When Driving; DSC OFF Indicator Light; DSC OFF Switch- Page 217

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DSC OFF Indicator Light

This indicator light stays on for a few
seconds when the ignition is switched ON.
It also illuminates when the DSC OFF
switch is pressed and TCS/DSC is
switched off.
Refer to DSC OFF Switch on page 4-77.
 
If the light remains illuminated and the
TCS/DSC is not switched off, take your
vehicle to an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
The DSC may have a malfunction.

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DSC OFF Switch

Press the DSC OFF switch to turn off the
TCS/DSC. The DSC OFF indicator light
in the instrument cluster and the DSC OFF
switch indicator light will illuminate.

1. DSC OFF switch indicator light
 
Press the switch again to turn the
TCS/DSC back on. The DSC OFF
indicator light and the DSC OFF switch
indicator light will turn off.

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 is switched ON.

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Leaving the TCS/DSC on will provide
the best traction.

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If the DSC OFF switch is pressed and
held for 10 seconds or more, the DSC
OFF switch malfunction detection
function operates and the DSC system
activates automatically. The DSC OFF
indicator light turns off while the DSC
system is operative.

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(Vehicles with Smart Brake Support
(SBS))

If the Smart Brake Support (SBS)
operates with the TCS/DSC turned off,
the TCS/DSC becomes operational
automatically.

When Driving

ABS/TCS/DSC

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