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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Operating Tips for AAC
AAC stands for Advanced Audio Coding,
which is standardized voice compression
established by the ISO *1 working group
(MPEG). Audio data can be created and
stored at a higher compression ratio than
MP3.
This unit plays files with the extensions
(.aac/.m4a/.wav *2 ) as the AAC files.
*1 Int ...
Windshield Defrosting and
Defogging
Set the mode selector dial to the
position and turn the fan control dial to the
desired speed.
In this position, the outside air position is automatically selected, and when
the fan control dial is ON, the air conditioner automatically turns on. The air
conditioner will directly dehumidify ...
Brake Fluid Air Bleeding
CAUTION:
Brake fluid will damage painted surfaces. Be careful not to spill any on
painted surfaces. If it is spilled, wipe it off immediately.
NOTE:
Keep the fluid level in the reserve tank at 3/4 full or more during the air
bleeding.
Begin air bleeding with the b ...
