Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Global Positioning System (Gps) Antenna

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Purpose, Function

The GPS antenna receives signals sent from GPS satellites and sends them to the car navigation unit.

NOTE:

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

The GPS antenna is installed inside the center part of the instrument panel.

Fail-safe

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 ...

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M Position Switch [Fw6 A EL, Fw6 Ax EL]
Purpose/Function The M position switch detects that the selector lever is in the M position. The M position switch signal is sent to the TCM via CAN, and is used for manual shift control and engine-transaxle integration control. Construction The M position switch is in ...

License Plate Light Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.. 2. Remove the following parts: a. Liftgate upper trim. b. Liftgate side trim. c. Liftgate lower trim. 3. Disconnect the connector. 4. While pressing the license plate light tab in the direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure, press the l ...

Rocking the Vehicle
WARNING Do not spin the wheels at more than 56 km/h (35 mph), and do not allow anyone to stand behind a wheel when pushing the vehicle: When the vehicle is stuck, spinning the wheels at high speed is dangerous. The spinning tire could overheat and explode. This could cause serious injuries. ...