J94S.book Page 6 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM
Driving Your Mazda
Starting and Driving
Low brake fluid level warning
wAnti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
If the light stays on after the parking brake
is fully released, you may have a brake
problem.
The ABS control unit continuously
monitors the speed of each wheel. If one
is about to lock up, the ABS responds by
automatically releasing and reapplying
that wheel’s brake.
Drive to the side of the road and park off
the right-of-way.
You may notice that the pedal is harder to
push or that it may go closer to the floor.
In either case, it will take longer to stop
the vehicle.
The driver will feel a slight vibration in
the brake pedal and may hear a chattering
noise from the brake system. This is
normal when the ABS operates. Don’t
pump the brakes, continue to press down
on the brake pedal.
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With the engine stopped, check the
brake fluid level immediately and add
fluid as required (page 8-15).
WARNING
After adding fluid, check the light
again.
ABS:
The ABS cannot compensate for
unsafe and reckless driving, excessive
speed, tailgating (following another
vehicle too closely), and hydroplaning
(reduced tire friction and road
contact because of water on the road
surface). You can still have an
accident. So don’t rely on ABS as a
substitute for safe driving.
If the warning light remains on, or if the
brakes do not operate properly, do not
drive the vehicle. Have it towed to an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Even if the light goes off, have your brake
system inspected as soon as possible.
WARNING
NOTE
Brake Warning Light:
Braking distances may be longer on
loose surfaces (snow or gravel, for
example) which usually have a hard
foundation. A vehicle with a normal
braking system may require less
Driving with the brake system
warning light on is dangerous. It
indicates that your brakes may not
work at all or that they could
completely fail at any time. If this
light remains on, have the brakes
inspected immediately. Don’t drive
with this light on, and contact an
Authorized Mazda Dealer to have the
brakes inspected as soon as possible.
distance to stop under these conditions
because the tires will build up a wedge
of surface layer when the wheels skid.
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Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G
| Categories | Mazda 626 Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2002 |
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