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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Precaution [ABS]
1. Any one or a combination of the ABS warning and brake system warning lights illuminates even when the system is normal. Warning lights that may illuminate and/or flash Cases in which the light may illuminate Conditions in which the light will go ou ...

Plastic Part Maintenance
When cleaning the plastic lenses of the lights, do not use gasoline, kerosene, rectified spirit, paint, thinner, highly acidic detergents, or strongly alkaline detergents. Otherwise, these chemical agents can discolor or damage the surfaces resulting in a significant loss in functio ...

Back Up Light Switch Removal/Installation [A26 M R]
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. 2. Disconnect the back-up light switch connector. 3. Remove the aerodynamic under cover No.2.. 4. Remove the back-up light switch with the gasket. 5. Install a new gasket and the back-up light switch to the transaxle case. Tightening torque ...