Mazda 6 Manual page 201

NOTE
The electric parking brake cannot be
l
applied or released while the vehicle
battery is dead.
An operation sound occurs when applying
l
or releasing the electric parking brake,
however, this does not indicate a
malfunction.
If the electric parking brake is not used for
l
long periods, an automatic inspection of the
system is performed while the vehicle is
parked. An operation sound can be heard,
however, this does not indicate a problem.
When the electric parking brake is applied
l
and the ignition is switched OFF, an
operation sound can be heard, however,
this does not indicate a problem.
The brake pedal may move while the
l
electric parking brake is being applied or
released, however, this does not indicate a
problem.
If the electric parking brake switch is
l
continually pulled while driving the vehicle,
the electric parking brake will be applied
and the electric parking brake warning
beep will be activated. When the switch is
released, the electric parking brake is
released and the beep stops.
If the electric parking brake is applied with
l
the ignition switched off or in ACC, the
brake system warning light in the
instrument cluster and the indicator light in
the switch may turn on for 15 seconds.
When running the vehicle through an
l
automatic car wash, it may be necessary to
switch the ignition off with the parking
brake released depending on the type of
automatic car wash.
When applying the electric parking
brake
The electric parking brake can be applied
regardless of the ignition switch position.
Securely depress the brake pedal and pull
up the electric parking brake switch.
The electric parking brake is applied and
the brake system warning light and the
electric parking brake switch indicator
light turn on.
Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on page
4-22.
When releasing the electric parking
brake
The electric parking brake can be released
while the ignition is switched ON or the
engine is running. When the electric
parking brake is released, the brake
system warning light and the electric
parking brake switch indicator light turn
off.
When Driving
Brake
4-77