Mazda mx5 Owner's Manual page 214

When Driving
Drive Selection
Drive Selection Switch
Press the drive selection switch to the
side (forward) to select the sport
mode.
Pull the drive selection switch to the
side (backward) to cancel the sport mode.
NOTE
When the ignition is switched off, the
sport mode is cancelled.
Depending on the driving conditions
when sport mode is selected, the
vehicle may perform shift-down or
slightly accelerate.
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Select Mode Indication
When the sport mode is selected, the select
mode indication turns on in the instrument
cluster.
NOTE
If the mode cannot be switched to drive
mode, the select mode indication fl ashes
to notify the driver.