Mazda 3 Sedan 2020, Owner'S Manual

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DSC OFF Indicator Light
This indicator light stays on for a few
seconds when the ignition is switched
ON.
It also illuminates when the DSC OFF
switch is pressed and TCS/DSC is
switched o ff .
Refer to DSC OFF Switch on page
4-80.
If the light remains illuminated and the
TCS/DSC is not switched o ff , take your
vehicle to an Authorized Mazda
Dealer. The DSC may have a
malfunction.
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DSC OFF Switch
Press the DSC OFF switch to turn o ff
the TCS/DSC. The DSC OFF indicator
light in the instrument cluster will
illuminate.
Press the switch again to turn the
TCS/DSC back on. The DSC OFF
indicator light will turn o
ff .
NOTE

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 di ffi cult.
When this happens, turn o ff the
TCS/DSC.
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If the TCS/DSC is o ff when the
engine is turned o ff , it automatically
activates when the ignition is
switched ON.

Leaving the TCS/DSC on will provide
the best traction.
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If the DSC OFF switch is pressed and
held for 10 seconds or more, the
DSC OFF switch malfunction
detection function operates and the
DSC system activates automatically.
The DSC OFF indicator light turns o ff
while the DSC system is operative.
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(Vehicles with Smart Brake Support
(SBS))
If the Smart Brake Support (SBS)
operates with the TCS/DSC turned
o ff , the TCS/DSC becomes
operational automatically.
When Driving
ABS/TCS/DSC
4-80
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