Mazda Dashboard Lights and Meaning (FULL list, FREE download)

The wrench indicator light turns on when the preset maintenance period has arrived. Refer to the Information section in the Mazda Connect Owner’s Manual.

If there is a problem with the TPMS or the voltage of a tire pressure sensor decreases, the TPMS warning light flashes and a message is displayed on the multi-information display. Have your vehicle inspected by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

When the SBS is canceled, the SBS OFF indicator light turns on.

The indication displays if the system has a malfunction.
Check the reason for the indication displayed on the center display or multi-information display.

The check engine light may illuminate in the following cases:
● 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.
● The fuel tank level is very low or approaching empty.
If the check engine light remains on, or it flashes continuously, do not drive at high speeds and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.

If the ABS warning light stays on while you’re driving, the ABS control unit has detected a system malfunction. If this occurs, your brakes will function normally as if the vehicle had no ABS. Should this happen, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.

This indicator light stays on for a few seconds when the ignition is switched ON.
If the TCS or DSC is operating, the indicator light flashes.
If the light stays on, the TCS, DSC, or brake assist system may malfunction and they may not operate correctly. Take your vehicle to an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

This message is displayed when the accelerator pedal and brake pedal are depressed at the same time while driving.
Release the accelerator pedal and depress the brake pedal.

The warning light illuminates when the system has a malfunction. Have your vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

This warning light indicates that little washer fluid remains. Add washer fluid

This indicator light stays on for a few seconds when the ignition is switched ON.
It also illuminates when the DSC OFF switch is pressed and TCS/DSC is switched off.
If the light remains illuminated and the TCS/DSC is not switched off, take your vehicle to an Authorized Mazda Dealer. The DSC may have a malfunction.

The warning light turns on if there is a malfunction in the system while the Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go function) system is on. Have your vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

The message is displayed if the electric power steering has a malfunction.
If the message is displayed, stop the vehicle in a safe place and do not operate the steering wheel. There is no problem if the indicator turns off when the engine is restarted after some time has passed. If the indication displays even after the engine is restarted, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer if the message is displayed continuously.

The light remains turned on if there is a problem with the system. Have your vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

The warning indication/warning light displays/turns on when the ignition is switched ON and the remaining fuel is about 9 L (2.3 US gal, 1.9 Imp gal), or the remaining distance to empty is 50 km (31 miles) or shorter.
The warning light flashes when the vehicle continues to be driven with the warning indication/warning light displayed/turned on and the remaining fuel in the tank is near empty.

The warning light remains turned on if there is a problem with the system. Have your vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
The LDWS does not operate when the warning light illuminates.

The indication/light illuminates when the transmission has a problem.

The indication displays if the system has a malfunction. Check the reason for the indication displayed on the center display or multi-information display.

This light illuminates if there is a malfunction in the exterior lights (except license plate lights). Have your vehicle inspected by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

“AWD Malfunction. Front Wheel Drive Only. Have the Vehicle Inspected”
The indication is displayed or the light turns on when there is a malfunction in the AWD system. Have the vehicle checked at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
“Excessive AWD System Load. Drive Slowly Until the Warning Light Turns Off. Vehicle Now in Front Wheel Drive”
The indication is displayed or the light flashes under the following conditions:
● When the differential oil temperature is excessively high.
● When there is a large difference between the front and rear wheel rotation, such as when trying to remove the vehicle from mud.
Park the vehicle in a safe place and check that the warning light turns off/ the warning light stops flashing, and then drive the vehicle. Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer if the indication is continuously displayed.
“Mismatched Tire Diameters. Vehicle Now in Front Wheel Drive”
The indication is displayed or the light turns on under the following conditions:
● When any of the tire diameters is different.
● When any of the tire pressure is incorrect.
Inspect the tire sizes or tire pressures on all 4 wheels. Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer if the indication remains on or the warning light remains illuminated.

If the check fuel cap warning light illuminates while driving, the fuel-filler cap may not be installed properly. Stop the engine and reinstall the fuel-filler cap.

This warning light indicates that the engine oil level is around the MIN mark

If any system warning is activated, the i-ACTIVSENSE status symbol (warning/risk avoidance support system) is displayed.

If all the systems are canceled using the personalization features or the i-ACTIVSENSE OFF switch, the i-ACTIVSENSE OFF symbol (Warning/risk avoidance support system) is displayed.

This indicator light illuminates to remind you that the front passenger front and side air bags and knee air bags, and seat belt pretensioners will not deploy during a collision.

When the sport mode is selected, the select mode indicator light turns on in the instrument cluster.

The light turns on/flashes continuously if the system has a problem.
Have the vehicle inspected by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

When The Blind Spot Monitor function and Rear Crossing Traffic Alert function switched on, the BSM indicator illuminates on the meter and the buzzer sounds.

The light turns on when there is a malfunction in the Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS)