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When not using M-MDS

NOTE:
  • Depending on the nature of the servicing performed prior to implementing the initialization, a warning light may be illuminated.
  1. Inspect the wheel alignment and the tire pressure. (See FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT .) (See REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT .) (See WHEEL AND TIRE SPECIFICATION .)
    • If there is any malfunction, adjust the applicable part.
  2. Position the vehicle on level ground.
  3. Switch the ignition ON (engine off) and wait for 30 s or more  .
  4. With your left foot depressing the brake pedal, perform the following procedure within 30 s  .
    1. Operate the parking brake. (Brake system warning light illuminated)
    2. Depress the accelerator pedal fully 2 times.
    3. Release the parking brake. (Brake system warning light turns off)
    4. Perform the same procedure one more time.
    Fig 1: Parking Brake Timing Pattern
    G10909729Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Release your foot from the brake pedal.
  6. After 2 s  , verify that the following warning lights/indicator lights turns off after approx. 3 s  .
    • BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT
    • ABS WARNING LIGHT
    • TCS/DSC INDICATOR LIGHT
    • DSC OFF INDICATOR LIGHT
    NOTE:
    • Depending on the nature of the work performed prior to implementing the initialization, a warning light may be illuminated.
    Fig 2: Identifying TCS OFF Indicator Light (Digital And Analog Speedometer Types)
    G10909730Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE:
    • If each warning light/indicator light is not illuminated/does not turn off, switch the ignition off and repeat the procedure from the beginning.
  7. Switch the ignition off.
  8. Drive the vehicle.
  9. After 5 min or more  of driving, verify that the DSC system is normal.