2006 Mazda RX-8 Owner's Manual - Page 155

RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page155 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:54 PM Black plate (155,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving NOTE qDSC OFF Switch Press the DSC OFF switch to turn off the TCS/DSC. The DSC OFF indicator light will illuminate. If the battery is disconnected or a fuse is replaced, 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 with the battery connected. 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. Press the switch again to turn the TCS/ DSC back on. The DSC OFF indicator light will go out. NOTE l When DSC 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/ DSC. If the TCS/DSC is off when the engine is turned off, it automatically activates when the ignition switch is turned on. Leaving the TCS/DSC on will provide the best stability. When the TCS/DSC is off, the TCS/DSC does not activate but the brake LSD (Limited Slip Differentials) function remains. l l 5-25 Form No.8U58-EA-05J