Mazda Mazda5 Owner's Manual page 175

qEngine Oil Pressure Warning Light
This warning light illuminates when the
ignition is switched ON and turns off
when the engine is started.
This warning light indicates low engine
oil pressure.
CAUTION
Do not run the engine if the oil pressure
is low. Otherwise, it could result in
extensive engine damage.
If the light illuminates 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 sump
(Diesel engine:10 minutes).
3. Inspect the engine oil level (page 8-13).
If it's low, add the appropriate amount
of engine oil while being careful not to
overfill.
CAUTION
Do not run the engine if the oil level is
low. Otherwise, it could result in
extensive engine damage.
4. Start the engine and check the warning
light.
Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds
If the light remains illuminated even after
you add oil, stop the engine immediately
and have your vehicle towed to an expert
repairer, we recommend an Authorised
Mazda Repairer.
qCheck Engine Light
This indicator light illuminates when the
ignition is switched ON and turns off
when the engine is started.
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:
The fuel tank level being very low or
l
approaching empty.
The engine's electrical system has a
l
problem.
The emission control system has a
l
problem.
If the check engine light remains on or
flashes continuously, do not drive at high
speeds and consult an expert repairer, we
recommend an Authorised Mazda
Repairer as soon as possible.
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