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2016 – MX-5 – Steering

STEERING

Abbreviations

AAS

Active Adaptive Shift

ABDC

After Bottom Dead Center

ABS

Antilock Brake System

ACC

Accessories

AFS

Adaptive Front Lighting System

ALC

Auto Level Control

ALR

Automatic Locking Retractor

ATDC

After Top Dead Center

ATF

Automatic Transaxle Fluid

AT

Automatic Transmission

ATX

Automatic Transaxle

AWD

All-Wheel Drive

BBDC

Before Bottom Dead Center

BCM

Body Control Module

BDC

Bottom Dead Center

BSM

Blind Spot Monitoring

BTDC

Before Top Dead Center

CAN

Controller Area Network

CCM

Comprehensive Component Monitor

CM

Control Module

CMU

Connectivity Master Unit

CPU

Central Processing Unit

CV

Canister Vent

DC

Drive Cycle

DRL

Daytime Running Light

DRSS

Distance Recognition Support System

DSC

Dynamic Stability Control

EBD

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution

EEPROM

Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory

EHPAS

Electro Hydraulic Power Assist Steering

ELR

Emergency Locking Retractor

EPS

Electric Power Steering

ESA

Electronic Spark Advance

ESU

Electrical Supply Unit

FBCM

Front Body Control Module

FET

Field Effect Transistor

FOW

Forward Obstruction Warning

FSC

Forward Sensing Camera

GPS

Global Positioning System

HBC

High Beam Control

HF/TEL

Hands-Free Telephone

HI

High

HLA

Hydraulic Lash Adjuster

HS

High Speed

HU

Hydraulic Unit

IDS

Integrated Diagnostic Software

IG

Ignition

INT

Intermittent

KOEO

Key On Engine Off

KOER

Key On Engine Running

LCD

Liquid Crystal Display

LDWS

Lane Departure Warning System

LED

Light Emitting Diode

LF

Left Front

LH

Left Hand

LO

Low

LR

Left Rear

M

Motor

MAX

Maximum

MIN

Minimum

MOS

Metal Oxide Semiconductor

MRCC

Mazda Radar Cruise Control

MS

Middle Speed

MT

Manual Transmission

MTX

Manual Transaxle

OCV

Oil Control Valve

OFF

Switch Off

ON

Switch On

P/W CM

Power Window Control Module

PAD

Passenger Air Bag Deactivation

PCV

Positive Crankcase Ventilation

PID

Parameter Identification

PTC

Positive Temperature Coefficient

RBCM

Rear Body Control Module

RCTA

Rear Crossing Traffic Alert

REC

Recirculate

RF

Right Front

RH

Right Hand

RR

Right Rear

SAS

Sophisticated Air Bag Sensor

SST

Special Service Tool

SW

Switch

TAU

Tuner and Amp Unit

TCM

Transaxle Control Module

TCS

Traction Control System

TDC

Top Dead Center

TFT

Transaxle Fluid Temperature

TNS

Tail Number Side Lights

TPMS

Tire Pressure Monitoring System

USB

Universal Serial Bus

VENT

Ventilation

1GR

First Gear

2GR

Second Gear

2WD

2-Wheel Drive

3GR

Third Gear

4GR

Fourth Gear

4SD

4 Door Sedan

5GR

Fifth Gear

5HB

5 Door Hatchback

6GR

Sixth Gear

Features

  • A pinion-assist type Electric Power Steering (EPS) has been adopted, reducing the fuel consumption.

  • A steering column with tilt mechanism has been adopted, allowing fine adjustment of the driving posture.

  • A steering column and shaft with a shock-absorbing mechanism has been adopted to enhance the safety.

  • EPS system is enabling high-function malfunction diagnosis using the Mazda Modular Diagnostic System (M-MDS).

Specifications

Item

Specification

Steering wheel

Outer diameter

(mm )

366 {14.4}

Lock to lock

(turns)

2.70

Steering column and shaft

Shaft type

Collapsible

Joint type

Cross-shaped joint

Tilt amount

(mm )

42 {1.7}

Steering gear and linkage

Type

Rack-and-pinion

Rack stroke

(mm )

150 {5.91}

Power steering system

Power assist type

Electric motor assist (Pinion-assist type)

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