Brake

Brake System

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 brake system warning light is turned off.

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The parking brake cannot be applied or released while the vehicle battery is dead.
If the EPB is repeatedly applied and released it may stop operating to prevent overheating of the motor. If this occurs, wait approx. 1 minute before operating the EPB switch again.
An operation sound occurs when applying or releasing the parking brake, however, this does not indicate a malfunction.
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.
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.
The brake pedal may move while the parking brake is being applied or released, however, this does not indicate a problem.
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.
If the parking brake is applied with the ignition switched off or in ACC, the brake system warning light in the instrument cluster and the indicator light in the switch may turn on for 15 seconds.
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.

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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 brake system warning 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 brake system warning 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.

(Type A/B instrument cluster)

A message is displayed on the multi-information display in the instrument cluster.

Refer to Message Indicated in Multi-information Display (Search).

(Type C instrument cluster)

The brake pedal operation demand indicator light in the instrument cluster turns on.

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.

The engine is running.
The driver's door is closed.
The driver's seat belt is fastened.

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.

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Warning Light

The warning light turns on when the system has a malfunction.

Refer to Contact Authorized Mazda Dealer 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 Authorized Mazda Dealer 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 Authorized Mazda Dealer.

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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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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.
HLA does not operate if the parking brake is applied, or if the vehicle has not stopped completely.
HLA is operating, the brake pedal may feel stiff and vibrate, however, this does not indicate a malfunction.
HLA does not operate while the TCS/DSC indicator light is illuminated.

Refer to Contact Authorized and Have Vehicle Inspected (Search).
HLA does not turn off even if the TCS OFF switch is pressed to turn off the TCS.

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