FixVault

Procedure Not Using M-MDS

CAUTION:
  • Perform Steps  4 and  5 within 30 s.
  1. Empty the vehicle except for the spare tire, jack and vehicle tools.
  2. Adjust the tire pressure to the specification. (See WHEEL AND TIRE SPECIFICATION [(US)] .)
  3. Move the vehicle to level ground.
  4. Switch the ignition ON (engine off or on).
    NOTE:
    • The LED headlight warning light continues flashing during the first initialization, however, continue the work because it does not indicate an improper procedure.
    G14584120Courtesy 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 miss-connection.
  5. Using a jumper wire, connect DLC-2 terminals B and J (ground) three times at 0.5-1.5 s intervals as shown in the figure.
    G14584121Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. Verify the LED headlight warning light.
    • The initialization is completed if the LED headlight warning light flashes three times every 0.25 s and turns off. Go to the next step.
      G14584122Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    • If the LED headlight warning light flashes at 0.25 s intervals, the procedure may have been performed incorrectly. Repeat the procedure from Step  4.
    • If the LED headlight warning light turns on, the headlight auto leveling system may have a malfunction. Perform DTC inspection. (See DTC INSPECTION .)
    • Repair or replace the malfunctioning location, then repeat the procedure from Step  4.
  7. Adjust the headlight aiming. (See HEADLIGHT AIMING [(US)] .)