Driving Your Mazda; Starting and Driving; TCS Warning Light- Page 137

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Driving Your Mazda

Starting and Driving

Form No. 8Q44-EA-01K

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TCS Warning Light

This warning light stays on for a few 
seconds when the ignition switch is turned 
to the ON position. It flashes when the 
system regulates engine torque.

If the light stays on, the traction control 
system may have a malfunction and it 
may not operate correctly. Take your 
vehicle to an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

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TCS OFF Indicator Light

This light comes on when the ignition 
switch is turned to the ON position.
It goes off when the engine is started. It 
also comes on when you switch off the 
traction control system or when the 
system has a malfunction.

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TCS OFF Switch

Press the TCS OFF switch to turn off the 
TCS. The TCS OFF indicator light will 
illuminate.

Press the switch again to turn the TCS 
back on. The TCS OFF indicator light 
will go out.

NOTE

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In addition to the TCS warning light 
flashing, a slight lugging sound will 
come from the engine. This 
indicates that the traction control 
system is operating properly.

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On slippery surfaces, such as fresh 
snow, it will be impossible to 
achieve high rpm when the traction 
control system is on.

NOTE

After starting the engine on very cold 
days, the TCS OFF indicator will 
remain on and TCS will not operate 
until the engine is warm.

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