Black plate (143,1)
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DSC OFF Indicator Light
This indicator light stays on for a few
seconds when the ignition switch is turned
to the ON position.
It also comes on when the DSC OFF
switch is pressed and TCS/DSC is
switched off (page 5-25).
If the light stays on when the TCS/DSC is
not switched off, take your vehicle to an
Authorized Mazda Dealer. The dynamic
stability control may have a malfunction.
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DSC OFF Switch
To turn off the TCS/DSC, press and hold
the DSC OFF switch until the DSC OFF
indicator light illuminates.
Press the switch again to turn the TCS/
DSC back on. The DSC OFF indicator
light will go out.
NOTE
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When DSC is on and you attempt to free the
vehicle when it is stuck, or drive it out of
freshly fallen snow, the TCS (part of the
DSC system) will activate. Depressing the
accelerator will not increase engine power
and freeing the vehicle may be difficult.
When this happens, turn off the TCS/DSC.
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If the TCS/DSC is off when the engine is
turned off, it automatically activates when
the ignition switch is turned on.
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Leaving the TCS/DSC on will provide the
best stability.
Driving Your Mazda
Starting and Driving
5-25
Mazda3_8X41-EA-07F_Edition2 Page143
Monday, June 18 2007 1:28 PM
Form No.8X41-EA-07F