2005 Mazda RX-8 Owner's Manual - Page 121

RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page121 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (121,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving 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 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. Tire Pressure Monitoring System í The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) monitors the pressure for each tire. If tire pressure is too low or too high in one or more tires, the system will inform the driver via the warning light in the instrument panel and by the warning beep sound. The tire pressure sensors installed on each wheel send tire pressure data by radio signal to the receiver unit in the vehicle. l l l Tire pressure sensors TPMS does not alleviate your need to check the pressure and condition of all four tires before you drive each day. í Some models. 5-25 Form No.8T69-EA-04G