Drive Selection - Mazda 3 Sedan 2020 Owner's Manual

Drive Selection

▼ Drive Selection
Drive selection is a system to switch
the vehicle's drive mode. When the
sport mode is selected, vehicle's
response against accelerator operation
is enhanced. This provides additional
quick acceleration which may be
needed to safely make maneuvers such
as lane changes, merging onto
freeways, or passing other vehicles.
CAUTION
Do not use the sport mode when
driving on slippery roads such as wet
or snow-covered roads. It may cause
tire slipping.
NOTE
When the sport mode is selected,

driving at higher engine speeds
increases and it may increase fuel
consumption. Mazda recommends
that you cancel the sport mode on
normal driving.
Drive mode cannot be switched in

the following conditions:
ABS/TCS/DSC is operating

Cruise control

The Mazda Radar Cruise Control

with Stop & Go function (MRCC
with Stop & Go function) System
is operating.
Traffic Jam Assist (TJA) is operating.

Steering wheel is being operated

abruptly
*
*
is operating.
▼ Drive Selection Switch
Press the drive selection switch forward
(SPORT) to select the sport mode.
Pull the drive selection switch back
(OFF) to cancel the sport mode.
NOTE
In the following cases, the drive

selection is canceled.
The ignition is switched OFF.

Mazda Radar Cruise Control with

Stop & Go function (MRCC with
Stop & Go function) System/cruise
control is set.
Traffic Jam Assist (TJA) is set.

Depending on the driving conditions

when sport mode is selected, the
vehicle may perform shift-down or
slightly accelerate.
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When Driving
Drive Selection
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*Some models.