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There is nothing scarier than riding down the highway and seeing one of your dashboard warning lights illuminate. It can be really terrifying when you have no idea what the light means, and then you assume the worst. Warning or indicator lights can definitely make drivers stress, but it can be a lot less anxiety-inducing if you have a rough idea of what each light means. If you have the right information about your Mazda dashboard warning lights, you can plan accordingly to alleviate whatever caused the light to turn on in the first place. At Beach Mazda in Myrtle Beach, SC, we always want you to be informed when it comes to your vehicle and your Mazda warning lights, so we have put together this handy guide to help you understand exactly what each warning light means. You can even print out this page and keep it in your glove compartment for quick reference. If you often find yourself asking “What do Mazda warning lights mean?”, we have just the answers for you. Mazda Indicator Lights Guide More About Mazda Lights There are also going to be some lights that are less dire than others. Other lights, whether Mazda5 dashboard warning lights or Mazda3 dashboard lights, are going to be more concerning and require a bit more assistance. For instance: The seat belt unbuckled light can be turned off by simply buckling that seatbelt. The low fuel level light means you need to get to a gas station. The “check engine” light probably means you need to stop at a service center as soon as possible. You can also see some lights are color-coded, like the cruise control and coolant temp lights, and the different colors have different meanings for different situations. When you look at the guide above, you can see the Mazda3 dashboard lights meaning, which lights will need extra assistance, and which lights are a quick fix so you will know exactly what to do when one of those lights come on. The above guide will help you understand each light a little better in the event one of the lights comes on while you are driving. There will be more detailed information about your Mazda warning lights in your vehicle owner’s manual. Know How To Read Your Mazda at Beach Mazda Whether you are driving a Mazda3, a Mazda CX-5, or you have 2007 Mazda CX-7 dashboard lights to worry about, we want you to be prepared in case one of the indicator lights comes on. We hope this guide will be a good quick reference for you in case one of those lights happens to turn on when you are headed down the road. As always, if you have any questions about your Mazda warning lights or if you need more information about any of our new Mazda vehicles in our inventory, you can always contact our friendly staff and we will be happy to help. If you find one of your warning lights is on and you need immediate assistance, you want to learn how to replace the Mazda key fob battery, open the Mazda key fob, or if you simply want to learn more about Mazda maintenance schedules, you can visit our service department in Myrtle Beach, SC and we will take care of the issue for you.

Driving a safe vehicle is of the utmost importance to Mazda. That's why they developed an entire suite of safety features and driver assist technology. Keep reading to learn more about how Mazda keeps you safe behind the wheel. more Mazda’s Driver Assist Technologies and Safety Features Are you familiar with Mazda’s i-ACTIVSENSE system? It is an entire suite of technologies that help keep Mazda drivers and passengers safe while on the road. It uses technology like radar and cameras to help drivers avoid a possible collision. Over the years, Mazda has developed the i-ACTIVSENSE suite of safety features and driver assist technologies. Mazda wants drivers to feel safe and confident behind the wheel of their Mazda vehicle. This suite of technologies does just that. Learn how Mazda wants to keep you safe on the roads! Adaptive Front-Lighting System (AFS) The ability to see the roads well at night is a key safety factor, of course. Horry County has many rural areas that do not offer much in the way of street lights. Mazda’s Adaptive Front-Lighting System helps drivers see the road better. Combined with input from the steering wheel, the system actually turns the headlights in the direction of travel. This means the driver will be better able to see around corners. High-Beam Control (HBC) High-beam headlights are also a necessity on dark roads. Using the advanced camera system, the vehicle is able to “see” oncoming vehicles. It automatically switches between high and low beam settings. This way, you won’t blind oncoming vehicles or annoy the people in the car in front of you. Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) This advanced cruise control system actually uses sonar to gauge the distance between the front of your vehicle and the rear of the vehicle in front of you. The system automatically speeds up or slows down in order to maintain a safe space around your vehicle. This is a great tool when driving on busy streets or interstate highways. Rear Vehicle Monitoring System (RVM) Again, using the advanced radar technology, this system gauges the distance between your vehicle and the one behind you. It will even make you aware of the vehicle behind you in other lanes. This makes changing lanes much safer, but you have to remember to use your turn signal! Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) Using the onboard advanced camera system, the vehicle has the ability to read lane markers. The Mazda vehicle can actually determine if you are drifting out of your lane. The system sends a warning so you can avoid a potential disaster. Forward Obstruction Warning (FOW) Similar to the radar system used to see what’s behind your vehicle, this system can see what’s in front of your vehicle. If the vehicle determines there’s something in the way, it will sound an alert and send a visible message warning to the driver to apply the brakes. Smart City Brake Support This system is extremely valuable here in Myrtle Beach. During the busy summer travel season, our traffic becomes a nightmare! Smart City Brake Support automatically applies your vehicle’s brakes when driving at low speeds. Acceleration Control for AT (Automatic Transmission) On Mazda vehicles with an automatic transmission, the Acceleration Control for AT is a very unique tool. If the driver presses the gas pedal too hard and the vehicle senses something in front of the vehicle, the vehicle will send a warning to the driver.

Mazda recently announced that their 2019 Mazda CX-5 compact crossover SUV earned the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s (IIHS) advanced rating for automatic emergency braking systems. This the IIHS’s second highest rating. Keep reading for details, of course! more New Model Year For the new model year, the 2019 CX-5 offers quite a few technological features. These features chiefly improve the CX-5’s safety, convenience and comfort. In fact, the CX-5 was one of only five vehicles to earn the advanced rating. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety now requires a more demanding automatic braking system as part of it pedestrian crash prevention ratings. Two key elements of the CX-5’s win specifically were the standard Smart City Brake Support and the 360°View Monitor. Autobrake Test This particular test for the Advanced Pedestrian Rating, the pedestrian autobrake test, is the fourth crash avoidance test the IIHS requires. As a result, the vehicles are deemed basic, advanced or superior. The rating is based on the vehicle’s ability to reduce or avoid a crash with pedestrian dummies. There are three different tests at different speeds. The Mazda CX-5 had compelling speed reductions in each test scenario. This means the vehicle avoided or almost avoided hitting the pedestrian dummies. “Our Mazda Proactive Safety Philosophy guides us to develop cars and crossover SUVs that are both nimble and responsive to help a driver avoid incidents altogether,” said Masahiro Moro, president and CEO of Mazda North American Operations and managing executive officer, Mazda Motor Corporation. “At Mazda we are not only concerned about the safety of those behind the wheel but those who come into contact with our vehicles every day. We are committed to producing beautifully designed vehicles that push the boundary of form and function.” Stop By Beach Mazda Do you want to learn more about the IIHS Advanced Pedestrian Rating  award winning 2019 Mazda CX-5? By all means, call Beach Mazda today. We have the answers to all of your questions! Please don’t delay!

What is this? Could it be yet another award for a Mazda vehicle? Why yes, yes it is! Mazda recently announced that the 2019 Mazda CX-5 compact crossover earned the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s “Top Safety Pick+” classification, as long as the vehicle is equipped with specific headlights. This is the nonprofit institution’s highest rating. more Beginning in 2013 Back in 2013, the Mazda CX-5 earn the Top Safety Pick. After that, from 2014 until now, it earned the Top Safety Pick+ designation. The 2019 Mazda CX-5 is one of approximately 30 automobiles to earn the Top Safety Pick+. The Insurance institute for Highway Safety has more rigorous criteria. It now requires better passenger-side protection rating in a small overlap front crash. The standard Smart City brake Support and specific LED headlights on the Mazda CX-5 helped earn the Top Safety Pick+ award. Rating To earn the Top Safety Pick+ award, a vehicle must acquire the highest rating of “Good” for 2019 in six crash tests. It must also earn “Advanced “ or “Superior” rating in front crash prevention, as well as a “Good” headlight rating. “Our Mazda Proactive Safety Philosophy guides us to develop cars and crossover SUVs that are both nimble and responsive to help a driver avoid incidents altogether. Our vehicles are both beautifully designed and exceptionally engineered, as evidenced by our continued safety recognitions,” said Masahiro Moro, president and CEO of Mazda North American Operations and managing executive officer, Mazda Motor Corporation. “Each year the IIHS ‘Top Safety Pick+’ becomes more difficult to attain but our dedication to excellent engineering continues to shine.” Want More Information? Not only does Mazda design vehicles that are fun to drive, they are also safe to drive! Do you want to learn more about this award winning Mazda vehicle? By all means, please give Beach Mazda a call today! We have the Mazda experts on hand waiting to help you!

When you are driving down the road, do you ever pay attention to all the little steering movements you make while you’re driving? Maybe it’s just a nudge here and there, but over the course of a road trip, all those movements add up. After a while, your arms become tired. At the end of the trip you’re exhausted simply from driving. Keep reading to learn how G-Vectoring Control deals with driver fatigue. more What is G-Vectoring Control? Have you heard of Mazda’s G-Vectoring Control? It’s technology that uses engine timing to control the dynamics of the chassis.  This technology is exclusive to Mazda vehicles. It’s beneficial because it provides a smoother and more defined steering inputs. G-vectoring Control makes your vehicle's steering response direct and linear. This is done by making tiny reductions in engine torque at turn-in. This put extra weight on the front tires. Smooth Process The Mazda vehicle’s rapid computer processors quickly calculate how much torque is needed to shift weight back and forth between the front and rear of the vehicle. This process is so smooth the driver has no idea it is even happening. The result of this process is less movement of the steering wheel to keep the vehicle stable. This harmonious steering response between driver and vehicle is essential to Mazda’s Jinba Ittai —“horse and rider as one”—driving philosophy. Want to learn more? Do you want to learn more about Mazda’s exclusive G-Vectoring Control technology? Want to learn more about Mazda’s other fantastic safety technologies too? Then, by all means, give Beach Mazda a call today! We can schedule a VIP Test Drive Experience just for you. We will have a knowledgeable salesperson ready to answer your questions and tell you all about Mazda’s G-Vectoring Control technology. Please don’t delay! Great deals don’t last very long! Click the link to the right to get started!

Have you heard about Mazda’s “well-to-wheel” approach to reducing vehicle emissions? If you have, you may very well be familiar with Mazda’s SKYACTIV®-X engine. For those of you who aren’t familiar with it, keep reading for all the great details. more More than Just Going Electric Mazda knows that reducing greenhouse gas emission is not as simple as switching cars from gas to electric. No. It’s more involved than that. Mazda takes into consideration fuel extraction, manufacturing and shipping as well ad driving. One part of this plan is Mazda’s innovative new combustion engine. It’s called SKYACTIV®-X. The SKYACTIV®-X engine certainly is a revolutionary engine. It is actually a world first! According to Mazda, is uses a special method of combustion, compression ignition, to be exact. Many in the automotive manufacturing industry have been trying to master this method for over twenty years. How Does it Work? Here’s how SKYAVTIV-X works: In a gasoline engine, the fuel-air mixture is ignited by a spark from the spark plug. In a diesel engine, the fuel-air mix is compressed and ignites through pressure and heat alone. Diesel is more energy dense than gasoline, which also means more air and less fuel goes in, making for better fuel economy. And although diesel engines tend to release less carbon dioxide than gasoline engines, they emit particulates that, unless trapped or treated, can cause pollution. Diesels, which are often turbocharged, have a reputation for having lots of torque even at low revs, while gasoline engines can rev higher and produce more horsepower at those high revs. SKYACTIV®-X offers the best of both diesel and gasoline engines with none of the disadvantages. It does this thanks to a new technology called Spark Controlled Compression Ignition (SPCCI). Running on regular gasoline, SPCCI works by compressing the fuel-air mix at a much higher compression ratio, with a very lean mix. The SKYACTIV®-X engine uses a spark to ignite only a small, dense amount of the fuel-air mix in the cylinder. This raises the temperature and pressure so that the remaining fuel-air mix ignites under pressure (like a diesel), burning faster and more completely than in conventional engines. Want to learn more about SKYACTIV®-X? By all means, please call Beach Mazda today. We have the Mazda experts on hand to help you!

Last month... Last month, Mazda announced the 2017 Mazda CX-9 earned the highest rating from the IIHS and was named a Top Safety Pick+. Well, this month, we get to tell you the 2017 Mazda CX-5 compact crossover SUV has also been named as a Top Safety Pick+. This is this Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's highest rating! more This month... This honor now means that each of Mazda's 2017 models have earned the rating of "Top Safety Pick+" when the vehicles are equipped with the options front crash-prevention and specific headlights. Mazda is the only automaker that is able to claim this credit. How awesome is that? You know what else? The Mazda CX-5 has been named as a Top Safety Pick every year since it was first introduced in 2012. According to the IIHS, the standard Smart City Brake Support and the highly effective standard LED headlights were key elements to earning the highest scores. “Our Mazda Proactive Safety Philosophy guides us to develop cars and crossover SUVs that are nimble and direct-feeling to help a driver avoid incidents altogether. Our vehicles are designed and engineered to help protect the driver and passengers if a collision happens,” said Masashi Otsuka, VP of research and development, MNAO. “To Mazda, safety is about empowering the driver as much as helping to protect him or her. We’re proud of the accomplishments of the CX-5 development team and appreciative of the IIHS’s recognition.” Test Drive an IIHS Award Winner at Beach Mazda Beach Mazda is proud to offer our customers vehicles that are not only fun to drive but that are also super safe! We currently have a great selection of 2017 Mazda CX-5s on our lot right now. Give us a call today and we have one ready for your test drive! What are you waiting for? Come see for yourself why the 2017 Mazda CX-5 is an award winning vehicle!

Great Lengths Mazda goes to great lengths to design vehicles that are not only technologically advanced and safe. Mazda vehicles are also very pleasing to drive. That's right. They are pleasing vehicles to drive. Let that sink in for just a moment. more Pleasing? Think about it... Have you ever thought about a vehicle just being pleasing to drive before? These design elements, known as sub-designs, are the little things some automakers take for granted. Mazda builds beauty into spaces that may very well go unseen by customers. Have you ever thought about how the seats fit your body just right? What about how the door handles feel to your fingertips? Maybe you chose your Mazda vehicle based on that that certain something you liked about it but just couldn't name. It wasn't some fluke or coincidence. No. Mazda builds their vehicles to make you happy. If you're not happy behind the wheel of a Mazda, something is seriously wrong! “Mazda’s designs are acclaimed, and every member of the engineering team was as eager as the designers to improve the appearance of functional parts and create the most beautiful overall design possible,” said Shinji Fujikawa, a member of the body CAD group. Designers made over 250 targeted improvements. For the new CX-5, this design process began in the initial stages of vehicle development. The team made small adjustments that resulted in a simpler surface and smoother lines. The result is what Mazda has described as "a variety of synergistic effects that create a cleaner look and an easier assembly process, all while reducing the pressure borne by the corners while driving." It's true that many of these improvement won't be noticed by drivers. But, the contribution to the appeal of Mazda vehicles will be. Drivers will feel it in the way their Mazda vehicle drives. They will notice it when they wash their vehicle or change a tire. Their vehicle will give them a certain something they may not be able to name, but they will know only Mazda has it.

Are you looking for a quality sedan or SUV with an abundance of safety features to help make your ride secure? Many new Mazda vehicles are offered with i-ACTIVSENSE ®, an integrated suite of advanced safety features that have been carefully designed to make your life easier. Explore how these various systems work together, and test them out in person at Beach Mazda in Myrtle Beach, SC. Contact Us Active Systems These features are all put in place to reduce that chance of a collision: Adaptive Front Lighting System: This feature is able to angle your headlights so that you’re able to see around the curve when turning around a bend. High-Beam Control: The high beams automatically turn on when there’s no one around and turn off when there’s another vehicle in the vicinity. Mazda Radar Cruise Control: This adaptive cruise control system is able to help you keep a safe distance between your car and the car in front of you by automatically braking and accelerating when your cruise control is on. Rear Vehicle Monitoring System: If there is a vehicle behind you or in one of the neighboring lanes, this system will warn you so that you don’t back up or switch lanes at the wrong time. Lane Departure Warning System: This system is able to let you know if you’re not staying centered in your lane. Forward Obstruction Warning: When your vehicle is getting too close to a vehicle or object in front of it, this system warns you to apply the brakes to avoid a collision. It works at different speeds depending on the version you get. Acceleration Control for AT: This system automatically reduces acceleration when the driver accidentally hits the accelerator. Pre-Crash Safety Systems These systems intervene to help intervene when a collision seems possible: Smart Brake Support – This system is able to automatically apply the brakes to help avoid or mitigate the impact of a collision. Get a New Mazda with i-ACTIVSENSE ® The new Mazda lineup features a variety of different models that are offered with i-ACTIVSENSE ®, including popular vehicles like: Mazda3 sedan and 5-door hatchback Mazda6 sedan Mazda CX-5 crossover SUV Explore this advanced suite of safety features today at Beach Mazda, located at [di_dealer_option street_address=“”] in [di_dealer_option city=“”], [di_dealer_option state=“”]. We have the full lineup of new Mazdas in stock. You can contact us at [di_dealer_option phone=“”] with any questions about our dealership, i-ACTIVSENSE ®, and anything else about the new Mazda lineup.