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NOTE: • If the vehicle is jump started, leave the jumper cables connected until the
warning message is no longer displayed.
• If the vehicle is driven while the warning screen is displayed, a warning sound
will be heard and power steering assist will be limited.
i-ELOOP
i-ELOOP (if equipped)
The Mazda-unique regenerative braking system (i-ELOOP) generates
and stores electrical energy in a capacitor during deceleration. Through
efficient energy regeneration, storage, and usage, fuel economy is
improved. To view i-ELOOP information, select Applications from
the Home screen, then scroll down to Fuel Economy Monitor.
i-ELOOP Pre-Charge Mode
If the capacitor is discharged because of vehicle storage (the vehicle \
is
parked for long periods of time), the i-ELOOP indicator in the instrume\
nt
cluster will flash and a
warning screen appears
on the screen of the
infotainment system.
When this warning screen appears, do not drive the
vehicle. Allow the engine to idle until the warning
screen disappears. This time is needed for normal
generator operation.
In Pre-charge modeDriving in Pre-charge mode
Capacitor charge level
Regeneration level
Capacitor discharge
Average fuel consumption since reset
60-minute Fuel Economy
0-10 min.: Every 1 min.
10-60 min.: Every 10 min.
Average Current Fuel Histor y:
Average since reset 2nd to 6th history Average fuel consumption for this drive
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Transmission
MANUAL SHIFT MODE (if equipped)
Manual Shift Mode gives you the feel of driving a manual transmission by
allowing you to manually shift to control engine rpm and torque when more
control is desired.
To Use Manual Shift Mode:
• Shift the lever from D to M.
To Shift Up
To A Higher Gear:
• Pull the steering UP
switch (+) once or
tap the shift lever
back (+) once.
To Shift Down
To A Lower Gear:
• Pull the steering DOWN
switch (-) once or tap
the shift lever forward
(-) once.
- DOWN Shift Switch+ UP Shift Switch
(if equipped)
DRIVE SELECTION (if equipped)
By selecting Sport mode, greater vehicle
response is achieved through automatic
adjustments in transmission shift control
and engine throttle control. This provides
additional quick acceleration which may
be needed to safely make maneuvers such
as lane changes, merging onto freeways, or
passing other vehicles.
Push the SPORT button to switch to SPORT
mode and the SPORT mode indicator light in the
instrument cluster turns on. Push again to turn off.
NOTE:
• If the SET button of the cruise control is pushed while in SPORT mode, SPORT
mode is switched off. SPORT mode cannot be turned on or off when cornering.
• When the ignition is switched off, SPORT mode is also switched off.
• Fuel consumption increases slightly when using SPORT mode.
NOTE: Steering Shift
Switches can be used in
“D” or “M”.
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