2007 Mazda MAZDA3 Owner's Manual - Page 147

Mazda3_8V66-EA-06F_Edition2 Page146 Friday, May 26 2006 10:54 AM Black plate (146,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving 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. CAUTION l The DSC may not operate correctly unless the following are observed: l l l 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. qDSC OFF Indicator Light l The DSC may not operate correctly when tire chains are used or a temporary spare tire is installed because the tire diameter changes. NOTE 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 (page 5-24). 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. After turning the ignition switch to the ON position, a clicking sound may be heard behind the dashboard. This sound is the result of the DSC system selfcheck operation and does not indicate an abnormality. qDSC OFF Switch To turn off the TCS/DSC, press and hold the DSC OFF switch until the DSC OFF indicator light illuminates. qTCS/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. 5-24 Form No.8V66-EA-06F