Mazda 3 Owners Manual: 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
- The Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system/cruise control is operating.
- Steering wheel is being operated abruptly
Drive Selection Switch
The SPORT mode indicator light in the instrument cluster is illuminated while in SPORT mode.
NOTE
- If the SET+ / SET- Switch of the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system/ cruise control is pressed while in SPORT mode, SPORT mode is automatically switched off.
- When the ignition is switched off, SPORT mode is also switch off.
- When SPORT mode is selected, the transaxle may automatically shift down or the vehicle speed may accelerate depending on the vehicle speed.
SPORT Mode Indicator Light
The light is illuminated while in SPORT mode.
NOTE The indicator light flashes a few times to indicate that the mode cannot be switched to SPORT mode even if the drive select switch is pressed under the following conditions:
- ABS/TCS/DSC is operating
- The Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system/cruise control is operating.
- The vehicle is making a turn or driving on a curved road.
Fuel Economy Monitor
For vehicles with type B audio, the Control Status and Fuel Consumption are
switched and
displayed by operating each icon in the display.
In addition, after completing a trip, the total energy e ...
Power Steering
Power steering is only operable when
the engine is running. If the engine is
off or if the power steering system is
inoperable, you can still steer, but it
requires more physical effort.
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Other materials:
Input/Turbine Speed Sensor Inspection [FS5 A EL]
CAUTION:
Water or foreign objects entering the connector can cause a poor connection
or corrosion. Be sure not to drop water or foreign objects on the connector
when disconnecting it.
On-Vehicle Inspection
1. Perform the following procedures.
a. Remove the battery cover..
b. ...
Tire House Trim Removal/Installation
4SD
1. Remove the rear seat cushion..
2. Remove the rear scuff plate..
3. Partially peel back the seaming welt.
4. Remove the fastener.
5. Pull the tire house trim in the direction of arrow shown in the figure while
remove the clip A, pin B and C.
6. Pull the tire house trim in the ...
Service Cautions
Injury/damage Prevention Precautions
Depending on the vehicle, the cooling fan may operate suddenly even when
the ignition is switched to off. Therefore, keep hands and tools away from the
cooling fan even if the cooling fan is not operating to prevent injury to personnel
or damage t ...
