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.
Flowchart [Two-Step Deployment Control System]
2023 Mazda CX-5 SSECTION Flowchart [Two-Step Deployment Control System]
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Mazda CX-5. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Use the following flowchart to verify the cause of the trouble.NOTE:
- When inspecting past malfunction codes, inspect only the DTCs that were indicated before beginning the inspection. A mis-diagnosis could occur as a result of new DTCs being added while performing an inspection by disconnecting related parts or connectors.
- When DTCs of the present malfunction are no longer output after present or past malfunctions or both have been repaired, be sure to clear the past malfunction from memory to prevent repair of malfunctions that have already been repaired.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.