Mazda MX-5 2024 Owner's Manual page 145

NOTE
While the vehicle is stopped, direct mode cannot be set even if the DOWN switch

(-) is pulled.
When fully depressing the accelerator pedal even while in direct mode, the

transmission kicks down, but it does not kick down while the Traction Control
System (TCS) 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 Direct Mode
Direct mode can be canceled by performing the following operations.
The UP switch (+/OFF) is pulled toward you for a certain period of time or longer.

The vehicle is driven for a certain period of time or longer (time differs depending

on the driving conditions while operating).
The vehicle is stopped.

The vehicle is driven at a low speed.

Using Manual Shift Mode
1. Shift the selector lever from the D to the M position.
2. Pull the up switch (+/OFF) or the down switch (-) of the steering shift switches
toward you.
1. Down switch (-)
2. Up switch (+/OFF)
The gear position can be switched manually in manual shift mode.
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