Mazda 3 Owners 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 canceled (released) under the following conditions.
- The UP switch is pulled rearward for a certain amount of time or longer.
- The vehicle is driven for a certain amount of time or longer (time differs depending on the driving conditions while operating).
- The vehicle is stopped or moving at a slow speed.
Type A
Type B
Type C
NOTE Shifting up and down while in direct mode may not be possible depending on the vehicle speed. In addition, because direct mode is canceled (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.
Manual Shift Mode
The manual shift mode gives you the feel
of driving a manual transaxle vehicle by
allowing you to operate the selector lever
manually. This allows you to control
engine rpm and torque to the drive ...
Driving Tips
WARNING
Do not let the vehicle move in a
direction opposite to the direction
selected by the selector lever:
Do not let the vehicle move backward
with the selector lever in a for ...
Other materials:
Starter Inspection [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
On-vehicle Inspection
1. Verify that the battery is fully charged.
2. The starter is normal if it rotates smoothly and without any noise when the
engine is cranked.
If the starter does not operate, inspect the following:
Remove the starter, and inspect the starter unit.
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Audio Unit
NOTE:
“iPod” is a registered trademark of Apple Inc. in the United States and other
countries.
Purpose
The audio unit controls the CD, radio, exterior input devices (AUX/USB/iPod)
and the display.
Function
Records the following items which the user has set ...
Rear seats
In the Subaru Solterra, rear seatbacks can be reclined or folded
using simple lever operations, providing flexibility for passenger comfort and cargo
space expansion.
Adjustment procedure
Pull the seatback angle adjustment lever A to adjust the angle of the Subaru
Solterra rear seatback.
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