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 ...

Other materials:

Theft Deterrent Horn Inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.. 2. Remove the following parts: a. Trunk end trim. b. Rear scuff plate (RH). c. Trunk side trim (RH). d. Theft-deterrent horn. 3. Apply battery positive voltage to horn terminal A, and connect the horn retaining bolt to ground as shown in the f ...

Engine Oil Level Inspection
1. Position the vehicle on level ground. 2. Warm up the engine. 3. Stop the engine and allow at least 5 min before continuing. 4. Remove the dipstick, wipe it cleanly, and reinstall it fully. 5. Remove the dipstick and verify that the oil level is between the F and L marks on the dipstick. ...

Outer Mirror Glass Installation
1. Connect the mirror heater connectors. (with heated outer mirror) 2. Connect the blind spot monitoring (BSM) warning indicator light connector (with blind spot monitoring system). NOTE: Lightly pull the blind spot monitoring (BSM) warning indicator light connector and verify t ...