Mazda 3 Owners Manual: Active Adaptive Shift (AAS)
Active Adaptive Shift (AAS) automatically controls the transaxle shift points to best suit the road conditions and driver input. This improves driving feel. The transaxle may switch to AAS mode when driving up and down slopes, cornering, driving at high elevations, or depressing the accelerator pedal quickly while the selector lever is in the D position. Depending on the road and driving conditions/vehicle operations, gear shifting could be delayed or not occur, however, this does not indicate a problem because the AAS mode will maintain the optimum gear position.
Shift Position Indication
The selector position is indicated when the
ignition is switched ON.
Gear position indication
In manual shift mode, the “M” of the shift
position indication illuminates and the
numeral for the ...
Shift-Lock System
The shift-lock system prevents shifting out
of P unless the brake pedal is depressed.
To shift from P:
Depress and hold the brake pedal.
Start the engine.
Press and hold the lock-release b ...
Other materials:
Interior Equipment (View A)
Door-lock knob
Turn and lane-change signal
Lighting control
Wiper and washer lever
DSC OFF switch
Tire pressure monitoring system set switch
LDWS switch
AFS OFF switch
BSM OFF switch
Headlight leveling switch
Outside mirror switch
Door-lock switch
Power window lock s ...
Schedule 2
U.S.A. (severe driving conditions) and Puerto Rico residents
Chart symbols:
I: Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair, adjust, fill up, or replace if
necessary.
R: Replace
L : Lubricate
T: Tighten
Remarks:
*1 Engine oil flexible maintenance is available for U.S.A. and Puerto Rico
resi ...
Rear ABS Wheel Speed Sensor Inspection
Installation Visual Inspection
1. Inspect for the following:
If there is any malfunction, replace the part.
a. Excessive looseness or play of the rear ABS wheel-speed sensor
b. Deformation of the rear ABS wheel-speed sensor
c. Deformation or damage of the rear ABS sensor rotor
C ...
