Mazda 2 2015 Owner's Manual page 200

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Direct Mode
Direct mode can be used for temporarily
switching gears by operating the steering
shift switch while the vehicle is being
driven with the selector lever in the D
range.
While in direct mode, the D and M
indication illuminate and the gear position
in use is illuminated.
Direct mode is cancelled (released) under
the following conditions.
The UP switch (
rearward for a certain amount of time or
longer.
The vehicle is driven for a certain
amount of time or longer (time differs
depending on the driving conditions
while operating).
The vehicle is stopped or moving at a
slow speed.
Type A
Gear position indication
Direct mode indication
) is pulled
Type B
Gear position indication
Direct mode indication
Type C
Direct mode indication
Type D
Direct mode indication
When Driving
Transaxle
Gear position indication
Gear position indication
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*Some models.