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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Buckle Switch Inspection
Driver Side 1. Switch the ignition to off. 2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.. 3. Remove the front seat.. 4. Remove the front buckle.. 5. Inspect for continuity between the buckle switch terminals using a tester. If not as indicated in the table, replace the driver sid ...

Canister Vent (Cv) Solenoid Valve Inspection [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
Except for Mexico Airflow inspection 1. Remove the battery cover.. 2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.. 3. Remove the CV solenoid valve.. 4. Inspect airflow between the ports under the following conditions. Measured condition Continuity between A ...

Turning the Engine Off
WARNING Do not stop the engine while the vehicle is moving: Stopping the engine while the vehicle is moving for any reason other than in an emergency is dangerous. Stopping the engine while the vehicle is moving will result in reduced braking ability due to the loss of ...