Mazda 3 Owner's Manual page 214

Drive Selection Switch
The SPORT mode indicator light in the
instrument cluster is illuminated while in
SPORT mode.
NOTE
If the SET / SET
Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)
system/cruise control is pressed while
in SPORT mode, SPORT mode is
automatically switched off.
When the ignition is switched off,
SPORT mode is also switch off.
When SPORT mode is selected, the
transaxle may automatically shift down
or the vehicle speed may accelerate
depending on the vehicle speed.
Switch of the
Drive Selection
SPORT Mode Indicator Light
Type A
Type B
The light is illuminated while in SPORT
mode.
NOTE
The indicator light fl ashes a few times to
indicate that the mode cannot be switched
to SPORT mode even if the drive select
switch is pressed under the following
conditions:
The vehicle is driven on a slippery road
surface such as an icy or snow-bound
road.
The Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC) system/cruise control is
operating.
The vehicle is making a turn or driving
on a curved road.
When Driving
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