2004 Mazda RX-8 Owner's Manual - Page 128

J60E_8R65-EA-03C_Edition2.book Page 37 Saturday, April 26, 2003 1:48 PM Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beeps M Brake System Warning Light If the warning light remains on, or if the brakes do not operate properly, do not drive the vehicle. Have it towed to an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Even if the light goes off, have your brake system inspected as soon as possible. This warning has the following functions: Parking brake warning The light comes on when the parking brake is applied with the ignition switch in the START or ON position. It goes off when the parking brake is fully released. Low brake fluid level warning/ Electronic brake force distribution system warning If the light stays on after the parking brake is fully released, you may have a brake problem. Drive to the side of the road and park off the right-of-way. Low brake fluid level warning You may notice that the pedal is harder to push or that it may go closer to the floor. In either case, it will take longer to stop the vehicle. 1. With the engine stopped, check the brake fluid level immediately and add fluid as required (page 8-14). 2. After adding fluid, check the light again. Electronic brake force distribution system warning If the electronic brake force distribution control unit determines that some components are operating incorrectly, the control unit may turn the brake system warning light on. In this case, the ABS warning light comes on at the same time (page 5-40). WARNING Brake Warning Light: Driving with the brake system warning light on 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 on, after checking that the parking brake is released, have the brakes inspected immediately. Don't drive with this light on, and contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer to have the brakes inspected as soon as possible. 5-37 Form No. 8R65-EA-03C