Gen 3 CX-5: Owners Chime In

[N7turbo]

I will test it on the move, but when parked in our garage, I did see them turn off when I did the simple procedure.

You'll definitely have to test it while moving, because that's when they automatically turn on and can't be turned off.

 

[SurfDoggie]

For the brake hold function, or simply releasing the parking brake without using the function? I definitely need to actuate the parking brake button to disengage it on my ‘23 without the brake hold function activated.

First time I read it above I took that as hitting the gas can disable the parking brake (sans brake hold function), but it could go either way. Would love some clarification. Great thread!

My experience with the parking brake not auto hold. My 2017 CX-5, after starting, would auto release the parking brake when the accelerator was depressed. I remember reading it in the 2017 manual thinking, great idea. I have not tested it on my 2025. I had a loaner CX-50 for a while and I really liked that when you turn off the car the parking brake automatically engaged. Wish the 2025 CX-5 did that.