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Brake System
qFoot Brake
Your Mazda has power-assisted brakes
that adjust automati cally through normal
use.
Should power-assist fail, you can stop by
applying greater force than normal to the
brake pedal. But the distance required to
stop will be greater than usual.
WARNING
Coasting with the Engine Off:
Continuing to coast when the engine
is stalled or turned off is dangerous.
Braking will require more effort, and
the brake's power-assist could be
depleted if you pump the brake. This
will cause longer stopping distances or
even an accident. Don't conti nue
coasting when the engine is stalled or
turned off, find a safe place to stop.
Riding the Brakes:
Driving with your foot continuously
on the brake pedal or stead ily applying
the brakes for long distances is
dangerous. This causes overheated
brakes, resulting in longer stopp ing
distances or even total brake failure.
This could cause loss of vehicle
control an d a serious accident. Avoid
continuous application of the brakes.
Shift to a lower gear when going down
steep hill s.
WARNING
Driving with Wet Brakes:
Driving with wet brakes is dangerous.
Increased stopping distance or the
vehicle p ulling to one side when
braking could result in a serious
accident. Light braking will indicate
whether the brakes have been affected.
Dry the brakes by driving very slowl y
and applying the brakes lightly until
brake performance is normal.
qParking Brake
CAUTION
Driving with the parking brake on will
cause excessive wear of the brake
linings or pads.
NOTE
For parking in snow, refer to Winter
Driving (page 4-9) regarding parking
brake use.
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Driving Your Mazda
Starting and Driving
Mazda MPV_8T51-EC-04G_Edition3 Page140
Friday, December 17 2004 11:11 AM
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