Drive Selection; Drive Selection Switch; Select Mode Indicator Light- Page 218

Drive Selection

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Drive Selection

Drive selection is a system to switch the
vehicle's drive mode. When the sport
mode is selected, vehicle's response
against accelerator operation is enhanced.
This provides additional quick
acceleration which may be needed to
safely make maneuvers such as lane
changes, merging onto freeways, or
passing other vehicles.

CAUTION

Do not use the sport mode when driving on
slippery roads such as wet or snow-covered
roads. It may cause tire slipping.

NOTE

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When the sport mode is selected, driving
at higher engine speeds increases and it
may increase fuel consumption. Mazda
recommends that you cancel the sport
mode on normal driving.

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Drive mode cannot be switched in the
following conditions:

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ABS/TCS/DSC is operating

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Cruise control

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 is operating.

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The Mazda Radar Cruise Control with
Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop
& Go function) System

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 is operating.

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Traffic Jam Assist (TJA)

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 is operating.

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Steering wheel is being operated
abruptly

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Drive Selection Switch

Press the drive selection switch forward
(SPORT) to select the sport mode.

Pull the drive selection switch back (OFF)
to cancel the sport mode.
 

NOTE

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In the following cases, the drive
selection is canceled.

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The ignition is switched OFF.

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Cruise Control is set.

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Mazda Radar Cruise Control with
Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop
& Go function) is set.

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Traffic Jam Assist (TJA) is set.

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Depending on the driving conditions
when sport mode is selected, the vehicle
may perform shift-down or slightly
accelerate.

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Select Mode Indicator Light

When the sport mode is selected, the select
mode indicator light turns on in the
instrument cluster.

1. Select mode indicator light

When Driving

Drive Selection

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