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 [Manual 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 ( ...

Parking Brake
CAUTION Driving with the parking brake on will cause excessive wear of the brake parts. NOTE For parking in snow, refer to Winter Driving regarding parking brake use. Setting the parking brake Depress the brake pedal and then firmly pull the parking brake lever fully upwar ...

Rear Scuff Plate Removal/Installation
1. Detach tab A while pulling the rear scuff plate in the direction of the arrow (1) shown in the figure, then detach hook B, clips C, pins D while pulling in the direction of the arrow (2). 2. Detach tab E while pulling the rear scuff plate in the direction of the arrow (3) shown in the fig ...