Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Crash Zone Sensor [Standard Deployment Control System]
Purpose
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The crash zone sensor detects an impact during a frontal or frontal offset collision to the vehicle.
Function
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The crash zone sensor converts the detected impact to an electrical signal.
Construction
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The crash zone sensor is built into the clutch sensor.
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The crash zone sensor is installed to the shroud panel of the front bumper backside.
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Two crash zone sensors are installed for independent impact detection on the left and right.
Operation
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The impact from a frontal or frontal offset collision to the vehicle is transmitted to the crash zone sensor.
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The crash sensor built into the crash zone sensor detects the impact and converts the impact into an electrical signal at the signal processing circuit.
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The crash zone sensor sends a signal indicating the degree of impact, which is converted to an electrical signal, to the SAS control module.
Fail-safe
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Function not equipped.
Crash Zone Sensor Removal/Installation [Standard Deployment Control System]
WARNING:
Handling the crash zone sensor improperly can accidentally deploy the air
bags and pre-tensioner seat belts, which may seriously injure you. Read the
air bag system service warn ...
Curtain Air Bag Module Removal/Installation [Standard Deployment Control System]
WARNING:
Handling the air bag module improperly can accidentally deploy the air bag
module, which may seriously injure you. Read the air bag system service warnings
and cautions before h ...
Other materials:
Fuses
Your vehicle's electrical system is protected by fuses.
If any lights, accessories, or controls do not work, inspect the appropriate
circuit protector. If a fuse has blown, the inside element will be melted.
If the same fuse blows again, avoid using that system and consult an Authorized
Ma ...
Discharge Headlight Bulb
Purpose, Function
Charges the internal metallic element and emits white light resembling sunlight.
Construction
A mercury-free bulb has been adopted for the discharge headlight bulb.
The discharge headlight bulb is assembled to the front combination light.
The dis ...
Auto Light Sensor
Purpose
The auto light sensor detects the illumination level above and in front of
the vehicle and outputs it to the front body control module (FBCM).
Function
The auto-light sensor uses the upward illumination level sensor to detect
the illumination level above the vehicle ...
