Hazard Avoidance
Sometimes, although drivers press the brake pedal as hard as they can, it may not be sufficient. Brake Assist measures the speed at which the brake pedal is pressed and the braking pressure and when the force is judged to be insufficient the system compensates by applying additional pressure.
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) makes it easier to maintain vehicle control and shortens the stopping distance when there is a large load on the rear wheels, such as when the car is carrying a full load of passengers. EBD optimally distributes the braking power between the front and rear wheels depending on the load in order to increase the effectiveness of the rear-wheel braking and minimize the difference in stopping distance between when the car is fully loaded and when it is not.
How the EBD works
The 4-wheel Anti-lock Braking System (4W-ABS) applies the optimal amount of brake force to each of the four wheels.
When the driver brakes hard or brakes on a road surface made slippery by snow or some other factor,
4W-ABS helps avoid slips by automatically pumping the brakes while the driver keeps constant pressure on the brake pedal. Furthermore, because the system better avoids tire lock-up, it enables drivers to steer around obstacles more easily.
* ABS is designed to reduce the risk of accidents by applying the optimal amount of brake force to each of the four wheels. However the system has its limitations, and no safety system or combination of such systems can prevent all accidents. These systems are not a replacement for safe and attentive driving. Please drive carefully at all times and do not rely on technology to prevent an accident. Not all of these systems are available on all models or in all markets, so please contact your local Mazda dealer for details on availability. Please refer to your owners' manual for additional important system details, limitations and warnings.
How 4W-ABS works
The Dynamic Stability Control system (DSC) automatically takes control of the vehicle when skidding is detected.
The system guards against skidding by optimally controlling engine output and the braking force applied to each wheel through the combined control of the 4-wheel antilock braking system and the Traction Control System (TCS). This helps the vehicle maintain stability even in situations such as when cornering on slippery roads or when steering suddenly to avoid hazards.
For example, if the car understeers and tends towards the outside of a corner, the systems suppresses skidding of the front wheels by dropping engine output and applying brakes to the inside wheels. Conversely, if the vehicle oversteers and tends toward the inside of a curve, the system applies braking to the outside wheels, thus suppressing skidding of the rear wheels.
* DSC/TCS is designed to reduce the risk of accidents by helping the driver maintain control under adverse conditions. However the system has its limitations, and no safety system or combination of such systems can prevent all accidents. Factors including speed, road conditions and driver steering input can all affect whether DSC will be effective in preventing loss of control. These systems are not a replacement for safe and attentive driving. Please drive carefully at all times and do not rely on technology to prevent an accident. Not all of these systems are available on all models or in all markets, so please contact your local Mazda dealer for details on availability. Please refer to your owners' manual for additional important system details, limitations and warnings.
How DSC/TCS works
