Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Power Steering Malfunction Indicator Light
Purpose
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The power steering malfunction indicator light warns the driver that there is a malfunction with the electric power steering (EPS) system.
Function
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If there is a malfunction in the EPS system, the power steering malfunction indicator light illuminates.
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If the EPS system and CAN lines are normal, it illuminates when the ignition is switched ON (engine off), and turns off after the engine is started.
Construction
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The power steering malfunction indicator light is built into the instrument cluster.
Operation
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EPS system malfunction detection
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If the EPS control module (CM) detects a system malfunction, it sends a power steering malfunction indicator light illumination on request signal to the instrument cluster via CAN.
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The instrument cluster illuminates the power steering malfunction indicator light when it receives a power steering malfunction indicator light illumination on request signal.
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Initial check
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If the EPS system and CAN lines are normal, it illuminates when the ignition is switched ON (engine off), and turns off after the engine is started. If there is a system malfunction, the power steering malfunction indicator light illuminates.
Fail-safe
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Function not equipped.
Oil Control Valve (OCV) [Skyactiv G 2.0]
Purpose, Function
The OCV switches the oil passage to the hydraulic variable valve timing actuator
to control the opening/closing period of the exhaust valve.
Construction
The O ...
Pressure Control Valve Inspection [Skyactiv G 2.0]
1. Remove the pressure control valve assembly..
CAUTION:
Do not apply a pressure 36 kPa {0.37 kgf/cm2, 5.2 psi} or more. Doing so
will damage the pressure control valve and evaporative ho ...
Other materials:
Body Panel
Outline
The multi-load path and triple H-shaped structure of distributing the power
absorbed at the collision were used for the body shell.
A ring structure has been adopted for the triple H structure, realizing top-level
crash safety performance.
Crushable structure fro ...
Decoration Panel Removal/Installation
CAUTION:
Affix protective tape to the position shown in the figure.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Open the glove compartment.
3. Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver in the position indicated by the
arrow (1) in the figure and detach clip A.
4. ...
Low Fuel Warning Light
Purpose
The low fuel warning light warns the driver that the remaining fuel level
is low.
Function
The instrument cluster calculates the fuel quantity based on the following
CAN signals, and if a remaining fuel amount of approx. 10 L {2.6 US gal, 2.2
Imp gal} (fuel gauge ...
