2008 Mazda RX-8 Owner's Manual - Page 152

Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qDSC OFF Switch Press the DSC OFF switch to turn off the TCS/DSC. The DSC OFF indicator light will illuminate. NOTE l l l l Press the switch again to turn the TCS/ DSC back on. The DSC OFF indicator light will go out. 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. If the DSC OFF switch is pressed and held for a second or more, the TCS/DSC system may become inoperative due to the system detecting switch trouble. If the TCS/DSC system becomes inoperative, the TCS/DSC and the DSC OFF indicator lights illuminate simultaneously. In this case, turn off the engine and restart it to restore the TCS/DSC. 5-26