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Starting procedure for initial learning

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  1. After the vehicle is identified, select the following items from initialization of the M-MDS.
    1. Select "Self-test"
    2. Select "Module"
    3. Select "TCM"
    4. Select "Retrieve CMDTCs"
      NOTE:
      • DTC P06B8:00 is displayed while the initial learning has not been implemented.
  2. Start the engine and wait for 30 s or more. 
  3. Perform the following steps ( 1) to ( 4) with the brake pedal depressed.
    CAUTION:
    • When the brake fluid pressure sensor value is the specification or less, shut down the initial learning to assure safety. Accordingly, be careful of the following when performing the initial learning:
      • Strongly depress the brake pedal while performing the initial learning. (Brake hydraulic pressure is 5 MPa or more.)
      • Do not depress the brake pedal again.

        Otherwise, the brake booster pressure will decrease and the brake force will weaken.

        Fig 1: Depressing Brake Pedal
        G09785894Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    1. Shift the selector lever from P position to D position and click the DTC clear button for the M-MDS.

      Type A 

      Fig 2: Shifting Selector Lever Position From P To D (Type A)
      G09786205Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

      Type B 

    2. When the M-MDS screen returns to the DTC display screen, shift the selector lever from D position to M position within 10 s  and verify that the engine speed increases from idling.
      Fig 3: Shifting Selector Lever Position From P To D (Type B)
      G09786206Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

      Type A 

      Fig 4: Shifting Selector Lever Position From D To M (Type A)
      G09786207Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

      Type B 

      NOTE:
      • The initial learning implements after idle speed starts increasing. If idle speed does not start increasing, repeat the procedure from Step  2.
      • The shift position indicator light does not turn off while the initial learning is being implemented.
      • If the initial learning is shut down for any reason while performing the learning, shift position indicator light does not flash. If shift position indicator light does not flash, repeat the procedure from Step  2.
      Fig 5: Shifting Selector Lever Position From D To M (Type B)
      G09786208Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    3. Verify that the engine speed returns to idle and shift position indicator light flashes two times. 
    4. Verify that M1 is displayed after the shift position indicator light flashes two times  , shift the selector lever to the P position, and turn off the engine.
      Fig 6: Display - Shift Position Indicator Light Screen (M)
      G09786209Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

      Type A 

      Fig 7: Shifting Selector Lever Position From M To P (Type A)
      G09786210Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

      Type B 

      NOTE:
      • Be careful not to miss looking at shift position indicator light because the light flashes only one time. 
  4. Release the brake pedal.
  5. Switch the ignition to KOEO and verify the DTC.
    • If DTC P06B8:00 is displayed, repeat the procedure from Step  2. If any other DTCs are displayed, perform the applicable DTC troubleshooting. (See ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DTC TABLE [FW6A-EL] .)
      Fig 8: Shifting Selector Lever Position From M To P (Type B)
      G09786211Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.