2010 Mazda CX-7 Owner's Manual - Page 210

CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page210 Friday, June 5 2009 2:25 PM Black plate (210,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds Even if the light turns off have your brake system inspected as soon as possible by an Authorized Mazda Dealer. NOTE Having to add brake fluid is sometimes an indicator of leakage. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible even if the brake light is no longer illuminated. If the ABS warning light stays on while you're driving, the ABS control unit has detected a system malfunction. If this occurs, your brakes will function normally as if the vehicle had no ABS. Should this happen, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. NOTE l 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. l When the engine is jump-started to charge the battery, uneven rpm occurs and the ABS warning light may illuminate. If this occurs, it is the result of the weak battery and does not indicate an ABS malfunction. Recharge the battery. The brake assist system does not operate while the ABS warning light is illuminated. qElectronic Brake Force Distribution System Warning qABS Warning Light If the electronic brake force distribution control unit determines that some components are operating incorrectly, the control unit may illuminate the brake system warning light and the ABS warning light on simultaneously. The problem is likely to be the electronic brake force distribution system. The warning light stays on for a few seconds when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. 5-46 Form No.8AS7-EA-09E