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Always be sure to cover fenders, seats and floor areas before starting work.
Depending on the vehicle, the cooling fan may operate suddenly even when the ignition is switched off. Therefore, keep hands and tools away from the cooling fan even if the cooling fan is not operating to prevent injury to personnel or damage to the cooling fan. Always disconnect the negative battery cable when servicing the cooling fan or parts near the cooling fan.
Always be sure to cover fenders, seats and floor areas before starting work.
Be sure that all necessary tools and measuring equipment are available before starting any work.
Use special service tools or the equivalent when they are required.
Use the Mazda Modular Diagnostic System (M-MDS) for malfunction diagnosis.
With the ignition switched off, connect the malfunction diagnosis system to the DLC-2 connector shown in the figure.
Use either of the following procedures to identify the type of oil that is leaking:
1. Remove any oil on the engine or transmission/transaxle.NOTE:
Referring to the fluorescent dye instruction manual, mix the specified amount of dye into the engine oil or transmission/transaxle oil.
2. Pour the fluorescent dye into the engine oil or transmission/transaxle oil.
3. Allow the engine to run for 30 min.
4. Inspect for dye leakage by irradiating with UV light (black light), and identify the type of oil that is leaking.
5. If no dye leakage is found, allow the engine to run for another 30 min. or drive the vehicle then reinspect.
6. Find where the oil is leaking from, then make necessary repairs.NOTE:
To determine whether it is necessary to replace the oil after adding the fluorescent dye, refer to the fluorescent dye instruction manual.
1. Gather sample of the leaking oil using an absorbent white tissue.
2. Then, gather some samples of engine and transmission/transaxle oil onto a white cloth or piece of paper.
MT vehicles: Transmission/transaxle oil
AT vehicles: ATF
3. Compare the appearance and smell, and identify the type of oil that is leaking.
4. Remove any oil on the engine or transmission/transaxle.
5. Allow the engine to run for 30 min.
6. Check the area where the oil is leaking, then make necessary repairs.
Before removing the SRS air bag system-related parts, always disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min. or more to allow the back-up power supply to deplete its stored power. (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS [TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM].)(See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS [STANDARD DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM].)
| System name | Conditions after disconnecting the negative battery cable | Required procedure | Reference |
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| Before disconnecting negative battery cable | After connecting negative battery cable |
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| Power window system | Reset to initial setting and auto-function is disabled. | — | Perform the power window system initial setting. | ||
| Sunroof system | Reset to initial setting and function is disabled. | — | Perform the sunroof system initial setting. | ||
| Clock and audio | Clock display and audio system memory are reset. | Verify the setting content. | Set the verified content before disconnecting negative battery cable. | — |
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| Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) | The tire pressure monitoring system detection accuracy decreases. | — | Perform the tire pressure monitoring system initialization. | (See TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM INITIALIZATION PROCEDURE.) |
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The power supply switch using the push button start is performed by depressing the clutch pedal (MTX), depressing the brake pedal (ATX), and then pressing the push button start.
For engine starting using the push button start, depress the clutch pedal (MTX), depress the brake pedal (ATX), and then press the push button start.
While correcting a problem, also try to determine its cause. Begin work only after first learning which parts and sub-components must be removed and disassembled for replacement or repair. After removing the part, plug all holes and ports to prevent foreign material from entering.
CAUTION:
If the configuration procedure is not completed correctly after replacing a control module in which configuration is required, the system will not operate normally. Therefore, perform the work in accordance with the replacement procedure in the workshop manual.
If the control module is replaced, and depending on the control module, it may be necessary to write the vehicle specification data to the new control module using the M-MDS. This procedure is for performing the configuration (initial setting).
There are the following three methods of the configuration procedure for the control module:
Automatic configuration
The main control module (built into instrument cluster) performs configuration of the new control module itself and automatically using the vehicle specification data sent via CAN lines.
Configuration based on vehicle information read/write data
Reads the vehicle information from the control module prior to replacement, and writes the vehicle information to a new control module.
Configuration by As-Built data:
Obtains the vehicle specification data when the vehicle is shipped from the factory, and writes the data to a new control module.
The configuration using As-Built data is used if the vehicle information cannot be read due to a damaged control module which is to be replaced, or if a DTC such as a configuration malfunction is detected.
If a control module having personalization features is configured using As-Built data, the settings personalized by the customer are initialized (to factory settings). In this case, verify the setting values made by the customer and change the personalized setting values using the “Programmable Parameters” from the M-MDS menu.
If the module programming menu of the M-MDS (Programmable Module Installation, As-Built, Programmable Parameters) is performed, perform the procedure while the battery monitor icon of the M-MDS is green or gray.
If the disassembly procedure is complex, requiring many parts to be disassembled, all parts should be marked in a place that will not affect their performance or external appearance, and identified so that reassembly can be performed easily and efficiently.
When removed, each part should be carefully inspected for malfunction, deformation, damage and other problems.
All disassembled parts should be carefully arranged for reassembly.
Be sure to separate or otherwise identify the parts to be replaced from those that will be reused.
All parts to be reused should be carefully and thoroughly cleaned in the appropriate method.
WARNING:
Using compressed air can cause dirt and other particles to fly out causing injury to the eyes. Wear protective eye wear whenever using compressed air.
Standard values, such as torques and certain adjustments, must be strictly observed in the reassembly of all parts.
If removed, these parts should be replaced with new ones:
| Oil seals | Cotter pins |
| Gaskets | Locknuts (Nylon nuts) |
| O-rings | Spring pins |
| Lock washers | — |
Depending on location:
Sealant and gaskets, or both, should be applied to specified locations. When sealant is applied, parts should be installed before sealant hardens to prevent leakage.
Oil should be applied to the moving components of parts.
Specified oil or grease should be applied at the prescribed locations (such as oil seals) before reassembly.
Use suitable gauges and testers when making adjustments.
Prevent gasoline or oil from getting on rubber parts or tubing.
When reinstalling, position the hose clamp in the original location on the hose and squeeze the clamp lightly with large pliers to ensure a good fit.
NOTE:
Follow the description in each section because the clamps which are used with the fuel-related system differ from the one indicated above.
When using a torque wrench-SST or equivalent combination, the specified torque must be recalculated due to the extra length that the SST or equivalent adds to the torque wrench. Recalculate the torque by using the following formulas. Choose the formula that applies to you.
| Torque Unit | Formula |
| N·m | N·m × [L/(L+A)] |
| kgf·m | kgf·m × [L/(L+A)] |
| kgf·cm | kgf·cm × [L/(L+A)] |
| ft·lbf | ft·lbf × [L/(L+A)] |
| in·lbf | in·lbf × [L/(L+A)] |
When using a vise, put protective plates in the jaws of the vise to prevent damage to parts.
When inspecting and servicing the power train on the dynamometer or speedometer tester, pay attention to the following:
Place a fan, preferably a vehicle-speed proportional type, in front of the vehicle.
Make sure the vehicle is in a facility with an exhaust gas ventilation system.
Keep the rear bumper cool by placing a cooling fan near the exhaust pipe so that the rear bumper does not get deformed by the heat from the exhaust.
Keep the area around the vehicle uncluttered so that heat does not build up.
Watch the water temperature gauge and do not overheat the engine.
Avoid added load to the engine and maintain normal driving conditions as much as possible.
NOTE:
When only the front or rear wheels are rotated on a chassis dynamometer or equivalent, the DSC HU/CM determines that there is a malfunction in the DSC and illuminates the following lights:
ABS warning light
Brake system warning light
TCS/DSC indicator light
If the above lights are illuminated, dismount the vehicle from the chassis dynamometer and switch the ignition off. Then, switch the ignition ON (engine on), run the vehicle at 10 km/h {6.2 mph} or more and verify that the warning lights go out. In this case, a DTC will be stored in the memory. Clear the DTC from the memory by following the memory clearing procedure [DSC] in the on-board diagnostic system. (See ON-BOARD DIAGNOSIS [DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL (DSC)].)
CAUTION:
If a vehicle with the following systems is inspected using a chassis dynamometer, always turn off each system before performing the inspection.
Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system
Smart Brake Support (SBS) system
Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system
Distance Recognition Support System (DRSS)
If a chassis dynamometer is used without turning off each system, automatic braking will operate and the inspection cannot be performed correctly.
In the event that a chassis dynamometer is used without turning off each system, take appropriate measures referring to the following as each of the system’s warning lights may be illuminated/flashed and DTCs stored in the memory.
Rotating only front or rear wheels
If only the front or rear wheels are rotated, the DSC HU/CM will determine that the DSC is malfunctioning. It will also determine that the vehicle control module is malfunctioning and the following warning lights will be illuminated or flashed.
Mazda radar cruise control (MRCC) warning light (amber) is flashed
Master warning light is illuminated
If the warning light is illuminated or flashed, remove the vehicle from the chassis dynamometer and switch the ignition off.
Switch the ignition back ON and drive the vehicle at 10 km/h {6.2 mph} or more to verify that the warning light turns off.
Because DTCs are stored, clear DTCs according to the memory clearing procedure.
Rotating all four wheels
If all four wheels are rotated, the cruise control module determines that there is an error in the location information of the object which is detected by the radar sensor. As a result, the vehicle control module determines that a malfunction occurred, illuminates the following warning lights, and displays a message in the instrument cluster.
Master warning light
Displays “MRCC Inspection Required”, “SCBS Inspection Required”, “SBS Inspection Required”, and “DRSS Inspection Required”
If a warning light is illuminated and a message is displayed, remove the vehicle from the chassis dynamometer and switch the ignition off.
Switch the ignition back ON and drive the vehicle at 10 km/h {6.2 mph} or more to verify that the warning light is turned off and the message is cleared.
Because DTCs are stored, clear the DTCs according to the memory clearing procedure.
Some global SST or equivalent are used as SSTs necessary for vehicle repair. Note that these SSTs are marked with global SST numbers.
Note that a global SST number is written together with a corresponding Mazda SST number as shown below.
