Mazda 3 Owners Manual: ABS/TCS/DSC

Hill Launch Assist (HLA)

Hill Launch Assist (HLA) is a function which assists the driver in accelerating from a stop while on a slope. When the driver releases the brake pedal and depresses the accelerator pedal while on ...

Antilock Brake System (ABS)

The ABS control unit continuously monitors the speed of each wheel. If one wheel is about to lock up, the ABS responds by automatically releasing and reapplying that wheel's brake. The driver w ...

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Control Valve Body Removal/Installation [Fw6 A EL]
On-Vehicle Removal WARNING: A hot transaxle and ATF can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine and wait until they are cool. Using compressed air can cause dirt and other particles to fly out, causing injury to the eyes. Wear protective eyeglasses whenever using compressed ai ...

Constant Monitoring
The following components of the air bag systems are monitored by a diagnostic system: Crash sensors, and diagnostic module (SAS unit) Front air bag sensors Air bag modules Side crash sensors Air bag/Front seat belt pretensioner system warning light Front seat belt pretensioners Rel ...

Blind Spot Monitoring (Bsm) Off Switch Inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.. 2. Remove the BSM OFF switch.. 3. Verify that the continuity between the BSM OFF switch terminals is as indicated in the table. If the continuity is not as indicated in the table, replace the BSM OFF switch. 4. Apply battery po ...