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Driving Your Mazda  
Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds  
Warning/Indicator Lights  
Warning/Indicator lights will appear in any of the highlighted areas  
Signal  
Warning/Indicator Lights  
Brake System Warning Light  
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Charging System Warning Light  
Check Engine Light  
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ABS Warning Light  
Air Bag/Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning Light  
Low Fuel Warning Light  
Seat Belt Warning Light/Beep  
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Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds  
Signal  
Warning/Indicator Lights  
Door-Ajar Warning Light  
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Automatic Transmission Warning Light  
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Tire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light  
Flat Tire Warning Light  
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KEY Warning Light (Red)/KEY Indicator Light (Green)  
Security Indicator Light  
Headlight High-Beam Indicator Light  
Shift Position Indicator Light  
TCS/DSC Indicator Light  
DSC OFF Indicator Light  
Cruise Main Indicator Light (Amber)/Cruise Set Indicator Light (Green)  
Turn Signal/Hazard Warning Indicator Lights  
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Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds  
NOTE  
qBrake System Warning Light  
Having to add brake fluid is sometimes an  
indicator of leakage. Consult an Authorized  
Mazda Dealer as soon as possible even if the  
brake light is no longer illuminated.  
WARNING  
Do not drive with the brake system  
warning light illuminated. Contact an  
Authorized Mazda Dealer to have the  
brakes inspected as soon as possible:  
Driving with the brake system  
This warning has the following functions:  
Parking brake warning  
The light illuminates when the parking  
brake is applied with the ignition switch  
in the START or ON position. It turns off  
when the parking brake is fully released.  
warning light illuminated is  
dangerous. It indicates that your  
brakes may not work at all or that  
they could completely fail at any  
time. If this light remains  
Low brake fluid level warning  
If the light stays on after the parking brake  
is fully released, you may have a brake  
problem.  
illuminated, after checking that the  
parking brake is fully released, have  
the brakes inspected immediately.  
Drive to the side of the road and park off  
the right-of-way.  
qABS Warning Light  
You may notice that the pedal is harder to  
depress or that it may go closer to the  
floor. In either case, it will take longer to  
stop the vehicle.  
1. With the engine stopped, open the  
hood and check the brake fluid level  
immediately, and then add fluid if  
required (page 8-22).  
The warning light stays on for a few  
seconds when the ignition switch is turned  
to the ON position.  
2. After adding fluid, check the light  
again.  
If the ABS warning light stays on while  
you're driving, the ABS control unit has  
detected a system malfunction. If this  
occurs, your brakes will function normally  
as if the vehicle had no ABS.  
If the warning light remains on, or if the  
brakes do not operate properly, do not  
drive the vehicle. Have it towed to an  
Authorized Mazda Dealer.  
Should this happen, consult an Authorized  
Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.  
Even if the light turns off have your brake  
system inspected as soon as possible by  
an Authorized Mazda Dealer.  
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Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds  
NOTE  
WARNING  
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When the engine is jump-started to charge  
the battery, uneven rpm occurs and the ABS  
warning light may illuminate. If this occurs,  
it is the result of the weak battery and does  
not indicate an ABS malfunction.  
Do not drive with both the ABS warning  
light and brake warning light  
illuminated. Have the vehicle towed to  
an Authorized Mazda Dealer to have  
the brakes inspected as soon as  
possible:  
Recharge the battery.  
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(With DSC vehicles)  
Driving when the brake system  
warning light and ABS warning light  
are illuminated simultaneously is  
dangerous.  
When both lights are illuminated, the  
rear wheels could lock more quickly  
in an emergency stop than under  
normal circumstances.  
The brake assist system does not operate  
while the ABS warning light is illuminated.  
qElectronic Brake Force  
Distribution System Warning  
qCharging System Warning Light  
If the electronic brake force distribution  
control unit determines that some  
components are operating incorrectly, the  
control unit may illuminate the brake  
system warning light and the ABS  
warning light on simultaneously. The  
problem is likely to be the electronic  
brake force distribution system.  
This warning light illuminates when the  
ignition switch is turned to the ON  
position and turns off when the engine is  
started.  
If the warning light illuminates while  
driving, it indicates a malfunction of the  
alternator or of the charging system.  
Drive to the side of the road and park off  
the right-of-way. Consult an Authorized  
Mazda Dealer.  
CAUTION  
Do not continue driving when the  
charging system warning light is  
illuminated because the engine could  
stop unexpectedly.  
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Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds  
qCheck Engine Light  
qAir Bag/Seat Belt Pretensioner  
System Warning Light  
This indicator light illuminates when the  
ignition switch is turned to the ON  
position and turns off when the engine is  
started.  
If the air bag/seat belt pretensioner system  
is working properly, the warning light  
illuminates when the ignition switch is  
turned to the ON position or after the  
engine is cranked. The warning light turns  
off after a specified period of time.  
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  
Authorized Mazda Dealer.  
A system malfunction is indicated if the  
warning light constantly flashes,  
constantly illuminates or does not  
illuminate at all when the ignition switch  
is turned to the ON position. If any of  
these occur, consult an Authorized Mazda  
Dealer as soon as possible. The system  
may not work in an accident.  
The check engine light may illuminate in  
the following cases:  
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The fuel tank level being very low or  
approaching empty.  
The engine's electrical system has a  
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problem.  
The emission control system has a  
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WARNING  
problem.  
The fuel-filler cap is missing or not  
Never tamper with the air bag/  
pretensioner systems and always have  
an Authorized Mazda Dealer perform  
all servicing and repairs:  
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tightened securely.  
If the check engine light remains on or  
flashes continuously, do not drive at high  
speeds and consult an Authorized Mazda  
Dealer as soon as possible.  
Self-servicing or tampering with the  
systems is dangerous. An air bag/  
pretensioner could accidentally  
activate or become disabled causing  
serious injury or death.  
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Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds  
Belt minder  
qLow Fuel Warning Light  
NOTE  
Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer to  
deactivate or restore the belt minder. Though  
the belt minder can be deactivated, doing so  
will defeat the purpose of the system to warn  
the driver and the front passenger in the event  
that their seat belts are not fastened. For the  
safety of the driver and front passenger, Mazda  
recommends not deactivating the belt minder.  
Low fuel  
warning light  
This warning light signals that the fuel  
tank will soon be empty.  
Refuel as soon as possible.  
Driver seated/Passenger not seated  
The belt minder is a supplemental  
warning to the seat belt warning function.  
If the driver's seat belt is not fastened  
when the ignition switch is turned to the  
ON position, the warning light/beep  
operates to give you further reminders  
according to the chart below.  
qSeat Belt Warning Light/Beep  
Vehicle speed  
Between 0 ― 20  
km/h  
(0 ― 12 mph)  
20 km/h  
(12 mph) or  
more  
Condition  
The seat belt warning light illuminates  
and a beep sound will be heard if the  
driver's seat belt is not fastened when the  
ignition switch is turned to the ON  
position.  
Seat belt  
Indicator  
Beep  
Conditions of operation  
: Fastened  
Condition  
Result  
: Unfastened  
: Illuminated  
: Flashing  
: Beep  
The driver's seat belt is not The warning light  
fastened when the ignition flashes and a beep  
switch is turned to the ON sound will be heard  
position.  
for about 6 seconds.  
The driver's seat belt is  
fastened while the warning  
light and the beep sound are  
activated.  
Once the beep sound is heard, it continues  
sounding even if the vehicle speed lowers  
to 20 km/h (12 mph) or less until the  
seatbelt is fastened or the beep sound  
period has passed.  
The warning light  
turns off and the beep  
sound stops.  
The driver's seat belt is  
fastened before the ignition not illuminate and the  
switch is turned to the ON beep sound will not be  
The warning light will  
position.  
heard.  
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Driver seated/Passenger seated  
qDoor-Ajar Warning Light  
The seat belt warning function reminds  
the passenger to fasten the seat belt  
according to the chart below.  
Vehicle speed  
Between 0 ― 20  
km/h  
(0 ― 12 mph)  
20 km/h  
(12 mph) or  
more  
Condition  
Seat belt  
(Driver)  
This warning light illuminates when any  
door is not securely closed.  
Close the door securely before driving the  
vehicle.  
Seat belt  
(Passenger)  
Indicator  
Beep  
qAutomatic Transmission Warning  
Light  
: Fastened  
: Unfastened  
: Illuminated  
: Flashing  
: Beep  
Placing heavy items on the passenger seat  
may cause the passenger seat belt warning  
function to operate depending on the  
weight of the item.  
This warning light stays on for a few  
seconds when the ignition switch is turned  
to the ON position.  
The light illuminates when the  
transmission has a problem.  
Once the beep sound is heard, it continues  
sounding even if the vehicle speed lowers  
to 20 km/h (12 mph) or less until the  
seatbelt is fastened or the beep sound  
period has passed.  
CAUTION  
NOTE  
If the automatic transmission  
warning light illuminates, the  
transmission has an electrical  
problem. Continuing to drive your  
Mazda in this condition could cause  
damage to your transmission.  
Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer  
as soon as possible.  
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To allow the passenger seat weight sensor  
to function properly, do not place and sit on  
an additional seat cushion on the passenger  
seat. The sensor may not function properly  
because the additional seat cushion could  
cause sensor interference.  
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When a small child sits on the passenger  
seat, it is possible that neither the warning  
light nor the warning beep operate.  
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Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds  
qTire Pressure Monitoring System  
WARNING  
(TPMS) Warning Lightí  
If the tire pressure monitoring system  
warning light illuminates or flashes, or  
the tire pressure warning beep sound is  
heard, decrease vehicle speed  
immediately and avoid sudden  
maneuvering and braking:  
If the tire pressure monitoring system  
warning light illuminates or flashes,  
or the tire pressure warning beep  
sound is heard, it is dangerous to  
drive the vehicle at high speeds, or  
perform sudden maneuvering or  
braking. Vehicle drivability could  
worsen and result in an accident.  
To determine if you have a slow leak  
or a flat, pull over to a safe position  
where you can check the visual  
condition of the tire and determine if  
you have enough air to proceed to a  
place where air may be added and  
the system monitored again by an  
Authorized Mazda Dealer or a tire  
repair station.  
This warning light illuminates for a few  
seconds when the ignition switch is turned  
to the ON position.  
Thereafter, the warning light illuminates  
and a beep is heard when tire pressure is  
too low in one or more tires, and flashes  
when there is a system malfunction.  
Do not ignore the TPMS Warning Light:  
Ignoring the TPMS warning light is  
dangerous, even if you know why it is  
illuminated. Have the problem taken  
care of as soon as possible before it  
develops into a more serious  
situation that could lead to tire  
failure and a dangerous accident.  
Warning light illuminates/Warning  
beep sounds  
When the warning light illuminates, and  
the warning beep sound is heard (about 3  
seconds), tire pressure is too low in one or  
more tires.  
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Driving Your Mazda  
Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds  
Adjust the tire pressure to the correct tire  
pressure. Refer to the specification charts  
(page 10-7).  
NOTE  
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Perform tire pressure adjustment when the  
tires are cold. Tire pressure will vary  
according to the tire temperature, therefore  
let the vehicle stand for 1 hour or only drive  
it 1.6 km (1 mile) or less before adjusting  
the tire pressures. When pressure is  
adjusted on hot tires to the cold inflation  
pressure, the TPMS warning light/beep may  
turn on after the tires cool and pressure  
drops below specification.  
CAUTION  
When replacing/repairing the tires or  
wheels or both, have the work done  
by an Authorized Mazda Dealer, or  
the tire pressure sensors may be  
damaged.  
Also, an illuminated TPMS warning light,  
resulting from the tire air pressure dropping  
due to cold ambient temperature, may turn  
off if the ambient temperature rises. In this  
case, it will also be necessary to adjust the  
tire air pressures. If the TPMS warning  
light illuminates due to a drop in tire air  
pressure, make sure to check and adjust the  
tire air pressures.  
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After adjusting the tire air pressures, it may  
require some time for the TPMS warning  
light to turn off. If the TPMS warning light  
remains illuminated, drive the vehicle at a  
speed of at least 25 km/h (16 mph) for 10  
minutes, and then verify that it turns off.  
Tires lose air naturally over time and the  
TPMS cannot tell if the tires are getting too  
soft over time or you have a flat. However,  
when you find one low tire in a set of four-  
that is an indication of trouble; you should  
have someone drive the vehicle slowly  
forward so you can inspect any low tire for  
cuts and any metal objects sticking through  
tread or sidewall. Put a few drops of water  
in the valve stem to see if it bubbles  
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indicating a bad valve. Leaks need to be  
addressed by more than simply refilling the  
trouble tire as leaks are dangerous - take it  
to an Authorized Mazda Dealer which has  
all the equipment to fix tires, TPMS systems  
and order the best replacement tire for your  
vehicle.  
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If the warning light illuminates again even  
after the tire pressures are adjusted, there  
may be a tire puncture.  
Refer to Vehicle with run-flat tires on  
page 7-3.  
Warning light illuminates/Warning  
beep sounds  
If the tire pressures decrease extremely  
after the TPMS warning light has  
illuminated, or if a tire is punctured, the  
flat tire warning light also illuminates, and  
a beep sound will be heard for  
approximately 30 seconds.  
Vehicles with Instant Mobility System  
(IMS) emergency flat tire repair kit  
If an emergency tire repair is needed,  
repair the punctured tire with the  
Refer to Vehicle with run-flat tires on  
page 7-3.  
emergency flat tire repair kit (page 7-7).  
qKEY Warning Light (Red)/KEY  
Indicator Light (Green) (with  
Advanced Key)  
CAUTION  
Do not use non-genuine tire sealant.  
It may damage the tire pressure  
sensor.  
Vehicles with optional temporary spare  
tire  
If you have bought the optional temporary  
spare tire, replace the punctured tire with  
the temporary spare tire. Refer to the  
manufacturer's instructions.  
This indicator has two colors.  
KEY Warning Light (Red)  
When illuminated  
Warning light flashes  
When the warning light flashes, there may  
be a system malfunction. Consult an  
Authorized Mazda Dealer.  
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When the ignition switch is turned to  
the ON position, it illuminates  
momentarily and then goes out.  
If any malfunction occurs in the  
qFlat Tire Warning Lightí  
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advanced keyless system, it illuminates  
continuously.  
This warning light illuminates for a few  
seconds when the ignition switch is turned  
to the ON position.  
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Under the following conditions, the  
WARNING  
KEY warning light (red) will flash  
Do not drive the vehicle with the KEY  
warning light illuminated:  
continuously when the start knob has  
not been returned to the LOCK  
position to notify the driver that the  
advanced key has been removed from  
the vehicle. It will stop flashing when  
the advanced key is back inside the  
vehicle.  
If the KEY warning light remains  
illuminated, do not continue to drive  
using the advanced key system. Park  
the vehicle in a safe place and use  
the auxiliary key to continue driving  
the vehicle. Have the vehicle  
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The start knob has not been returned  
inspected at an Authorized Mazda  
Dealer as soon as possible.  
to the LOCK position, the driver's  
door is open, and the advanced key  
is removed from the vehicle.  
When flashing  
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The start knob has not been returned  
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to the LOCK position and all the  
doors are closed after removing the  
advanced key from the vehicle.  
Under the following conditions, the  
KEY warning light (red) flashes to  
inform the driver that the start knob  
will not rotate to the ACC position  
even if it is pushed in from the LOCK  
position.  
NOTE  
The flashing KEY warning light (red) and the  
beep sound operate simultaneously (page  
3-22).  
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The advanced key battery is dead.  
The advanced key is not within  
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operational range.  
The advanced key is placed in areas  
where it is difficult for the system to  
detect the signal (page 3-7).  
A key from another manufacturer  
KEY Indicator Light (Green)  
When illuminated  
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When the start knob is pushed in from the  
LOCK position, the system confirms that  
the correct advanced key is inside the  
vehicle, the KEY indicator light (green)  
illuminates, and the start knob can be  
turned to the ACC position (page 3-11).  
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similar to the advanced key is in the  
operational range.  
When flashing  
When the advanced key battery power is  
low, the KEY indicator light flashes for 30  
seconds after the start knob is turned from  
the ON position to the ACC or LOCK  
position. Replace with a new battery  
before the advanced key becomes  
unusable (page 3-7).  
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NOTE  
qHeadlight High-Beam Indicator  
The advanced key can be set so that the KEY  
indicator light (green) does not flash even if  
the battery power is low.  
Light  
Refer to Setting Change (Function  
Customization)(page 3-21).  
qSecurity Indicator Light  
This light indicates one of two things:  
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The high-beam headlights are on.  
The turn signal lever is in the flash-to-  
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pass position.  
qShift Position Indicator Light  
This indicator light starts flashing every 2  
seconds when the ignition switch is turned  
from the ON to the ACC position and the  
immobilizer system is armed.  
(Automatic Transmission)  
This indicates the selected shift position  
when the ignition switch is in the ON  
position.  
The light stops flashing when the ignition  
switch is turned to the ON position with  
the correct ignition key.  
At this time, the immobilizer system is  
disarmed and the light illuminates for  
about 3 seconds and then turns off.  
If the engine does not start with the  
correct ignition key, and the security  
indicator light keeps illuminating or  
flashing, the system may have a  
malfunction. Consult an Authorized  
Mazda Dealer.  
Gear position indicator  
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Gear position indicator  
NOTE  
If the battery is disconnected or a fuse is  
The gear position indicator displays the  
gear in use while in either manual shift or  
direct mode.  
replaced, the DSC will be inoperable. In this  
case, the DSC OFF indicator light flashes and  
the TCS/DSC indicator light illuminates.  
To make the DSC operable, do the following  
procedure with the battery connected.  
qTCS/DSC Indicator Lightí  
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.  
2. Turn the steering clockwise fully, then turn  
it counterclockwise fully.  
3. Make sure the DSC OFF indicator turn off.  
4. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF  
position, then turn it to the ON position  
again.  
This indicator light stays on for a few  
seconds when the ignition switch is turned  
to the ON position. If the TCS or DSC is  
operating, the indicator light flashes.  
5. Make sure the TCS/DSC indicator light  
turns off.  
If the light stays on, the TCS or DSC may  
have a malfunction and they may not  
operate correctly. Take your vehicle to an  
Authorized Mazda Dealer.  
If the TCS/DSC indicator light and the DSC  
OFF indicator light remain illuminated even  
after turning the ignition switch to the ON  
position, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.  
qDSC OFF Indicator Lightí  
qCruise Main Indicator Light  
(Amber)/Cruise Set Indicator  
Light (Green)í  
This indicator light stays on for a few  
seconds when the ignition switch is turned  
to the ON position.  
It also illuminates when the DSC OFF  
switch is pressed and TCS/DSC is  
switched off (page 5-27).  
The indicator light has two colors.  
Cruise Main Indicator Light (Amber)  
The indicator light illuminates amber  
when the ON/OFF switch is pressed and  
the cruise control system is activated.  
If the light stays on when the TCS/DSC is  
not switched off, take your vehicle to an  
Authorized Mazda Dealer. The dynamic  
stability control may have a malfunction.  
íSome models.  
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Cruise Set Indicator Light (Green)  
Beep Sounds  
The indicator light illuminates green when  
a cruising speed has been set.  
qSeat Belt Warning Beep  
If the driver's seat belt is not fastened  
when the ignition switch is turned to the  
ON position, a beep sound will be heard  
for about 6 seconds.  
qTurn-Signal/Hazard Warning  
Indicator Lights  
If the driver's seat belt is not fastened and  
the vehicle is driven at a speed faster than  
about 20 km/h (12 mph), a beep sound  
will be heard again for a specified period  
of time.  
Refer to Seat Belt Warning Light/Beep on  
page 5-46.  
When operating the turn signal lights, the  
left or right turn signal indicator light  
flashes to indicate which turn signal light  
is operating (page 5-58).  
qIgnition Key Reminder  
If the ignition switch is in the LOCK or  
ACC position with the key inserted, a  
continuous beep sound will be heard  
when the driver's door is opened.  
When operating the hazard warning  
lights, both turn signal indicator lights  
flash (page 5-61).  
NOTE  
qLights-On Reminder  
If an indicator light remains illuminated (does  
not flash) or if it flashes abnormally, one of the  
turn signal bulbs may be burned out.  
If lights are on and the key is removed  
from the ignition switch, a continuous  
beep sound will be heard when the  
driver's door is opened.  
NOTE  
When the advanced keyless function is used  
and the start knob is in the ACC position, the  
Start Knob Not in Lock Warning Beep (page  
3-19) overrides the lights-on reminder.  
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qTire Inflation Pressure Warning  
Beepí  
The warning beep sound will be heard for  
about 3 seconds if the tire pressures  
decrease.  
If the tire pressure decreases extremely, a  
beep sound will be heard for  
approximately 30 seconds.  
Refer to Tire Pressure Monitoring System  
on page 5-29.  
qAdvanced Keyless Warning (with  
Advanced Key)  
Warning indicators for the advanced key,  
such as “the advanced key removed from  
vehicle warning”, use a beep sound and  
warning/indicator lights in the instrument  
cluster.  
Refer to Warning and Beep Sounds on  
page 3-19.  
íSome models.  
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