Steering Angle Signal Initialization Procedure

WARNING:

If the initialization procedure of the steering angle signal is not completed, the DSC will not operate properly and may cause an accident. Therefore, always perform initialization of the DSC HU/CM steering angle signal to ensure proper DSC operation when any of the following items are performed.
- Steering angle sensor replacement
- DSC HU/CM replacement

Inspect the wheel alignment and inflation pressure.
- If there is any malfunction, adjust the applicable
Park the vehicle on level ground.
Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
Connect the M-MDS to the DLC-2.

Fig 1: DLC-2
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
After the vehicle is identified, select the following items from the initialization screen of the M-MDS.
- When using the IDS (laptop PC)
  1. Select "Chassis".
  2. Select "ABS/DSC".
  3. Select "Sensor Initialization".
- When using the PDS (Pocket PC)
  1. Select "All Tests and Calibrations".
  2. Select "Sensor Initialization".
Perform the initialization procedure according to the directions on the screen.
Drive the vehicle forward.
After 5 min of driving, verify that the DSC system is normal.