During the ID process for Mazda3 using WDS, a popup window appears
asking for the transmission the vehicle is equipped with. Three
choices are given: AUTOMATIC, MANUAL, and ASM.
- "Automatic" is for AT w/Auto Sport Mode
- "Manual" is for MT
- "ASM" is for Auto Shift Manual
ASM is a special transmission package available ONLY in European
markets. If you choose ASM by mistake with an AT vehicle, you will not
have certain WDS menu selections that are needed for module programming
and diagnosis of certain components of the AT w/Auto Sport Mode. If ASM
is accidentally selected, go back and select AUTOMATIC.
Published in January/February 2005 M-tips newsletter.