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:

When Warning/Indicator Lights Illuminate/Flash
If the brake system warning light illuminates If the light stays on after the parking brake is fully released there may be a problem with the brakes. Drive to the side of the road and park off the right-of-way. You may notice that the pedal is harder to depress or that it may go closer to t ...

Gear Position Indicator [Fw6 A EL, Fw6 Ax EL]
Purpose/Function The gear position indicator illuminates while under manual shift control and displays the gear number while driving. Construction The gear position indicator is built into the instrument cluster. Operation The TCM sends a gear position indic ...

Refrigerant Charging
CAUTION: Do not use a different type of refrigerant or charge beyond the specified level. Otherwise, cooling ability will be lowered and the A/C compressor could be damaged. Charging Recycled HFC-134a Refrigerant 1. Connect an HFC-134a recovery/recycling/recharging device to the ...