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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Personalization Features
The following personalization features can be set or changed by an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer for details. Additionally, some of the personalization features can be changed by the customer depending on the feature. Personalization features which can be ch ...

Power Systems Personalization Features Setting Procedure
NOTE: Use the IDS (laptop PC) because the PDS (Pocket PC) does not support the POWER SYSTEMS PERSONALIZATION FEATURES SETTING PROCEDURE. 1. Connect the M-MDS to the DLC–2. 2. After the vehicle is identified, select the following items from the initial screen of the M-MDS. ...

Clock Spring Inspection [Standard Deployment Control System]
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.. 2. Remove the driver–side air bag module.. 3. Remove the steering wheel.. 4. Remove the column cover. 5. Remove the clock spring.. 6. Verify that the continuity is as indicated in the table. If not as indicated in the table, replace the cl ...