2002 Mazda Millenia Owner's Manual - Page 79

J76Y.book Page 5 Wednesday, March 27, 2002 5:04 PM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Releasing the parking brake 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. 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 NOTE The drum-in disc parking brake system in your vehicle needs to be bedded by an Authorized Mazda Dealer whenever the parking brake shoes or drums are changed, or there is a reduction in parking brake performance. 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 8-15). 2. After adding fluid, check the light again. 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. M Brake System Warning Light This warning has the following functions: 5-5 Form No. 8Q47-EA-01F