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When Driving

Brake

(Type A instrument cluster)

A message is displayed on the multi-

information display in the instrument 

cluster.

Refer to Message Indicated in Multi-

information Display on page 7-44.

(Type B instrument cluster)

The brake pedal operation demand 

indicator light in the instrument cluster 

turns on.

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.



 The engine is running.



 The driver's door is closed.



 The driver's seat belt is fastened.



 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 

selector lever to the P or N position.

 Warning Light

The warning light turns on when the 

system has a malfunction.

Refer to Warning Indication/Warning 

Lights on page 4-33.

 Brake Pad Wear Indicator

When the disc brake pads become worn, 

the built-in wear indicators contact the 

disc plates. This causes a screeching noise 

to warn that the pads should be replaced.

When you hear this noise, consult an 

Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as 

possible.

WARNING

Do not drive with worn disc pads:

Driving with worn disc pads is 

dangerous. The brakes could fail and 

cause a serious accident. As soon as 

you hear a screeching noise consult an 

Authorized Mazda Dealer.

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