2004 Mazda RX-8 Owner's Manual - Page 113

J60E_8R65-EA-03C_Edition2.book Page 22 Saturday, April 26, 2003 1:48 PM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving M DSC OFF Indicator Light CAUTION • The DSC may not operate correctly unless the following are observed: • Use tires of the correct size specified for your Mazda on all four wheels. • Use tires of the same manufacturer, brand and tread pattern on all four wheels. • Do not mix worn tires. • The DSC may not operate correctly when using tire chains or the temporary spare tire. • If repair or replacement of the steering or other surrounding equipment is necessary, have it done at an Authorized Mazda Dealer. If the center position of the steering deviates, the DSC may not operate correctly because there is a sensor in the steering which detects driving conditions. This indicator light stays on for a few seconds when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. It also comes on when the DSC OFF switch is pressed and TCS/DSC is switched off. If the light stays on when the TCS/DSC is not switched off, take your vehicle to an Authorized Mazda Dealer. The dynamic stability control may have a malfunction. NOTE M TCS/DSC Indicator Light This indicator light stays on for a few seconds when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. If the TCS or DSC is operating, the indicator light flashes. If the light stays on, the TCS or DSC may have a malfunction and they may not operate correctly. Take your vehicle to an Authorized Mazda Dealer. If the battery is disconnected, the DSC will be inoperable. In this case, the DSC OFF indicator light flashes and the TCS/DSC indicator light illuminates. To make the DSC operable, do the following procedure. 1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position. 2. Turn the steering clockwise fully, then turn it counterclockwise fully. 3. Make sure the DSC OFF indicator goes off. 4. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position, then turn it to the ON position again. 5. Make sure the TCS/DSC indicator light goes off. If the TCS/DSC indicator light and the DSC OFF indicator light remain illuminated even after turning the ignition switch to the ON position, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. 5-22 Form No. 8R65-EA-03C