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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Bright-Metal Maintenance
Use tar remover to remove road tar and insects. Never do this with a knife or similar tool. To prevent corrosion on brightmetal surfaces, apply wax or chrome preservative and rub it to a high luster. During cold weather or in coastal areas, cover bright-metal parts with a coating ...

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 ...

Operating Tips for USB device
This unit plays audio files as follows: *1 Type B CAUTION Do not use an audio fi le extension on fi les other than audio fi les. In addition, do not change the audio fi le extension. Otherwise, the unit will not recognize the fi le correctly resulting in noise or a mal ...