Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Rear Window Defroster/Outer Mirror Heater
Outline
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Fogging is cleared from the rear window and outer mirror glass by heating of the filament.
Structural view
System wiring diagram
Vehicles with full-auto air conditioner system
Vehicles with manual air conditioner system
Construction
Rear window defroster
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The rear window defroster filament is inside the rear window glass.
Heated outer mirror
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The heated outer mirror filament is integrated in the outer mirror glass.
Operation
Vehicles with full-auto air conditioner system
1. When the rear window defroster switch on the climate control unit is turned on (1), an ON/OFF control request signal is sent to the front body control module (FBCM) through the instrument cluster as a CAN signal.(2)
2. When the front body control module (FBCM) receives the ON/OFF control request signal, it supplies the battery voltage to the rear window defroster relay.(3)
3. When the battery voltage is supplied to the rear window defroster relay, a switch inside the rear window defroster relay is turned on.(4)
4. When the switch inside the rear window defroster relay is turned on, the battery voltage is supplied to the rear window defroster/heated outer mirrors to operate them.(5)
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When approx. 15 min.
has elapsed after the rear window defroster switch was turned on, the timer control of the front body control module (FBCM) turns off the rear window defroster relay automatically to turn off the rear window defroster/heated outer mirror.
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When the rear window defroster switch is pressed while the rear window defroster/heated outer mirrors are operating, they stop operating.
Vehicles with manual air conditioner system
1. When the rear window defroster switch on the climate control unit is turned on (1), a signal is sent from the climate control unit to the front body control module (FBCM) and the battery voltage is supplied to the rear window defroster relay.(2)
2. When the battery voltage is supplied to the rear window defroster relay, a switch inside the rear window defroster relay is turned on.(3)
3. When the switch inside the rear window defroster relay is turned on, the battery voltage is supplied to the rear window defroster/heated outer mirrors to operate them.(4)
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When approx. 15 min.
has elapsed after the rear window defroster switch was turned on, the timer control of the front body control module (FBCM) turns off the rear window defroster relay automatically to turn off the rear window defroster/heated outer mirror.
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When the rear window defroster switch is pressed while the rear window defroster/heated outer mirrors are operating, they stop operating.
Fail-safe
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Function not equipped
Rear Power Window Regulator Removal/Installation
1. Fully lower the rear door glass.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
3. Remove the following parts:
a. Rear door trim.
b. Rear door quarter glass.
c. Rear door speaker.
d. Rear p ...
Rear Window Glass Installation
WARNING:
Using a utility knife with bare hands can cause injury. Always wear gloves
when using a utility knife.
CAUTION:
Proper installation of the glass may be difficult if s ...
Other materials:
Front Fog Lights Indicator Light
Purpose
Notifies the user that the front fog lights are illuminated.
Function
Illuminates when the front fog light illumination conditions are met.
Construction
Displayed in the instrument cluster.
Operation
1. With the light switch in the TNS, HEAD, or ...
Evaporator Temperature Sensor Inspection [Full Auto Air Conditioner]
NOTE:
Inspect the evaporator temperature sensor when it is installed to the A/C
unit.
1. Set the fan speed at MAX HI.
2. Set the temperature control at MAX COLD.
3. Set the RECIRCULATE mode.
4. Turn the A/C switch off.
5. Close all doors and windows.
6. Wait for 5 min.
7 ...
Fuses
Your vehicle's electrical system is protected by fuses.
If any lights, accessories, or controls do not work, inspect the appropriate
circuit protector. If a fuse has blown, the inside element will be melted.
If the same fuse blows again, avoid using that system and consult an Authorized
Ma ...
