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:
HomeLink Wireless Control
System*
NOTE
HomeLink and HomeLink house are
registered trademarks of Johnson
Controls.
The HomeLink system replaces up to
3 hand-held transmitters with a single
built-in component in the auto-dimming
mirror. Pressing the HomeLink button on
the auto-dimming mirror activates garage
doors, gates and ...
Operation of Automatic Air
Conditioning
Press the AUTO switch. Selection
of the airflow mode, air intake
selector and amount of airflow will be
automatically controlled.
Use the temperature control dial to
select a desired temperature.
Press the DUAL switch or turn the
front passenger temperature control
dial to control ...
Scheduled Maintenance (Mexico)
Follow Schedule 1 if the vehicle is operated mainly where none of the
following conditions
(severe driving conditions) apply.
Repeated short-distance driving
Driving in dusty conditions
Driving with extended use of brakes
Driving in areas where salt or other corrosive materials are used ...
