How to Use the Steering Shift Switches (Some Models)

Using Direct Mode

Pull the up switch (+/OFF) or the down switch (-) of the steering shift switches toward you when the selector lever is in the D position.

  1. Down switch (-)

  2. Up switch (+/OFF)

The gear position can be temporarily switched manually in direct mode.

The direct mode indication and the gear position are displayed in the instrument cluster.

Shifting up/down

Pull the up switch (+/OFF) or the down switch (-) of the steering shift switches toward you.

  1. Down switch (-)

  2. Up switch (+/OFF)

Shifts up or down.

 

  • If the automatic transmission fluid (ATF) temperature becomes too high, the mode will not switch to direct mode. In addition, if the ATF temperature becomes too high while in direct mode, the mode may be canceled. If the mode is switched to direct mode again, it is necessary to operate the steering shift switches.

  • While the vehicle is stopped, direct mode cannot be set even if the DOWN switch (-) is pulled.

  • When fully depressing the accelerator pedal even while in direct mode, the transmission kicks down, but it does not kick down while the Traction Control System (TCS) is turned off. However, if the vehicle is continuously driven at a high rpm, the gears may automatically shift up to protect the engine.

  • When the vehicle is driven at low speed or decelerating quickly during EV driving, the mode may not be able to be switched to direct mode using the UP switch (+/OFF) of the steering shift switches.

  • If NORMAL mode is in use while the motor is running, operating the steering shift switches will start the engine.

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Canceling Direct Mode

Direct mode can be canceled by performing the following operations.

  • The UP switch (+/OFF) is pulled toward you for a certain period of time or longer.

  • The vehicle is driven for a certain period of time or longer (time differs depending on the driving conditions while operating).

  • The vehicle is stopped.

  • The vehicle is driven at a low speed.

Using Manual Shift Mode

  1. Select manual shift mode (M) from AT shift modes under Settings in Mazda Connect.

  2. Pull the up switch (+/OFF) or the down switch (-) of the steering shift switches toward you when the selector lever is in the D position.

    1. Down switch (-)

    2. Up switch (+/OFF)

    The gear position can be switched manually in manual shift mode.

Shifting up/down

Pull the up switch (+/OFF) or the down switch (-) of the steering shift switches toward you.

  1. Down switch (-)

  2. Up switch (+/OFF)

Shifts up or down.

 

  • If the automatic transmission fluid (ATF) temperature becomes too high, the mode will not switch to manual shift mode. In addition, if the ATF temperature becomes too high while in manual shift mode, the mode may be canceled. If the mode is switched to manual shift mode again, it is necessary to operate the steering shift switches.

  • When fully depressing the accelerator pedal even while in manual mode, the transmission kicks down, but it does not kick down while the Traction Control System (TCS) is turned off. However, if the vehicle is continuously driven at a high rpm, the gears may automatically shift up to protect the engine.

  • When the vehicle is driven at low speed or decelerating quickly during EV driving, the mode may not be able to be switched to manual shift mode using the UP switch (+/OFF) of the steering shift switches.

  • If NORMAL mode is in use while the motor is running, operating the steering shift switches will start the engine.

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Canceling Manual Shift Mode

The UP switch (+/OFF) of the steering shift switches is pulled and held for a certain period of time or longer.

Manual shift mode is canceled.

Shift gear (shifting) speed limit

The gear is shifted when the steering shift switches are operated within the speed limit ranges.

  1. 1st gear

  2. 2nd gear

  3. 3rd gear

  4. 4th gear

  5. 5th gear

  6. 6th gear

  7. 7th gear

  8. 8th gear

When shifting down is not possible depending on the vehicle speed, the gear position indication displayed in the instrument cluster flashes 2 times.

Using Second Gear Fixed Mode

Changing to second gear fixed mode facilitates, accelerating from a stop and driving on slippery roads such as snow-covered roads.

The UP switch (+/OFF) of the steering shift switches is pulled while driving the vehicle at about 10 km/h (6.2 mph) or slower.

Second gear fixed mode is activated.

 

When using second gear fixed mode, the vehicle stops at the 2 gear position.

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Canceling Second Gear Fixed Mode

Second gear fixed mode can be canceled by performing the following operations.

  • Pull the UP switch (+/OFF) of the steering shift switches toward you and shift into a gear other than second gear.

  • Drive the vehicle at a speed of about 30 km/h (18 mph) or faster.

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