2005 Mazda MPV Owner's Manual - Page 141

Mazda MPV_8T50-EA-04G_Edition1 Page141 Monday, June 28 2004 3:59 PM Black plate (141,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Setting the parking brake Depress the brake pedal, then pull the brake handle fully upward. qBrake System Warning Light 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. 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. 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 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. 5-5 Form No.8T50-EA-04G