2006 Mazda RX-8 Owner's Manual - Page 173

RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page173 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:55 PM Black plate (173,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds If the light illuminates while driving: 1. Drive to the side of the road and park off the right-of-way. 2. Turn off the engine and inspect the engine coolant level (page 8-15). If it's low, add engine coolant. 3. Check the light. If the light remains illuminated even after you add engine coolant, have your vehicle towed to an Authorized Mazda Dealer. l The fuel-filler cap is missing or not 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. qAir Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning Light CAUTION Don't run the engine if the engine coolant level is low. It could result in extensive engine damage. If the air bag/front seat belt pretensioner system is normal, the warning light illuminates when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position or after the engine is cranked. After about 6 seconds it goes out. A system malfunction is indicated when the warning light constantly flashes, constantly illuminates or doesn't 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. qCheck Engine Light If this light comes on while driving, the vehicle may have a problem. It is important to note the driving conditions when the light came on and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. The check engine light may come on in the following cases: l The fuel tank level being very low or approaching empty. The engine's electrical system has a problem. The emission control system has a problem. l l 5-43 Form No.8U58-EA-05J