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.
2017 Mazda 5 GS, Automatic TransFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Control System Personalization Features Setting Procedure
- Connect the M-MDS (IDS) to DLC-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".
- Select "Programmable Parameters".
- Select menu in the BCM/GEM.
- When using the IDS (laptop PC)
- Select an item name, and then select option.
| M-MDS display | Function | Initial setting | Setting content | Control unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 stage door unlocking (without (AKE)) | 2-step unlocking system can be set. | Enabled | Disabled/ Enabled |
BCM |
| Auto room lamp (when doors unlocked) | The automatic illumination function of the interior light when the doors are unlocked can be canceled. | Enabled | Disabled/ Enabled |
BCM |
| Answer feedback (hazard) | Answer back hazard can be set to inoperable. | Enabled | Enabled/ Disabled |
BCM |
| Answer feedback (horn) | Answer back horn can be set to inoperable. | Enabled | Enabled/ Disabled |
BCM |
| Auto relock timer (without (AKE)) | Auto re-lock operation timing can be changed. | 30s | 30s/60s/90s | BCM |
| Auto room lamp (when IG-OFF) | The automatic illumination function of the interior light after the ignition is switched off can be canceled. | Enabled | Disabled/ Enabled |
BCM |
| Burglar alarm start up method | Theft-deterrent system start up method can be changed. | Transmitter and key | Transmitter/ Transmitter and key |
BCM |
| Front wiper interlocked to window washer switch | The wiper action in conjunction with the windshield washer operation can be canceled. | Enabled | Enabled/ Disabled |
BCM |
| Rear defroster off timer | Rear defroster off timer operation timing can be changed. | 15min | 15min/20min/ 25min/30min |
BCM |
| Room lamp control time (when door closed) | The elapsed time between the doors closing and the interior light turning off can be adjusted. | 15s | 7.5s/30s/15s /60s |
BCM |
| Room Lamp Battery Saver Timer | The elapsed time for the interior light to automatically turn off when a door is ajar can be adjusted. | 10min | 10min/30min/ 60min |
BCM |
| Room lamp control time (when door unlocked) | The elapsed time between the doors unlocking and the interior light turning off can be adjusted. | 30s | 60s/30s/15s/ 7.5s |
BCM |
| Room lamp battery saver | The automatic illumination function of the interior light to automatically turn off can be canceled. | Enabled | Disabled/ Enabled |
BCM |
| Rear wiper interlocked to window washer switch | The wiper action in conjunction with the rear washer operation can be canceled. | Enabled | Enabled/ Disabled |
BCM |
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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.