2009 Mazda RX-8 Owner's Manual - Page 165

Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qDSC OFF Indicator Light qDSC OFF Switch Press the DSC OFF switch to turn off the TCS/DSC. The DSC OFF indicator light will illuminate. 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 5-27). 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 go off. 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. Press the switch again to turn the TCS/ DSC back on. The DSC OFF indicator light will go out. 5-27