User's Guide Part 2
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When Driving
Brake
WARNING
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.
Brake Assist
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.
When the brake pedal is depressed hard or
depressed more quickly, the brakes apply
more fi rmly.
NOTE
•
When the brake pedal is depressed
hard or depressed more quickly, the
pedal will feel softer but the brakes
will apply more fi rmly. 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.
•
The brake assist equipment does not
supersede the functionality of the
vehicle's main braking system.
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