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Driving Your Mazda

Starting and Driving

Form No. 8R21-EA-02G

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To Cancel

To turn off the system, use 

one

 of these 

methods:

•

Press the CRUISE MAIN switch.

•

Slightly depress the brake pedal.

•

Pull the lever toward you.

The system is off when the ignition is off.

The Traction Control System (TCS) 
enhances traction and safety by regulating 
engine torque. When the TCS detects 
driving wheel slippage, it lowers engine 
torque to prevent loss of traction.

This means that on a slick surface, the 
engine adjusts automatically to provide 
optimum power to the drive wheels 
without causing them to spin and lose 
traction.

NOTE

Cruise control will cancel at about 15 
km/h (9 mph) below the preset speed 
or below 40 km/h (25 mph).

Traction Control System 
(TCS)

TCS and Unsafe Driving:
The traction control system (TCS) 
cannot compensate for unsafe and 
reckless driving, excessive speed, 
tailgating (following another vehicle 
too closely), and hydroplaning 
(reduced tire friction and road 
contact because of water on the road 
surface). You can still have an 
accident. So don’t rely on the traction 
control system as a substitute for safe 
driving.

TCS and Snow and Ice:
Driving without proper traction 
devices on snow and ice-covered 
roads is dangerous. The traction 
control system (TCS) alone cannot 
provide adequate traction and you 
could still have an accident. Use snow 
tires or tire chains and drive at 
reduced speeds when roads are 
covered with ice and snow.

WARNING

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