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Driving Your MazdaStarting and DrivingqBrake System Warning LightThis warning has the following functions:Parking brake warningThe light comes on when the parkingbrake is applied with the ignition switchin the START or ON position. It goes offwhen the parking brake is fully released.Low brake fluid level warningIf the light stays on after the parking brakeis fully released, you may have a brakeproblem.Drive to the side of the road and park offthe right-of-way.You may notice that the pedal is harder topush or that it may go closer to the floor.In either case, it will take longer to stopthe vehicle.1. With the engine stopped, check thebrake fluid level immediately and addfluid as required (page 8-23).2. After adding fluid, check the lightagain.If the warning light remains on, or if thebrakes do not operate properly, do notdrive the vehicle. Have it towed to anAuthorized Mazda Dealer.NOTEHaving to add brake fluid is sometimesan indicator of leakage. Consult anAuthorized Mazda Dealer as soon aspossible even if the brake light is nolonger illuminated.WARNINGBrake Warning Light:Driving with the brake system warninglight on is dangerous. It indicates thatyour brakes may not work at all orthat they could completely fail at anytime. If this light remains on, afterchecking that the parking brake isfully released, have the brakesinspected immediately. Don't drivewith this light on, have the vehicletowed to an Authorized Mazda Dealerto have the brakes inspected as soonas possible.qAnti-Lock Brake System (ABS) íThe ABS control unit continuouslymonitors the speed of each wheel. If oneis about to lock up, the ABS responds byautomatically releasing and reapplyingthat wheel's brake.The driver will feel a slight vibration inthe brake pedal and may hear a chatteringnoise from the brake system. This isnormal when the ABS operates. Don'tpump the brakes, continue to press downon the brake pedal.Even if the light goes out have your brakesystem inspected as soon as possible byan Authorized Mazda Dealer.5-6í Some models.