Recent content by Ricsta

I think you've answered the question. The compass direction displayed in the dash is derived from the GPS not from the earth's magnetic field like an old school compass does. Therefore it only works while in motion. You can think of it as displaying the direction you're driving in, not the...

Thanks for sharing. This article was written when Mazda did their ice academy, which explained their AWD system to the automotive press and took them on test drives. Here's David Coleman's video presentation of the AWD system. At the start of the second video he explains why they send 2% torque...

Somewhere in the setting, I don't remember exactly where, you can set it so that the mpg resets when you reset for Trip A. Most folks reset Trip A after e full tank so they get a reading based on each tank usage.

True. I don't understand why manufactures would outsource engine, transmission or suspension. These are key components of any vehicle. I'm glad Mazda do these in house.

I think he meant coming up, while you're coming down.

I think there's a hack to change the red color, but I haven't looked into it. Anyway, both of these things seems trivial, as one's focus should be on the road while driving. I don't understand the need for a moving image.

The volume knob by the Commander knob is simpler to use than the one by steering wheel. Its much faster and more precise.

I done a lot of of reading on the "Toyota way" of manufacturing and their line workers are empowered to stop production if there's an issue. It is not cheaper to fix things afterwards.

I couldn't agree more about "inspect, inspect, inspect". I go to the dealer for oil change and tire rotation. While they're doing these two things they will inspect all the other things listed without addditional charge. After all, checking these items to see if they can tack on additional...

I agree. In another accident where the Tesla autopilot hit a trailer perpendicularly as it entered an intersection, Tesla released a statement reiterating that customers are required to agree that the system is in a "public beta phase" before they can use it. I think they also tweaked the...

G-Vector kicks in on slight turns, such as lane merge, as well.

The G-vector system constantly measures steering wheel input. This is what's used to determine if your hands are off the wheel.

It works in reverse.

If I recall correctly, you don't have a CX-5 but you're active on this site. People with no interest in AA/Carplay, click on these threads for the same reason you post on a CX-5 site.

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