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WARNING: Trailer sway control does not prevent a trailer from
swaying, it mitigates the sway from increasing once it has
occurred. TSC cannot stop all trailers from swaying. If you are
experiencing trailer sway, it is likely that the trailer is improperly
loaded for the correct tongue weight or the speed of the vehicle and
trailer is too high. Pull the vehicle-trailer over to a safe location to
check the trailer weight distribution and tongue load and reduce speed
to a safe level while towing. If trailer sway is experienced, SLOW
DOWN. Always use caution when towing a trailer and follow the
tongue weight recommendations. Refer to the Trailer towing section
in the Tires Wheels and Loading chapter of this owner’s manual
for more information on towing a trailer with your vehicle.
During TSC events the
icon in the instrument cluster will flash
momentarily. In some cases when trailer sway is detected, the vehicle
speed is too high and may be at or above a speed at which trailer sway
will grow continuously. This may cause the system to activate multiple
times, causing a gradual reduction in speed.
Disabling Trailer Sway Control (TSC
Trailer sway control can be disabled during any key cycle. Pressing and
holding the ESC button for more than five seconds will disable the TSC
feature and the
icon will flash momentarily and then illuminate solid
for that ignition cycle. Trailer sway control can be re-enabled by
momentarily pressing the ESC button. Trailer sway control will also be
re-enabled at each new key cycle.
WARNING: Turning off trailer sway control increases the risk of
loss of vehicle control, serious injury, or death. Mazda does not
recommend disabling this feature except in situations where speed
reduction may be detrimental (e.g., hill climbing), the driver has
significant trailer towing experience, and can control trailer sway and
maintain safe operation.
Driving
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2010 Tribute (j14)
Owners Guide, 1st Printing
USA (fus)