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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Center Cover Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.. 2. Remove the center panel.. 3. Remove the upper clumn cover.. 4. Remove the instrument cluster.. 5. Pull the center cover in the direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure, then remove the hooks. 6. Pull the center cover in the direction of ...

Decoration Panel Removal/Installation
1. Remove the following parts: a. Passenger-side front scuff plate. b. Passenger-side front side trim. c. Glove compartment. d. Passenger-side lower panel. 2. Remove the screw. 3. Pull the decoration panel in the direction of the arrow (1), (2) shown in the figure, while remove the hoo ...

Rear Brake (Disc) Inspection
Brake Judder Repair Hints Description 1. Brake judder concern has the following 3 characteristics: Steering wheel vibration 1. The steering wheel vibrates in the rotation direction. This characteristic is most noticeable when applying brakes at a vehicle speed of 100—140 km/h {62.2—86.9 mph ...