Get When Driving -> Brake Guide for Mazda Cx-5 SUV 2023

When Driving

Brake

Driving with wet brakes is dangerous.

Increased stopping distance or the vehicle

pulling to one side when braking could

result in a serious accident. Light braking

will indicate whether the brakes have been

aﬀected.

Brake System

Foot Brake

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This vehicle has power-assisted brakes

that adjust automatically through normal

use.

CAUTION

Should power-assist fail, you can stop by

applying greater force than normal to the

brake pedal. But the distance required to

stop will be greater than usual.

Do not drive with your foot held on the

brake pedal. Doing so could result in the

following:

WARNING

The brake parts will wear out more

quickly.

The brakes can overheat and adversely

aﬀect brake performance.

Do not coast with the engine stalled or

turned oﬀ, ﬁnd a safe place to stop:

Coasting with the engine stalled or turned

oﬀ is dangerous. Braking will require more

eﬀort, and the brake's power-assist could

be depleted if you pump the brake. This will

cause longer stopping distances or even an

accident.

Always depress the brake pedal with the

right foot. Applying the brakes with the

unaccustomed left foot could slow your

reaction time to an emergency situation

resulting in insuﬃcient braking

operation.

Shift to a lower gear when going down

steep hills:

Driving with your foot continuously on the

brake pedal or steadily applying the brakes

for long distances is dangerous. This causes

overheated brakes, resulting in longer

stopping distances or even total brake

failure. This could cause loss of vehicle

control and a serious accident. Avoid

continuous application of the brakes.

Wear shoes appropriate for driving in

order to avoid your shoe contacting the

brake pedal when depressing the

accelerator pedal.

Dry oﬀ brakes that have become wet by

driving slowly, releasing the accelerator

pedal and lightly applying the brakes

several times until the brake performance

returns to normal:

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When Driving

Brake

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An operation sound occurs when

Electric Parking Brake (EPB)

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applying or releasing the parking brake,

however, this does not indicate a

malfunction.

If the EPB is not used for 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.

The EPB equipment applies the parking

brake using an electric motor. When the

parking brake is applied, the EPB switch

indicator light turns on.

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Indicator light

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When the parking brake is applied 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

parking brake is being applied or

released, however, this does not indicate

a problem.

If the EPB switch is continually pulled

while driving the vehicle, the parking

brake will be applied and the EPB

warning beep will be activated. When

the switch is released, the parking brake

is released and the beep stops.

If the parking brake is applied with the

ignition switched off or in ACC, the EPB

indicator light in the instrument cluster

and the indicator light in the switch may

turn on for 15 seconds.

When running the vehicle through an

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.

WARNING

Do not drive the vehicle with the parking

brake applied:

If the vehicle is driven with the parking

brake applied, the brake parts may

generate heat and the brake system may

not operate, leading to an accident.

Before driving, release the parking brake

and verify that the EPB indicator light is

turned oﬀ.

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NOTE



The parking brake cannot be applied or

released while the vehicle battery is

dead.



If the EPB is repeatedly applied and

When applying the parking brake

released it may stop operating to

prevent overheating of the motor. If this

occurs, wait approx. 1 minute before

operating the EPB switch again.

The parking brake can be applied

regardless of the ignition switch position.

Securely depress the brake pedal and pull

up the EPB switch.

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Brake

The parking brake is applied and the EPB

indicator light and the EPB switch

indicator light turn on.

Refer to If a Warning Light Turns On or

Flashes on page 7-22.

notifies the driver that the brake is not

depressed.

(Type A/B instrument cluster)

A message is displayed on the

multi-information display in the

instrument cluster.

Refer to Message Indicated in

Multi-information Display on page 7-37.

(Type C instrument cluster)

The brake pedal operation demand

indicator light (green) in the instrument

cluster turns on.

(Green)

When releasing the parking brake

The parking brake can be released while

the ignition is switched ON or the engine

is running. When the parking brake is

released, the EPB indicator light and the

EPB switch indicator light turn off.

Parking brake automatic release

If the accelerator pedal is depressed with

the parking brake applied and all of the

following conditions met, the parking

brake is released automatically.

Parking brake manual release

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The engine is running.

The driver's door is closed.

The driver's seat belt is fastened.

Firmly depress the brake pedal and press

the EPB switch.



Selector lever is in the D, M, or R

position

NOTE

If something such as the driver's foot

contacts the accelerator pedal with the

engine running and the parking brake

applied, the parking brake may be

released automatically. If you do not

intend to drive immediately, shift the

selector lever to the P or N position.

If the EPB switch is pressed without

depressing the brake pedal, the display or

indicator light in the instrument cluster

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Brake

Warning Light

Brake Assist

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The warning light turns on when the

system has a malfunction.

Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer and

Have Vehicle Inspected on page 7-25.

During emergency braking situations

when it is necessary to depress the brake

pedal with greater force, the brake assist

system provides braking assistance, thus

enhancing braking performance.

Brake Pad Wear Indicator

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When the brake pedal is depressed hard or

depressed more quickly, the brakes apply

more firmly.

When the disc brake pads become worn,

the built-in wear indicators contact the

disc plates. This causes a screeching noise

to warn that the pads should be replaced.

NOTE



When the brake pedal is depressed hard

or depressed more quickly, the pedal

will feel softer but the brakes will apply

more firmly. This is a normal effect of

the brake assist operation and does not

indicate a malfunction.



When the brake pedal is depressed hard

or depressed more quickly, a motor/

pump operation noise may be heard.

This is a normal effect of the brake

assist and does not indicate a

malfunction.

When you hear this noise, consult an

Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as

possible.



The brake assist equipment does not

WARNING

supersede the functionality of the

vehicle's main braking system.

Do not drive with worn disc pads:

Driving with worn disc pads is dangerous.

The brakes could fail and cause a serious

accident. As soon as you hear a screeching

noise consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

NOTE

In high humidity weather conditions,

brake noises, such as brake squeak or

brake squeal can be heard. It does not

indicate a malfunction.

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Brake

AUTOHOLD

The AUTOHOLD function automatically holds the vehicle stopped, even if you take your

foot off the brake pedal. This function can be best used while stopped in traffic or at a traffic

light. The brakes are released when you start driving the vehicle.

WARNING

Do not rely completely on the AUTOHOLD function:

The AUTOHOLD function is only designed to assist the brake operation while the vehicle is

stopped. Neglecting to operate the brakes and relying only on the AUTOHOLD system is

dangerous and could result in an unexpected accident if the vehicle were to suddenly move.

Operate the brakes appropriately in accordance with the road and surrounding conditions.

Note that the vehicle may move suddenly depending on the vehicle's load or if it is towing

something.

Do not release your foot from the brake pedal while the vehicle is stopped on a steep grade:

Because there is a possibility of the vehicle not being held in the stopped position by the

AUTOHOLD function, the vehicle may move unexpectedly and result in an accident.

Do not use the AUTOHOLD function on slippery roads such as icy or snow-covered roads, or

unpaved roads:

Even if the vehicle is held in the stopped position by the AUTOHOLD function, the vehicle may

move unexpectedly and result in an accident. Operate the accelerator pedal, brakes, or

steering wheel appropriately as necessary.

Immediately depress the brake pedal in the following cases:

Because the AUTOHOLD function is canceled forcibly, the vehicle may move unexpectedly

and result in an accident.

The brake pedal operation demand warning light (red) ﬂashes and the warning sound is

activated at the same time.

(Red)

[Brake Hold Unavailable Depress Brake to Hold Position] is displayed in the

multi-information display and the warning sound is activated at the same time.

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Brake

Always apply the parking brake when parking the vehicle:

Not applying the parking brake 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 and apply the parking brake.

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.

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The brake pedal operation demand warning light (red) in the instrument cluster flashes

and the warning sound is activated for about 5 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

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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 is shifted to R position while the

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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

Level ground

Vehicle tilts rearward

AUTOHOLD :

Operates

AUTOHOLD :

Does not operate,

canceled

AUTOHOLD :

Does not operate,

canceled

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Brake

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The brake pedal response may change, sound may occur from the brakes, or the brake

pedal could vibrate from the operation of the AUTOHOLD function. However, this does

not indicate a malfunction.

2. The AUTOHOLD active indicator

light in the instrument cluster turns on

and the brakes are held.

To Turn On AUTOHOLD System

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Press the AUTOHOLD switch and when

the AUTOHOLD standby indicator light

turns on, the AUTOHOLD function turns

on.

AUTOHOLD standby

indicator light

3. The vehicle is held in its stopped

position even with the brake pedal

released.

NOTE

When all of the following conditions are

met, the AUTOHOLD operates and the

brakes are held.

NOTE



The ignition is switched ON (engine is

running).

The vehicle is stopped.

The brake pedal is being depressed.

The AUTOHOLD active indicator light

turns on.

The accelerator pedal is not depressed.

The driver's seat belt is fastened.

The driver's door is closed.

There is no problem with the

AUTOHOLD function.

The parking brake is released.

There is no problem with the Electric

Parking Brake (EPB) function.

The selector lever is in a position other

When all of the following conditions are

met, the AUTOHOLD standby indicator

light turns on when the AUTOHOLD

switch is pressed and the AUTOHOLD

function turns on.



The ignition is switched ON (engine is



running).

The driver's seat belt is fastened.

The driver's door is closed.

There is no problem with the

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AUTOHOLD function.



To operate AUTOHOLD and hold the

brakes



1. Depress the brake pedal and bring the

vehicle to a complete stop.

than R position or the vehicle tilts

forward with the selector lever in the R

position.

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Brake

To release AUTOHOLD and start

driving the vehicle

To Turn Off AUTOHOLD System

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Depress the brake pedal and press the

AUTOHOLD switch. The AUTOHOLD is

turned off and the AUTOHOLD standby

indicator light turns off.

If you try to resume driving the vehicle,

the brakes release automatically and the

AUTOHOLD active indicator light turns

off.

AUTOHOLD standby

indicator light

NOTE



If the Electric Parking Brake (EPB)

switch is pulled while the AUTOHOLD

is operating, the parking brake is

applied and the AUTOHOLD is

released. In addition, if the parking

brake is released under this condition,

the AUTOHOLD operates to hold the

brakes.

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Under the following conditions, the

NOTE

parking brake is automatically applied

and the AUTOHOLD is released. The

AUTOHOLD is re-enabled when the

conditions before the AUTOHOLD is

released are restored.



When the brakes are not held such as

while driving the vehicle, the

AUTOHOLD can be turned off only by

pressing the AUTOHOLD switch.

(Type A/B instrument cluster)



The driver’s seat belt is unfastened.

The driver’s door is opened.

If the AUTOHOLD switch is pressed

without depressing the brake pedal

while AUTOHOLD is operating

(AUTOHOLD active indicator light in

instrument cluster is turned on), the

message Brake Pedal Must Be

Depressed to Deactivate Auto Hold

System is indicated on the

multi-information display to notify the

driver to depress the brake pedal.



When about 10 minutes or longer have

passed since the AUTOHOLD operation

started, the parking brake is

automatically applied. Because the

AUTOHOLD is restored when releasing

the parking brake, the hold on the

brakes by AUTOHOLD function

resumes.

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Brake

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(Type C instrument cluster)

Hill Launch Assist (HLA)

If the AUTOHOLD switch is pressed

without depressing the brake pedal

while the AUTOHOLD is operating

(AUTOHOLD active indicator light is

turned on), the brake pedal operation

demand indicator light (green) in the

instrument cluster turns on to notify the

driver that it is necessary to depress the

brake pedal.

HLA is a function which assists the driver

in accelerating from a stop while on a

slope. When the driver releases the brake

pedal and depresses the accelerator pedal

while on a slope, the function prevents the

vehicle from rolling. The braking force is

maintained automatically after the brake

pedal is released on a steep grade.

HLA operates on a downward slope when

the selector lever is in the reverse (R)

position, and on an upward slope when the

selector lever is in a forward gear.

(Green)

WARNING



If any of the following conditions occurs

while the AUTOHOLD function is

operating (AUTOHOLD active indicator

light is turned on), the parking brake is

applied automatically and the

AUTOHOLD function turns off. For the

Electric Parking Brake (EPB)

Do not rely completely on HLA :

HLA is an auxiliary device for accelerating

from a stop on a slope. The system only

operates for about 2 seconds and

therefore, relying only on the system, when

accelerating from a stop is dangerous

because the vehicle may move (roll)

unexpectedly and cause an accident.

The vehicle could roll depending on the

vehicle's load or if it is towing something.

Always conﬁrm the safety around the

vehicle before starting to drive the vehicle.

operation, refer to the Electric Parking

Brake (EPB) on page 4-97.



The ignition is switched OFF.

There is a problem with the



AUTOHOLD function.

NOTE



HLA does not operate on a gentle slope.

In addition, the gradient of the slope on

which the system will operate changes

depending on the vehicle's load.



HLA does not operate if the parking

brake is applied, or if the vehicle has not

stopped completely.

HLA is operating, the brake pedal may



feel stiff and vibrate, however, this does

not indicate a malfunction.

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HLA does not operate while the

TCS/DSC indicator light is illuminated.

Refer to Contact an Authorized Mazda

Dealer and Have Vehicle Inspected on

page 7-25.

HLA does not turn off even if the TCS

OFF switch is pressed to turn off the

TCS.

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