When Driving; AUTOHOLD System is Turned On- Page 190

CAUTION

If you stop operating the accelerator pedal before the vehicle starts moving, the force holding
the vehicle in the stopped position may weaken. Firmly depress the brake pedal or depress the
accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle.

NOTE



Under the following conditions, a problem with the AUTOHOLD is occurring. Have your
vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.



The brake pedal operation demand warning light (red) in the instrument cluster flashes
and the warning sound is activated for about 5 seconds while the AUTOHOLD is
operating or when you press the AUTOHOLD switch.



If you switch the ignition OFF while the AUTOHOLD is operating, the parking brake is
applied automatically to assist you with parking the vehicle.



The AUTOHOLD is canceled when the selector lever/shift lever is shifted to R position
while the vehicle is on level ground, or facing up a hill or grade (as shown below).

Level ground

: Driving in reverse (selector lever/shift lever in R)

Vehicle tilts forward

Vehicle tilts rearward

AUTOHOLD : 
Operates

AUTOHOLD : 
Does not operate, 
canceled 

AUTOHOLD : 
Does not operate, 
canceled 

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AUTOHOLD System is Turned On

Press the AUTOHOLD switch and when
the AUTOHOLD standby indicator light

When Driving

Brake

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