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:
Rear Body Control Module (Rbcm) Configuration (Using As Built Data)
NOTE:
If the configuration is performed using As-Built data, the set value of the
personalization function is reset to the initial value (condition when shipped
from factory). Verify the set value with the customer and perform the personalization
function setting after performing th ...
Engine Tune Up
Engine Tune-up Preparation
NOTE:
If the accelerator pedal is depressed continuously for a specified time,
the engine speed may decrease to the idle speed. This is due to the fuel cut
control operation, which prevents overheating, and it does not indicate a malfunction.
The engine s ...
Front Fog Light
Purpose
By shining light in a wider area in front of the vehicle than the light from
the headlights, visibility during poor weather conditions, such as rain and
fog, has been improved. In addition, the visibility of the vehicle from on-coming
vehicles, pedestrians, and other people h ...
