From signaling low oil levels to indicating an electrical fault, dashboard warning lights are your Mazda’s way of telling you something is wrong. We discuss the most common warning lights so you know when it’s time to take your CX-30, Mazda3, or CX-50 to your local Mazda dealer and have the experts check it out.
From Your Local Mazda Dealer: What Your Mazda’s Dashboard Warning Lights Mean
Low Oil Level
As with many dashboard lights, the low oil indicator always appears when you start your Mazda. However, if the oil can icon stays on, your vehicle is telling you it needs lubricating. Check the oil level once the engine has cooled and the oil has drained back into the sump and top up with fresh oil if required. If the light continues to illuminate, visit your local Mazda services station, as it may be time for an oil change.
Tire Pressure Problem
When an exclamation mark (!) inside a bowl begins flashing or stays lit, the Mazda’s Tire Pressure Monitoring System is indicating a major problem that needs to be addressed immediately. As soon as it is safe to do so, pull off the road and check the pressure in each tire. If the tires still contain enough air, drive slowly and carefully to an authorized Mazda dealership. If left unchecked, you risk the problem escalating, which could result in tire failure.
Vehicle Component Malfunction
Exclamation marks are a clear sign that your Mazda has a problem. One enclosed by a triangle is the Master Warning Light, which comes on to signal a malfunction with one of the following:
- Engine’s hydraulic control
- Brake switch
- Battery management system
- Engine’s timing chain
- Blow-by heater
- Oil level sensor
When this symbol flashes up on the dash, consult a Mazda expert repairer to find out exactly what the issue is.
High Engine Temperature
A thermometer gauge rising out of the waves tells you the engine has overheated and is struggling to cool itself down. Pull off the road ASAP, switch off your vehicle, and wait for the engine to cool before continuing your journey.
Engine Issue
When the outline of an old-fashioned engine appears on the dashboard, your Mazda’s diagnostics systems have detected an error that needs addressing. Maybe there is a fault with the electrical system, or the gas tank is nearly empty, or the fuel filler cap is missing. The only way to know for sure is to speak with a service center as soon as possible.
It’s important to know what your Mazda’s warning lights are trying to tell you. When a warning light appears on your dash, bring your vehicle into Tom Bush Mazda in Jacksonville, FL, and let our trained professionals diagnose the issue and get you back on the road as soon as possible.
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