When Driving
Drive Selection
Drive Selection Switch
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Drive Selection*
Press the drive selection switch forward
(SPORT) to select the sport mode.
Pull the drive selection switch back
(OFF) to cancel the sport mode.
Drive Selection
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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
In the following cases, the drive
NOTE
selection is canceled.
When the sport mode is selected,
The ignition is switched OFF.
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with
Stop & Go function (MRCC with
Stop & Go function) System/cruise
control is set.
Traꢀc Jam Assist (TJA) is set.
Depending on the driving conditions
when sport mode is selected, the
vehicle may perform shift-down or
slightly accelerate.
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.
*
The Mazda Radar Cruise Control
*
(MRCC) system is operating.
The Mazda Radar Cruise Control
with Stop & Go function (MRCC
*
with Stop & Go function) System
is operating.
Traꢀc Jam Assist (TJA) is operating.
Steering wheel is being operated
abruptly
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*Some models.
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