Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Tachometer
Purpose
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The tachometer notifies the driver of the engine speed.
Function
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The instrument cluster controls the tachometer needle based on the engine speed signal from the PCM and displays the engine speed per minute.
Construction
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An analog needle display tachometer with a stepping motor mechanism has been adopted.
Operation
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The instrument cluster receives (1) the engine 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 engine speed signal and displays (2) the current engine speed.
Fail-safe
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Function not equipped.
Speedometer
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 ...
Trip Computer Information System
Outline
The trip computer system displays the instantaneous fuel economy, average
fuel economy, remaining distance to empty, and the average vehicle speed.
The instrument cluster per ...
Other materials:
Rocking the Vehicle
WARNING
Do not spin the wheels at more than 56 km/h (35 mph), and do not allow anyone
to stand behind a wheel when pushing the vehicle: When the vehicle is stuck, spinning
the wheels at high speed is dangerous. The spinning tire could overheat and explode.
This could cause serious injuries.
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Low Engine Coolant Temperature Indicator Light (Blue)/High Engine Coolant Temperature
Warning Light (Red)
Purpose
Low engine coolant temperature indicator light (blue)
The low engine coolant temperature indicator light (blue) notifies the driver
that the engine coolant temperature is low and vaporization of the fuel is difficult.
High engine coolant temperature warning light (red)
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Driver and Front Passenger Occupant Classification System
First, please read “Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Precautions” carefully.
Driver Seat Slide Position Sensor
Your vehicle is equipped with a driver seat slide position sensor as a part of
the supplemental restraint system. The sensor is located under the driver seat.
The sensor ...
