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.

2012 Mazda Mazdaspeed3 L4-2.3L TurboFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Control System Personalization Features Setting Procedure

CONTROL SYSTEM 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".
- Select the "Programmable Parameters".

3. Select menu in the "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"

*
To change to the disable mode, replace the wiper and washer switch (with auto wiper system (AUTO)) with the switch on the vehicle (without auto wiper system (INT).
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:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.

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