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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Trunk Lid Latch Switch Inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.. 2. Remove the trunk lid trim.. 3. Remove the trunk lid latch and lock actuator.. 4. Press the latch in using a flathead screwdriver to inspect the latch lever condition. 5. Verify that the continuity is as indicated in the table. I ...

Drive Belt Auto Tensioner Inspection [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
MZR 2.0 1. Remove the generator drive belt with the A/C drive belt still installed and set it out of the way.. 2. Verify that the drive belt auto tensioner moves smoothly in the operational direction. If it does not move smoothly, replace the drive belt auto tensioner.. 3. T ...

Radar Sensors (Rear)
The radar sensors (rear) for the rear vehicle monitoring system are equipped inside the rear bumper, one each on the left and right sides. Sedan Hatchback The surface area of the rear bumper near the radar sensors (rear) should always be clean so that the rear vehicle monitoring sys ...