Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Accelerator Pedal, Kickdown Switch
Purpose, Function
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The driver's intentions are transmitted to the PCM via the accelerator pedal.
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Kickdown switch (ATX) (Applied VIN (assumed): JM3 KE2*E*D# 148107?)
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If the accelerator pedal is depressed carelessly, kickdown control will be implemented based on the accelerator pedal being determined as fully open, and vehicle shock will occur. A kickdown switch has been adopted so that it can be determined that the accelerator pedal is fully open based on the driver’s intention of depressing the accelerator pedal for kickdown.
Construction
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The accelerator pedal has a built-in APP sensor and kickdown switch (ATX).
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For the APP sensor, refer to CONTROL SYSTEM..
Kickdown Switch (ATX) (Applied VIN (assumed): JM3 KE2*E*D# 148107?)
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A load can be felt while the accelerator pedal is being depressed and when it is further depressed the kickdown switch turns on.
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The driver can control the kickdown by knowing the amount of accelerator depression.
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The kickdown switch is only a measure of the kickdown. An electrical signal is not transmitted by the kickdown switch turning on/off, and vehicle control is not affected.
Accelerator Pedal Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
1
APP sensor connector
2
Accelerator pedal
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Air Bag Module And Pre Tensioner Seat Belt Deployment Procedures [Standard Deployment
Control System]
WARNING:
A live (undeployed) air bag module or pre-tensioner seat belt may accidentally
operate (deploy) when it is disposed of and cause serious injury. Do not dispose
of a live (undepl ...
Other materials:
Outside the United States/Canada
Government regulations in the United States/Canada require that automobiles meet
specific emission regulations and safety standards. Therefore, vehicles built for
use in the United States/Canada may differ from those sold in other countries.
The differences may make it difficult or even impossi ...
Windshield Wipers and Washer
The ignition must be switched ON.
WARNING
Use only windshield washer fluid or plain water in the reservoir:
Using radiator antifreeze as washer fluid is dangerous. If sprayed on the windshield,
it will dirty the windshield, affect your visibility, and could result in an accident.
Only use wind ...
Keyless Beeper
Purpose, Function
Notifies the user that the lock/unlock operation of the advanced keyless
entry system is completed, and warns if the system is operated incorrectly.
Construction, Operation
Installed inside the cowl grille.
The keyless beeper operates based on the LF ...
