2008–2011

If the ABS lamp fails to light at startup, stays on, or flashes, the ABS may be disabled and may need service.

Normal braking remains effective with ABS disabled, but have the brake system serviced immediately by an authorized dealer if the BRAKE lamp illuminates with the parking brake released.

2008–2011

A steadily illuminated stability control light indicates a DSC failure; have the system serviced immediately by an authorized dealer.

Driving with DSC disabled can increase the risk of losing vehicle control, rollover, personal injury, or death.

2008–2011

Do not push-start an automatic-transmission vehicle because it lacks push-start capability, and attempting this may damage the transmission.

2008–2011

If the Service engine soon light stays on after the engine starts, OBD-II detected a malfunction; have the vehicle serviced at the first available opportunity.

2005–2006

The Check engine/Service engine soon light means the OBD-II system detected a malfunction; if it remains on, have the vehicle serviced promptly.

2008–2011

A blinking Service engine soon light means an engine misfire; drive moderately, avoid hard acceleration and deceleration, and have the vehicle serviced immediately by your authorized dealer.

The misfire can create excessive exhaust temperatures that may damage the catalytic converter, fuel system, interior floor coverings, or other components, possibly causing a fire.

2005–2011

No. SecuriLock is not compatible with non-Mazda aftermarket remote start systems, which may cause starting problems and reduce security protection.

2001–2004

No; non-Mazda aftermarket remote start systems are incompatible and may cause starting problems and loss of security protection.

2005–2006

If the light stays on after you release the parking brake, brake fluid may be low and the brake system needs immediate inspection by an authorized Mazda dealer.

Driving with the light on is dangerous because braking performance may decrease and stopping may take longer.

2005–2006

The light should briefly illuminate with the ignition on while the engine is off, between ON and START, or when the parking brake is applied.

If it does not illuminate during these checks, seek service immediately from an authorized Mazda dealer.

2005–2006

With two-step unlocking, turn the key once to unlock the driver's door, then turn it again within three seconds to unlock the passenger doors, liftgate, and liftgate glass.

If one-step unlocking is activated, turn the key once to unlock all doors, the liftgate, and liftgate glass.

2005–2006

Turn the key in the door cylinder to lock all doors; the park/turn lamps flash once and the perimeter alarm starts arming if equipped.

If a door, the liftgate, or the hood is not properly closed, the park/turn lamps will not flash.

2005–2006

The BRAKE lamp normally remains illuminated after the ignition is turned on until you release the parking brake.

If the BRAKE lamp remains on with the parking brake released and the ABS lamp is also on, have the vehicle serviced immediately by an authorized Mazda dealership.

2001–2004

The transaxle does not consume fluid, but check it at scheduled intervals or if it slips, shifts slowly, or shows leakage.

2001–2004

If the ABS light is on and the brake warning light remains illuminated with the parking brake released, have the vehicle serviced immediately by an authorized Mazda dealership.