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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Washer Fluid Level Sensor Inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.. 2. Remove the front bumper.. 3. Verify that continuity between the washer fluid-level sensor terminals is as indicated in the table. If not as specified, replace the washer fluid-level sensor. ...

Slide Motor Inspection
1. Remove the battery cover.. 2. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait 1 min or more.. 3. Disconnect the slide motor connector. 4. Apply battery positive voltage to the slide motor terminals and inspect the slide motor operation If not as specified, replace the front sea ...

Using Automatic Locking Mode
Follow these instructions when using a child-restraint system, unless you are attaching a LATCH-equipped childrestraint system to the rear LATCH lower anchors. Refer to “Using LATCH Lower Anchor” . NOTE Follow the child-restraint system manufacturer's instructions carefully. If you are ...