Mazda CX-3 - 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 manoeuvres 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 tyre slipping.
NOTE
x
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.
x
Drive mode cannot be switched in the following conditions:
x
ABS/TCS/DSC is operating
x
The Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go
function) System/Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system/cruise control is
operating.
x
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
x
In the following cases, the drive
selection is cancelled.
x
The ignition is switched OFF.
x
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with
Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop
& Go function) System/Mazda Radar
Cruise Control (MRCC) system/cruise
control is set.
x
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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