Mazda Not a Manual manual QParking Brake

Driving Your Mazda

Starting and Driving

qParking Brake

WARNING

Before leaving the driver's seat, always switch the ignition to OFF, set the parking brake and make sure the shift lever is in P (automatic transmission) or in 1st gear or R (manual transmission):

It is important to switch the ignition to OFF even if you are not removing the key from the ignition or leaving the vehicle. Leaving the key in other positions will disable some of the vehicle security systems and run the battery down.

Leaving the driver's seat without switching the ignition to OFF, setting the parking brake and shifting the shift lever to P (automatic transmission) or to 1st gear or R (manual transmission) is dangerous. Unexpected vehicle movement could occur. This could cause an accident.

CAUTION

Driving with the parking brake on will cause excessive wear of the brake parts.

NOTE

For parking in snow, refer to Winter Driving (page 4-9) regarding parking brake use.

Setting the parking brake

Depress the brake pedal and then firmly pull the parking brake lever fully upwards with sufficient force to hold the vehicle in a stationary position.

Releasing the parking brake

Depress the brake pedal and pull the parking brake lever upwards, then press the release button. While holding the button, lower the parking brake lever all the way down to the released position.

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