Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Speedometer
Purpose
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The speedometer notifies the driver of the speed at which the vehicle is traveling.
Function
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The instrument cluster controls the speedometer needle based on the vehicle speed signal from the PCM and displays the current vehicle speed.
Construction
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An analog needle display speedometer with a stepping motor mechanism has been adopted.
Operation
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The instrument cluster receives (1) the vehicle speed signal from the PCM when the ignition is switched ON (engine on).
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The instrument cluster moves the needle based on the vehicle speed signal and displays (2) the current vehicle speed.
Fail-safe
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Function not equipped.
Odometer/Tripmeter
Purpose
The odometer/tripmeter notifies the user of the total travel distance or
the traveled distance over a specific interval.
Function
The instrument cluster calculates the t ...
Tachometer
Purpose
The tachometer notifies the driver of the engine speed.
Function
The instrument cluster controls the tachometer needle based on the engine
speed signal from the PCM and ...
Other materials:
Wheel Hub, Steering Knuckle Inspection
Wheel Bearing Excessive Play Inspection
1. Install the magnetic base and dial gauge as shown in the figure and measure
the wheel bearing axial excessive play.
If it exceeds the maximum specification, replace the wheel hub bearing.
Front wheel bearing maximum play
0 ...
Tires
For reasons of proper performance, safety, and better fuel economy, always maintain
recommended tire inflation pressures and stay within the recommended load limits
and weight distribution.
WARNING
Using Different Tire Types:
Driving your vehicle with different types of tires is dangerous. It ...
Propeller Shaft Inspection
1. Measure the propeller shaft center runout using the dial gauge.
If it exceeds the maximum specification, replace the propeller shaft as a
single component.
Propeller shaft maximum runout
0.8 mm {0.031 in}
2. Inspect the play and rotation of the joint by turning ...
