Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Tachometer

Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual / Body / Driver Info & Control / Gauges / 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 displays the engine speed per minute.

Construction

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

Operation

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

Fail-safe

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:

Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and Accessories
Non-genuine parts and accessories for Mazda vehicles can be found in stores. These may fit your vehicle, but they are not approved by Mazda for use with Mazda vehicles. When you install non-genuine parts or accessories, they could affect your vehicle's performance or safety systems; the Maz ...

Power Outer Mirror Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.. 2. Remove the inner garnish.. 3. Remove the front door trim.. 4. Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver into the service hole and remove hooks A in the direction of arrow (1). 5. Slide the service hole cover in the direction of the arrow ( ...

Vent Operation
Adjusting the Vents Directing airflow To adjust the direction of airflow, move the adjustment knob. NOTE hen using the air conditioner under humid ambient temperature conditions, the system may blow fog from the vents. This is not a sign of trouble but a result of humid air being suddenly co ...