Drive Selection; Drive Selection Switch; When Driving- Page 191

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 is operating.



Steering wheel is being operated abruptly

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Drive Selection Switch

Press the drive selection switch forward
(“

”) to select the sport mode.

Pull the drive selection switch back
(“

”) to cancel the sport mode.

NOTE



When the ignition is switched off, the
sport mode is canceled.



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

When Driving

Drive Selection

*Some models.

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