Drive Selection; Drive Selection Switch- Page 223

2021 Mazda Mazda3 Sedan Owners Manual

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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

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.

Drive mode cannot be switched in

the following conditions:

ABS/TCS/DSC is operating

Cruise control

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 is operating.

The Mazda Radar Cruise Control

with Stop & Go function (MRCC

with Stop & Go function) System

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is operating.

Tra

c Jam Assist (TJA) is operating.

Steering wheel is being operated

abruptly

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

In the following cases, the drive

selection is canceled.

The ignition is switched OFF.

Mazda Radar Cruise Control with

Stop & Go function (MRCC with

Stop & Go function) System/cruise

control is set.

Tra

c Jam Assist (TJA) is set.

Depending on the driving conditions

when sport mode is selected, the

vehicle may perform shift-down or

slightly accelerate.

When Driving

Drive Selection

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