Purpose
The panel light adjusts the instrument cluster and steering switch illumination brightness.
Function
The instrument cluster adjusts the brightness of the following illumination lights when a TNS illumination signal sent via CAN transmission from the front body control module (FBCM) is received.
Instrument cluster
Climate control unit
Steering switch
Cluster switch
Hazard warning switch
Selector illumination
Audio unit
Clock (with manual A/C)
The instrument cluster changes the brightness of the illumination lights according to the rotation signal of the panel light control switch.
Construction
The panel light control switch is set in the instrument cluster.

Operation
When the ignition is switched ON (engine off or on), the instrument cluster receives (1) the TNS illumination signal from the front body control module (FBCM).
The instrument cluster performs the following controls when it receives the TNS illumination signal.
Changes the brightness of the instrument panel illumination.
Outputs a panel light signal via CAN signal to the climate control unit (with auto A/C)/clock (with manual A/C).
Turns on the panel light circuit transistor.
When the transistor turns on, a ground circuit with the panel light is established and the panel light illuminates.

Panel light control switch operation
When the ignition is switched ON (engine off or on), the instrument cluster receives (1) the TNS illumination signal from the front body control module (FBCM).
The instrument cluster changes the brightness of the panel light according to the rotation angle when it receives a panel light control switch rotation signal while receiving the TNS illumination signal.
The instrument cluster outputs a panel light signal to related units.

Fail-safe
Function not equipped.
PID/Data Monitor Inspection [Instrument Cluster]
GaugesCoupling Component Calibration Data Writing
1. Connect the M-MDS to the DLC-2.
2. After the vehicle is identified, select the following items from the toolbox
of the M-MDS.
Select “Chassis”.
3. Then, select items from the screen menu in the following order.
Select “4WD/AWD”.
Select “Coupling Calibra ...
Washer Fluid Level Sensor
Purpose
The washer fluid-level sensor illuminates the low washer fluid level warning
light when the washer fluid level is lowered.
Function
The washer fluid-level sensor detects the decrease in the washer fluid level.
Construction
The washer fluid-level sensor con ...
Forced Ignition On
NOTE:
In order to perform a forced ignition ON, the M-MDS is necessary. If the
servicing is being done outside of an Authorized Mazda dealership, contact an
Authorized Mazda dealership for instructions.
The forced ignition ON procedure forces a power supply to each part when
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