Mazda MX-6, Manual

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J94S.book Page 7 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM
D riving Y our M azda
Starting and Driving
▼ ABS Warning Light
The w arning light stays on for a few
seconds w hen the ignition sw itch is turned
to the O N position.
If the A B S w arning lig h t stays on w hile
y o u ’re driving, the A B S control unit has
detected a system m alfunction. I f this
occurs, y o u r brakes w ill function
norm ally as if the vehicle had no A BS.
Should this happen, consult an A uthorized
M azda D ealer as soon as possible.
N O T E
W h en the engine is ju m p -started to
charge the battery, uneven rp m occurs
and the A B S w arning light com es on.
T his is due to a w eak battery, not a
m alfunction.
R echarge the battery.
▼ Brake Pad Wear Indicator
W hen the disc brake pads b ecom e worn,
the built-in w ear indicators contact the
disc plates. T his causes a screeching noise
to w arn that the pads should be replaced.
W hen you hear this noise, consult an
A uthorized M azda D ealer as soon as
possible.
& WARNING
D rivin g w ith Worn D isc Pads:
D rivin g w ith w orn disc p a d s is
d an gerou s. The brakes cou ld f a il a n d
cause a serious acciden t. A s soon as
yo u h ea r a screech in g n oise con su lt
an A u th orized M a zd a Dealer.
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Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G