Manual Shift Mode; Drive Selection - Mazda CX-3 Smart Start Manual

Transmission

MANUAL SHIFT MODE

Manual Shift Mode gives you the feel of driving a manual transmission by
allowing you to manually shift to control engine rpm and torque when more
control is desired.
To Use Manual Shift Mode:
• Shift the lever from D to M.
To Shift Up
To A Higher Gear:
• Pull the steering UP
switch (+) once or
tap the shift lever
back (+) once.
To Shift Down
To A Lower Gear:
• Pull the steering DOWN
switch (-) once or
tap the shift lever
forward (-) once.
NOTE:
Steering Shift
Switches can be used in
"D" or "M".

DRIVE SELECTION

By selecting Sport mode, greater vehicle
response is achieved through automatic
adjustments in transmission shift control
and engine throttle control. This provides
additional quick acceleration which may be
needed to safely make maneuvers such as
lane changes, merging onto freeways, or
passing other vehicles.
Push the SPORT button to switch to SPORT
mode and the SPORT mode indicator light in the
instrument cluster turns on. Push again to turn off.
NOTE:
•
If the SET button of the cruise control is pushed while in SPORT mode, SPORT
mode is switched off. SPORT mode cannot be turned on or off when cornering.
•
When the ignition is switched off, SPORT mode is also switched off.
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•
Fuel consumption increases slightly when using SPORT mode.
(if equipped)
- DOWN
Shift Switch
+ UP Shift
Switch