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 ...
Other materials:
Cooling Fan Motor Inspection
Part Inspection
1. Verify that the battery is fully charged..
2. Disconnect the cooling fan motor connector (2 terminals).
3. Install a tester and battery to the cooling fan motor connector (2 terminals)
as shown in the figure.
4. Verify that each cooling fan motors operate smoothly at ...
Front Lower Arm Inspection
1. Remove the front lower arm..
2. Inspect the front lower arm for bending or damage, and the front lower arm
ball joint for excessive looseness.
If there is any malfunction, replace the front lower arm.
3. Rotate the front lower arm ball joint stud 5 times. Install the
SST ...
Rear Bumper Reinforcement Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Rear splash shield.
b. Rear combination light.
c. Rear bumper.
3. Remove the hanger rubber in the direction of the arrow (1) shown in the figure.
4. Remove nuts.
CAUTION:
Removing the rear bumper ...
