Mazda CX-3 Smart Start Manual page 45

ACTIVE ADAPTIVE SHIFT (AAS) CONTROL
AAS will automatically adjust how and when the transmission shifts gears based on
road conditions and your driving style. The transmission may stay in a lower gear
longer than usual when going up or down hills or driving around corners. This feature
gives you better control and a more connected driving experience.
ACCELERATOR PEDAL KICKDOWN SWITCH
The accelerator pedal is equipped with a kickdown switch designed
to allow optimal engine performance while accelerating.
When you depress the accelerator 95% of the way, you will feel an
increase in resistance. Push harder, and you will feel a click as you
activate the kickdown switch. The transmission will usually downshift
(depending on engine speed) and the engine will switch to maximum power
mode. This kickdown switch function is the same in both Manual Shift Mode and in "D".
HILL LAUNCH ASSIST (HLA)
HLA helps assist you when accelerating the vehicle from a stop while on a hill or slope.
When the brake pedal
is released and the
accelerator pedal is
pushed, HLA prevents
the vehicle from rolling
forward or backward. It
operates on a downward
slope when the shift
lever is in the reverse
(R) position and on an
upward slope when the
shift lever is in a position
other than the reverse (R) position.
IMPORTANT:
The HLA system will hold the vehicle for a maximum of two seconds
while the driver is changing from the brake pedal to the accelerator pedal.
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