Releasing The Electric Parking Brake - Mazda 3 Smart Start Manual

Electric Parking Brake
ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE
The electric parking brake equipment applies the parking brake using an
electric motor.
Indicator Light
Applying the electric parking brake:
The electric parking brake can be applied regardless of the ignition
switch position.
1 Pull the electric parking brake switch UP to apply the brake.

Releasing the electric parking brake:

The electric parking brake can be released while the ignition is switched ON
or while the engine is running.
1 Depress the brake pedal.
2 Push the electric parking brake switch DOWN to release the brake.
Electric parking brake automatic release:
The parking brake is released automatically when the accelerator pedal
is depressed and all of the following conditions are met:
• The engine is running.
• The driver's door is closed.
• The driver's seat belt is fastened.
• The selector lever is in the D, M or R position.
5
FUEL ECONOMY:
To achieve the
best fuel economy, visit
www.fueleconomy.gov
for more information.