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:
ABS Control
Outline
ABS control occurs when wheel slip is determined by the DSC CM (based on
the four ABS wheel-speed sensors). Then, the DSC HU inlet and outlet solenoid
valves are operated and brake fluid pressure is controlled accordingly to prevent
wheel lock-up.
Feature
Use of ...
Disc Pad (Rear) Replacement
1. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
2. Install in the reverse order of removal.
3. After installation, pump the brake pedal a few times and inspect the following:
The disc pad projection is securely installed to the piston groove
Parking brake lever stroke
Bra ...
Engine Coolant
Inspecting Coolant Level
WARNING
Do not use a match or live flame in the engine compartment. DO NOT ADD COOLANT
WHEN THE ENGINE IS HOT:
A hot engine is dangerous. If the engine has been running, parts of the engine
compartment can become very hot. You could be burned.
Carefully inspect the e ...
