Cylinder Deactivation; When the cylinder deactivation; function does not operate- Page 153

2021 Mazda Mazda3 Sedan Owners Manual

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Cylinder Deactivation

Cylinder Deactivation

The cylinder deactivation is a function

designed to reduce fuel consumption

and improve fuel economy by

deactivating 2 out of the 4 cylinders

while driving. The function constantly

determines which is better for driving;

4 cylinders or 2 cylinders, regardless of

the driver's operations, and it performs

the switching automatically.

When the cylinder deactivation

function does not operate

The cylinder deactivation function

does not operate under the following

conditions.

The selector lever is in the P, N, or R

position (automatic transmission), or

1st gear (manual transmission).

The engine oil temperature or engine

coolant temperature is low.

After disconnecting the battery

terminals for some reason, such as

for battery replacement.

When Driving

Start/Stop Engine

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