Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Power Steering Malfunction Indicator Light
Purpose
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The power steering malfunction indicator light warns the driver that there is a malfunction with the electric power steering (EPS) system.
Function
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If there is a malfunction in the EPS system, the power steering malfunction indicator light illuminates.
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If the EPS system and CAN lines are normal, it illuminates when the ignition is switched ON (engine off), and turns off after the engine is started.
Construction
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The power steering malfunction indicator light is built into the instrument cluster.
Operation
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EPS system malfunction detection
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If the EPS control module (CM) detects a system malfunction, it sends a power steering malfunction indicator light illumination on request signal to the instrument cluster via CAN.
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The instrument cluster illuminates the power steering malfunction indicator light when it receives a power steering malfunction indicator light illumination on request signal.
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Initial check
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If the EPS system and CAN lines are normal, it illuminates when the ignition is switched ON (engine off), and turns off after the engine is started. If there is a system malfunction, the power steering malfunction indicator light illuminates.
Fail-safe
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Function not equipped.
Panel Light Control Indicator Alarm
Purpose
The panel light control indicator alarm notifies the driver that the panel
light brightness is either at maximum or minimum.
Function
If the panel light control switch i ...
Seat Belt Warning Alarm
Purpose
The seat belt warning alarm warns occupants that a seat belt is not fastened.
Function
The instrument cluster sounds the seat belt warning alarm based on the following
C ...
Other materials:
Floor Mat
WARNING
Make sure the floor mats are hooked on the retention pins to prevent them from
bunching up under the foot pedals:
Using a floor mat that is not secured is dangerous as it will interfere with
the accelerator and brake pedal operation, which could result in an accident.
Do not install t ...
Intake Manifold Vacuum Inspection
1. Disconnect the evaporative hose No.3 (purge solenoid valve side) and install
the vacuum gauge..
2. Verify that the intake air hoses are installed securely.
3. Warm up the engine.
4. Measure the intake manifold vacuum while idling (no load) using the vacuum
gauge.
If not within t ...
Crankshaft Pulley
Purpose, Function
The crankshaft pulley transmits the drive force to the auxiliary parts via
the drive belt.
The crankshaft pulley suppresses torsional vibration of the crankshaft.
Construction
The crankshaft pulley is installed to the front of the crankshaft.
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