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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Solenoid Valve Inspection [FS5 A EL]
CAUTION: Water or foreign objects entering the connector can cause a poor connection or corrosion. Be sure not to drop water or foreign objects on the connector when disconnecting it. Primary Control Valve Body On-vehicle inspection 1. Perform the following procedures. a. Rem ...

Timing Chain Removal/Installation [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
1. Remove the battery cover.. 2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.. 3. Remove the plug hole plate.. 4. Disconnect the wiring harness. 5. Remove the ignition coils.. 6. Remove the spark plugs.. 7. Remove the ventilation hose. 8. Remove the coolant reserve tank with the hose still c ...

Drive Belt Removal/Installation [Mzr 2.3 Disi Turbo]
1. Remove the aerodynamic under cover No.2 and splash shield as a single unit.. 2. Rotate the drive belt auto tensioner in the direction shown in the figure and remove the drive belt. 3. Install the drive belt. 4. Verify that the drive belt auto tensioner indicator mark does not exceed ...