2009 Tribute Hybrid; Owners Guide, 1st Printing; Traction Control (TCS)- Page 204

2009 Mazda Tribute HEV Tribute Hybrid Owners Manual

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Driver Controls
Locks and Security
Seating and Safety Restraints
Tires, Wheels and Loading
TRAILER TOWING
Maintenance and Specifications
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When AdvanceTrac

with RSC

performs a normal system self-check,

some drivers may notice a rumble, grunting, or grinding noise after
startup and when driving off.

When an event occurs that activates AdvanceTrac

with RSC

you may

experience the following:

A slight deceleration of the vehicle

The “sliding car”

indicator light will flash.

A vibration in the pedal when your foot is on the brake pedal

If the driving condition is severe and your foot is not on the brake, the
brake pedal may move as the systems applies higher brake forces. You
may also hear a whoosh of air from under the instrument panel during
this severe condition.

The brake pedal may feel stiffer than usual.

Traction Control (TCS)

Traction Control is a driver aid feature that helps your vehicle maintain
traction of the wheels, typically when driving on slippery and/or hilly
road surfaces, by detecting and controlling wheel spin.

Excessive wheel spin is controlled in two ways, which may work
separately or in tandem: Engine Traction Control and Brake Traction
Control. Engine Traction Control works to limit drive-wheel spin by
momentarily reducing engine power. Brake Traction Control works to
limit wheel spin by momentarily applying the brakes to the wheel that is
slipping. Traction Control is most active at low speeds.

During Traction Control events the “sliding car” icon

in the

instrument cluster will flash.

If the Traction Control system is activated excessively in a short period
of time, the braking portion of the system may become temporarily
disabled to allow the brakes to cool down. In this situation, Traction
Control will use only engine power reduction or transfer to help control
the wheels from over-spinning. When the brakes have cooled down, the
system will regain all features. Anti-lock braking, RSC

, and ESC are not

affected by this condition and will continue to function during the
cool-down period.

The Engine Traction Control and Brake Traction Control system may be
deactivated in certain situations. See the

Switching Off AdvanceTrac

with RSC

section following.

2009 Tribute Hybrid

(thv)

Owners Guide, 1st Printing
USA

(fus)

Driving

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  • A slight deceleration of the vehicle • The “sliding car” indicator light will flash.
  • A vibration in the pedal when your foot is on the brake pedal • If the driving condition is severe and your foot is not on the brake, the brake pedal may move as the systems applies higher brake forces.
  • The brake pedal may feel stiffer than usual.

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