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ABS/TCS/DSC/Oﬀ-Road Traction Assist

NOTE

Antilock Brake System



Braking distances may be longer on

loose surfaces (snow or gravel, for

example) which usually have a hard

foundation. A vehicle with a normal

braking system may require less

distance to stop under these

conditions because the tires will

build up a wedge of surface layer

when the wheels skid.

The sound of the ABS operating may

be heard when starting the engine or

immediately after starting the

vehicle, however, it does not indicate

a malfunction.

(ABS)

Antilock Brake System (ABS)

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The ABS control unit continuously

monitors the speed of each wheel. If

one wheel is about to lock up, the ABS

responds by automatically releasing

and reapplying that wheel's brake.



The driver will feel a slight vibration in

the brake pedal and may hear a

chattering noise from the brake system.

This is normal ABS system operation.

Continue to depress the brake pedal

without pumping the brakes.

The warning light turns on when the

system has a malfunction.

Refer to ABS Warning Indication/

Warning Light on page 7-25.

WARNING

Do not rely on ABS as a substitute for

safe driving:

The ABS cannot compensate for unsafe

and reckless driving, excessive speed,

tailgating (following another vehicle

too closely), driving on ice and snow,

and hydroplaning (reduced tire friction

and road contact because of water on

the road surface). You can still have an

accident.

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ABS/TCS/DSC/Oﬀ-Road Traction Assist

Driving without proper traction devices

Traction Control System

(TCS)

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.

Traction Control System (TCS)

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The Traction Control System (TCS)

enhances traction and safety by

controlling engine torque and braking.

When the TCS detects driving wheel

slippage, it lowers engine torque and

operates the brakes to prevent loss of

traction.

NOTE

To turn oﬀ the TCS, press the TCS OFF

switch (page 4-73).

TCS/DSC Indicator Light

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This means that on a slick surface, the

engine adjusts automatically to provide

optimum power to the drive wheels,

limiting wheel spin and loss of traction.

This indicator light stays on for a few

seconds when the ignition is switched

ON. If the TCS or DSC is operating,

the indicator light ﬂashes.

The warning light turns on when the

system has a malfunction.

Refer to TCS/DSC Indication/

Indicator Light (Turns on) on page

7-27.

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.

WARNING

Do not rely on the Traction Control

System (TCS) as a substitute for safe

driving:

NOTE



In addition to the indicator light

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.

ﬂashing, a slight lugging sound will

come from the engine. This indicates

that the TCS/DSC is operating

properly.



On slippery surfaces, such as fresh

snow, it will be impossible to achieve

high rpm when the TCS is on.

TCS OFF Indicator Light^*

▼

Use snow tires or tire chains and drive

at reduced speeds when roads are

covered with ice and/or snow:

This indicator light stays on for a few

seconds when the ignition is switched

ON.

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ABS/TCS/DSC/Oﬀ-Road Traction Assist



It also illuminates when the TCS OFF

If the TCS is oﬀ when the engine is

turned oﬀ, it automatically activates

when the ignition is switched ON.

Leaving the TCS on will provide the

best traction.

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.

switch is pressed and TCS is switched

oﬀ.



Refer to TCS OFF Switch on page

4-73.

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 and the TCS OFF

switch indicator light will illuminate.

1. TCS OFF switch indicator light

Press the switch again to turn the TCS

back on. The TCS OFF indicator light

and the TCS OFF switch indicator light

will turn oﬀ.

NOTE



When TCS is on and you attempt to

free the vehicle when it is stuck, or

drive it out of freshly fallen snow, the

TCS (part of the DSC system) will

activate. Depressing the accelerator

will not increase engine power and

freeing the vehicle may be diﬃcult.

When this happens, turn oﬀ the TCS.

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ABS/TCS/DSC/Oﬀ-Road Traction Assist

Use tires of the correct size

Dynamic Stability Control

(DSC)

speciﬁed for your Mazda on all 4

wheels.

Use tires of the same

Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)

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manufacturer, brand and tread

pattern on all 4 wheels.

The Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)

automatically controls braking and

engine torque in conjunction with

systems such as ABS and TCS to help

control side slip when driving on

slippery surfaces, or during sudden or

evasive maneuvering, enhancing

vehicle safety.

Do not mix worn tires.

The DSC may not operate correctly

when tire chains are used or a

temporary spare tire is installed

because the tire diameter changes.

NOTE

If there is a problem with the DSC, the

Hill Launch Assist (HLA) may not

operate.

Refer to ABS (page 4-71) and TCS

(page 4-72).

Refer to Hill Launch Assist (HLA) on

page 4-69.

DSC operation is possible at speeds

greater than 20 km/h (12 mph).

TCS/DSC Indicator Light

▼

The warning light turns on when the

system has a malfunction.

Refer to TCS/DSC Indication/

Indicator Light (Turns on) on page

7-27.

This indicator light stays on for a few

seconds when the ignition is switched

ON. If the TCS or DSC is operating,

the indicator light ﬂashes.

WARNING

Do not rely on the Dynamic Stability

Control as a substitute for safe

driving:

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.

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.

CAUTION

The DSC may not operate correctly

unless the following are observed:

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When Driving

ABS/TCS/DSC/Oﬀ-Road Traction Assist

NOTE

Oﬀ-Road Traction Assist^*

The vehicle may vibrate or you might

hear an operation sound while the

Oﬀ-Road Traction Assist is operating or

is operational, however, this does not

indicate a problem.

Oﬀ-Road Traction Assist

▼

When the vehicle tires become

embedded in mud, sand, or deep

snow, the Oﬀ-Road Traction Assist

functions to prevent drive-wheel

spinning and to assist in freeing tires

that are stuck.

Oﬀ-Road Traction Assist Indicator

Light

▼

This is not a function made for oﬀ-road

driving. Do not drive over rough rocky

roads and river beds.

WARNING



When the ignition is switched ON,

the indicator light turns on and then

turns oﬀ after a few seconds.

When pressing the Oﬀ-Road Traction

Assist switch to operate the Oﬀ-Road

Traction Assist, the indicator light

turns on.

A problem in the system might be

indicated under the following

conditions. Have your vehicle

inspected by an Authorized Mazda

Dealer.

Do not rely completely on the

Oﬀ-Road Traction Assist.

The Oﬀ-Road Traction Assist has

limitations. Always drive the vehicle

safely according to the road

conditions. Do not drive the vehicle

recklessly, otherwise it may result in an

accident. In addition, do not drive the

vehicle under the following conditions

while the Oﬀ-Road Traction Assist is

operating. Otherwise, it could



The indicator light does not turn on

negatively aﬀect the drivetrain parts

which could result in an accident.

when the ignition is switched ON

or it remains on.

The indicator light turns on even

Vehicle is driven on paved roads.

Temporary spare tire of a diﬀerent

speciﬁed size is used.



though the Oﬀ-Road Traction

Assist was not operated.

Tire chains are used.

Oﬀ-Road Traction Assist Switch

▼

When the switch is pressed after

CAUTION

stopping the vehicle, the Oﬀ-Road

Traction Assist becomes operational.

The Oﬀ-Road Traction Assist indicator

light in the instrument cluster and the

The Oﬀ-Road Traction Assist functions

to assist in freeing tires that are stuck.

Avoid continuous use of this function

on muddy, sandy, or deep-snowy

roads.

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When Driving

ABS/TCS/DSC/Oﬀ-Road Traction Assist

Oﬀ-Road Traction Assist switch

indicator light turn on.

1. Oﬀ-Road Traction Assist switch

indicator light

If the switch is pressed again, the

Oﬀ-Road Traction Assist is stopped

and the Oﬀ-Road Traction Assist

indicator light and the Oﬀ-Road

Traction Assist switch indicator light

turn oﬀ.

NOTE

If the engine is stopped with the

Oﬀ-Road Traction Assist operational,

the Oﬀ-Road Traction Assist is stopped

when the engine is started the next

time.

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