Mazda MX-5 2024 Owner's Manual page 141

Driving
Selector Lever
Shifting down
NOTE
When fully depressing the accelerator pedal even while in manual mode, the
transmission kicks down, but it does not kick down while the Traction Control
System (TCS)/Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) is turned off. However, if the vehicle
is continuously driven at a high rpm, the gears may automatically shift up to protect
the engine.
Canceling Manual Shift Mode
Shift the selector lever from the M to the D position.
Manual shift mode is canceled.
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