Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Headlight Leveling Actuator
Purpose, Function
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The headlight leveling actuator drives the motor based on the target optical axis voltage, which is input from the AFS control module, to change the optical axis of the headlights.
Construction
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Built into the front combination lights.
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Consists of a motor which expands/retracts the shaft, a shaft, and a microcomputer which calculates the shaft expansion/contraction amount.
Operation
1. When the ignition is switched on (engine on or off), the auto leveling sensor inputs a vehicle height signal to the AFS control module.
2. When the headlights (LO) turn on, the AFS control module calculates the amount of change in vehicle height * based on the vehicle height signal.
3. If the operation conditions are met, the AFS control module calculates a target optical axis based on the calculated change in vehicle height *. For details on the operation conditions, refer to the headlight auto leveling system..
4. The AFS control module outputs the calculated target optical axis signal to the headlight leveling actuator.
5. The headlight leveling actuator drives the motor based on the input target optical axis.
6. When the motor is driven, the shaft moves back and forth and the reflector shifts to move the optical axis.
* The amount of change in vehicle height is the calculated 1 s average value of the detected vehicle body angle which the AFS control module detects every 0.1 s.
Fail-safe
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Function not equipped.
Headlight High Beam Indicator Light
Purpose
Notifies the user that the headlights (HI) are illuminated.
Function
Illuminates when the headlight (HI) or parking illumination conditions are
met.
Construction
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High Mount Brake Light
Purpose
The high-mount brake light signals vehicles to the rear that the vehicle
is stopped.
Function
The high-mount brake light illuminates in conjunction with the operation
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Other materials:
Seat Warmer Control Unit Removal/Installation
WARNING:
Handling a side air bag improperly can accidentally operate (deploy) the
air bag, which may seriously injure you. Read the service warnings/cautions
in the Workshop Manual before handling the front seat (side air bag integrated)..
1. Switch the ignition off (LOCK).
2. ...
Torque Sensor
Purpose/ Function
The torque sensor detects the steering torque and the steering direction,
and outputs the signal to the Electric Power Steering (EPS) control module (CM).
Construction, Operation
The Hall IC-type torque sensor is installed to the top of the steering column
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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 ...
