Mazda CX-5 - Page 249

NOTE
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The electric parking brake cannot be
applied or released while the vehicle
battery is dead.
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If the electric parking brake is
repeatedly applied and released it
may stop operating to prevent
overheating of the motor. If this
occurs, wait approx. 1 minute before
operating the electric parking brake
switch again.
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An operation sound occurs when
applying or releasing the electric
parking brake, however, this does
not indicate a malfunction.
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If the electric parking brake is not
used for long periods, an automatic
inspection of the system is
performed while the vehicle is
parked. An operation sound can be
heard, however, this does not
indicate a problem.
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When the electric parking brake is
applied and the ignition is switched
OFF, an operation sound can be
heard, however, this does not
indicate a problem.
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The brake pedal may move while the
electric parking brake is being
applied or released, however, this
does not indicate a problem.
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If the electric parking brake switch is
continually pulled while driving the
vehicle, the electric parking brake
will be applied and the electric
parking brake warning beep will be
activated. When the switch is
released, the electric parking brake is
released and the beep stops.
NOTE
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If the electric parking brake is
applied with the ignition switched
off or in ACC, the electric parking
brake indicator light in the
instrument cluster and the indicator
light in the switch may turn on for 15
seconds.
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When running the vehicle through an
automatic car wash, it may be
necessary to switch the ignition off
with the parking brake relea sed
depending on the type of automatic
car wash.
When applying the electric parking
brake
The electric parking brake can be applied
regardless of the ignition switch position.
Securely depress the brake pedal and pull
up the electric parking brake switch.
The electric parking brake is applied and
the electric parking brake indicator light
and the electric parking brake switch
indicator light turn on.
Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on page
4-33.
When Driving
Brake
4-101