Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Accelerator Pedal, Kickdown Switch
Purpose, Function
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The driver's intentions are transmitted to the PCM via the accelerator pedal.
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Kickdown switch (ATX) (Applied VIN (assumed): JM3 KE2*E*D# 148107?)
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If the accelerator pedal is depressed carelessly, kickdown control will be implemented based on the accelerator pedal being determined as fully open, and vehicle shock will occur. A kickdown switch has been adopted so that it can be determined that the accelerator pedal is fully open based on the driver’s intention of depressing the accelerator pedal for kickdown.
Construction
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The accelerator pedal has a built-in APP sensor and kickdown switch (ATX).
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For the APP sensor, refer to CONTROL SYSTEM..
Kickdown Switch (ATX) (Applied VIN (assumed): JM3 KE2*E*D# 148107?)
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A load can be felt while the accelerator pedal is being depressed and when it is further depressed the kickdown switch turns on.
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The driver can control the kickdown by knowing the amount of accelerator depression.
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The kickdown switch is only a measure of the kickdown. An electrical signal is not transmitted by the kickdown switch turning on/off, and vehicle control is not affected.
Accelerator Pedal Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
1
APP sensor connector
2
Accelerator pedal
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Air Bag Module And Pre Tensioner Seat Belt Deployment Procedures [Standard Deployment
Control System]
WARNING:
A live (undeployed) air bag module or pre-tensioner seat belt may accidentally
operate (deploy) when it is disposed of and cause serious injury. Do not dispose
of a live (undepl ...
Other materials:
TCM Configuration [Fw6 A EL, Fw6 Ax EL]
NOTE:
The TCM is built into the control valve body.
1. Verify TCM configuration implementation necessity for replacement parts.
Replacement part
Configuration necessity
Control valve body replacement
Necessary
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Filament Inspection
1. Switch the ignition ON (engine off).
2. Turn the rear window defroster switch on.
CAUTION:
Directly touching the rear window defroster filament with the lead of the
tester could damage it. Wrap aluminum foil around the end of the lead and inspect
the filament by touching it ...
Cooling System Service Warnings
WARNING:
Never remove the cooling system cap or loosen the radiator drain plug while
the engine is running, or when the engine and radiator are hot. Scalding engine
coolant and steam may shoot out and cause serious injury. It may also damage
the engine and cooling system.
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