Mazda CX-52017 Owner's Manual page 209

Always apply the electric parking brake (EPB) when parking the vehicle:
Not applying the electric parking brake (EPB) when parking the vehicle is dangerous as the
vehicle may move unexpectedly and result in an accident. When parking the vehicle, shift the
selector lever to the P position (automatic transaxle vehicle) and apply the electric parking
brake (EPB).
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

vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
The brake pedal operation demand warning light (red) in the instrument cluster flashes

and the warning sound is activated for about five seconds while the AUTOHOLD is
operating or when you press the AUTOHOLD switch.
A message is indicated on the multi-information display and a warning sound is

activated for about five seconds while the AUTOHOLD is operating or when your press
the AUTOHOLD switch.
If the ignition is switched OFF while the AUTOHOLD is still operating, the electric

parking brake (EPB) is applied automatically shift lever/selector lever is shifted to R.
(Automatic transaxle vehicle)

The AUTOHOLD is canceled when the selector lever is shifted to R while the vehicle is on
level ground, or facing up a hill or grade (as shown below).
: Driving in reverse (selector lever in R)
Vehicle tilts forward
AUTOHOLD :
Operates
Level ground
AUTOHOLD :
Does not operate,
canceled
When Driving
Brake
Vehicle tilts rearward
AUTOHOLD :
Does not operate,
canceled
4-71