Brake
Brake System
Foot Brake
This vehicle has power-assisted brakes that adjust automatically through normal use.
Should power-assist fail, you can stop by applying greater force than normal to the brake pedal. But the distance required to stop will be greater than usual.
Do not coast with the engine stalled or turned off, find a safe place to stop:
Coasting with the engine stalled or turned off is dangerous. Braking will require more effort, and the brake's power-assist could be depleted if you pump the brake. This will cause longer stopping distances or even an accident.
Shift to a lower gear when going down steep hills:
Driving with your foot continuously on the brake pedal or steadily applying the brakes for long distances is dangerous. This causes overheated brakes, resulting in longer stopping distances or even total brake failure. This could cause loss of vehicle control and a serious accident. Avoid continuous application of the brakes.
Dry off brakes that have become wet by driving slowly, releasing the accelerator pedal and lightly applying the brakes several times until the brake performance returns to normal:
Driving with wet brakes is dangerous. Increased stopping distance or the vehicle pulling to one side when braking could result in a serious accident. Light braking will indicate whether the brakes have been affected.
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Do not drive with your foot held on the clutch pedal or brake pedal, or hold the clutch pedal depressed halfway unnecessarily. Doing so could result in the following:
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The clutch and brake parts will wear out more quickly.
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The brakes can overheat and adversely affect brake performance.
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Always depress the brake pedal with the right foot. Applying the brakes with the unaccustomed left foot could slow your reaction time to an emergency situation resulting in insufficient braking operation.
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Wear shoes appropriate for driving in order to avoid your shoe contacting the brake pedal when depressing the accelerator pedal.
Electric Parking Brake (EPB)
The EPB equipment applies the parking brake using an electric motor. When the parking brake is applied, the EPB switch indicator light turns on.
Do not drive the vehicle with the parking brake applied:
If the vehicle is driven with the parking brake applied, the brake parts may generate heat and the brake system may not operate, leading to an accident.
Before driving, release the parking brake and verify that the EPB indicator light is turned off.
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The parking brake cannot be applied or released while the vehicle battery is dead.
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An operation sound occurs when applying or releasing the parking brake, however, this does not indicate a malfunction.
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If the EPB is not used for long periods, an automatic inspection of the system is performed while the vehicle is parked. An operation sound can be heard, however, this does not indicate a problem.
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When the parking brake is applied and the ignition is switched OFF, an operation sound can be heard, however, this does not indicate a problem.
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The brake pedal may move while the parking brake is being applied or released, however, this does not indicate a problem.
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If the EPB switch is continually pulled while driving the vehicle, the parking brake will be applied and the EPB warning beep will be activated. When the switch is released, the parking brake is released and the beep stops.
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If the parking brake is applied with the ignition switched off or in ACC, the EPB indicator light in the instrument cluster and the indicator light in the switch may turn on for 15 seconds.
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When running the vehicle through an automatic car wash, it may be necessary to switch the ignition off with the parking brake released depending on the type of automatic car wash.
When applying the parking brake
The parking brake can be applied regardless of the ignition switch position.
Securely depress the brake pedal and pull up the EPB switch.
The parking brake is applied and the EPB indicator light and the EPB switch indicator light turn on.
Refer to If a Warning Light Turns On or Flashes (Search).
When releasing the parking brake
The parking brake can be released while the ignition is switched ON or the engine is running. When the parking brake is released, the EPB indicator light and the EPB switch indicator light turn off.
Parking brake manual release
Firmly depress the brake pedal and press the EPB switch.
If the EPB switch is pressed without depressing the brake pedal, the display in the instrument cluster notifies the driver that the brake is not depressed.
A message is displayed on the multi-information display in the instrument cluster.
Refer to Message Indicated in Multi-information Display (Search).
Parking brake automatic release
If the accelerator pedal is depressed with the parking brake applied and all of the following conditions met, the parking brake is released automatically.
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The engine is running.
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The driver's door is closed.
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The driver's seat belt is fastened.
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Selector lever is in the D, M, or R position
If something such as the driver's foot contacts the accelerator pedal with the engine running and the 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 Contact Authorised Mazda Repairer and Have Vehicle Inspected (Search).
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 expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer as soon as possible.
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 expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
In high humidity weather conditions, brake noises, such as brake squeak or brake squeal can be heard. It does not indicate a malfunction.
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.
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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.
AUTOHOLD
The AUTOHOLD function automatically holds the vehicle stopped, even if you take your foot off the brake pedal. This function can be best used while stopped in traffic or at a traffic light. The brakes are released when you resume driving the vehicle such as by depressing the accelerator pedal.
Do not rely completely on the AUTOHOLD function:
The AUTOHOLD function is only designed to assist the brake operation while the vehicle is stopped. Neglecting to operate the brakes and relying only on the AUTOHOLD system is dangerous and could result in an unexpected accident if the vehicle were to suddenly move. Operate the brakes appropriately in accordance with the road and surrounding conditions.
Do not release your foot from the brake pedal while the vehicle is stopped on a steep grade:
Because there is a possibility of the vehicle not being held in the stopped position by the AUTOHOLD function, the vehicle may move unexpectedly and result in an accident.
Do not use the AUTOHOLD function on slippery roads such as icy or snow-covered roads, or unpaved roads:
Even if the vehicle is held in the stopped position by the AUTOHOLD function, the vehicle may move unexpectedly and result in an accident. Operate the accelerator pedal, brakes, or steering wheel appropriately as necessary.
Immediately depress the brake pedal in the following cases:
Because the AUTOHOLD function is cancelled forcibly, the vehicle may move unexpectedly and result in an accident.
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[Brake Hold Unavailable Depress Brake to Hold Position] is displayed in the multi-information display and the warning sound is activated at the same time.
Always apply the parking brake when parking the vehicle:
Not applying the parking brake when parking the vehicle is dangerous as the vehicle may move unexpectedly and result in an accident. When parking the vehicle, shift the selector lever to the P position (automatic transaxle vehicle) and apply the parking brake.
If you stop operating the accelerator pedal before the vehicle starts moving, the force holding the vehicle in the stopped position may weaken. Firmly depress the brake pedal or depress the accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
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Under the following conditions, a problem with the AUTOHOLD is occurring. Have your vehicle inspected at an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer as soon as possible.
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A message is indicated on the multi-information display and a warning sound is activated for about 5 seconds while the AUTOHOLD is operating or when your press the AUTOHOLD switch.
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If you switch the ignition OFF while the AUTOHOLD is operating, the parking brake is applied automatically to assist you with parking the vehicle.
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The AUTOHOLD is cancelled when the selector lever is shifted to R position while the vehicle is on level ground, or facing up a hill or grade (as shown below).
AUTOHOLD System is Turned On
Press the AUTOHOLD switch and when the AUTOHOLD standby indicator light turns on, the AUTOHOLD function turns on.
When all of the following conditions are met, the AUTOHOLD standby indicator light turns on when the AUTOHOLD switch is pressed and the AUTOHOLD function turns on.
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The ignition is switched ON (engine is running or stopped by i-stop).
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The driver's seat belt is fastened.
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The driver's door is closed.
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There is no problem with the AUTOHOLD function.
To operate AUTOHOLD and hold the brakes
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Depress the brake pedal and bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
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The AUTOHOLD active indicator light in the instrument cluster turns on and the brakes are held.
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The vehicle is held in its stopped position even with the brake pedal released.
When all of the following conditions are met, the AUTOHOLD operates and the brakes are held.
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The ignition is switched ON (engine is running or stopped by i-stop).
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The vehicle is stopped.
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The brake pedal is being depressed.
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The AUTOHOLD active indicator light turns on.
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The accelerator pedal is not depressed.
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The driver's seat belt is fastened.
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The driver's door is closed.
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There is no problem with the AUTOHOLD function.
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The parking brake is released.
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There is no problem with the Electric Parking Brake (EPB) function.
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The selector lever is in a position other than R position or the vehicle tilts forward with the selector lever in the R position.
To release AUTOHOLD and start driving the vehicle
If you do any of the following actions to resume driving the vehicle, the brakes release automatically and the AUTOHOLD active indicator light turns off.
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The accelerator pedal is depressed.
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The vehicle tilts rearward or the selector lever is shifted to the R position on level ground.
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If the Electric Parking Brake (EPB) switch is pulled while the AUTOHOLD is operating, the parking brake is applied and the AUTOHOLD is released. In addition, if the parking brake is released under this condition, the AUTOHOLD operates to hold the brakes.
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Under the following conditions, the parking brake is automatically applied and the AUTOHOLD is released. The AUTOHOLD is re-enabled when the conditions before the AUTOHOLD is released are restored.
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The driver’s seat belt is unfastened.
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The driver’s door is opened.
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When about 10 minutes or longer have passed since the AUTOHOLD operation started, the parking brake is automatically applied. Because the AUTOHOLD is restored when releasing the parking brake, the hold on the brakes by AUTOHOLD function resumes.
AUTOHOLD System is Turned Off
Emergency Stop Signal System
If you apply the brakes suddenly while driving at a speed of about 55 km/h (34 mph) or faster, the emergency stop signal system automatically and rapidly flashes all the direction indicator lights to caution drivers behind your vehicle of the sudden braking situation.
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Flashing
When you bring your vehicle to a complete stop while all the direction indicator lights are flashing rapidly, the rapid flashing of all the direction indicator lights changes back to the normal flashing pattern. When the hazard warning light switch is pressed, all of the direction indicator lights turn off.
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Operation
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When the ABS operates, the emergency stop signal system is more likely to operate. Therefore, if the brake pedal is depressed on a slippery road, all of the direction indicator lights may flash.
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The emergency stop signal system does not operate when the hazard warning light switch is pressed.
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Hill Launch Assist (HLA)
HLA is a function which assists the driver in accelerating from a stop while on a slope. When the driver releases the brake pedal and depresses the accelerator pedal while on a slope, the function prevents the vehicle from rolling. The braking force is maintained automatically after the brake pedal is released on a steep grade.
HLA operates on a downward slope when the selector lever is in the reverse (R) position, and on an upward slope when the selector lever is in a forward gear.
Do not rely completely on HLA :
HLA is an auxiliary device for accelerating from a stop on a slope. The system only operates for about 2 seconds and therefore, relying only on the system, when accelerating from a stop is dangerous because the vehicle may move (roll) unexpectedly and cause an accident.
The vehicle could roll depending on the vehicle's load or if it is towing something.
Always confirm the safety around the vehicle before starting to drive the vehicle.
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HLA does not operate on a gentle slope. In addition, the gradient of the slope on which the system will operate changes depending on the vehicle's load.
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HLA does not operate if the parking brake is applied, or if the vehicle has not stopped completely.
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HLA is operating, the brake pedal may feel stiff and vibrate, however, this does not indicate a malfunction.
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HLA does not operate while the TCS/DSC indicator light is illuminated.
Refer to Contact Authorised and Have Vehicle Inspected (Search).
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HLA does not turn off even if the DSC OFF switch is pressed to turn off the TCS/DSC.
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Although the HLA does not operate during idling stop, the vehicle roll prevention function operates to prevent vehicle roll.
