2002 Mazda B4000 Owner's Manual - Page 12

Instrument Cluster WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES Warning lights and gauges can alert you to a vehicle condition that may become serious enough to cause expensive repairs. A warning light may illuminate when a problem exists with one of your vehicle's functions. Many lights will illuminate when you start your vehicle to make sure the bulb works. If any light remains on after starting the vehicle, have the respective system inspected immediately. Check engine Illuminates briefly to ensure the system is functional. If it comes on CHECK after the engine is started, one of ENGINE the engine's emission control systems may be malfunctioning. The light may illuminate without a driveability concern being noted and will not require towing. Light turns on (without blinking): Temporary malfunctions may cause your light to illuminate. Examples are: 1. The vehicle has run out of fuel. 2. Poor fuel quality or water in the fuel. 3. The fuel cap may not have been properly installed and securely tightened. These temporary malfunctions can be corrected by filling the fuel tank with high quality fuel of the recommended octane and/or properly installing and securely tightening the fuel cap. After three driving cycles without these or any other temporary malfunctions present, the light 12