Mazda MX-5 Owner's Manual page 530

If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
Signal
The indication/light illuminates when the transmission has a problem.
Automatic
Transmission
Indication/Warning
*
Light
If the light stays on, the TCS, DSC or the brake assist system may have a malfunction and
they may not operate correctly. Take your vehicle to an expert repairer, we recommend an
(Illuminate)
Authorised Mazda Repairer.
TCS/DSC Indicator
Light
A system malfunction is indicated if the warning light constantly ashes, constantly
illuminates or does not illuminate at all when the ignition is switched ON. If any of these
occur, consult an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer as soon as
possible. The system may not operate in an accident.
Air Bag/Seat Belt
Pretensioner System
Warning Light
The light turns on when the ignition is switched on for an operation check, and turns off a
few seconds later.
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.
Active Bonnet
*
Warning Light
7–36
*Some models.
If the automatic transmission warning indication/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.
Never tamper with the air bag/pretensioner systems and always have an expert
repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer perform all servicing and
repairs:
Self-servicing or tampering with the systems is dangerous. An air bag/pretensioner
could accidentally activate or become disabled causing serious injury or death.
The light does not turn on when the ignition is switched ON.
Remains turned on/ ashing.
Do not drive the vehicle with the active bonnet warning light turned on or ashing:
Driving the vehicle with the active bonnet warning light turned on or ashing is
dangerous as the active bonnet mechanism may not activate normally and function
as intended in the event the vehicle were to contact a pedestrian.
Warning
CAUTION
WARNING
WARNING