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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Throttle Position (TP) Sensor Inspection [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
Voltage Inspection CAUTION: The inspection cannot be performed with this method correctly if there is a malfunction of the APP sensor or throttle valve actuator. Verify that no DTCs related to the APP sensor or throttle valve actuator are stored before the inspection. NOTE: ...

Bluetooth ® Preparation (Type A)
Bluetooth ® Hands-Free Preparation Pairing code setting The 4-digit pairing code setting for registration of your cell phone (pairing) can be set beforehand. NOTE The initial setting value is “0000”. Press the pick-up button or talk button with a short press. Say: [Beep] “Setup� ...

Shift-Lock Override
If the selector lever will not move from P using the proper shift procedure, continue to hold down the brake pedal. Remove the shift-lock override cover using a cloth-wrapped flat head screwdriver. Insert a screwdriver and push it down. Press and hold the lock-release button. ...