Mazda mx5 Owner's Manual page 494

If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
Signal
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 expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda
Repairer as soon as possible.
ABS Warning Light
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 expert repairer, we
recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
The check engine light may illuminate in the following cases:
Check Engine Light
If the check engine light remains on, or it fl ashes continuously , do not drive at high speeds
and consult an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer as soon as
possible.
When the light is turned on
A problem in the system may be indicated under the following conditions. Have your
vehicle inspected at an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
(Amber)
i-stop Warning
Light *
When the light is fl ashing
The light continues to fl ash if the system has a malfunction. Have your vehicle inspected at
an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
The light turns on if there is any malfunction in the i-ELOOP system. Consult an expert
(Amber)
repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
i-ELOOP Warning
*
Light
The light illuminates when the transmission has a problem.
Automatic
Transmission
*
Warning Light
7–36
*Some models.
NOTE
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.
The engine's electrical system has a problem.
The emission control system has a problem.
The fuel tank level being very low or approaching empty.
The fuel-fi ller cap is missing or not tightened securely.
The light does not turn on when the ignition is switched ON.
The light continues to remain on even though the i-stop OFF switch has been pressed
while the engine is running.
If the automatic transmission warning light illuminates, the transmission has an
electrical problem. Continuing to drive your Mazda in this condition could cause
damage to your transmission. Consult an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised
Mazda Repairer as soon as possible.
Warning
CAUTION