Mazda 2008 Tribute - 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
functions “Sliding
car” icon
RSC DSC
Engine
Traction
Control
Brake
Traction
Control
Default at
start-up
Illuminated
during bulb
check
Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled
Button
pressed
momentarily
Illuminated
solid
Disabled
below
25 mph
(40 km/h)
Disabled
below
25 mph
(40 km/h)
Disabled
below
25 mph
(40 km/h)
Enabled
Button
pressed and
held more
than five
seconds
Flashes
then
illuminated
solid
Disabled
below
25 mph
(40 km/h)
Disabled
below
25 mph
(40 km/h)
Disabled
below
25 mph
(40 km/h)
Disabled
below
25 mph
(40 km/h)
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)
Driving
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