Electronic Brake Force Distribution; System Warning; Charging System Warning- Page 522

CAUTION

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In addition, the e

ff

ectiveness of the

braking may diminish so you may

need to depress the brake pedal

more strongly than normal to stop

the vehicle.

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Electronic Brake Force Distribution

System Warning

If the electronic brake force

distribution control unit determines

that some components are operating

incorrectly, the control unit may

illuminate the brake system warning

light and the ABS warning light

simultaneously. The problem is likely to

be the electronic brake force

distribution system.

WARNING

Do not drive with both the brake

system warning light and ABS warning

light illuminated. Have the vehicle

towed to an Authorized Mazda

Dealer to have the brakes inspected as

soon as possible:

Driving when the brake system warning

light and ABS warning light are

illuminated simultaneously is

dangerous.

When both lights are illuminated, the

rear wheels could lock more quickly in

an emergency stop than under normal

circumstances.

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Charging System Warning

Indication/Warning Light

If the warning light illuminates while

driving, it indicates a malfunction of

the alternator or of the charging

system.

Drive to the side of the road and park

o

ff

 the right-of-way. Consult an

Authorized Mazda Dealer.

CAUTION

Do not continue driving when the

charging system warning light is

illuminated because the engine could

stop unexpectedly.

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Engine Oil Warning Indication/

Warning Light

This warning light indicates low engine

oil pressure.

CAUTION

Do not run the engine if the oil

pressure is low. Otherwise, it could

result in extensive engine damage.
If the light illuminates or the warning

indication is displayed while driving:

1. Drive to the side of the road and

park o

ff

 the right-of-way on level

ground.

2. Turn o

ff

 the engine and wait 5

minutes for the oil to drain back

into the oil pan.

If Trouble Arises

Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds

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