Mazda 3 Owners Manual: Power Steering
- Power steering is only operable when
the engine is running. If the engine is
off or if the power steering system is
inoperable, you can still steer, but it
requires more physical effort.
If the steering feels stiffer than usual during normal driving or the steering vibrates, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
- The warning light notifies the driver of system abnormalities and operation conditions.
- In addition, the buzzer may also activate
depending on the system abnormality or
operation condition.
Refer to Warning Lights on .
Refer to Power Steering Warning Buzzer on .
| CAUTION Never hold the steering wheel to the extreme left or right for more than 5 seconds with the engine running. This could damage the power steering system. |
Drive Selection
Drive selection is a system to switch the vehicle's drive mode. When the
sport mode
is selected, vehicle's response against accelerator operation is enhanced. This
provides
additional quick acce ...
i-ACTIVSENSE
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Other materials:
Headlight Leveling
The number of passengers and weight of
cargo in the luggage compartment change
the angle of the headlights.
Auto type
The angle of the headlights will be
automatically adjusted when turning on
the headlights.
The warning/indicator light turns on when
the system has a malfunction.
Refer ...
Headlight Aiming
CAUTION:
If the headlight aiming is adjusted with cargo in the vehicle, it may not
adjust correctly. Adjust the headlight aiming with the vehicle under the following
conditions:
No occupants inside vehicle
Cargo other than spare tire, jack, and tools not loaded
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Power Metal Oxide Semiconductor Field Effect Transistor (Power Mos Fet) Inspection
[Full Auto Air Conditioner]
1. Verify that the continuity between the power MOS FET terminals is as indicated
in the table.
If there is any malfunction, replace the power MOS FET.
If the blower motor operation is not normal even though no malfunction can
be verified, inspect the climate control unit..
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