Mazda Dashboard Symbols and Warning Lights

Mazda Symbols

So, what is that light on your dashboard? What follows is easily the most complete list available of symbols and warnings that may appear in and on your car’s dashboard or instrument cluster.

The following are warning lights and indicators found in vehicles built by Mazda. Click the link to the right of each one to learn more.

How They Are Presented

They are ordered primarily by color and roughly by importance. First up are red, followed by red with other color options, strictly yellow/amber/orange (depending on how you see them!), then blue and green symbols and finally white and gray scale symbols. There are over 80 of them, so search carefully!

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Red indicators
Charge system trouble indicator -- click for more
Brake fault indicator -- click for more
Oil warning lights -- click for more
Electric park brake fault indicators -- click for more
Brake control system fault indicator -- click for more
Electric power steering fault indicator -- click for more
Master warning light -- click for more
Flat tire warning indicator -- click for more
Air bag warning indicator -- click for more
Seat belt reminder -- click for more
Rear seat seat belt warning -- click for more
Security indicators -- click for more
Door, hood or trunk ajar indicators -- click for more
Red with additional color option indicators
Key or key warning indicators -- click for more
Engine temperature indicator -- click for more
Yellow/amber/orange indicators
Automatic transmission fault indicator -- click for more
Check engine light -- click for more
Power limitation indicator -- click for more
Stability control indicator -- click for more
Stability control off indicator -- click for more
Traction control off indicator -- click for more
Tire pressure monitor indicator -- click for more
Anti-lock brake system fault indicator -- click for more
Brake override indicator -- click for more
All wheel drive trouble indicator -- click for more
4 wheel drive fault indicator -- click for more
Diesel exhaust fluid level warning -- click for more
Radar cruise control malfunction indicator -- click for more
i-Activsense indicators -- click for more
Blind spot warning indicator -- click for more
Blind spot warning off indicators -- click for more
Forward collision avoidance fault indicators -- click for more
Lane keeping indicators -- click for more
Start stop system function indicator -- click for more
Driver attention alert indicator -- click for more
Power top warning indicators -- click for more
Sport mode indicator -- click for more
Tow mode active indicator -- click for more
Operate brake indicator -- click for more
Loose gas cap indicator -- click for more
Low fuel indicator -- click for more
Low washer fluid indicator -- click for more
Adaptive front lighting off indicator -- click for more
Automatic high beam malfunction indicator -- click for more
Exterior lamp out indicator -- click for more
Green and blue indicators
Hybrid ready indicator -- click for more
i-Activsense indicator -- click for more
Auto brake hold system indicator -- click for more
Radar cruise control indicator -- click for more
Cruise control indicators -- click for more
Start stop system function indicator -- click for more
Off road and hill descent indicators -- click for more
Automatic high beam indicator -- click for more
Park lamps on indicator -- click for more
Turn signal indicator -- click for more
High beam indicator -- click for more
White and gray scale indicators
i-Activsense indicators -- click for more
Maintenance reminder indicator -- click for more
Cruise control indicator --click for more
Radar cruise control indicator -- click for more
Hill descent control indicator -- click for more
EV mode indicator -- click for more
Charge mode indicator -- click for more
Boost indicator -- click for more
Sport mode indicator -- click for more
Drive mode indicator -- click for more
Tow mode active indicator -- click for more

Models examined include CX5, CX9, CX30, Miata, Mazda3, Mazda6, and MX 5.

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Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the  use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety.

These posts are for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer.

Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true.

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