ABS/TCS/DSC
Traction Control System (TCS)
The Traction Control System (TCS) prevents drive-wheel spinning which occurs during acceleration from a stop or acceleration during cornering on slippery roads, such as wet or snow-covered roads, and assures optimum drive force and steerability.
The warning light turns on when the system has a malfunction.
Refer to TCS/DSC Indication/Indicator Light (Turns on) (Search).
Do not rely on the Traction Control System (TCS) as a substitute for safe 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.
Use snow tires or tire chains and drive at reduced speeds when roads are covered with ice and/or snow:
Driving without proper traction devices on snow and/or ice-covered roads is dangerous. The Traction Control System (TCS) alone cannot provide adequate traction and you could still have an accident.
TCS/DSC Indicator Light
When the power switch is switched ON, the TCS/DSC indicator light turns on and then turns off after a few seconds.
If the TCS or DSC is operating, the indicator light flashes.
If the light stays on, the TCS, DSC or the brake assist system may have a malfunction and they may not operate correctly. Take your vehicle to an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
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When the TCS/DSC operation indicator light flashes, a sound from the motor compartment may be heard, however, this does not indicate a problem. This indicates that the TCS/DSC is operating normally.
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On slippery road surfaces, such as freshly fallen snow, the motor rotation speed cannot be increased when the TCS is on.
TCS OFF Indicator Light
This indicator light stays on for a few seconds when the power switch is switched ON.
It also illuminates when the TCS OFF switch is pressed and TCS is switched off.
Refer to TCS OFF Switch (Search).
If the light remains illuminated and the TCS is not switched off, take your vehicle to an Authorized Mazda Dealer. The DSC may have a malfunction.
TCS OFF Switch
Press the TCS OFF switch to turn off the TCS. The TCS OFF indicator light in the instrument cluster will illuminate.
Press the switch again to turn the TCS back on. The TCS OFF indicator light will turn off.
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When the TCS is on and you attempt to free the vehicle from being stuck, or drive it out of freshly fallen snow, the TCS will activate. Depressing the accelerator pedal will not increase motor power and freeing the vehicle might be difficult. When this happens, turn off the TCS.
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If the EV system is turned off with the TCS turned off, the TCS becomes operational when the EV system is started the next time.
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Leaving the TCS on will provide the best traction.
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If the TCS OFF switch is pressed and held for 10 seconds or more, the TCS OFF switch malfunction detection function operates and the TCS system activates automatically. The TCS OFF indicator light turns off while the TCS system is operative.
