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When not using M-MDS

  1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
  2. Remove the following parts:
    1. Console side panel (See CONSOLE SIDE PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    2. Switch panel (See SWITCH PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    3. Cup holder (See CUP HOLDER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    4. Selector lever knob (ATX) (See SELECTOR LEVER COMPONENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    5. Shift panel (See SHIFT PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    6. Front console box (See FRONT CONSOLE BOX REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    7. Side wall (See SIDE WALL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    8. Rear console (See REAR CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    9. Driver-side front scuff plate (See FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    10. Driver-side front side trim (See FRONT SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    11. Lower decoration panel (See DECORATION PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    12. Hood release lever (See HOOD RELEASE LEVER AND RELEASE CABLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    13. Fuel-filler lid opener lever (See FUEL-FILLER LID OPENER AND LEVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    14. Driver-side lower panel (See LOWER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    15. Center lower panel (See CENTER LOWER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. Remove the indicator unit with the connector still connected. (See INDICATOR UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  4. Connect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
  5. Switch the ignition ON (engine off or on).
  6. Using a jumper wire, connect indicator unit terminal G and body ground for 5 s or more.
    G13115715Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION:
    • If the terminals are mistakenly connected, vehicle damage or fire could occur. When connecting with the jumper wire, thoroughly verify what terminals are being connected to prevent a mis-connection.
  7. Verify that the following warning/indicator lights are turned on.
G12189995Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.