2004 Mazda MAZDA3 Owner's Manual - Page 120

Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Setting 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 brake handle fully upward. M Parking Brake Releasing the parking brake Depress the brake pedal, then pull the handle up and press the button. Lower the handle all the way down while holding in the button. 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 4-9) regarding parking brake use. 5-5