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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Maintenance Monitor (Type B audio)
Select the icon on the home screen to display the “Applications” screen. Select “Maintenance” to display the maintenance list screen. Switch the tab and select the setting item you want to change. You can customize settings in the setup display as follows: ...

Fuel Filler Lid Opener And Lever Removal/Installation
Fuel-filler Lid Opener 4SD 1. Open the fuel-filler lid. 2. Remove the following parts: a. Trunk end trim. b. Trunk side trim (RH). 3. Remove the nut. 4. Remove the lift spring. 5. Pull out the fuel-filler lid opener in the direction of the arrow (1). 6. Disconnect the fue ...

Unfastening the Seat Belt
Depress the button on the seat belt buckle. If the belt does not fully retract, pull it out and check for kinks or twists. Then make sure it remains untwisted as it retracts. NOTE If a belt does not fully retract, inspect it for kinks and twists. If it is still not retracting properly, ...