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When Driving
Drive Selection
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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The Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system/cruise control is operating.
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Steering wheel is being operated abruptly
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
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When the ignition is switched off, the
sport mode is canceled.
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Depending on the driving conditions
when sport mode is selected, the vehicle
may perform shift-down or slightly
accelerate.
Select Mode Indication
When the sport mode is selected, the select
mode indication turns on in the instrument
cluster.
NOTE
If the drive selection cannot be switched
to sport mode, the select mode indication
fl
ashes to notify the driver.
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