Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Speedometer

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Purpose

The speedometer notifies the driver of the speed at which the vehicle is traveling.

Function

The instrument cluster controls the speedometer needle based on the vehicle speed signal from the PCM and displays the current vehicle speed.

Construction

An analog needle display speedometer with a stepping motor mechanism has been adopted.

Operation

The instrument cluster receives (1) the vehicle speed signal from the PCM when the ignition is switched ON (engine on).
The instrument cluster moves the needle based on the vehicle speed signal and displays (2) the current vehicle speed.

Fail-safe

Function not equipped.

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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 ...

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