Mazda CX-3: 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
to select the sport mode.
Pull the drive selection switch back
to cancel the sport mode.

- 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.

NOTE
If the drive selection cannot be switched to
sport mode, the select mode indicator light
flashes to notify the driver.
Because the average fuel economy indication on the instrument cluster display
is linked
with the “Average Fuel Economy History” (Current) indication on the center
display, when
one is reset the other is also reset...
i-ACTIV AWD Operation (Some models)
AWD provides excellent drivability on
snow-covered and ice-packed roads, sand
and mud, as well as on steep slopes and
other slippery surfaces...
Other information:
Pull the lever toward you and hold it to
spray washer fluid.
NOTE
If the windshield washer is turned on when
the windshield wipers are not operating,
the windshield wipers operate a few times.
If the washer does not work, inspect the
fluid level...
The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) monitors the pressure for each
tire.
If tire pressure is too low in one or more tires, the system will inform the
driver via the
warning light in the instrument cluster and by the warning beep sound.
Refer to Contact Authorized Mazda Dealer and Have Vehicle Inspected...
Categories
The system operates only when the driver
is in the vehicle or within operational
range while the key is being carried.
NOTE
When the battery power is low, or in
places where there are high-intensity radio
waves or noise, the operational range may
become narrower or the system may not
operate. For determining battery
replacement, Refer to Keyless Entry
System.
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