Mazda CX-3: When Driving / Drive Selection

Mazda CX-3 (2015-2025) Owner's Manual / When Driving / 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 with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go function) System/cruise control is operating.
- Steering wheel is being operated abruptly

Drive Selection Switch

Press the drive selection switch forward Mazda CX-3. Drive Selection to select the sport mode. Pull the drive selection switch back to cancel the sport mode.

Mazda CX-3. Drive Selection

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.
Depending on the driving conditions when sport mode is selected, the vehicle may perform shift-down or slightly accelerate.

Select Mode Indicator Light

When the sport mode is selected, the select mode indicator light turns on in the instrument cluster.

Mazda CX-3. Drive Selection

NOTE

If the drive selection cannot be switched to sport mode, the select mode indicator light flashes to notify the driver.

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