Traction Control System (Tcs) - Mazda 2004 RX-8 Owner's Manual

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Driving Your Mazda
Starting and Driving
M To Cancel
To turn off the system, use one of these
methods:
• Press the ON/OFF switch.
• Slightly depress the brake pedal.
• Depress the clutch pedal. (Manual
transmission only)
• Press the CANCEL button.
The system is off when the ignition is off.
NOTE
Cruise control will cancel at about
15 km/h (9 mph) below the preset
speed or below 30 km/h (19 mph).
5-20
*Some models.
Form No. 8R65-EA-03C
Traction Control System
(TCS)*
The Traction Control System (TCS)
enhances traction and safety by regulating
engine torque and breaking. When the
TCS detects driving wheel slippage, it
lowers engine torque and operates the
brakes to prevent loss of traction.
This means that on a slick surface, the
engine adjusts automatically to provide
optimum power to the drive wheels
without causing them to spin and lose
traction.
WARNING
TCS and Unsafe Driving:
The traction control system (TCS)
cannot compensate for unsafe and
reckless driving, excessive speed,
tailgating (following another vehicle
too closely), and hydroplaning
(reduced tire friction and road
contact because of water on the road
surface). You can still have an
accident. So don't rely on the traction
control system as a substitute for safe
driving.
TCS and Snow and Ice:
Driving without proper traction
devices on snow and ice-covered
roads is dangerous. The traction
control system (TCS) alone cannot
provide adequate traction and you
could still have an accident. Use snow
tires or tire chains and drive at
reduced speeds when roads are
covered with ice and snow.