Purpose
The door-ajar warning light notifies the driver that any door or the liftgate is open.
Function
When the instrument cluster receives any of the following signals sent from the rear body control module (RBCM) via the CAN signal, the door-ajar warning light illuminates.
Door latch switch ON signal (door open)
Liftgate latch switch ON signal (liftgate open)
Construction
The instrument cluster controls illumination on/off of the door-ajar warning light using the instrument cluster microcomputer based on the door latch or liftgate latch position signal from the rear body control module (RBCM).
The door-ajar warning light is set in the instrument cluster.

Operation
1. The instrument cluster receives (1) the door latch switch ON signal or liftgate latch switch ON signal from the rear body control module (RBCM).
2. The instrument cluster microcomputer turns the transistor on (2) based on each signal.
3. When the transistor turns on, a ground circuit with the door-ajar warning light is established and the door-ajar warning light illuminates (3).

Fail-safe
Function not equipped.
Door Adjustment
Door Module PanelLiftgate Lower Trim Removal/Installation
1. Remove the following parts:
a. Liftgate upper trim.
b. Liftgate side trim.
c. Liftgate recess.
2. Remove fasteners A.
3. Take the shaded area shown in the figure, and pull the liftgate lower trim
in the direction of the arrow in the order of (1), (2), (3), (4) and remove it while ...
St 001/12 Special Service Tool Shipment January 2013
APPLICABLE MODEL(S)/VINS
2014 Mazda6
2014 CX-5
DESCRIPTION/PRICING
In support of the new 2014 Mazda6 and the 2014 CX-5, Mazda will ship to all dealers
one (1) new Special Service Tool (SST). The SST will be shipped automatically by
Mazda’s tool vendor, SPX during January 2013.
The followi ...
Meter Hood Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the upper column cover.
3. Using a phillips screwdriver, remove fasteners.
NOTE:
When pulling up the shaft of fasteners using a phillips screwdriver, the
shaft will not be pulled up if it is rotated by pressing the driver. To pull ...