Mazda 3 Owners Manual: Power Steering
- Power steering is only operable when
the engine is running. If the engine is
off or if the power steering system is
inoperable, you can still steer, but it
requires more physical effort.
If the steering feels stiffer than usual during normal driving or the steering vibrates, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
- The warning light notifies the driver of system abnormalities and operation conditions.
- In addition, the buzzer may also activate
depending on the system abnormality or
operation condition.
Refer to Warning Lights on .
Refer to Power Steering Warning Buzzer on .
| CAUTION Never hold the steering wheel to the extreme left or right for more than 5 seconds with the engine running. This could damage the power steering system. |
Drive Selection
Drive selection is a system to switch the vehicle's drive mode. When the
sport mode
is selected, vehicle's response against accelerator operation is enhanced. This
provides
additional quick acce ...
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Other materials:
Front Seat Belt Removal/Installation [Standard Deployment Control System]
WARNING:
Handling the front seat belt (pre-tensioner seat belt) improperly can accidentally
deploy the pre-tensioner seat belt, which may seriously injure you. Read the
air bag system service warnings and cautions before handling the front seat
belt..
WARNING:
Th ...
DSC HU/CM Removal/Installation
WARNING:
If the DSC HU/CM configuration is not completed, it could result in an unexpected
accident due to the DSC being inoperative. If the DSC HU/CM is replaced, always
use the automatic configuration function so that the DSC operation conditions
are correct.
If the DSC se ...
Applications
NOTE
Depending on the grade and specification,
the screen display may differ.
Select the icon on the home screen to
display the Applications screen. The
following information can be verified.
Top screen
Item
Function
HD
Radio™
Traffic
Map
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