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2009 Mazda CX-9 Owners Manual

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Parking Brake

WARNING

Before leaving the driver's seat, always
put the key or start knob to LOCK
position, set the parking brake and
make sure the shift lever is in P:

It is important to place the key or
start knob in the LOCK position even
if you are not removing the key from
the ignition or leaving the vehicle.
Leaving the key in other positions
will disable some of the vehicle
security systems and run the battery
down.
Leaving the driver's seat without
putting the ignition switch in LOCK
position, setting the parking brake
and shifting the shift lever to P is
dangerous. Unexpected vehicle
movement could occur. This could
cause an accident.

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 4-10) regarding parking brake use.

Setting the parking brake

Depress the brake pedal, then depress the
parking brake pedal fully.

Releasing the parking brake

Depress the brake pedal, then depress the
parking brake pedal until it releases.
Gradually let up on the parking brake
pedal.

NOTE

Release the parking brake pedal once before
trying to reapply it.

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