Traction Control System (TCS)
Traction Control System (TCS)
The 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.
Warning and Cautions for Using the Traction Control System (TCS)
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.
How to Use the Traction Control System (TCS)
Switch the vehicle power ON.
The TCS is operable.
When the TCS operates, the TCS/DSC operation indicator light 
flashes.
Stopping the TCS Operation (Some Models)
The TCS operation is canceled and the TCS OFF indicator light 
in the instrument cluster and the TCS OFF switch indicator light turn on.
Press the TCS OFF switch again to enable the TCS operation.
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If the engine is stopped while the TCS operation is canceled, the TCS becomes operational when the engine is started the next time.
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When the TCS is on and you attempt to free the vehicle from being stuck, the TCS will activate. Depressing the accelerator will not increase engine power and freeing the vehicle from being stuck might be difficult. When this happens, turn off the TCS.
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If the TCS is canceled and the following systems are operated, the TCS becomes operational.
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Smart Brake Support (SBS)
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Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)
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Cruising & Traffic Support (CTS)
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If the TCS OFF switch is pressed and held for 10 seconds or longer, the TCS operation can no longer be turned off even if the TCS OFF switch is pressed. In this case, the TCS OFF switch will operate normally when the vehicle power is switched ON again after being switched OFF.
