Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Speedometer
Purpose
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The speedometer notifies the driver of the speed at which the vehicle is traveling.
Function
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The instrument cluster controls the speedometer needle based on the vehicle speed signal from the PCM and displays the current vehicle speed.
Construction
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An analog needle display speedometer with a stepping motor mechanism has been adopted.
Operation
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The instrument cluster receives (1) the vehicle speed signal from the PCM when the ignition is switched ON (engine on).
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The instrument cluster moves the needle based on the vehicle speed signal and displays (2) the current vehicle speed.
Fail-safe
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Function not equipped.
Odometer/Tripmeter
Purpose
The odometer/tripmeter notifies the user of the total travel distance or
the traveled distance over a specific interval.
Function
The instrument cluster calculates the t ...
Tachometer
Purpose
The tachometer notifies the driver of the engine speed.
Function
The instrument cluster controls the tachometer needle based on the engine
speed signal from the PCM and ...
Other materials:
Timing Chain, Chain Tensioner
Purpose, Function
Timing chain
The timing chain transmits the rotation force of the crankshaft to the camshaft
to perform the rotation timing of the crankshaft and camshaft.
Chain tensioner
The chain tensioner constantly maintains the timing chain tension and the
timing ch ...
Center Roof Antenna
Purpose, Function
Converts radio broadcast waves to electric signals and sends the signals
to the audio unit.
Construction
A center roof antenna has been adopted which does not require retraction
or removal before going through an automatic car wash machine.
The ...
Hood
WARNING
Always check that the hood is closed and securely locked:
A hood that is not closed and securely locked is dangerous as it could fly open
while the vehicle is moving and block the driver's vision which could result in
a serious accident.
Opening the Hood
1. With the vehicle parke ...