Mazda 3 Service Manual: Mirrors

Vanity Mirror Illumination Bulb Removal/Installation

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.. 2. Insert a tape-wrapped fastener remover into the service hole, and pry it in the direction indicated by the arrow to remove the lens. 3. Remove t ...

Auto Dimming Mirror Inspection

1. Measure the voltage at each terminal. If the voltage is not as specified in the Terminal Voltage Table (Reference), inspect the parts under “Inspection item (s)” and related wiring h ...

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Hazardous Driving
WARNING Be extremely careful if it is necessary to downshift on slippery surfaces: Downshifting into lower gear while driving on slippery surfaces is dangerous. The sudden change in tire speed could cause the tires to skid. This could lead to loss of vehicle control an ...

Glossary of Terms
Tire Placard: A label indicating the OE tire sizes, recommended inflation pressure, and the maximum weight the vehicle can carry. Tire Identification Number (TIN): A number on the sidewall of each tire providing information about the tire brand and manufacturing plant, tire size, and date o ...

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 will feel a slight vibration in the brake pedal and may hear a chattering noise from the brake syst ...