2002 Mazda 626 Owner's Manual - Page 96

J94S.book Page 16 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving M To Cancel To turn off the system, use one of these methods: • Push the OFF end of the CRUISE MAIN switch. • Slightly depress the brake pedal. • (Manual transaxle) Depress the clutch pedal. The system is off when the ignition is off. NOTE Traction Control System (TCS) The Traction Control System (TCS) enhances traction and safety by regulating engine torque. When the TCS detects driving wheel slippage, it lowers engine torque to prevent loss of traction. This means that on a slick surface, the engine adjusts automatically to provide optimum power to the drive wheels without causing them to spin and lose traction. Cruise control will cancel at about 15 km/h (9 mph) below the preset speed or below 40 km/h (25 mph). WARNING TCS and Unsafe 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. So don't rely on the traction control system as a substitute for safe driving. TCS and Snow and Ice: Driving without proper traction devices on snow and ice-covered roads is dangerous. The traction control system (TCS) alone cannot provide adequate traction and you could still have an accident. Use snow tires or tires chains and drive at reduced speeds when roads are covered with ice and snow. 5-16 Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G