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 ...
i-ACTIVSENSE
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Other materials:
No.12 Torque Converter Clutch (TCC) Non Operation [FS5 A EL]
12
Torque converter clutch (TCC) non-operation
DESCRIPTION
TCC does not operate when vehicle reaches TCC operation range.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Basically, the TCC does not operate when the fail- ...
TCM Removal/Installation [FS5 A EL]
CAUTION:
Do not apply a shock to or touch the projection on the TCM, otherwise it
may not operate normally.
1. Perform the following procedures.
a. Remove the battery cover..
b. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
c. Remove the battery component (ex: battery, battery tray a ...
Throttle Body Inspection [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
Resistance Inspection
1. Remove the battery cover..
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
3. Disconnect the throttle body connector.
4. Measure the resistance between throttle body terminals E and F.
Throttle body resistance
0.3—100 ohms [20°C {68 °F}]
If no ...
