Mazda automotive symbols
Mazda: dashboard warning and indicator lights, vehicle controls and car-related marks.
Mazda red warning lights7
Red usually means a serious fault or a safety warning. Stop when it is safe and check the light's meaning before driving on.
Air bag/seat belt pretensioner warning light (red)Dashboard lightsAir bag/seat belt pretensioner warning light (red)A malfunction is indicated if the light flashes or stays on, or does not come on when the ignition is switched ON. Consult an expert repairer as soon as possible; the system may not operate in an accident. Never tamper with the air bag or pretensioner systems.On Mazda
Charging / battery warning21 meaningsCharging / battery warningIf the light comes on while driving, the alternator or charging system has a malfunction. Drive to the side of the road, park off the right-of-way and consult an expert repairer. Do not continue driving, because the engine could stop unexpectedly.Differs by brand.On Mazda
Engine oil level / oil pressure warning15 meaningsEngine oil level / oil pressure warningLow engine oil pressure. Park on level ground, turn off the engine, wait 5 minutes and check the oil level; do not run the engine if the level is low. If the light stays on even though the oil level is normal or after adding oil, stop the engine immediately and have the vehicle towed to an expert repairer.Differs by brand.On Mazda
High engine coolant temperature warning light (red)Dashboard lightsHigh engine coolant temperature warning light (red)Flashes when coolant temperature is extremely high: drive slowly to reduce engine load until you can stop safely and let the engine cool. Lit: possible overheating; park in a safe place immediately and stop the engine. Do not drive with the light on, as the engine could be damaged.On Mazda
KEY warning light (red)Dashboard lightsKEY warning light (red)On continuously: malfunction in the keyless entry system; the engine may not start, so use the emergency starting operation and have it inspected. Flashing: the key battery is dead, the key is out of range or hard to detect, a similar key from another manufacturer is nearby, or the key was taken out of the cabin with the ignition on.On Mazda
Parking brake applied (P)11 meaningsParking brake applied (P)Comes on when the parking brake is applied with the ignition ON and goes off when it is released. If it stays on after release, consult an expert repairer. If it flashes, the electric parking brake has a malfunction; if it keeps flashing after operating the EPB switch, consult an expert repairer as soon as possible.Differs by brand.On Mazda
Parking brake warning18 meaningsParking brake warningIf the light remains on, the brake fluid may be low or there could be a problem with the brake system. Park in a safe place immediately and contact an expert repairer. Do not drive: the brakes may not work at all or could fail at any time. First check that the parking brake is fully released. If the brake and ABS warning lights come on together, the electronic brake force distribution system is likely faulty: do not drive, have the vehicle towed.Differs by brand.On Mazda
Mazda amber and yellow warning lights26
Amber or yellow usually means a fault or a reminder: the car can normally be driven, but have it checked soon.
120 km/h warning light (amber)Dashboard lights120 km/h warning light (amber)The 120 km/h warning light comes on when the vehicle speed exceeds 120 km/h. Lower the vehicle speed.On Mazda
ABS warning18 meaningsABS warningIf the light stays on while driving, the ABS has a malfunction. The brakes work normally but without ABS, and brake assist does not operate. Consult an expert repairer as soon as possible. After a jump start the light may come on because of the weak battery; recharge the battery.Differs by brand.On Mazda
AWD warning light (amber)Dashboard lightsAWD warning light (amber)On: AWD malfunction, or large size difference between front and rear tyres; have it checked. Flashing (or "4WD system high-load"): differential oil too hot or large front/rear wheel speed difference, e.g. stuck in mud; park safely and resume once it stops; if it continues, contact an expert repairer.On Mazda
AdBlue (amber drop over exhaust)2 meaningsAdBlue (amber drop over exhaust)On: AdBlue is low or too much was added; check the display message and consult an expert repairer; continued driving may restrict speed. Flashing: SCR system problem or AdBlue extremely low; have the vehicle inspected immediately, as the vehicle may stop running.Differs by brand.On Mazda
Automatic transaxle warning light (amber)Dashboard lightsAutomatic transaxle warning light (amber)Comes on when the automatic transaxle has an electrical problem. Continuing to drive could damage the transaxle. Consult an expert repairer as soon as possible.On Mazda
Central warning (amber triangle)7 meaningsCentral warning (amber triangle)Comes on when a warning message occurs and indicates a malfunction in a vehicle system. Check the message shown in the display and consult an expert repairer. If no message is shown, use the INFO switch to show the Warning screen.Differs by brand.On Mazda
Check engine light (amber)Dashboard lightsCheck engine light (amber)If it comes on while driving, the vehicle may have a problem with the engine electrical system or emission control system (or, on petrol models, very low fuel). Note the driving conditions and consult an expert repairer. If it stays on or flashes, do not drive at high speeds. Do not disconnect the battery while it is on.On Mazda
Diesel particulate filter indicator light (amber)Dashboard lightsDiesel particulate filter indicator light (amber)On: soot cannot be cleared automatically. Once warm (coolant 80 °C or more), drive at 20 km/h or more for about 15 to 20 minutes. Flashing: have the vehicle inspected immediately; engine output is restricted to protect the filter. Short trips, idling or driving at 15 km/h or less make it likelier.On Mazda
ESC / TCS (amber solid car with skid marks)6 meaningsESC / TCS (amber solid car with skid marks)Flashes while the TCS or DSC is operating. If it stays on, the TCS, DSC or brake assist system may have a malfunction and may not operate correctly; take the vehicle to an expert repairer.Differs by brand.On Mazda
Electric parking brake warning light (amber)Dashboard lightsElectric parking brake warning light (amber)The warning light comes on when the electric parking brake system has a malfunction. Have the vehicle inspected at an expert repairer.On Mazda
Forward Safety warning (cars and collision star)3 meaningsForward Safety warning (cars and collision star)Comes on if the windscreen or radar sensor is dirty, or there is a malfunction in the system. Check the reason on the centre display: clean the windscreen or the front emblem (radar sensor) as indicated; for other reasons have the vehicle inspected at an expert repairer.Differs by brand.On Mazda
Glow plug warning9 meaningsGlow plug warningOn a diesel engine the light comes on when the ignition is switched ON and goes off when preheating is finished. If it does not come on, stays on or flashes, the glow plug maintenance period or a system problem may be indicated; have the vehicle inspected by an expert repairer.Differs by brand.On Mazda
Headlamp fault warning6 meaningsHeadlamp fault warningComes on if there is a malfunction in the LED headlight. Have the vehicle inspected by an expert repairer.Differs by brand.On Mazda
High Beam Control / ALH warning light (amber)Dashboard lightsHigh Beam Control / ALH warning light (amber)Stays on if there is a problem with the High Beam Control or Adaptive LED Headlights system; have the vehicle inspected. It may also come on when the forward sensing camera view is impaired by rain, fog, snow or a dirty windscreen; this is not a fault.On Mazda
KEY warning indication (amber)Dashboard lightsKEY warning indication (amber)Shown with "Keyless System malfunction" if the advanced keyless entry and push button start system has a problem; contact an expert repairer. The engine may not start; use the emergency starting operation. Also shown with "Key not found" when the key is out of range or hard to detect inside the cabin.On Mazda
LAS & LDWS warning indication (amber)Dashboard lightsLAS & LDWS warning indication (amber)Displayed when the Lane-keep Assist and Lane Departure Warning system has a malfunction; the system does not operate. Have the vehicle inspected at an expert repairer.On Mazda
Low fuel warning light with filler arrow (amber)Dashboard lightsLow fuel warning light with filler arrow (amber)Comes on when about 9.0 L of fuel remains. The timing may vary because fuel moves in the tank with driving conditions. Add fuel.On Mazda
Low tyre pressure (TPMS)18 meaningsLow tyre pressure (TPMS)On with a beep: tyre pressure is too low in one or more tyres. Flashing: the tyre pressure monitoring system has a malfunction. In either case reduce speed immediately, avoid sudden manoeuvres and braking, check the tyres and adjust the pressures when cold, and have the system checked by an expert repairer.Differs by brand.On Mazda
Low washer fluid warning5 meaningsLow washer fluid warningThis warning light indicates that little washer fluid remains. Add washer fluid.Differs by brand.On Mazda
Off-Road Traction Assist indicator light (amber)Dashboard lightsOff-Road Traction Assist indicator light (amber)Comes on when the Off-Road Traction Assist switch is pressed. A problem may be indicated if it does not come on at ignition ON, stays on, or comes on without the system being operated; have the vehicle inspected by an expert repairer.On Mazda
Power steering malfunction light (amber)Dashboard lightsPower steering malfunction light (amber)Comes on or flashes if the electric power steering has a malfunction. Stop in a safe place and do not operate the steering wheel; there is no problem if it goes off after a while. If it stays on, contact an expert repairer. Steering may feel heavy or vibrate. Repeated jerking of the wheel at a standstill can trigger protective mode; wait several minutes.On Mazda
Rear fog light indicator10 meaningsRear fog light indicatorComes on when the rear fog light is switched on with the fog light switch while the headlights or front fog lights are on.Differs by brand.On Mazda
Select mode indication (amber)Dashboard lightsSelect mode indication (amber)Comes on when sport mode is selected with drive selection. If the drive selection cannot be switched to sport mode, the indication flashes to notify the driver.On Mazda
TCS OFF indicator light (amber)Dashboard lightsTCS OFF indicator light (amber)Stays on for a few seconds at ignition ON and comes on when the TCS OFF switch is pressed and TCS is switched off. If it stays on without TCS being switched off, the DSC may have a malfunction; take the vehicle to an expert repairer.On Mazda
Wrench indicator light (amber)Dashboard lightsWrench indicator light (amber)The engine computer monitors the engine oil condition and the light comes on when the oil replacement period has come. It may come on earlier than the preset period depending on usage. Replace the engine oil if the light stays on even though the oil level is normal.On Mazda
i-ELOOP warning indication (amber)Dashboard lightsi-ELOOP warning indication (amber)The warning indication comes on if there is any malfunction in the i-ELOOP system. Consult an expert repairer.On Mazda
Mazda green indicator lights5
Green usually shows that a system is switched on and working, such as lights, cruise control or a driving mode.
ASL set indication (green)Dashboard lightsASL set indication (green)The Adjustable Speed Limiter indication is displayed in green when a speed has been set.On Mazda
AUTOHOLD active indicator light (green)Dashboard lightsAUTOHOLD active indicator light (green)With AUTOHOLD on, depress the brake pedal to bring the vehicle to a complete stop: the light comes on and the brakes are held even with the pedal released. When you resume driving, the brakes release automatically and the light goes off.On Mazda
Cruise set indication (green)Dashboard lightsCruise set indication (green)The indication comes on (green) when a cruising speed has been set.On Mazda
Fog light indicator5 meaningsFog light indicatorThe front fog light indicator light in the instrument cluster comes on while the front fog lights are on.Differs by brand.On Mazda
Tail lights / parking lights indicator11 meaningsTail lights / parking lights indicatorComes on when the tail lights, position lights and number plate lights are turned on.Differs by brand.On Mazda
Mazda blue indicator lights1
Blue is used for a few indicators, most often the high beam (main beam) headlights.
Mazda white indicator lights2
White usually shows a system's status: ready, on standby or temporarily unavailable.
ASL main indication (white)Dashboard lightsASL main indication (white)The indication is displayed in white when the MODE switch is pressed and the Adjustable Speed Limiter is activated.On Mazda
Cruise main indication (white)Dashboard lightsCruise main indication (white)The indication comes on (white) when the cruise control system is activated.On Mazda