Direct Mode - Mazda CX-3 Owner's Manual

Direct Mode

Direct mode can be used for temporarily
switching gears by operating the steering
shift switch while the vehicle is being
driven with the selector lever in the D
range.
While in direct mode, the D and M
indication illuminate and the gear position
in use is illuminated.
Direct mode is cancelled (released) under
the following conditions.
The UP switch (
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rearward for a certain amount of time or
longer.
The vehicle is driven for a certain
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amount of time or longer (time differs
depending on the driving conditions
while operating).
The vehicle is stopped or moving at a
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slow speed.
Type A
Gear position indication
Direct mode indication
) is pulled
Automatic Transaxle
Type B
Gear position indication
Direct mode indication
NOTE
Shifting up and down while in direct
mode may not be possible depending on
the vehicle speed. In addition, because
direct mode is cancelled (released)
depending on the rate of acceleration
or if the accelerator is fully depressed,
use of the manual shift mode is
recommended if you need to drive the
vehicle in a particular gear for long
periods.
When Driving
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