Mazda Not a Manual manual QBrake System Warning Light, QMalfunction Warning Light

Driving Your Mazda

Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds

qBrake System Warning Light

This warning has the following functions:

Parking brake warning/Warning light inspection

The light illuminates when the parking brake is applied with the ignition switched to START or ON. It turns off when the parking brake is fully released.

Low brake fluid level warning

If the brake warning light remains illuminated even though the parking brake is released, the brake fluid may be low or there could be a problem with the brake system. Park the vehicle in a safe place immediately and contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

WARNING

Do not drive with the brake system warning light illuminated. Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer to have the brakes inspected as soon as possible:

Driving with the brake system warning light illuminated is dangerous. It indicates that your brakes may not work at all or that they could completely fail at any time. If this light remains illuminated, after checking that the parking brake is fully released, have the brakes inspected immediately.

CAUTION

In addition, the effectiveness of the braking may diminish so you may need to depress the brake pedal more strongly than normal to stop the vehicle.

qMalfunction Warning Light

When the ignition is switched ON, the malfunction warning light illuminates and then turns off after a few seconds.

The light stays on if the brake switch has a malfunction. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

WARNING

Do not drive the vehicle with the malfunction warning light illuminated.

Driving with the malfunction warning light illuminated is dangerous because the brake lights and engine control system may not operate normally due to a brake switch malfunction which could lead to an accident. Have your vehicle inspected by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

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