Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Global Positioning System (Gps) Antenna
Purpose, Function
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The GPS antenna receives signals sent from GPS satellites and sends them to the car navigation unit.
NOTE:
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GPS (Global Positioning System) was developed by the Pentagon (U.S.A.) as an object locating system using satellites. The GPS antenna receives signals from several of the satellites orbiting at an altitude of approx. 21,000 km {13,049 mile} to detect the current position of the vehicle.
Construction
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The GPS antenna is installed inside the center part of the instrument panel.
Fail-safe
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Function not equipped.
Car Navigation Unit Removal/Installation
CAUTION:
The audio unit communicates with the car-navigation unit and records the
presence/non-presence of the car-navigation unit when the ignition is switched
to ACC or ON (engine off ...
Global Positioning System (Gps) Antenna Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the center speaker grille..
3. Disconnect the connector.
4. Remove the screw.
5. Remove the GPS antenna.
6. Install in the reverse or ...
Other materials:
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
• The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
monitors the air pressure of all four wheels. If the air pressure of one or more
tires is too low, the system warns the driver by indicating the tire pressure monitoring
system warning light in the instrument clust ...
Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Inspection
Visual Inspection
CAUTION:
When foreign material such as an iron chip is on the CKP sensor, it can cause
abnormal output from the sensor because of flux turbulence and adversely affect
the engine control. Be sure there is no foreign material on the CKP sensor when
replacing.
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Antilock Brake System (ABS)
The ABS control unit continuously monitors the speed of each wheel. If one wheel
is about to lock up, the ABS responds by automatically releasing and reapplying
that wheel's brake.
The driver will feel a slight vibration in the brake pedal and may hear a chattering
noise from the brake sy ...
