2006 Mazda MAZDA6 Owner's Manual - Page 141

Mazda6_8U66-EA-05F_Edition2 Page141 Tuesday, July 26 2005 11:24 AM Black plate (141,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving 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 WARNING ABS: The ABS cannot compensate for unsafe and reckless driving, excessive speed, tailgating (following another vehicle too closely), driving on ice and snow, and hydroplaning (reduced tire friction and road contact because of water on the road surface). You can still have an accident. So don't rely on ABS as a substitute for safe driving. NOTE When the engine is jump-started to charge the battery, uneven rpm occurs and the ABS warning light comes on. This is due to a weak battery, not a malfunction. Recharge the battery. Braking distances may be longer on loose surfaces (snow or gravel, for example) which usually have a hard foundation. A vehicle with a normal braking system may require less distance to stop under these conditions because the tires will build up a wedge of surface layer when the wheels skid. qElectronic Brake Force Distribution System Warning í qABS Warning Light í If the electronic brake force distribution control unit determines that some components are operating incorrectly, the control unit may turn the brake system warning light and the ABS warning light on at the same time. The problem is likely to be an electronic brake force distribution system. The warning light stays on for a few seconds when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. í Some models. 5-7 Form No.8U66-EA-05F