Dynamic Stability Control; Principle Of Operation - Mazda BT-50 2017 Owner's Manual

Dynamic Stability Control

PRINCIPLE OF
OPERATION
qDynamic stability control (DSC)
WARNING
DSC does not relieve you of your
responsibility to drive with due care
and attention.
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B
The DSC supports stability when the
vehicle starts to slide away from your
intended path. This is performed by
braking individual wheels and reducing
engine torque as needed.
The system also provides an enhanced
traction control function by reducing
engine torque and braking if the wheels
spin when you accelerate. This improves
your ability to pull away on slippery roads
or loose surfaces, and improves comfort
by limiting wheel spin in hairpin bends.
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without DSC
with DSC
Dynamic stability control (DSC)
warning lamp
The DSC warning lamp will flash when
the system is operating. See Warning
Lamps and Indicators (page 74).
qBrake assist
WARNING
Brake assist does not relieve you of
your responsibility to drive with due
care and attention.
Brake assist will detect when you brake
heavily by measuring the rate at which
you press the brake pedal. It will provide
maximum braking efficiency as long as
you press the pedal. Brake assist can
reduce stopping distances in critical
situations.
qTrailer sway assist
WARNING
Trailer sway assist does not relieve
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you of your responsibility to tow
with due care and attention.
Disabling DSC will turn off the
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system.
Trailer sway assist is an enhanced feature
of DSC, and automatically detects when
an attached trailer starts to sway.
If this situation occurs, the system will
automatically brake individual wheels to
stabilise the trailer and vehicle. In case a
very severe sway is detected, the engine
torque will be reduced and the vehicle
will be slowed automatically.