Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Global Positioning System (Gps) Antenna
Purpose, Function
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The GPS antenna receives signals sent from GPS satellites and sends them to the car navigation unit.
NOTE:
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GPS (Global Positioning System) was developed by the Pentagon (U.S.A.) as an object locating system using satellites. The GPS antenna receives signals from several of the satellites orbiting at an altitude of approx. 21,000 km {13,049 mile} to detect the current position of the vehicle.
Construction
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The GPS antenna is installed inside the center part of the instrument panel.
Fail-safe
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Function not equipped.
Car Navigation Unit Removal/Installation
CAUTION:
The audio unit communicates with the car-navigation unit and records the
presence/non-presence of the car-navigation unit when the ignition is switched
to ACC or ON (engine off ...
Global Positioning System (Gps) Antenna Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the center speaker grille..
3. Disconnect the connector.
4. Remove the screw.
5. Remove the GPS antenna.
6. Install in the reverse or ...
Other materials:
Instrument Cluster Inspection
Speedometer inspection
Using a speedometer tester
1. Adjust the tire pressure to the specification.
2. Using a speedometer tester, verify that the tester reading is as indicated
in the following table. km/h
Speedometer tester indication (km/h)
Allowable rang ...
Hood Removal/Installation
WARNING:
Removing the hood without supporting it could cause the hood to fall and
cause serious injury. Always perform the procedure with at least another person
to prevent the hood from falling.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Fro ...
Light Switch Removal/Installation
NOTE:
When removing the light switch, it is necessary to rotate the steering wheel.
If the ignition is switched off from ON (engine on) with the driver's door closed,
the steering wheel is locked. Therefore, perform the procedure in Steps 1 to
3 so that the steering wheel is not ...
