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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Shroud Panel Removal/Installation
CAUTION: Because the shroud panel is installed to the bumper reinforcement, support the shroud panel using a jack before removing the bumper reinforcement so as not to apply excessive force to the shroud panel. Since the servicing is performed with the hood open, secure the hoo ...

Front Side Marker/Front Turn Light Bulb Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.. 2. Slightly bend back the front mudguard.. 3. Rotate the front side marker/front turn light socket in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure. 4. Remove the front side marker/front turn light bulb. 5. Install in the reverse order of ...

Installing Child-Restraint Systems
Accident statistics reveal that a child is safer in the rear seat. The front passenger's seat is clearly the worst choice for any child under 12, and with rear-facing childrestraint systems it is clearly unsafe due to air bags. NOTE Even if your vehicle is equipped with front passenger seat w ...