Mazda 3 Quiz
When Driving

Warning Light

In this manual: When Driving
Pictorial Index — 8Essential Safety Equipment — 38Before Driving — 56When Driving — 89Interior Features — 104Maintenance and Care — 53If Trouble Arises — 31Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects — 33Specifications — 4
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The warning light turns on when the system has a malfunction.

Refer to Warning Lights on .

Brake Pad Wear Indicator

When the disc brake pads become worn, the built-in wear indicators contact the disc plates. This causes a screeching noise to warn that the pads should be replaced.

Mazda 3. Brake Pad Wear Indicator

When you hear this noise, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.

WARNING Do not drive with worn disc pads: Driving with worn disc pads is dangerous. The brakes could fail and cause a serious accident. As soon as you hear a screeching noise consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

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