Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Tachometer
Purpose
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The tachometer notifies the driver of the engine speed.
Function
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The instrument cluster controls the tachometer needle based on the engine speed signal from the PCM and displays the engine speed per minute.
Construction
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An analog needle display tachometer with a stepping motor mechanism has been adopted.
Operation
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The instrument cluster receives (1) the engine 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 engine speed signal and displays (2) the current engine speed.
Fail-safe
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Function not equipped.
Speedometer
Purpose
The speedometer notifies the driver of the speed at which the vehicle is
traveling.
Function
The instrument cluster controls the speedometer needle based on the vehicle ...
Trip Computer Information System
Outline
The trip computer system displays the instantaneous fuel economy, average
fuel economy, remaining distance to empty, and the average vehicle speed.
The instrument cluster per ...
Other materials:
Starting the Engine
WARNING
Radio waves from the key may affect medical devices such as pacemakers: Before
using the key near people who use medical devices, ask the medical device manufacturer
or your physician if radio waves from the key will affect the device.
NOTE
• The key must be carried because the
ke ...
Brake System/ABS Warning Light
Purpose/Function
The brake system/ABS warning light is built into the instrument cluster.
If a malfunction is detected in the system with the parking brake released,
the warning light illuminates to notify the driver.
Construction/Operation
When the DSC system and CAN l ...
Front Drive Shaft (Double Offset Joint) Disassembly/Assembly
1. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.
2. Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.
1
Boot band (transaxle side)
(See FRONT DRIVE SHAFT (TRIPOD JOINT) DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY.)
2
Clip
(See Clip Disassembly Note.)
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