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Driving Your Mazda

Starting and Driving

Form No. 8S18-EA-03I

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ABS Warning Light*

The warning light stays on for a few 
seconds when the ignition switch is turned 
to the ON position.

If the ABS warning light stays on while 
you

’

re driving, the ABS control unit has 

detected a system malfunction. If this 
occurs, your brakes will function 
normally as if the vehicle had no ABS.
Should this happen, consult an Authorized 
Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.

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Brake Assist*

During emergency braking situations 
when it is necessary to depress the brake 
pedal with greater force, the brake assist 
system provides braking assistance, thus 
enhancing braking performance.

When the brake pedal is depressed hard or 
depressed more quickly, the brakes apply 
more firmly.

ABS Warning Light and Brake 
Warning Light on at the Same Time:
Driving when the brake system 
warning light and ABS warning light 
are on at the same time is dangerous.
When both lights are on, the rear 
wheels could lock more quickly in an 
emergency stop than under normal 
circumstances.
Don

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t drive with both lights on, and 

contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer 
to have the brakes inspected as soon 
as possible.

WARNING

NOTE

When the engine is jump-started to 
charge the battery, uneven rpm occurs 
and the ABS warning light comes on. 
This is due to a weak battery, not a 
malfunction.
Recharge the battery.

NOTE

•

When the brake pedal is depressed 
hard or depressed more quickly, the 
pedal will feel softer but the brakes 
will apply more firmly. This is a 
normal effect of the brake assist 
operation and does not indicate an 
abnormality.

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When the brake pedal is depressed 
hard or depressed more quickly, a 
clicking noise from the brake 
booster may be heard. This is a 
normal effect of the brake assist and 
does not indicate an abnormality.

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The brake assist equipment does not 
supersede the functionality of the 
vehicle

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s main braking system.

*Some models.

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