Mazda 3 Owners Manual: ABS/TCS/DSC

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 ...

Antilock Brake System (ABS)

The ABS control unit continuously monitors the speed of each wheel. If one wheel is about to lock up, the ABS responds by automatically releasing and reapplying that wheel's brake. The driver w ...

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Cooling (With air conditioner)
Set the mode selector dial to the position. Set the temperature control dial to the cold position. Set the fan control dial to the desired speed. Turn on the air conditioner by pressing the A/C switch. After cooling begins, adjust the fan control dial and temperature control ...

Cruise Control Switch Inspection [Mzr 2.3 Disi Turbo]
1. Remove the battery cover.. 2. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more.. 3. Remove the driver–side air bag module.. 4. Disconnect the clock spring connector (part wiring harness-side). 5. Measure the resistance between clock spring terminals K and M (part wiring ...

Neutral Switch Inspection [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
Continuity Inspection 1. Remove the battery cover.. 2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.. 3. Disconnect the neutral switch connector.. 4. When the shift lever is in neutral and in a position other than neutral, verify that the continuity between neutral switch terminals A and B is acco ...