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 ...
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:
Washer Tank Removal/Installation
Vehicles with the washer fluid-level sensor
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the front bumper..
3. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
1
Washer motor connector
2
Windshield washer hose
3
...
Auxiliary Jack/Usb Port Inspection
Auxiliary jack inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Upper panel.
b. Shift lever knob (MTX).
c. Selector lever knob (ATX).
d. Shift panel.
e. Side wall.
f. Console.
g. Auxiliary jack/USB port.
3. Connect a commercially-available pl ...
Starter Cut Relay Removal/Installation [MTX]
Advanced Keyless Entry And Push Button Start System Only
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
Front scuff plate (LH).
Front side trim (LH).
Side wall.
Console.
3. Set the hood release lever out of the way..
4. Remove the ...
