Driving Your Mazda; Brake Pad Wear Indicator; Starting and Driving- Page 81

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Driving Your Mazda

Starting and Driving

Form No. 8Q47-EA-01F

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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 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.

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’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.

Driving 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.

WARNING

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