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 ...
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Low Engine Coolant Temperature Indicator Light (Blue)/High Engine Coolant Temperature
Warning Light (Red)
Purpose
Low engine coolant temperature indicator light (blue)
The low engine coolant temperature indicator light (blue) notifies the driver
that the engine coolant temperature is low and vaporization of the fuel is difficult.
High engine coolant temperature warning light (red)
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Oil Pressure Switch Inspection
1. Switch the ignition ON (engine off) and verify that the oil pressure warning
light is illuminated.
2. Start the engine and verify that the oil pressure warning light turns off.
If the oil pressure warning light is not illuminated or remains illuminated,
inspect the wiring harness ...
Towing
Trailer Towing (U.S.A. and Canada)
Your Mazda was designed and built primarily to carry passengers and cargo.
If you tow a trailer, follow these instructions because driver and passenger
safety depends on proper equipment and safe driving habits. Towing a trailer will
affect handling, braking, ...
