Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Global Positioning System (Gps) Antenna
Purpose, Function
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The GPS antenna receives signals sent from GPS satellites and sends them to the car navigation unit.
NOTE:
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GPS (Global Positioning System) was developed by the Pentagon (U.S.A.) as an object locating system using satellites. The GPS antenna receives signals from several of the satellites orbiting at an altitude of approx. 21,000 km {13,049 mile} to detect the current position of the vehicle.
Construction
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The GPS antenna is installed inside the center part of the instrument panel.
Fail-safe
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Function not equipped.
Car Navigation Unit Removal/Installation
CAUTION:
The audio unit communicates with the car-navigation unit and records the
presence/non-presence of the car-navigation unit when the ignition is switched
to ACC or ON (engine off ...
Global Positioning System (Gps) Antenna Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the center speaker grille..
3. Disconnect the connector.
4. Remove the screw.
5. Remove the GPS antenna.
6. Install in the reverse or ...
Other materials:
Front Bumper Reinforcement Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Seal board upper.
b. Front bumper.
c. Front combination light.
d. Set plate.
e. Energy-absorbing form.
f. Front under cover No.1.
g. Bumper stiffener lower.
3. Support the shroud panel using a jack.
CAUT ...
Mechanical
Outline
The sliding resistance*1 has been reduced by:
the adoption of a rocker arm (built into needle roller bearing)
reducing load on the valve spring
narrowing down the crankshaft journal
optimizing the piston skirt shape
adoption of ...
Steering Features
Improved handling, fuel economy, marketability
Column assist type Electric Power Steering (EPS) adopted
Improved handling
By using a higher steering gear ratio (15.5), the steerability has
been improved
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