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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Trunk Lid Opener Switch Inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.. 2. Remove the trunk lid trim.. 3. Remove the high-mount brake light.. 4. Remove the trunk lid opener switch.. 5. Verify the continuity of trunk lid opener switch terminals A and B. 6. Verify that the continuity is as indicated in the table. ...

Oil Cooler Flushing [FS5 A EL]
NOTE: If the automatic transaxle is replaced, flush and inspect the oil cooler. When replacing the automatic transaxle, inspect the oil cooler together with flushing it using the following procedures, and with the oil cooler hose removed. 1. Disconnect the oil hose. 2. Set ...

AUX/USB/iPod mode
Audio can be heard from the vehicle's speakers by connecting a commerciallyavailable portable audio unit to the auxiliary jack. A commercially-available, non-impedance (3.5 ) stereo mini plug cable is required. Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer for details. In addition, audio can be p ...