Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Brake System/ABS Warning Light

Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual / Brakes / Brake Control, Vehicle Dynamics / ABS / Brake System/ABS Warning Light

Purpose/Function

The brake system/ABS warning light is built into the instrument cluster. If a malfunction is detected in the system with the parking brake released, the warning light illuminates to notify the driver.

Construction/Operation

When the DSC system and CAN lines are functioning normally, the brake system/ABS warning light illuminates when the ignition is switched to ON to check for a burned-out bulb, and then turns off after approx. 3 s. At this time, while the parking brake is activated, the brake system warning light remains illuminated, however, it turns off after the parking brake is released.
The brake system/ABS warning light illuminates during a system malfunction, and the control is as follows:

ABS warning light illuminated:

ABS control disabled.

ABS warning light and brake system warning light illuminated:

ABS and EBD controls disabled.

Fail-safe

Function not equipped.

ABS Wheel Speed Sensor And ABS Sensor Rotor

Purpose/Function The ABS wheel-speed sensor and ABS sensor rotor detect the rotation condition of each wheel and transmit this information to the DSC HU/CM. The signal from the ABS w ...

Front ABS Wheel Speed Sensor Inspection

Sensor Output Value Inspection CAUTION: Resistance inspection using other testers may cause damage to the ABS wheel-speed sensor internal circuit. Be sure to use the M-MDS to inspect the A ...

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Tire Maintenance
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Ion Sensor Inspection
DTC Inspection 1. Connect the M-MDS to the DLC?2. 2. Perform the DTC inspection using the M-MDS.. If any DTC related to the ignition coil/ion sensor is present, repair the malfunctioning location according to the applicable DTC troubleshooting.. Visual Inspection NOTE: B ...

Front Door Speaker Inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.. 2. Remove the following parts: a. Inner garnish. b. Front door trim. 3. Disconnect the front door speaker connector.. 4. Verify that the resistance and continuity between the front door speaker terminals is as indicated in the table. ...