Mazda intelligent Drive Select (Mi-Drive)
Mi-drive is a system that switches the drive modes depending on the driving conditions, road conditions and vehicle conditions.
The mode can be switched from normal to sport, off-road or towing.
Sport mode
This mode enhances vehicle responsiveness when the accelerator pedal is depressed.
This provides additional quick acceleration which may be needed to safely make maneuvers such as lane changes, merging onto freeways, or passing other vehicles.
Off-road mode
This mode helps prevent drive-wheel spinning during off-road driving and improves driving performance.
Use this mode to drive the vehicle on slippery roads such as muddy, sandy, or deep-snowy roads.
Towing mode (SKYACTIV-G 2.5T)
This mode suppresses the reduction of driving performance due to increased weight during trailer towing and promotes vehicle stability.
Use this mode when towing a trailer.
Warnings and cautions when using Mi-Drive
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Do not rely completely on the Mi-Drive system.
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Vehicle stability is limited even when Mi-drive is activated.
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Always drive the vehicle safely. Do not drive the vehicle recklessly, otherwise it may result in an accident.
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Do not use the sport mode when driving on slippery roads such as wet or snow-covered roads. It may cause tire slipping.
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Heed the following cautions so that the system can operate normally.
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Always use tires of the specified size, same manufacturer, brand, and pattern (tread pattern) for the front and rear wheels.
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Do not use tires with significantly different wear patterns on the same vehicle.
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Do not use the sport mode when driving on slippery roads such as wet or snow-covered roads. It may cause tire slipping.
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Drive carefully when using tire chains.
Because the diameter of the tires differs, the system may not operate normally.
How to use Mi-Drive
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Push the Mi-Drive switch forward or pull it toward you.
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While checking the list displayed in the instrument cluster, push the Mi-Drive switch forward or pull it toward you to select a drive mode.
Trailer is not connected
Trailer is connected
When the drive mode is set, the display in the instrument cluster changes.
Refer to Mazda intelligent Drive Select (Mi-Drive) Display (Search).
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Depending on the driving conditions when sport mode is selected, the vehicle may perform shift-down or slightly accelerate.
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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.
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Towing mode can be selected only when a trailer is connected.
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The driving mode in which the display in the instrument cluster is grayed out cannot be selected.
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Towing mode can be selected only when electrically connected to the trailer using a Mazda genuine trailer hitch. In addition, it may take some time until the connection is detected and towing mode is displayed.
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When towing mode is selectable, sport mode cannot be selected.
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When the ignition is switched OFF, the mode returns to normal mode. However, towing mode before switching the ignition OFF is maintained only when the trailer is connected in towing mode.
