Procedure Not Using M-MDS

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CAUTION:

Perform Steps 4 and 5 within 30 s.

Empty the vehicle except for the jack and vehicle tools.
Adjust the tire pressure to the specification. (See WHEEL AND TIRE SPECIFICATION .)
Move the vehicle to level ground.
Switch the ignition ON (engine off or on).
NOTE:
- The LED headlight warning light continues flashing during the first initialization, however, continue the work because it does not indicate an improper procedure.
Fig 1: Identifying LED Headlight Warning Light
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
CAUTION:
- If the terminals are mistakenly connected, vehicle damage or fire could occur. When connecting with the jumper wire, thoroughly verify what terminals are being connected to prevent a miss-connection.
Fig 2: Connecting DLC-2 Terminals B And J (Ground)
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Using a jumper wire, connect DLC-2 terminals B and J (ground) three times at 0.5-1.5 s intervals as shown in the figure.
Verify the LED headlight warning light.
- The initialization is completed if the LED headlight warning light flashes three times every 0.25 s and turns off. Go to the next step.
  
  Fig 3: LED Headlight Warning Light Flashes Pattern
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
- If the LED headlight warning light flashes at 0.25 s intervals, the procedure may have been performed incorrectly. Repeat the procedure from Step 4.
- If the LED headlight warning light flashes at 0.5 s intervals, the headlight auto leveling system may have a malfunction. Perform DTC inspection. (See DTC INSPECTION [AUTO LEVELING CONTROL MODULE] .) (See DTC INSPECTION [ADAPTIVE FRONT LIGHTING SYSTEM (AFS) CONTROL MODULE] .)
  - Repair or replace the malfunctioning location, then repeat the procedure from Step 4.
Adjust the headlight aiming. (See HEADLIGHT AIMING .)