Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring. Manual — part 489

AUTO LIGHT/WIPER CONTROL MODULE CONFIGURATION

1. Connect the M-MDS to the DLC-2.

2. After the vehicle is identified, select the following items from the initialization screen of the M-MDS.



When using the IDS (laptop PC)

1. Select "Module Programming".

operation

relay

Light switch at OFF or
low-beam position

B+



Related wiring
harnesses

2L

Light switch
signal

Light switch

Ignition
switch at
ON

Light switch
at AUTO
position

1.0 or

less



Light switch (See
LIGHT SWITCH
INSPECTION.)



Related wiring
harnesses

Other

B+

2M

TNS switch
on/off

Light switch

Ignition
switch at
ON

Light switch
at low-beam
or high-beam
position

1.0 or

less



Light switch (See
LIGHT SWITCH
INSPECTION.)



Related wiring
harnesses

Light switch
at OFF
position

B+

2N

Light switch
on/off

Light switch

Ignition
switch at
ON

Light switch
at low-beam
or high-beam
position

1.0 or

less



Light switch (See
LIGHT SWITCH
INSPECTION.)



Related wiring
harnesses

Light switch
at OFF
position

B+

2O

GND

GND

Under any condition

1.0 or

less



Related wiring
harnesses

2P

(1)

Parking
brake switch
on/off



BCM



Parking
brake
switch

Ignition
switch at
ON

Parking brake
switch on

1.0 or

less



BCM (See BODY
CONTROL
MODULE (BCM)
INSPECTION .)



Parking brake switch



Related wiring
harnesses

Parking brake
switch OFF

B+

(1)

For vehicles with DRL only.

NOTE:



Use the IDS (laptop PC) because the PDS (Pocket PC) does not support
the AUTO LIGHT/WIPER CONTROL MODULE CONFIGURATION.

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3. Then, select items from the screen menu in the following order.

1. Select "Programmable Module Installation".

2. Select "LCM".

4. Perform the configuration according to the directions on the screen.

5. Retrieve DTCs by the M-MDS, then verify that there is no DTC present.



If a DTC (s) is detected, perform the applicable DTC inspection. (See DTC TABLE [AUTO
LIGHT/WIPER CONTROL MODULE] .)

Fig. 56: Identifying DLC-2 Location
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

AUTO LIGHT ILLUMINATION LEVEL SETTING

WITHOUT USING M-MDS

1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position with the light switch in the OFF position and pulled back

(Flash-to-pass ON).

2. Switch the light switch from the OFF to TNS position five times and return it to the OFF position.

3. Pull the light switch back once. (Flash-to-pass ON)

4. Turn the light switch to the TNS position.

5. Switch the light switch from the TNS to ON position five times and return it to the TNS position.

6. Turn the light switch to the ON position.

CAUTION:



If any of the following occurs, the sensitivity cannot be set properly.
Therefore, resume from Step 1.



Each procedure and operation interval exceeds 5 s.



Procedures are performed incorrectly.

NOTE:



Perform the procedure in a condition that allows verification of the
headlight illumination because it is necessary to verify the setting
condition according to the number of times headlights turn on.

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7. Switch the light switch from the ON to AUTO position five times and return it to the ON position.

8. Turn the light switch to the TNS position.

9. Switch the sensitivity by pulling the light switch back (Flash-to pass ON).

10. Verify the number of times the headlights turn on and that the sensitivity is set properly.



Illumination (Two times): Standard sensitivity



Illumination (Three times): Low sensitivity

USING M-MDS

1. Connect the M-MDS to the DLC-2.

2. After the vehicle is identified, select the following items from the initialization screen of the M-MDS.



When using the IDS (laptop PC)

1. Select "Module Programming".



When using the PDS (Pocket PC)

1. Select "Programming".

2. Select "Module Programming".

3. Then, select items from the screen menu in the following order.

1. Select "Programmable Parameters".

2. Select "Exterior Lighting".

3. Select "Autolamp On Setting- (GEM)".

4. Select "Standard (Other)" or "Low (Other)" on the M-MDS to set the illumination level.

Fig. 57: Identifying DLC-2 Location

NOTE:



Switches to the sensitivity setting mode when the above operations
are performed.



The headlights turn on for the number of times according to the
current setting conditions.



Illumination (Two times): Standard sensitivity



Illumination (Three times): Low sensitivity

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Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

5. Perform the procedure as indicated on the screen.

FRONT MAP LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2. Remove in the order indicated in the table.

Fig. 58: Identifying Removal Sequence Of Front Map Light Components
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

3. Install in the reverse order of removal.

LENS REMOVAL NOTE

1. Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver into the service hole and pry with the screwdriver in the

direction shown by the arrow to remove the lens.

NOTE:



When the M-MDS is set to Low (Other), the auto-light sensor
sensitivity decreases, and the TNS and headlight illumination timing
is slower.

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