Mazda 3 2020 - Page 236

NOTE
To release the parking brake when the
ignition is switched OFF, it is necessary
to cancel the parking brake auto
operation. For details, refer to
Cancelling the parking brake
automatic operation.
Releasing the parking brake
automatically
If the accelerator pedal is depressed
with the parking brake applied and all
of the following conditions met, the
parking brake is released automatically.
When the parking brake is released,
the EPB indicator light in the
instrument cluster and the EPB switch
indicator light turn o.

The engine is running.

The driver's door is closed.

The driver's seat belt is fastened.

(Manual transmission vehicle)

The shift lever is in a position other
than neutral.

The clutch pedal is depressed
halfway.

(Automatic transmission vehicle)
The selector lever is in the D, M, or R
position.
NOTE
If something such as the driver's foot
contacts the accelerator pedal with the
engine running and the parking brake
applied, the parking brake might be
released automatically. If you do not
intend to start driving the vehicle
immediately, shift the shift lever to the
neutral position for a manual
transmission, or shift the selector lever
to the P or N position for an automatic
transmission.
Cancelling the parking brake
automatic operation
The parking brake automatic operation
can be cancelled by doing any of the
following after switching the ignition
from ON to OFF.
Auto operation cancel method 1
1. Switch the ignition ON.
2. Turn o the AUTOHOLD.
3. Press the EPB switch continuously
for 2 seconds or longer (until a
sound is activated).
4. Release the EPB switch and switch
the ignition OFF within 5 seconds
after the sound was activated.
After the auto operation is
cancelled, a sound is activated one
time, and the EPB switch indicator
light switches from illumination to
flashing, and then turns o after 3
seconds.
Auto operation cancel method 2
1. Switch the ignition ON.
2. Turn o the AUTOHOLD.
3. Switch the ignition OFF with the
EPB switch pressed.
When the auto operation is
cancelled, a sound is activated one
time, and the EPB switch indicator
light from normal flashing to faster
flashing,
and then turns
o
after 3
seconds.
NOTE

When cancelling the parking brake
auto operation and parking the
vehicle, shift the shift lever to the 1st
gear or the R position for a manual
transmission, or shift the selector
lever to the P position for an
automatic transmission, and then
use wheel blocks.
When Driving
Brake
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