Purpose
The instrument cluster operation record stores the record of the illumination or flashing of the warning light.
Function
The operation record is stored by the instrument cluster and displayed using the Mazda Modular Diagnostic System (M-MDS).
The instrument cluster stores the following when any of the warning lights illuminates or flashes.
Time and date
Control module which sent warning light illumination/flash request
Battery voltage
Construction
Based on the stored record, the instrument cluster displays the following operation record on the M-MDS screen.

Operation
When the instrument cluster receives a CAN signal or a warning light illumination/flash request signal sent from each switch, it controls the warning light to illuminate/flash and stores the operation record at the same time.
Fail-safe
Function not equipped.
Instrument Cluster Inspection
Instrument Cluster Operation RecordWhen Warning/Indicator Lights Illuminate/Flash
If the brake system warning light illuminates
If the light stays on after the parking brake is fully released there may be
a problem with the brakes.
Drive to the side of the road and park off the right-of-way.
You may notice that the pedal is harder to depress or that it may go closer to
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Ambient Temperature Sensor [Full Auto Air Conditioner]
Purpose
The ambient temperature sensor detects the ambient temperature.
Function
The ambient temperature sensor converts the detected temperature to an electric
signal.
Construction
A thermistor-type ambient temperature sensor has been adopted.
The ambient ...
Parking Mechanism [Fw6 A EL, Fw6 Ax EL]
Purpose/Function
The parking mechanism locks the output gear when the selector lever is shifted
to the P position which locks the driving wheels against rotation to prevent
coasting when parking the vehicle.
Construction/Operation
For component parts related to the parking ...