What Does Each Warning Light Symbol On The Mazda Rx8 Mean?

All relevant information about warning lights and their meaning should be found in the manual that came with the car. If it has been lost then below is a rough guide to each light and their meaning:

• If you see an explanation mark above a tyre then the tire pressure is too low.
• If a symbol of a lock comes up then this means there is an issue with the security system.
• If you see a symbol of a book open with a dotted line going up and out to the sides this means the windscreen liquid is low.
• If a circle appears with the letters ABS then the anti-lock braking system is malfunctioning.
• If the brake symbol comes on in the form of an explanation mark in a circle then there is an issue with the emergency brakes or the brakes have been left on. If it is accompanied by the ABS symbol then there is an issue with the electronic braking system.
• A steering wheel accompanied by an explanation mark means there is an issue with the power steering system.
• Sometimes a silhouetted engine will appear which is warning you that a service is due.
• A rectangular icon, shaded at the bottom means that the radiator fluid is low.

Apart from the regular; door open, boot open, temperature symbol etc that you get in other cars, you should find that this lost covers any that you may be unsure of. Again, the manual will be able to inform you of the meaning of lights that come on together which can mean something slightly different as to when they were displayed on their own.

We here at blurtit are not specialists on car functionality so make sure that you direct any concerns to an authorised dealer and or mechanic for advice and assistance.