2008 Mazda MAZDA3 Owner's Manual - Page 143

Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qDSC OFF Indicator Light NOTE l 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 5-25). 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. l 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. qDSC OFF Switch To turn off the TCS/DSC, press and hold the DSC OFF switch until the DSC OFF indicator light illuminates. Press the switch again to turn the TCS/ DSC back on. The DSC OFF indicator light will go out. 5-25