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
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Other materials:
Neutral Switch Inspection
Continuity Inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the neutral switch..
3. Inspect for continuity between neutral switch No.1 terminal A and B.
If not as specified, replace the neutral switch No.1..
Specification
Measured conditio ...
Front Seat Side Cover Removal/Installation
WARNING:
Handling a side air bag improperly can accidentally operate (deploy) the
air bag, which may seriously injure you. Read the service warnings in the Workshop
Manual before handling the front seat (side air bag integrated)..
If the sliding mechanisms on both sides are ...
Intake Manifold
Purpose, Function
Distributes intake air to each cylinder evenly.
Optimizes the combustion efficiency and performance of the engine by distributing
intake air to each cylinder.
Construction
The intake manifold is installed to the cylinder head.
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