2004 Mazda RX-8 Owner's Manual - Page 96
2004 Mazda RX-8 Manual
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J60E_8R65-EA-03C_Edition2.book Page 5 Saturday, April 26, 2003 1:48 PM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Releasing the parking brake WARNING Driving with Wet Brakes: 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. Dry the brakes by driving very slowly and applying the brakes lightly until brake performance is normal. Depress the brake pedal, then pull the handle up and press the button. Lower the handle to the release position while holding in the button. M Parking Brake CAUTION Driving with the parking brake on will cause excessive wear of the brake linings or pads. NOTE M Brake System Warning Light For parking in snow, refer to Winter Driving (page 4-9) regarding parking brake use. Setting the parking brake Depress the brake pedal, then pull the brake handle fully upward. 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. 5-5 Form No. 8R65-EA-03C