a
direction opposite to the direction
selected by the selector lever:
Do not let the vehicle move backward
with the selector lever in a forward
position, or do not let the vehicle
move forward with the selector lever in
the reverse position. Otherwise, the
engine may stop, causing the loss of
the power brake and power steering
functions, and make it difficult to
control the vehicle which could result
in an accident.
Pa s s i n g
For extra power when passing another
vehicle or climbing steep grades,
depress the accelerator fully. The
transmission will shift to a lower gear,
depending on vehicle speed.
NOTE
The accelerator pedal may initially
feel heavy as it is being depressed,
then feel lighter as it is depressed
further. This change in pedal force
aids the engine control system in
determining how much the
accelerator pedal has been
depressed for performing kickdown,
and functions to control whether or
not kickdown should be performed.
The manual shift mode does not
switch to automatic shift mode while
the DSC is turned off when the
selector lever is in the M position.
Shift the selector lever.
Climbing steep grades from a stop
To climb a steep grade from a stopped
position:
1. Depress the brake pedal.
2. Shift to D or M1, depending on the
load weight and grade steepness.
3. Release the brake pedal while
gradually accelerating.
Descending steep grades
When descending a steep grade, shift
to lower gears, depending on load
weight and grade steepness. Descend
slowly, using the brakes only
occasionally to prevent them from
overheating.
When Driving
Automatic Transmission
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The engine is running.
 The selector lever is in a position other than P or N.
 If there is a problem with M Hybrid, a warning indication is displayed.
 M Hybrid operation status is displayed on the system operation status display of
the fuel efficiency monitor.
Refer to the Information section in the Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
▼Unique M Hybrid Handling
M Hybrid vehicles have a unique
sound and vibration which differ from
normal vehicles. The following may
o cc u r, h o we v e r, t h i s i s u n i q u e t o M
Hybrid and it does not indicate a
problem.
Characteristic Occurrence status/loca-
tion
Operation sound of
deceleration regen-
eration An operational sound
can be heard from the
engine compartment
during deceleration.
Relay operation
sound of M Hybrid
battery An operational sound
can be heard from the
vehicle underfloor when
the engine is started and
stopped.
Operation sound of
brake system Sound can be heard from
the front of the vehicle
under the following con-
ditions:
The driver's door is
opened.
The ignition is switch-
ed ON.
The brake pedal is op-
erated.
The brake system op-
erates automatically.
Several minutes have
passed since the en-
gine was stopped.
Characteristic
Occurrence status/loca-
tion
Operational feed-
back through brake
pedal Operational feedback
through brake pedal
might be felt under the
following conditions.
The ignition is switch-
ed ON.
The brake pedal is op-
erated.
▼
M Hybrid battery
M Hybrid is equipped with a special
battery.
WARNING
Heed the following cautions to
prevent burns and electrical shock:

Never remove and disassemble the
brackets and connectors securing the
terminal part, wiring harness, and
the M Hybrid battery.
 Never touch the M Hybrid battery
because it becomes extremely hot
under direct sunlight or after driving.
 Because the M Hybrid battery is
especially dangerous when wet,
never touch it.
NOTE
The M Hybrid battery has a certain
battery life. Battery life
differs
depending on how the vehicle is used
and the driving conditions.
When Driving
M Hybrid
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Charging the M Hybrid battery
The M Hybrid battery is charged
automatically during engine operation
and by deceleration regeneration.
Therefore, it is not necessary to charge
the battery from outside of the vehicle.
CAUTION
Drive the vehicle for about 30 minutes
once every few months because
self-discharge occurs gradually if the
vehicle is not driven for a long period
of time. If the M Hybrid battery
becomes completely discharged and
M Hybrid cannot be activated, contact
an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
▼M Hybrid Precautions
For vehicle maintenance or repairs, or
when scrapping the vehicle, consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Handling the M Hybrid battery
Technical knowledge and skill are
necessary in handling the M Hybrid
battery.
WARNING
To ensure safe and correct handling of
the M Hybrid battery, always heed the
following precautions:

Do not remove the M Hybrid battery.
 Do not resell, transfer, or modify the
M Hybrid battery.
 Do not use the battery on vehicles
other than those equipped with the
M Hybrid battery.
If the M Hybrid battery is not handled
properly, the following may occur and
cause serious injury:
 Touching an unattended or illegally
abandoned M Hybrid battery may
cause electrocution.
 If the M Hybrid battery is used on a
vehicle other than one equipped
with M Hybrid (including modified
vehicles), accidents such as
electrocution, heat generation,
smoking , combustion, and
explosions, or an electrolyte leakage
may occur.
Scrapping Your Vehicle and Disposing
of the M Hybrid battery
The M Hybrid battery must be recycled
to prevent accidents involving it. When
scrapping your vehicle, replacing the M
Hybrid battery, or disposing of the M
Hybrid battery, consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer. Please cooperate in
ensuring that the vehicle's M Hybrid
battery is recycled.
WARNING
Dispose of the M Hybrid battery
appropriately:
If the M Hybrid battery is not recycled
appropriately, such as by leaving it
unattended or illegally abandoning it,
some other person may touch it which
could cause electrocution leading to
serious injury.
If an Accident Occurs
If the vehicle is involved in a collision,
M Hybrid may stop operating. In this
case, the charging sy stem warning light
turns on and M Hybrid cannot activate.
Park the vehicle in a safe place
immediately and contact an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
When Driving
M Hybrid
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▼Headlight Leveling*
The number of passengers and weight
of cargo in the luggage compartment/
trunk change the angle of the
headlights.
The angle of the headlights will be
automatically adjusted when turning
on the headlights.
A system malfunction or operation
conditions are indicated by a warning.
Refer to Exterior Light Warning
Indication/Warning Light on page
7-35.
▼ Daytime Running Lights
Some countries require moving
vehicles to have their lights on
(daytime running lights) during the
daytime.

The daytime running lights turn on
automatically.
NOTE
(Except Canada)
The daytime running lights can be
deactivated.
Refer to the Settings section in the
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
When Driving
Switches and Controls
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Hazard Warning Flasher
▼Hazard Warning Flasher
The hazard warning lights should
always be used when you stop on or
near a roadway in an emergency.

The hazard warning lights warn other
drivers that your vehicle is a traffic
hazard and that they must take
extreme caution when near it.

Depress the hazard warning flasher
and all the turn signals will
flash. The
hazard warning indicator lights in the
instrument cluster flash simultaneously.
NOTE
The turn signals do not work when
the hazard warning lights are on.
Check local regulations about the
use of hazard warning lights while
the vehicle is being towed to verify
that it is not in violation of the law.
HomeLink Wireless
Control System
*
▼ HomeLink Wireless Control
System
NOTE
HomeLink and HomeLink house are
registered trademarks of Gentex
Corporation.
The HomeLink system replaces up to 3
hand-held transmitters with a single
built-in component in the
auto-dimming mirror. Pressing the
HomeLink button on the
auto-dimming mirror activates garage
doors, gates and other devices
surrounding your home.

1. Indicator light
2. HomeLink button
WARNING
Do not use the HomeLink system with
any garage door opener that lacks the
safety stop and reverse feature:
Using the HomeLink system with any
garage door opener that lacks the
safety stop and reverse feature as
required by federal safety standards is
dangerous. (This includes garage doors
manufactured before April 1, 1982.)
When Driving
Switches and Controls
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