Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2011 Mazda 3 L4-2.5LFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Control System Personalization Features Setting Procedure
CONTROL SYSTEM PERSONALIZATION FEATURES SETTING PROCEDURE
NOTE:
- Use the IDS (laptop PC) because the PDS (Pocket PC) does not support the PERSONALIZATION FEATURES SETTING PROCEDURE.
1. Connect the M-MDS to the DLC-2.
2. After the vehicle is identified, select the following items from the initial screen of the M-MDS.
- When using the IDS (laptop PC)
- Select the "Module Programming".
3. Then, select items from the screen menu in the following order.
- Select "Programmable Parameters".
- Select "Personality" , "Interior lighting", "Washer/Wiper", "Security" or "Power Door Locks".
4. Select an item name, and then select option. Items of "Personality"
Items of "Interior lighting"
Items of "Washer/Wiper"
Items of "Security"
Items of "Power Door Locks"
*1
Disabled.
*2
Locking all doors when vehicle starts.
*3
Locking all doors when vehicle starts. Unlocking all doors when ignition off.
*4
Locking all doors when gear selector is changed (except to P range).
*5
Locking all doors when gear selector is changed (except to P range). Unlocking all doors when gear selector is changed to P range.
*6
Locking all doors when gear selector is changed (except to P range). Unlocking driver-side door when gear selector is changed to P range.
*7
Locking all doors when gear selector is changed (except to P range). Unlocking all doors when ignition off.
*8
Locking all doors when gear selector is changed (except to P range). Unlocking driver-side door when ignition off.
*9
Locking all doors when vehicle start. Unlocking driver-side door when ignition off.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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