User's Guide Part 3
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If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
Signal Warning
Tire Pressure
Monitoring System
Warning Light
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If the tire pressure monitoring system has a malfunction, the tire pressure warning
light fl ashes for about 1 minute when the ignition is switched ON and then continues
illuminating. Have your vehicle checked by an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as
possible.
WARNING
If the tire pressure monitoring system warning light illuminates or ashes, or the tire
pressure warning beep sound is heard, decrease vehicle speed immediately and avoid
sudden maneuvering and braking:
If the tire pressure monitoring system warning light illuminates or ashes, or the tire
pressure warning beep sound is heard, it is dangerous to drive the vehicle at high
speeds, or perform sudden maneuvering or braking. Vehicle drivability could worsen
and result in an accident.
To determine if you have a slow leak or a at, pull over to a safe position where you can
check the visual condition of the tire and determine if you have enough air to proceed
to a place where air may be added and the system monitored again by an Authorized
Mazda Dealer or a tire repair station.
Do not ignore the TPMS Warning Light:
Ignoring the TPMS warning light is dangerous, even if you know why it is illuminated.
Have the problem taken care of as soon as possible before it develops into a more
serious situation that could lead to tire failure and a dangerous accident.
(Red)
(Illuminate)
KEY Warning Light
If any malfunction occurs in the keyless entry system, it illuminates continuously.
CAUTION
If the key warning indicator light illuminates or the push button start indicator light
(amber) ashes, the engine may not start. If the engine cannot be started, try starting it
using the emergency operation for starting the engine, and have the vehicle inspected
at an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
Refer to Emergency Operation for Starting the Engine on page 4-8 .
(Amber)
(Flashes)
Lane Departure
Warning System
(LDWS) Warning
Light
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The warning light fl ashes when the system has a malfunction. Have your vehicle inspected
at an Authorized Mazda Dealer. The LDWS does not operate when the warning light fl ashes.
CAUTION
If any of the following cases occurs, the system may have a malfunction. Have the
vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
The light ashes while the vehicle is being driven.
The light does not illuminate when the ignition is switched ON.
Always use tires for all wheels that are of the speci ed size, and the same manufacture,
brand, and tread pattern. In addition, do not use tires with signi cantly di erent wear
patterns on the same vehicle. If such improper tires are used, the LDWS may not operate
normally
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When an emergency spare tire is used, the system may not operate normally.
(Amber)
High Beam Control
System (HBC)
Warning Light
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When illuminated
The warning light illuminates if the area of the windshield in front of the forward sensing
camera (FSC) is fogged or obstructed.
When fl ashing
This light fl ashes if there is a malfunction in the high beam control system (HBC). Have
your vehicle inspected by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
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