Mazda 3 2018 Owner's Manual page 528

If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
Signal
The light illuminates/flashes if the electric power steering has a malfunction.
If the light illuminates/flashes, stop the vehicle in a safe place and do not operate the
steering wheel. There is no problem if the light turns off after a while. Contact an Au-
thorized Mazda Dealer if the light illuminates/flashes continuously.
NOTE
If the indicator light illuminates/flashes, the power steering will not operate normal-
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ly. In this happens, the steering wheel can still be operated, however, the operation
Power Steering Mal-
may feel heavy compared to normal, or the steering wheel could vibrate when turn-
function Indicator Light
ing.
Repeatedly jerking the steering wheel left and right while the vehicle is stopped or
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moving extremely slowly will cause the power steering system to go into protective
mode which will make the steering feel heavy, but this does not indicate a problem. If
this occurs, park the vehicle safely and wait several minutes for the system to return
to normal.
▼ Contact Authorized Mazda Dealer and Have Vehicle Inspected
If any of the following warning lights or the indicator light turns on/flashes, the system may
have a malfunction. Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer to have your vehicle inspected.
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 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
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warning light may illuminate. If this occurs, it is the result of the weak battery and does
not indicate an ABS malfunction.
The brake assist system does not operate while the ABS warning light is illuminated.
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(Vehicles with type B audio)
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The light turns on when the system has a malfunction.
Operate the center display and verify the content.
Refer to If a Warning Light Turns On or Flashes on page 7-25.
(Vehicles without type B audio)
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Master Warning
The light illuminates continuously if any one of the following occurs. Consult an Au-
Light
thorized Mazda Dealer.
There is a malfunction in the battery management system.
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There is a malfunction in the brake switch.
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The warning light illuminates when the system has a malfunction. Have your vehicle in-
Electric Parking
spected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Brake (EPB) Warn-
*
ing Light
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*Some models.
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