2009 Mazda CX-9 Owner's Manual - Page 172

Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qParking Brake Setting the parking brake Depress the brake pedal, then depress the parking brake pedal fully. WARNING Before leaving the driver's seat, always put the key or start knob to LOCK position, set the parking brake and make sure the shift lever is in P: It is important to place the key or start knob in the LOCK position 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 putting the ignition switch in LOCK position, setting the parking brake and shifting the shift lever to P is dangerous. Unexpected vehicle movement could occur. This could cause an accident. Releasing the parking brake Depress the brake pedal, then depress the parking brake pedal until it releases. Gradually let up on the parking brake pedal. CAUTION Driving with the parking brake on will cause excessive wear of the brake linings or pads. NOTE For parking in snow, refer to Winter Driving (page 4-10) regarding parking brake use. NOTE Release the parking brake pedal once before trying to reapply it. 5-6