Mazda 3 Owners Manual: Active Adaptive Shift (AAS)
Active Adaptive Shift (AAS) automatically controls the transaxle shift points to best suit the road conditions and driver input. This improves driving feel. The transaxle may switch to AAS mode when driving up and down slopes, cornering, driving at high elevations, or depressing the accelerator pedal quickly while the selector lever is in the D position. Depending on the road and driving conditions/vehicle operations, gear shifting could be delayed or not occur, however, this does not indicate a problem because the AAS mode will maintain the optimum gear position.
Shift Position Indication
The selector position is indicated when the
ignition is switched ON.
Gear position indication
In manual shift mode, the “M” of the shift
position indication illuminates and the
numeral for the ...
Shift-Lock System
The shift-lock system prevents shifting out
of P unless the brake pedal is depressed.
To shift from P:
Depress and hold the brake pedal.
Start the engine.
Press and hold the lock-release b ...
Other materials:
Rear Crossmember Removal/Installation
CAUTION:
Performing the following procedures without first removing the ABS wheel-speed
sensor may possibly cause an open circuit in the wiring harness if it is pulled
by mistake. Before performing the following procedures, disconnect the ABS wheel-speed
sensor wiring harness connec ...
Headlight Aiming
CAUTION:
If the headlight aiming is adjusted with cargo in the vehicle, it may not
adjust correctly. Adjust the headlight aiming with the vehicle under the following
conditions:
No occupants inside vehicle
Cargo other than spare tire, jack, and tools not loaded
...
Receiving an Incoming Call
When an incoming call is received, the incoming call notification screen is
displayed. The
“Incoming Call Notifications” setting must be on.
Refer to Communication Settings on .
To accept the call, press the pick-up button on the audio control switch or
select on
the screen.
To rejec ...
