The electric parking brake equipment applies the parking brake using an electric motor. When the electric parking brake is applied, the electric parking brake switch indicator light turns on.
WARNING
Do not drive the vehicle with the electric 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 electric parking brake and verify that the brake system warning light is turned off.
NOTE
When the switch is released, the electric parking brake is released and the beep stops.
When applying the electric parking brake
The electric parking brake can be applied regardless of the ignition switch position.
Securely depress the brake pedal and pull up the electric parking brake switch.
The electric parking brake is applied and the brake system warning light and the electric parking brake switch indicator light turn on.
Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights.
When releasing the electric parking brake
The electric parking brake can be released while the ignition is switched ON or the engine is running. When the electric parking brake is released, the brake system warning light and the electric parking brake switch indicator light turn off.
Electric parking brake manual release
Securely depress the brake pedal and press down the electric parking brake switch.
Firmly depress the brake pedal and press the electric parking brake switch.
If the electric parking brake switch is pressed without depressing the brake pedal, the display or indicator light in the instrument cluster notifies the driver that the brake is not depressed.
(Type A instrument cluster)
A message is displayed on the multiinformation display in the instrument cluster.
Refer to Message Indicated in Multiinformation Display
(Type B instrument cluster)
The brake pedal operation demand indicator light in the instrument cluster turns on.
Electric parking brake automatic release
If the accelerator pedal is depressed with the electric parking brake applied and all of the following conditions met, the parking brake is released automatically.
(Manual transaxle)
The change lever is in a position other than neutral.
The clutch pedal is depressed halfway
(Automatic transaxle)
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 electric parking brake applied, the parking brake may be released automatically. If you do not intend to drive immediately, shift the change lever (manual transaxle) to the neutral position, or shift the selector lever (automatic transaxle) to the P
or N
position.
Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Climate control unit inspection
Full-auto Air Conditioner
1. Connect the all center panel connectors.
2. Turn the ignition switch to ON position.
3. Measure the voltage at each climate control unit terminal and refer to the
terminal voltage list.
If not as specified, inspect the parts listed under Action and the
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and amount of airflow will be automatically controlled.
2. Use the temperature control dial to select a desired temperature. Press the
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