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When Using M-MDS

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CAUTION:
  • Perform Step  5 within 30 s.
  1. Empty the vehicle by having all occupants leave the vehicle and remove all the cargo except for the spare tire, jack and tools equipped on the vehicle.
  2. Adjust the air pressure of each tire to the specified value. (See WHEEL AND TIRE SPECIFICATION .)
  3. Move the vehicle to level ground.
  4. Connect the M-MDS to the DLC-2.
  5. After vehicle identification, select in the following order from the M-MDS initial screen.
    NOTE:
    • The AFS OFF indicator light continues flashing during the first initialization, however, continue the work because it does not indicate an improper procedure.
    1. "Electrical"
    2. "ExteriorLighting"
    3. "Headlamp"
    4. "Auto Leveling Sensor"
    5. "Auto Leveling Sensors Calibration"
      Fig 1: Identifying AFS OFF Indicator Light
      G09788181Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. Verify that the AFS OFF indicator light flashes 3 times  at 0.25 s  intervals and turns off as shown in the figure.
  7. Adjust the headlight aiming. (See HEADLIGHT AIMING .)
    Fig 2: AFS OFF Indicator Light Blinking Pattern
    G09788182Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.