Mazda 3 Service Manual: Identification Number Locations

How To Use This Manual

Range of Topics This manual contains procedures for performing all required service operations. The procedures are divided into the following five basic operations: Removal/Inst ...

Jacking Positions, Vehicle Lift (2 Supports) And Safety Stand (Rigid Rack) Positions

Jacking Positions WARNING: Improperly jacking a vehicle is dangerous. The vehicle can slip off the jack and cause serious injury. Use only the correct front and rear jacking points and ...

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Front Lower Arm Inspection
1. Remove the front lower arm from the vehicle.. 2. Inspect the arm for bending or damage, and the ball joint for excessive looseness. If there is any malfunction, replace the front lower arm. 3. Rotate the ball joint stud 5 times. Install the SST to the ball joint stud, measure t ...

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 a slope, the function prevents the vehicle from rolling. The braking force is maintained automati ...

Auto Lock/Unlock Function
WARNING Do not pull the inner handle on a front door: Pulling the inner handle on a front door while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. Passengers can fall out of the vehicle if the door opens accidentally , which could result in death or serious injury. When ...