Mazda MAZDA3 5-Door Setup Guide download pdf (Page 41)

ACTIVE ADAPTIVE SHIFT (AAS) CONTROL

AAS will automatically adjust how and when the transmission shifts gears

based on road conditions and your driving style. The transmission may stay

in a lower gear longer than usual when going up or down hills or driving

around corners. This feature gives you better control and a more connected

driving experience.

ACCELERATOR PEDAL KICKDOWN SWITCH*

The accelerator pedal is equipped with a

kickdown switch designed to allow optimal

engine performance while accelerating.

When you depress the accelerator 95% of the

way, you will feel an increase in resistance.

Push harder, and you will feel a click as you

activate the kickdown switch. The transmission

will usually downshift (depending on engine

speed) and the engine will switch to maximum

power mode. This kickdown switch function is

the same in both Manual mode and in “D”.

*Available on vehicles with automatic transmission only.

IMPORTANT: The HLA system will hold the vehicle for a maximum of 2.0

seconds while the driver is changing from the brake pedal to the accelerator pedal.

HILL LAUNCH ASSIST (HLA)

HLA helps assist you when

accelerating the vehicle from

a stop while on a hill or slope.

When the brake pedal is released

and the accelerator pedal is pushed, HLA prevents the vehicle from rolling

forward or backward. It operates on a downward slope when the shift lever

is in the reverse (R) position, and on an upward slope when the shift lever is

in a position other than the reverse (R) position.

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