What Do MAZDA Vehicle Dashboard Lights Mean?

The advanced features in Mazda vehicles make for a thrilling ride. They can also mean that sometimes your dash is lit up like a space shuttle.

If you're wondering what those lights mean when they're lit, and which ones mean it's time to visit your Mazda service center, Green Mazda is here to set things straight.

Indicator Lights

This is your least-worrisome category, since indicator lights in new Mazda cars are typically just a reminder that a system is engaged. Typically green or white in color, they let you know your shift position, remind you that your high-beams are on, your turn signals are lit, or that Mazda Radar Cruise Control and other features are hard at work keeping you safe.

Yellow MAZDA Warning Lights

These lights signal "caution." In some cases, they're letting you know that a system is disengaged so you can decide whether to turn it back on. This is true of your passenger airbags, blind spot monitoring, lane departure warning, or the drive mode you've selected.

In other cases, like a low fuel warning or your Check Fuel Cap warning, you'll want to find a gas station soon. Other lights, like the Wrench Indicator Light, Master Warning (a triangle with an exclamation mark in it) and Check Engine Light, are a gentle nudge that you should visit your Springfield Mazda dealership for a checkup.

Red MAZDA Warning Lights

These lights indicate potentially serious issues. You'll see these lights if:

• Your door is ajar
• Your headlights are off when they shouldn't be
• Smart Brake Support is engaged
• Your airbags or restraints are malfunctioning
• Someone isn't buckled up

Getting MAZDA Service

When you first start your vehicle, it's common for many of these lights to illuminate for a few moments. If they stay lit, or if they come on when you're driving, identify and address the issue. If you're not sure what to do, consult your owner's manual or just stop by Green Mazda for assistance.

One thing you should not do is rely on apps or vehicle error code readers. Those aren't as precise as the ones used at your Mazda service center, so you may not be addressing the right issue; your Mazda dealer, however, will make sure you're back on the road safe and sound in no time. For answers to these and other common car ownership questions call or visit us today.