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Driving Your Mazda

Starting and Driving

Form No. 8R65-EA-03C

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TCS/DSC Indicator Light

This indicator light stays on for a few 
seconds when the ignition switch is turned 
to the ON position. If the TCS or DSC is 
operating, the indicator light flashes.

If the light stays on, the TCS or DSC may 
have a malfunction and they may not 
operate correctly. Take your vehicle to an 
Authorized Mazda Dealer.

The Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) 
automatically controls braking and engine 
torque in conjunction with systems such 
as ABS and TCS to control side slip when 
driving on slippery surfaces, or during 
sudden or evasive maneuvering, 
enhancing vehicle the safety.

Refer to ABS (page 5-7) and TCS (page 
5-20).

NOTE

To turn off the TCS, press the DSC 
OFF switch (page 5-23).

NOTE

•

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

•

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

Dynamic Stability Control 
(DSC)*

DSC and Unsafe Driving:
The dynamic stability control (DSC) 
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 

dynamic stability control as a 
substitute for safe driving.

WARNING

*Some models.

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