Brake

Brake System

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 EV system stopped and stop the vehicle in a safe place:

Coasting the vehicle with the EV system stopped 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 brake pedal. Doing so could result in the following:

    • The brake parts will wear out more quickly.

    • The brakes can overheat and adversely affect brake performance.

  • 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.

  • Wear shoes appropriate for driving in order to avoid your shoe contacting the brake pedal when depressing the accelerator pedal.

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Warning Light

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

Refer to Brake System Warning Indication/Warning Light (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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Brake Override System

The brake override system applies the brake first for safety if the brake pedal and accelerator pedal are depressed at the same time.

 

Operation of the brake override system can be turned on or off.

Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.

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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 start driving the 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.

Note that the vehicle may move suddenly depending on the vehicle's load or if it is towing something.

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 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 you press the AUTOHOLD switch.

  • If you switch the power switch 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 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 in the reverse (R) position)

  • The brake pedal response may change, sound may occur from the brakes, or the brake pedal could vibrate from the operation of the AUTOHOLD function. However, this does not indicate a malfunction.

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To Turn On AUTOHOLD System

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 power switch is switched ON (EV system on).

  • 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 power switch is switched ON (EV system on).

  • 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.

  • 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 try to resume driving the vehicle, the brakes will be released automatically and the AUTOHOLD active indicator light turns off.

 

  • 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.

  • 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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Hill Launch Assist (HLA)

Hill Launch Assist (HLA)

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