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Procedure Using M-MDS

CAUTION:
  • Perform Steps  5 and  6within 30 s  .
  1. Empty the vehicle except for the spare tire, jack and vehicle tools.
  2. Adjust the tire pressure to the specification. (Refer to WHEEL AND TIRE SPECIFICATION .)
  3. Move the vehicle to level ground.
  4. Connect the M-MDS to the DLC-2.
  5. Switch the ignition ON (engine off or on).
    NOTE:
    • The AFS OFF indicator light continues flashing during the first initialization, however, continue the work because it does not indicate an improper procedure.
    Fig 1: Identifying AFS OFF Indicator Light
    G10962867Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. After vehicle identification, the following can be selected from the M-MDS initial screen.
    1. "Electrical"
    2. "Exterior Lighting"
    3. "Headlamp"
    4. "Auto Leveling Sensor"
    5. "Auto Leveling Sensors Calibration"
  7. Verify the AFS OFF indicator light.
    • The initialization is completed if the AFS OFF indicator light flashes three times every 0.25 s  and turns off. Go to the next step.
      Fig 2: AFS OFF Indicator Light Timing Pattern
      G10962868Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    • If the AFS OFF indicator light continues flashing, the procedure may have been performed incorrectly. Repeat the procedure from Step  5.
    • If the AFS OFF indicator light turns on, the headlight auto leveling system may have a malfunction. Perform the DTC inspection. (Refer to DTC INSPECTION [ADAPTIVE FRONT LIGHTING SYSTEM (AFS)] .)
      • Repair or replace the malfunctioning location, then repeat the procedure from Step  5.
  8. Adjust the headlight aiming. (Refer to HEADLIGHT AIMING .)
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