Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Side Turn Light

Purpose

• The side turn lights are used to signal vehicles/people at the side of the vehicle that the vehicle is going to make a right or left turn.

Function

• The side turn lights flash according to the operation of the turn or the hazard switch.

Construction

• Side turn lights built into the outer mirrors have been adopted.

• LED type side turn lights have been adopted.

Operation

Turn system

1. When the turn switch is operated to the RH position, a turn RH signal is input to the start stop unit.

2. When the turn switch is operated to the LH position, a turn LH signal is input to the start stop unit.

3. The start stop unit sends the turn RH or LH signal to the front body control module (FBCM).

4. When the front body control module (FBCM) receives the turn RH signal, the side turn light (RH) flashes.

5. When the front body control module (FBCM) receives the turn LH signal, the side turn light (LH) flashes.

Hazard system

1. When the hazard switch is turned on, a hazard signal is input to the start stop unit.

2. The start stop unit sends a hazard signal to the front body control module (FBCM).

3. When the front body control module (FBCM) receives the hazard signal, the side turn lights (RH) and (LH) flash.

Fail-safe

• Function not equipped.