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Driving Your MazdaWarning/Indicator Lights and Beep SoundsIf the ABS warning light stays on whileyou're driving, the ABS control unit hasdetected a system malfunction. If thisoccurs, your brakes will function normallyas if the vehicle had no ABS.Should this happen, consult an AuthorizedMazda Dealer as soon as possible.NOTEWhen the engine is jump-started tocharge the battery, uneven rpm occursand the ABS warning light comes on.This is due to a weak battery, not amalfunction.Recharge the battery.qElectronic Brake ForceDistribution System Warning íWARNINGABS Warning Light and BrakeWarning Light on at the Same Time:Driving when the brake systemwarning light and ABS warning lightare on at the same time is dangerous.When both lights are on, the rearwheels could lock more quickly in anemergency stop than under normalcircumstances.Don't drive with both lights on, havethe vehicle towed to an AuthorizedMazda Dealer to have the brakesinspected as soon as possible.qCharging System Warning LightIf the electronic brake force distributioncontrol unit determines that somecomponents are operating incorrectly, thecontrol unit may turn the brake systemwarning light and the ABS warning lighton at the same time. The problem is likelyto be an electronic brake force distributionsystem.This warning light illuminates when theignition switch is turned to the ONposition and turns off when the engine isstarted.If the warning light illuminates whiledriving, it indicates a malfunction of thealternator or of the charging system.Drive to the side of the road and park offthe right-of-way. Consult an AuthorizedMazda Dealer.5-36í Some models.