Mazda 2 HYBRID Owner's Manual page 181

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4-2. Driving procedures
The driver's door is closed
The driver is wearing the seat belt
The shift lever is a forward or reverse
position.
The malfunction indicator lamp or
brake system warning light is not illu-
minated.
If the automatic release function does
not operate, manually release the park-
ing brake.
If "Parking Brake Temporarily
Unavailable" is displayed on the
multi-information display
If the parking brake is operated repeat-
edly over a short period of time, the sys-
tem may restrict operation to prevent
overheating. If this happens, refrain from
operating the parking brake. Normal
operation will return after about 1 min-
ute.
If "Parking Brake Unavailable" is
displayed on the multi-information
display
Operate the parking brake switch. If the
message does not disappear after oper-
ating the switch several times, the sys-
tem may be malfunctioning. Have the
vehicle inspected by any authorized
Mazda retailer or Mazda authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.
Parking brake operation sound
When the parking brake operates, a
motor sound (whirring sound) may be
heard. This does not indicate a malfunc-
tion.
Parking brake operation
Depending on the power switch mode,
the parking brake indicator and park-
ing brake light will turn on and stay on
as described below:
ON: Comes on until the parking brake
is released.
Not in ON: Stays on for approximately
15 seconds.
When the power switch is turned off
with the parking brake set, the parking
brake indicator and parking brake light
will stay on for about 15 seconds. This
does not indicate a malfunction.
When the parking brake switch
malfunctions
Automatic mode (automatic brake set-
ting and releasing) will be turned on
automatically.
Parking the vehicle
→P.154
Parking brake engaged warning
buzzer
A buzzer will sound if the vehicle is
driven with the parking brake engaged.
"Parking Brake ON" is displayed on the
multi-information display. (with the vehi-
cle reached a speed of 5 km/h [3 mph])
If the brake system warning light
comes on
→P.374
Usage in winter time
→P.281
WARNING
When parking the vehicle
Do not leave a child in the vehicle
alone. The parking brake may be
released unintentionally and there is
the danger of the vehicle moving that
may lead to an accident resulting in
death or serious injury.
Parking brake switch
Do not set any objects near the park-
ing brake switch.
Objects may interfere with the switch
and may lead the parking brake to
unexpectedly operate.
NOTICE
When parking the vehicle
Before you leave the vehicle, set the
parking brake, shift the shift lever to P
and make sure that the vehicle does
not move.