Mazda 3 Owners Manual: Brake Assist
During emergency braking situations when it is necessary to depress the brake pedal with greater force, the brake assist system provides braking assistance, thus enhancing braking performance.
When the brake pedal is depressed hard or depressed more quickly, the brakes apply more firmly.
NOTE
- When the brake pedal is depressed hard or depressed more quickly, the pedal will feel softer but the brakes will apply more firmly. This is a normal effect of the brake assist operation and does not indicate a malfunction.
- When the brake pedal is depressed hard or depressed more quickly, a motor/pump operation noise may be heard. This is a normal effect of the brake assist and does not indicate a malfunction.
- The brake assist equipment does not supersede the functionality of the vehicle's main braking system.
Warning Light
The warning light turns on when the
system has a malfunction.
Refer to Warning Lights on .
Brake Pad Wear Indicator
When the disc brake pads become worn,
the built-in wear indicators contact th ...
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 ...
Other materials:
Rocking the Vehicle
WARNING
Do not spin the wheels at more than
56 km/h (35 mph), and do not allow
anyone to stand behind a wheel when
pushing the vehicle:
When the vehicle is stuck, spinning the
wheels at high speed is dangerous.
The spinning tire could overheat and
explode. This could c ...
Brake Fluid Level Sensor Inspection
1. Disconnect the brake fluid level sensor connector from the master cylinder.
2. Inspect for continuity according to fluid level between the brake fluid level
sensor terminals.
If not as indicated in the table, replace the reserve tank.
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Magnetic Clutch Inspection [Manual Air Conditioner]
1. Connect battery to terminal A of magnetic clutch and ground to A/C compressor
body.
SKYACTIV-G 2.0
MZR 2.0
MZR 2.5
2. Verify that the magnetic clutch operates.
If there is any malfunction, replace the magnetic clutch.
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