Mazda 3 Service Manual: Active Command Modes Inspection [Instrument Cluster]
1. Connect the M-MDS (IDS) to the DLC-2.
2. After the vehicle is identified, select the following items from the initialization screen of the IDS.
a. Select “DataLogger”.
b. Select “Modules”.
c. Select “IC”.
3. Select the simulation items from the PID table.
4. Perform the active command modes function, inspect the operations for each parts.
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If the operation of output parts cannot be verified after the active command mode inspection is performed, this could indicate the possibility of an open or short circuit, sticking, or operation malfunction in the output parts.
Clock Spring Adjustment
NOTE:
The adjustment procedure is also specified on the caution label of the clock
spring.
1. Set the front wheels straight ahead.
CAUTION:
The clock spring will break if ov ...
Other materials:
Steering Wheel And Column Removal/Installation [With Advanced Keyless Entry
And Push Button Start System]
WARNING:
Handling the air bag module improperly can accidentally operate (deploy)
the air bag module, which may seriously injure you. Read the service warnings
before handling the air bag module..
1. Remove the driver-side front scuff plate..
2. Remove the driver-side front sid ...
Recommendations for Shifting (for
Vehicles without Gear Shift
Indication)
Upshifting
For normal acceleration, Mazda
recommends these shift points:
(U.S.A. and Canada)
For cruising, Mazda recommends these
shift points:
(U.S.A. and Canada)
Downshifting
When you must slow down in heavy traffic
or on a steep upgrade , downshift before
the engine starts to ov ...
Lower Panel Removal/Installation
Driver-side
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Driver-side front scuff plate.
b. Driver-side front side trim.
c. Hood release lever.
d. Upper panel.
e. Shift knob (MTX).
f. Selector lever knob (ATX).
g. Shift panel.
h. Side wall.
i. Cons ...
