Manual Shift Mode; Indicators; Manual Shift Mode Indicator - Mazda 2014 CX-5 Owner's Manual

3. (Type A)
Press and hold the lock-release button.
4. Move the selector lever.
5. Take the vehicle to an Authorized
Mazda Dealer to have the system
checked.
qManual Shift Mode
This mode gives you the feel of driving a
manual transaxle vehicle by operating the
selector lever and allows you to control
engine rpm and torque to the drive wheels
much like a manual transaxle when more
control is desired.
To change to manual shift mode, shift the
lever from D to M.
Type A
Type B
NOTE
Changing to manual shift mode while driving
will not damage the transaxle.
To return to automatic shift mode, shift
the lever from M to D.
NOTE
If you change to manual shift mode when
l
the vehicle is stopped, the gear will shift to
M1.
If you change to manual shift mode without
l
depressing the accelerator pedal when
driving in D range, 5th gear/6th gear, the
gear will shift to M4/M5.

Indicators

Manual shift mode indicator

In manual shift mode, the "M" of the shift
position indicator in the instrument panel
illuminates.
When Driving
Transaxle
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