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When Driving
Brake
WARNING
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 canceled forcibly, the vehicle may move unexpectedly
and result in an accident.
 The brake pedal operation request warning light (red) fl ashes and the warning sound is activated at the same time.

(Red)  [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 electric pa rking brake (EPB) when parking the vehicle:
Not applying the electric parking brake (EPB) 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
electric parking brake (EPB).

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When Driving
Brake
CAUTION
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.

NOTE
  Under the following conditions, a problem with the AUTOHOLD is occurring. Have your
vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
  The brake pedal operation request warning light (red) in the instrument cluster fl ashes
and the warning sound is activated for about fi ve seconds while the AUTOHOLD is
operating or when you press the AUTOHOLD switch.
   A message is indicated on the multi-information display and a warning sou\
nd is
activated for about fi ve seconds while the AUTOHOLD is operating or when your
press the AUTOHOLD switch.
   If the ignition is switched OFF while the AUTOHOLD is still operating, the electric
parking brake (EPB) is applied automatically shift lever is shifted to\
R.
  (Automatic transaxle vehicle)  The AUTOHOLD is canceled when the shift lever is shifted to R while the vehicle\
is on
level ground, or facing up a hill or grade (as shown below).

Level ground
: Driving in reverse (selector lever in R)
Vehicle tilts forward Vehicle tilts rearward
AUTOHOLD :
Operates AUTOHOLD :
Does not operate,
canceled
AUTOHOLD :
Does not operate,
canceled

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When Driving
Brake
AUTOHOLD System is Turned On
Press the AUTOHOLD switch and when
the AUTOHOLD standby indicator light
turns on, the AUTOHOLD function turns
on.
AUTOHOLD standby
indicator light

NOTE
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.
  The ignition is switched ON (engine is
running).
  The driver's seat belt is fastened.  The driver's door is closed.  There is no problem with the
AUTOHOLD function.

To operate AUTOHOLD and hold the
brakes
1. Depress the brake pedal and bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
2. The AUTOHOLD active indicator light in the instrument cluster turns on and
the brakes are held.


3. The vehicle is held in its stopped position even with the brake pedal
released.

NOTE
When all of the following conditions are
met, the AUTOHOLD operates and the
brakes are held.
  The ignition is switched ON (engine is
running).
  The vehicle is stopped.  The brake pedal is being depressed.  The AUTOHOLD active indicator light
turns on.
  The accelerator pedal is not depressed.  The driver's seat belt is fastened.  The driver's door is closed.  There is no problem with the
AUTOHOLD function.
  The electric parking brake (EPB) is
released.
  There is no problem with the electric
parking brake (EPB) function.
  (Automatic transaxle vehicle)  The selector lever is in a position other
than R position or the vehicle tilts
forward with the selector lever in the R
position.

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When Driving
Brake
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.
  (Manual transaxle vehicle)  You start to release the clutch pedal with
the shift lever shifted to a position other
than the neutral position
  (Automatic transaxle vehicle)  The accelerator pedal is depressed. The vehicle tilts rearward or the
selector lever is shifted to the R
position on level ground.


NOTE
   If the electric parking brake (EPB)
switch is pulled while the AUTOHOLD
is operating, the AUTOHOLD is
released and the electric parking brake
(EPB) is applied. In addition, if the
electric parking brake (EPB) is released
under this condition, the AUTOHOLD
operates to hold the brakes.
  Under the following conditions,
the electric parking brake (EPB)
is automatically applied and the
AUTOHOLD is released. The
AUTOHOLD is re-enabled when the
conditions before the AUTOHOLD is
released are restored.
  The driver’s seat belt is unfastened.  The driver’s door is opened.   When about ten minutes or longer
have passed since the AUTOHOLD
operation started, the electric parking
brake (EPB) is automatically applied.
Because the AUTOHOLD is restored
when releasing the electric parking
brake (EPB), the hold on the brakes by
AUTOHOLD function resumes.

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When Driving
Brake
AUTOHOLD System is Turned Off
The vehicle is driven
Press the AUTOHOLD switch to turn off
the AUTOHOLD ( AUTOHOLD standby
indicator light turns off).
Brakes are held
Depress the brake pedal and press the
AUTOHOLD switch to turn off the
AUTOHOLD (AUTOHOLD standby
indicator light and AUTOHOLD active
indicator light in instrument cluster turn
off).

AUTOHOLD standby
indicator light

NOTE
  (Without multi-information display)  If the AUTOHOLD switch is pressed
without depressing the brake pedal
while the AUTOHOLD is operating
(AUTOHOLD active indicator light is
turned on), the brake pedal operation
request indicator light (green) in the
instrument cluster turns on to notify the
driver that it is necessary to depress the
brake pedal.

(Green)  (With multi-information display)  If the AUTOHOLD switch is pressed
without depressing the brake pedal
while AUTOHOLD is operating
(AUTOHOLD active indicator light
in instrument cluster is turned on),
the message Depress Brake Pedal to
Release Parking Brake is indicated on
the multi-information display to notify
the driver to depress the brake pedal.
  If any of the following conditions
occurs while the AUTOHOLD function
is operating (AUTOHOLD active
indicator light is turned on), the
electric parking brake (EPB) is applied
automatically and the AUTOHOLD
function turns off. For the electric
parking brake (EPB) operation, refer
to the electric parking brake (EPB) on
page 4-71 .
  The ignition is switched OFF.  There is a problem with the
AUTOHOLD function.


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When Driving
Brake
Hill Launch Assist (HLA)
Hill Launch Assist (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.
Hill Launch Assist (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.
WARNING
Do not rely completely on Hill Launch
Assist (HLA): Hill Launch Assist (HLA) is an auxiliary
device for accelerating from a stop
on a slope. The system only operates
for about two 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 confi rm the safety around the
vehicle before starting to drive the
vehicle.

NOTE
  Hill Launch Assist (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.
  Hill Launch Assist (HLA) does not
operate if the parking brake is applied,
or if the vehicle has not stopped
completely.
  While Hill Launch Assist (HLA) is
operating, the brake pedal may feel
stiff and vibrate, however, this does not
indicate a malfunction.
  Hill Launch Assist (HLA) does not
operate while the TCS/DSC indicator
light is illuminated.
 Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on page 4-32 .
  Hill Launch Assist (HLA) does not
turn off even if the TCS OFF switch is
pressed to turn off the TCS.

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When Driving
ABS/TCS/DSC
Antilock Brake System
(ABS)
The ABS control unit continuously
monitors the speed of each wheel. If
one wheel is about to lock up, the ABS
responds by automatically releasing and
reapplying that wheel's brake.

The driver will feel a slight vibration in
the brake pedal and may hear a chattering
noise from the brake system. This is
normal ABS system operation. Continue to
depress the brake pedal without pumping
the brakes.

The warning light turns on when the
system has a malfunction.
Refer to Warning Indication/Warning
Lights on page 4-33 .
WARNING
Do not rely on ABS as a substitute for
safe driving: The ABS cannot compensate for unsafe
and reckless driving, excessive speed,
tailgating (following another vehicle
too closely), driving on ice and snow,
and hydroplaning (reduced tire friction
and road contact because of water on
the road surface). You can still have an
accident.

NOTE
  Braking distances may be longer on
loose surfaces (snow or gravel, for
example) which usually have a hard
foundation. A vehicle with a normal
braking system may require less
distance to stop under these conditions
because the tires will build up a wedge
of surface layer when the wheels skid.
  The sound of the ABS operating may
be heard when starting the engine
or immediately after starting the
vehicle, however, it does not indicate a
malfunction.

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ABS/TCS/DSC
Traction Control System
(TCS)
The Traction Control System (TCS)
enhances traction and safety by controlling
engine torque and braking. When the TCS
detects driving wheel slippage, it lowers
engine torque and operates the brakes to
prevent loss of traction.

This means that on a slick surface, the
engine adjusts automatically to provide
optimum power to the drive wheels,
limiting wheel spin and loss of traction.

The warning light turns on when the
system has a malfunction.
Refer to Warning Indication/Warning
Lights on page 4-33 .
WARNING
Do not rely on the Traction Control
System (TCS) as a substitute for safe
driving: The Traction Control System (TCS)
cannot compensate for unsafe and
reckless driving, excessive speed,
tailgating (following another vehicle
too closely), and hydroplaning
(reduced tire friction and road contact
because of water on the road surface).
You can still have an accident.

Use snow tires or tire chains and drive at
reduced speeds when roads are covered
with ice and/or snow: Driving without proper traction devices
on snow and/or ice-covered roads
is dangerous. The Traction Control
System (TCS) alone cannot provide
adequate traction and you could still
have an accident.

NOTE
To turn off the TCS, press the TCS OFF
switch (page 4-84 ).

TCS/DSC Indicator Light

This indicator light stays on for a few
seconds when the ignition is switched
ON. If the TCS or DSC is operating, the
indicator light fl ashes.

If the light stays on, the TCS, DSC
or the brake assist system may have a
malfunction and they may not operate
correctly. Take your vehicle to an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
NOTE
   In addition to the indicator light
fl ashing, a slight lugging sound will
come from the engine. This indicates
that the TCS/DSC is operating properly.
   On slippery surfaces, such as fresh
snow, it will be impossible to achieve
high rpm when the TCS is on.

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