Mazda MX-6, Manual

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J94S.book Page 17 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM
D riving Your Mazda
Starting and Driving
▼ TCS Warning Light
- &
TCS
This w arning light stays on for a few
seconds w hen the ignition sw itch is turned
to the O N positio n . It flashes w hen the
system regulates engine torque.
If the light stays on, take your vehicle to
an A uthorized M azda Dealer. T he traction
control system m ay have a m alfunction.
N O TE
In addition to the T C S w arning light
flashing, a slight lugging sound w ill
com e from the engine. This
indicates th at the traction control
system is operating properly.
O n slippery surfaces, such as fresh
snow, it w ill be im possible to
achieve high rpm w hen the traction
control system is on.
▼ TCS OFF Indicator Light
TCS
OFF
This light com es on w hen the ignition
sw itch is turned to the O N position.
It goes off w hen the engine is started. It
also com es on w hen you sw itch off the
traction control system or w hen the
system has a m alfunction.
N O TE
A fter starting the engine on very cold
days, the T C S O F F indicator w ill
rem ain on and T C S w ill no t operate
until the engine is w arm .
▼ TCS OFF Switch
P ush this sw itch once to turn off the TCS.
P ush it again to turn the T C S back on.
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