Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Fuel Shut Off Valve
U.S.A. And CANADA
Purpose, function
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Prevents fuel from flowing to the charcoal canister during tight turns or vehicle rollover.
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Releases evaporative gas to the charcoal canister.
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While refueling, the fuel shut-off valve closes to prevent a fuel overflow.
Construction
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The fuel shut-off valve is built into the fuel tank.
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The fuel shut-off valve consists of float and spring.
Operation
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While refueling or due to fuel sloshing, the float is flooded with fuel and the floating force causes the valve to close. Also, during a vehicle rollover, the valve closes due to balance between the float gravity and spring.
Fuel Shut Off Valve Inspection
U.S.A. And CANADA
NOTE:
The fuel shut-off valve cannot be removed and inspected as it is built into
the fuel tank.
1. Perform the fuel tank inspection..
If there is any malfu ...
Fuel System
Purpose, Outline
A multiple hole type fuel injector has been adopted which provides higher
fuel injection accuracy for improved fuel efficiency and output.
Piston movement-compressio ...
Other materials:
Power Steering Malfunction Indicator Light
Purpose
The power steering malfunction indicator light warns the driver that there
is a malfunction with the electric power steering (EPS) system.
Function
If there is a malfunction in the EPS system, the power steering malfunction
indicator light illuminates.
If th ...
Charcoal Canister
Purpose, Function
Absorbs evaporative gas flowing from the fuel tank to prevent release of
the gas into the atmosphere.
Construction
The charcoal canister is installed near the fuel tank.
U.S.A. and CANADA
Except U.S.A. and CANADA
The charcoal canister ...
DSC Control
Outline
While a vehicle normally turns safely in response to steering operation,
there are instances when the limits of tire lateral grip is surpassed due to
road surface conditions or vehicle speed, and the influence of evasive steering
to avoid an accident or similar situations.
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