Warning Light; Brake Pad Wear Indicator; Brake Assist- Page 206

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The auto operation may not cancel if the
vehicle is parked on a steep slope.

When the ignition is switched ON, the
parking brake auto operation is restored.

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Warning Light

The warning light turns on when the
system has a malfunction.
Refer to Brake System Warning
Indication/Warning Light on page 7-26.

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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.

NOTE

In high humidity weather conditions,
brake noises, such as brake squeak or
brake squeal can be heard. It does not
indicate a malfunction.

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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.

NOTE

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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 a malfunction.

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When the brake pedal is depressed hard
or depressed more quickly, a motor/
pump operation noise may be heard.
This is a normal effect of the brake
assist and does not indicate a
malfunction.

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The brake assist equipment does not
supersede the functionality of the
vehicle's main braking system.

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Brake Override System

The brake override system applies the
brake first for safety if the brake pedal and
accelerator pedal are depressed at the same
time.

When Driving

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