Mazda 3 2019 Owner's Manual page 209

CAUTION
If you stop operating the accelerator pedal before the vehicle starts moving, the force holding
the vehicle in the stopped position may weaken. Firmly depress the brake pedal or depress the
accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
NOTE
Under the following conditions, a problem with the AUTOHOLD is occurring. Have your
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vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
A message is indicated on the multi-information display and a warning sound is
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activated for about 5 seconds while the AUTOHOLD is operating or when your press
the AUTOHOLD switch.
If you switch the ignition OFF while the AUTOHOLD is operating, the parking brake is
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applied automatically to assist you with parking the vehicle.
The AUTOHOLD is canceled when the selector lever/shift lever is shifted to R position
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while the vehicle is on level ground, or facing up a hill or grade (as shown below).
Vehicle posture and road surface gradient
Vehicle tilts forward
Level ground
Vehicle tilts rearward
: Reverse driving (selector lever/shift lever in the reverse (R) position)
When Driving
Brake
AUTOHOLD operation status
Operates
Does not operate, canceled
Does not operate, canceled
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