When Driving

Warning Lights

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These lights turn on or flash to notify the user of the system operation status or a system malfunction.























Signal

Warning Lights

Master Warning Light *1
Brake System Warning Light *1*2
ABS Warning Light *1
Charging System Warning Light *1
Engine Oil Warning Light *1
Check Engine Light *1
High Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light *1
* Automatic Transaxle Warning Light *1
Power Steering Malfunction Indicator Light *1
Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning Light *1
Low Fuel Warning Light
Check Fuel Cap Warning Light *1
Seat Belt Warning Light
Door-Ajar Warning Light
* Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Light
* Tire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light *1
KEY Warning Light *1
* Forward Obstruction Warning/Smart City Brake Support (FOW/SCBS) Warning Light
* Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) Warning Light *1*3
* Headlight Auto-Leveling Malfunction Indicator Light *1
* High Beam Control System (HBC) Warning Light *1
* Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) Warning Light *1

*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.

*2 The light turns on continuously when the parking brake is applied.

*3 The light turns on when the system on stand-by. The light flashes when the system has a malfunction.

Test yourself

A quick Mazda 3 quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.