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 RecordSide Air Bag Sensor Removal/Installation [Two Step Deployment Control System]
WARNING:
Handling the side air bag sensor improperly can accidentally operate (deploy)
the air bag module, which may seriously injure you. Read the air bag system
service warnings and cautions before handling the side air bag sensor..
1. Switch the ignition to off.
2. Disconnec ...
PID/Data Monitor Inspection [Instrument Cluster]
1. Connect the M-MDS to the DLC-2.
2. After the vehicle is identified, select the following items from the initialization
screen of the M-MDS.
a. Select “DataLogger”.
b. Select “Modules”.
c. Select “IC”.
3. Select the applicable PID from the PID table.
4. Verify the PID dat ...
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 ...