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.
Panel Light Control Indicator Alarm
Purpose
The panel light control indicator alarm notifies the driver that the panel
light brightness is either at maximum or minimum.
Function
If the panel light control switch i ...
Seat Belt Warning Alarm
Purpose
The seat belt warning alarm warns occupants that a seat belt is not fastened.
Function
The instrument cluster sounds the seat belt warning alarm based on the following
C ...
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Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2 S)
Purpose/Function
Detects the oxygen concentration (theoretical air/fuel ratio) in the exhaust
gas as basic information for mainly determining the fuel injection amount and
as information for determining the deterioration of catalytic converter.
Detects the oxygen concentration ( ...
Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)
Outline
The LCD displays vehicle information in the instrument cluster.
The instrument cluster performs LCD fail-safe..
Function/Construction
The instrument cluster configures the indication of the LCD based on the
CAN signals sent from the related modules and displays ...
Front Console Box Removal/Installation
NOTE:
Affix protective tape to the position shown in the figure.
1. Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver in the position indicated by the
arrow in the figure and detach clips A.
2. Pull the front console box in the direction of the arrow (2) and remove it
while d ...
