When releasing the electric parking
brake
The electric parking brake can be released
while the ignition is switched ON or the
engine is running. When the electric
parking brake is released, the electric
parking brake indicator light and the
electric parking brake switch indicator
light turn off.
Electric parking brake manual release
Securely depress the brake pedal and
press the electric parking brake switch.
Electric parking brake automatic
release
If the accelerator pedal is depressed with
the electric parking brake applied and all
of the following conditions met, the
parking brake is released automatically.
l
The engine is running.
l
The driver's door is closed.
l
The driver's seat belt is fastened.
(Manual transaxle)
l
The change lever is in a position other
than neutral.
l
The clutch pedal is depressed halfway
(Automatic transax le)
l
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 electric parking
brake applied, the parking brake may be
released automatically. If you do not
intend to drive immediately, shift the
change lever (manual transmission) to
the neutral position, or shift the selector
lever (automatic transmission) to the P
or N position.
qDisplay Indication
For vehicles with the type A instrument
cluster, check the vehicle condition or
have the vehicle inspected at an expert
repairer, we recommend an Authorised
Mazda Repairer according to the
indication.
qWarning Light
A system malfunction or operation
conditions are indicated by a warning.
Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on page
4-33.
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When Driving
Brake
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