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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Turn and Lane-Change Signals
The ignition must be switched ON to use the turn and lane-change signals. Turn Signals Move the signal lever down (for a left turn) or up (for a right turn) to the stop position. The signal will self-cancel after the turn is completed. If the indicator light continues to flash after a turn ...

Accessory Socket Removal/Installation
Front 1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.. 2. Remove the upper panel.. 3. Remove the shift lever knob. (MTX). 4. Remove the selector lever knob. (ATX). 5. Remove the shift panel. 6. Remove in the order indicated in the table. 1 Socket (See Socket Rem ...

Radar Sensor (Front)
Your vehicle is equipped with a radar sensor (front). The following systems also use the radar sensor (front). Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) Forward Obstruction Warning (FOW) The radar sensor (front) functions by detecting the radio waves reflected off a vehicle ahead or an obstru ...