The anti-skid system can operate at vehicle speeds above 20 km/h.
Attention! The anti-skid system may not function properly if the following conditions are not met.
- - The same tires of the recommended size must be installed on all wheels of the vehicle.
- - All wheels must be fitted with tires of the same brand, model, size and tread pattern, manufactured in the same factory.
- - It is forbidden to install tires with varying degrees of tread wear on the car.
Attention! The anti-skid system may not work properly if snow chains are fitted to the wheels or one of the wheels is replaced with a small spare tire. The reason for the violation of the normal functioning of the anti-skid system is the difference in the rolling radii of the wheels.
After turning the ignition switch to position «ON» (ignition on) There may be a clicking sound from behind the dashboard. This sound accompanies the self-diagnosis of the anti-skid system and does not indicate any malfunction.
Operation indicator / malfunction indicator for traction control and anti-skid systems
The indicator comes on for a few seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the «ON» (ignition on). The indicator flashes when the traction control system is activated (PBS) or anti-skid system (CCD).
If the signaling device continues to burn, then this may indicate a violation of the normal functioning of the PBS and CCD systems. In this case, the systems may not work correctly. Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer to have the vehicle checked.
Anti-skid indicator
The indicator comes on for a few seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the «ON» (ignition on). The indicator also lights up when the switch is pressed «DSC OFF» and warns the driver that the PBS traction control system and the PCD anti-skid system are disabled.
Switch «DSC OFF» (pic. 1.160).
Pic. 1.160. Switch Location «DSC OFF»
To disable the traction control and anti-skid systems, press and hold the switch «DSC OFF», until the indicator lights up «DSC OFF».
To turn the PBS/CCD systems back on, press the switch again. At the same time, the indicator «DSC OFF» will go out.
If the PCD system is not disabled, then when trying to get a stuck car out or drive out of freshly fallen snow, the PBS traction control system will work (which is an integral part of the CCD anti-skid system). When you press the accelerator pedal, the torque developed by the engine will not increase, and it will be difficult to get the car out of the jam.
In such cases, it is necessary to turn off the PBS / CCD systems.
If the PBS / PZS systems are disabled when the engine is not running, then when the ignition is turned on, these systems will turn on automatically. The traction control and anti-skid systems should, as a rule, be in the on state. This will provide the best vehicle stability.