Mazda 3 Owner's Manual page 494

Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
Signal
If the electronic brake force distribution control unit determines that some components
are operating incorrectly, the control unit may illuminate the brake system warning
light and the ABS warning light simultaneously. The problem is likely to be the
electronic brake force distribution system.
Electronic Brake Force
Do not drive with both the ABS warning light and brake warning light illuminated.
Distribution System
Have the vehicle towed to an Authorized Mazda Dealer to have the brakes
Warning
inspected as soon as possible:
If the warning light illuminates while driving, it indicates a malfunction of the
alternator or of the charging system.
Drive to the side of the road and park off the right-of-way. Consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
Charging System
Warning Light
This warning light indicates low engine oil pressure.
If the light illuminates or the warning indication is displayed while driving:
1. Drive to the side of the road and park off the right-of-way on level ground.
2. Turn off the engine and wait 5 minutes for the oil to drain back into the oil pan.
3. Inspect the engine oil level 6-28 . If it's low, add the appropriate amount of engine oil
Engine Oil Warning
while being careful not to overfi ll.
Light
4. Start the engine and check the warning light.
If the light remains illuminated even though the oil level is normal or after adding oil,
stop the engine immediately and have your vehicle towed to an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
WARNING
Driving when the brake system warning light and ABS warning light are
illuminated simultaneously is dangerous.
When both lights are illuminated, the rear wheels could lock more quickly in an
emergency stop than under normal circumstances.
CAUTION
Do not continue driving when the charging system warning light is illuminated
because the engine could stop unexpectedly.
CAUTION
Do not run the engine if the oil pressure is low. Otherwise, it could result in extensive
engine damage.
CAUTION
Do not run the engine if the oil level is low. Otherwise, it could result in extensive
engine damage.
Warning
If Trouble Arises
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