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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Air Intake Actuator Removal/Installation [Full Auto Air Conditioner]
1. Set the air intake mode to FRESH. 2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.. 3. Remove the following parts: a. Front scuff plate (Passenger-side). b. Front side trim (Passenger-side). c. Dashboard under cover. d. Glove compartment. e. Lower panel (Passenger-side). f. Shower duct ( ...

Foot Brake
This vehicle has power-assisted brakes that adjust automatically through normal use. Should power-assist fail, you can stop by applying greater force than normal to the brake pedal. But the distance required to stop will be greater than usual. WARNING Do not coast with the engine ...

DSC HU/CM Removal/Installation
WARNING: If the DSC HU/CM configuration is not completed, it could result in an unexpected accident due to the DSC being inoperative. If the DSC HU/CM is replaced, always use the automatic configuration function so that the DSC operation conditions are correct. If the DSC se ...