Brake

AUTOHOLD

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 releasing the clutch pedal with the shift lever shifted to a position other than the neutral position (manual transmission vehicle) or depressing the accelerator pedal (automatic transmission vehicle).

 

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.

  • “Depress Brake Pedal. Brake Hold Disabled” 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 transmission vehicle) and apply the parking brake.

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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 Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.

    • 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.

  • If you switch the ignition OFF while the AUTOHOLD is operating, the parking brake is applied automatically to assist you with parking the vehicle.

  • The AUTOHOLD is canceled when the selector lever/shift lever is shifted to R position while the vehicle is on level ground, or facing up a hill or grade (as shown below).

    Vehicle posture and road surface gradient

    AUTOHOLD operation status

    Vehicle tilts forward

    Operates

    Level ground

    Does not operate, canceled

    Vehicle tilts rearward

    Does not operate, canceled

    : Reverse driving (selector lever/shift lever in the reverse (R) position)

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AUTOHOLD System is Turned On

Press the AUTOHOLD switch and when the AUTOHOLD standby indicator light turns on, the AUTOHOLD function turns on.

  1. AUTOHOLD standby indicator light

 

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.

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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.

 

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 parking brake is released.

  • There is no problem with the Electric Parking Brake (EPB) function.

  • (Automatic transmission 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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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 transmission vehicle)

    You start to release the clutch pedal with the shift lever shifted to a position other than the neutral position

  • (Automatic transmission vehicle)

    • The accelerator pedal is depressed.

    • The vehicle tilts rearward or the selector lever is shifted to the R position on level ground.

 

  • 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.

  • 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.

    • The driver’s seat belt is unfastened.

    • The driver’s door is opened.

  • 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.

  • (Manual transmission vehicle)

    When starting to drive the vehicle forward or in reverse on a down slope, depress the clutch pedal and shift the shift lever to the appropriate position for driving in the desired direction, and then depress the accelerator pedal to release the AUTOHOLD.

  • The AUTOHOLD can be canceled forcibly by fully depressing the accelerator pedal for 1 second or longer while the AUTOHOLD is operating. Forcibly cancel the AUTOHOLD only when the AUTOHOLD cannot be canceled due to a system malfunction or it is necessary to cancel the AUTOHOLD in an emergency.

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