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When Driving

Drive Selection

 Drive Selection Switch

The SPORT mode indicator light in the 

instrument cluster is illuminated while in 

SPORT mode.

NOTE



  If the SET / SET   Switch of the Mazda 

Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system/

cruise control is pressed while in 

SPORT mode, SPORT mode is 

automatically switched off.



  When the ignition is switched off, 

SPORT mode is also switch off.



  When SPORT mode is selected, the 

transaxle may automatically shift down 

or the vehicle speed may accelerate 

depending on the vehicle speed.

 SPORT Mode Indicator Light

Type A

Type B 

The light is illuminated while in SPORT 

mode.

NOTE

The indicator light flashes a few times to 

indicate that the mode cannot be switched 

to SPORT mode even if the drive select 

switch is pressed under the following 

conditions:



  ABS/TCS/DSC is operating



  The Mazda Radar Cruise Control 

(MRCC) system/cruise control is 

operating.



  The vehicle is making a turn or driving 

on a curved road.

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