2008 Mazda MAZDA3 Owner's Manual - Page 127

Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving WARNING Do not drive with both the ABS warning light and brake warning light illuminated. Have the vehicle towed to an Authorized Mazda Dealer to have the brakes inspected as soon as possible: Driving when the brake system warning light and ABS warning light are illuminated at the same time is dangerous. When both lights are illuminated, the rear wheels could lock more quickly in an emergency stop than under normal circumstances. Manual Transaxle Operation qManual Transaxle Shift Pattern 5-speed transaxle Neutral position 6-speed transaxle Neutral position qBrake Assist í During emergency braking situations when it is necessary to depress the brake pedal with greater force, the brake assist system provides braking assistance, thus enhancing braking performance. When the brake pedal is depressed hard or depressed more quickly, the brakes apply more firmly. NOTE l The vehicle is equipped with either a 5speed or 6-speed manual transaxle. The shift pattern for each is shown above. Depress the clutch pedal all the way down while shifting; then release it slowly. (5-speed transaxle) A safety feature prevents accidental shifting from 5 to R (reverse). The shift lever must be put in neutral before being shifted to R. l l When the brake pedal is depressed hard or depressed more quickly, the pedal will feel softer but the brakes will apply more firmly. This is a normal effect of the brake assist operation and does not indicate an abnormality. When the brake pedal is depressed hard or depressed more quickly, a clicking noise from the brake booster may be heard. This is a normal effect of the brake assist and does not indicate an abnormality. The brake assist equipment does not supersede the functionality of the vehicle's main braking system. í Some models. 5-9