Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2012 Mazda CX-7 FWD L4-2.5LFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Lighting System Personalization Features Setting Procedure
LIGHTING SYSTEM PERSONALIZATION FEATURES SETTING PROCEDURE
Auto Light Illumination Level
CAUTION:
- Perform the auto light/wiper control module configuration after updating the auto light illumination level to assure that the auto light/wiper system operates correctly.
NOTE:
- Use the IDS (laptop PC) because the PDS (Pocket PC) does not support the PERSONALIZATION FEATURES SETTING PROCEDURE.
1. Connect the M-MDS to the DLC-2.
2. After the vehicle is identified, select the following items from the initial screen of the M-MDS.When using the IDS (laptop PC)
- Select the "Module Programming"
3. Then, select items from the screen menu in the following order.
- Select "Programmable Parameters"
- Select "Exterior Lighting"
4. Select the item name, and then select option.
5. Select "Low (Other)" or "Standard (Other)" on the M-MDS to set the illumination level.
6. Perform the auto light/wiper control module configuration. Auto Light/Wiper Control Module Configuration
Auto Light System / Auto Light-off System
1. Connect the M-MDS to the DLC-2.
2. After the vehicle is identified, select the following items from the initial screen of the M-MDS.When using the IDS (laptop PC)
- Select the "Module Programming"
3. Then, select items from the screen menu in the following order.
- Select "Programmable Parameters"
- Select "Exterior Lighting"
4. Select the item name, and then select option.
Room Light Control System / Turn Light System
- For the room light control system and turn light system, refer to the control system personalization features setting. Programming and Relearning
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.