2006 Mazda MAZDA6 Owner's Manual - Page 157

Mazda6_8U66-EA-05F_Edition2 Page157 Tuesday, July 26 2005 11:24 AM Black plate (157,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qTCS Indicator Light If the light stays on when the TCS is not switched off, take your vehicle to an Authorized Mazda Dealer. The TCS may have a malfunction. NOTE This indicator light stays on for a few seconds when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. If the TCS is operating, the indicator light flashes. If the light stays on, the TCS may have a malfunction and it may not operate correctly. Take your vehicle to an Authorized Mazda Dealer. NOTE l After starting the engine when the coolant temperature is extremely low, the TCS is automatically turned off. At this time, the TCS OFF indicator light will remain on, but this does not indicate an abnormality. After the engine has warmed, TCS will resume normal operation and the indicator light will go out. qTCS OFF Switch Press the TCS OFF switch to turn off the TCS. The TCS OFF indicator light will illuminate. In addition to the indicator light flashing, a slight lugging sound will come from the engine. This indicates that the TCS is operating properly. On slippery surfaces, such as fresh snow, it will be impossible to achieve high rpm when the TCS is on. l qTCS OFF Indicator Light Press the switch again to turn the TCS back on. The TCS OFF indicator light will go out. 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 TCS OFF switch is pressed and TCS is switched off. 5-23 Form No.8U66-EA-05F