Mazda 2008 Tribute Owner's Manual page 171

If the vehicle is above 25 mph (40 km/h), momentarily pressing the ESC
button will steadily illuminate the "sliding car" icon, however, the ESC
system will remain enabled until the vehicle speed drops below 25 mph.
If the vehicle speed decreases below 25 mph (40 km/h), the system will
become deactivated, but if the vehicle speed subsequently increases to
above 25 mph (40 km/h), the system will again become active. In
general, the system will be active at all times the vehicle speed is above
25 mph (40 km/h).
In R (Reverse), ABS and the Traction Control feature will continue to
function, however ESC and RSC are disabled.
All these conditions are normal during ESC system operation. Refer to
the following table.
Electronic Stability Control Features
Button "Sliding
functions car" icon
Illuminated
Default at
during bulb
start-up
check
Button
Illuminated
pressed
solid
momentarily
Button
Flashes
pressed and
then
held more
illuminated
than five
solid
seconds
WARNING: Do not alter or modify your vehicle's suspension or
steering; the resulting changes to the vehicle's handling can
adversely affect the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system.
2008 Tribute (j14)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA (fus)
RSC DSC
Enabled Enabled
Disabled Disabled
below below
25 mph 25 mph
(40 km/h) (40 km/h)
Disabled Disabled
below below
25 mph 25 mph
(40 km/h) (40 km/h)
Driving
Engine Brake
Traction Traction
Control Control
Enabled Enabled
Disabled
below
Enabled
25 mph
(40 km/h)
Disabled Disabled
below below
25 mph 25 mph
(40 km/h) (40 km/h)
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