Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Crash Zone Sensor [Standard Deployment Control System]
Purpose
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The crash zone sensor detects an impact during a frontal or frontal offset collision to the vehicle.
Function
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The crash zone sensor converts the detected impact to an electrical signal.
Construction
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The crash zone sensor is built into the clutch sensor.
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The crash zone sensor is installed to the shroud panel of the front bumper backside.
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Two crash zone sensors are installed for independent impact detection on the left and right.
Operation
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The impact from a frontal or frontal offset collision to the vehicle is transmitted to the crash zone sensor.
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The crash sensor built into the crash zone sensor detects the impact and converts the impact into an electrical signal at the signal processing circuit.
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The crash zone sensor sends a signal indicating the degree of impact, which is converted to an electrical signal, to the SAS control module.
Fail-safe
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Function not equipped.
Crash Zone Sensor Removal/Installation [Standard Deployment Control System]
WARNING:
Handling the crash zone sensor improperly can accidentally deploy the air
bags and pre-tensioner seat belts, which may seriously injure you. Read the
air bag system service warn ...
Curtain Air Bag Module Removal/Installation [Standard Deployment Control System]
WARNING:
Handling the air bag module improperly can accidentally deploy the air bag
module, which may seriously injure you. Read the air bag system service warnings
and cautions before h ...
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Rear View Monitor
Rear View Monitor
The rear view monitor is a visual assist system when reversing the vehicle that
provides images from the rear of the vehicle.
WARNING
Always drive carefully confirming the safety of the rear and the surrounding
conditions by looking directly with your eyes:
Reversing the ve ...
Hazardous Driving
WARNING
Be extremely careful if it is necessary to downshift on slippery surfaces: Downshifting
into lower gear while driving on slippery surfaces is dangerous. The sudden change
in tire speed could cause the tires to skid.
This could lead to loss of vehicle control and an accident.
When driv ...
Air Bag System Service Warnings [Standard Deployment Control System]
Air Bag Module Inspection
Inspecting an air bag module using a tester can operate (deploy) the air
bag module, which may cause serious injury. Do not use a tester to inspect an
air bag module. Always use the on-board diagnostic function to diagnose the
air bag module for malfunctions ...
