Mazda 3 Owner's Manual page 496

Contact Authorized Mazda Dealer and Have Vehicle Inspected
If any of the following warning lights turns on/fl ashes, the system may have a malfunction.
Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer to have your vehicle inspected.
Signal
(Vehicles with type B audio)
The light turns on when the system has a malfunction.
Operate the audio display and verify the content.
Refer to If a Warning Light Turns On or Flashes on page 7-24 .
(Vehicles without type B audio)
Master Warning
The light illuminates continuously if any one of the following occurs. Consult an
Light
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
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.
NOTE
ABS Warning Light
When the engine is jump-started to charge the battery, uneven rpm occurs and the ABS
warning light may illuminate. If this occurs, it is the result of the weak battery and does
not indicate an ABS malfunction.
Recharge the battery.
The brake assist system does not operate while the ABS warning light is illuminated.
If this light illuminates while driving, the vehicle may have a problem. It is important to
note the driving conditions when the light illuminated and consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
The check engine light may illuminate in the following cases:
The fuel tank level being very low or approaching empty.
The engine's electrical system has a problem.
Check Engine Light
The emission control system has a problem.
The fuel-fi ller cap is missing or not tightened securely.
If the check engine light remains on, or it fl ashes continuously , do not drive at high speeds
and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
The light/indication illuminates when the transaxle has a problem.
Automatic
Transaxle Warning
*
Light
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
There is a malfunction in the battery management system.
There is a malfunction in the brake switch.
CAUTION
If the automatic transaxle warning light illuminates, the transaxle has an electrical
problem. Continuing to drive your Mazda in this condition could cause damage to your
transaxle. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
Warning
If Trouble Arises
*Some models. 7–27