2008 Mazda RX-8 Owner's Manual - Page 151
2008 Mazda RX-8 Manual
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Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving CAUTION Ø The DSC may not operate correctly unless the following are observed: Ø Use tires of the correct size specified for your Mazda on all four wheels. Ø Use tires of the same manufacturer, brand and tread pattern on all four wheels. Ø Do not mix worn tires. Ø The DSC may not operate correctly when tire chains are used or a temporary spare tire is installed because the tire diameter changes. Ø 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. qDSC OFF Indicator Light 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 5-26). 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 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. 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. 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. 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. 5-25