Mazda 3 Sport 2017, Manual

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When Driving
Brake
Brake Pad Wear Indicator
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.
When you hear this noise, consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as
possible.
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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