Get When Driving -> Drive Selection Guide for Mazda 2 SUV First Generation (2002-2007)

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. Use the sport mode

when higher vehicle response is required such as merging onto expressway or accelerating

to overtake.

CAUTION

Do not use the sport mode when driving on slippery roads such as wet or snow-covered

roads. It may cause tyre 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 to cancel the sport mode on normal

driving.

Drive mode cannot be switched in the following conditions:

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ABS/TCS/DSC is operating

Steering wheel is being operated abruptly

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*Some models.

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When Driving

Drive Selection

Drive Selection Switch

Select Mode Indicator Light

Press the drive selection switch forward

When the sport mode is selected, the

select mode indicator light turns on in the

instrument cluster.

(“

Pull the drive selection switch back

(“ ”) to cancel the sport mode.

”) to select the sport mode.

NOTE

If the drive selection cannot be switched

to sport mode, the select mode indicator

light Àashes to notify the driver.

NOTE

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When the ignition is switched off, the

sport mode is cancelled.

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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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When Driving -> Drive Selection for Your Mazda 2 SUV First Generation (2002-2007)

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