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 Mi-Drive has the following driving modes.

TOWING Mode (Some Models)

The vehicle is driven with both engine and motor power to optimize its power performance. This mode reduces the loss of driving performance due to increased weight when towing a trailer and improves the vehicle stability.

SPORT Mode

The vehicle is driven with both engine and motor power to optimize its maneuverability performance. This mode increases vehicle response when the accelerator pedal is depressed and accelerates powerfully.

NORMAL Mode

The vehicle is driven so that the engine and motor are efficiently controlled to optimize fuel efficiency. If necessary, the motor can be used as a generator to charge the high voltage battery. In addition, when the accelerator pedal is depressed, the vehicle accelerates using both engine and motor power. When the vehicle is driven in NORMAL mode only by motor power, the EV drive indicator light in the instrument cluster turns on.

EV Mode

The vehicle is driven by motor power using the electrical power stored in the high voltage battery.

OFF-ROAD Mode

The vehicle is driven with both engine and motor power to optimize its power performance. This mode prevents the drive wheels from spinning during off-road driving and improves the running performance. Use Off-road mode when driving on slippery roads such as muddy, sandy, or deep-snowy roads.

Warning and Cautions for Using the Mazda intelligent Drive Select (Mi-Drive)

Do not rely completely on the Mi-Drive system.

Vehicle stability is limited even when Mi-Drive is activated. 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.
Heed the following cautions so that the system can operate normally.
- Use the specified tire size and the same type of tire on all 4 wheels.
- Do not use tires with significantly different wear patterns on the same vehicle.
Drive carefully when using tire chains. Because the diameter of the tires differs, the system may not operate normally.

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How to Use the Mazda intelligent Drive Select (Mi-Drive)

Push the Mi-Drive switch forward or pull it toward you.
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.
When the drive mode is set, the display in the instrument cluster changes.

(TOWING Mode) (Some Models)
(SPORT Mode)
(NORMAL Mode)
(EV Mode)
(OFF-ROAD Mode)

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. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer for details.
Depending on driving conditions when selecting TOWING mode/SPORT mode/OFF-ROAD mode, the vehicle may perform shift-down or accelerate slightly.
When SPORT mode/OFF-ROAD mode is selected, driving the vehicle at higher engine speeds increases and fuel economy may worsen. Canceling SPORT mode/OFF-ROAD mode during normal driving is recommended.
When setting the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) while driving in SPORT mode, the mode is switched to NORMAL mode. In addition, while the MRCC is being used, the mode cannot be switched to SPORT mode.
Switching to EV mode may not be possible depending on the driving operations, driving conditions, and high voltage battery condition.
When the system determines that the engine needs to be started while the vehicle is being driven in EV mode, the mode is switched to NORMAL mode.
The remaining distance-to-full discharge for EV mode may decrease, even when the vehicle is being driven in a mode other than EV mode.
The maximum speed in EV mode is 140 km/h (86 mph).
The drive mode cannot be switched in the following cases.
- The Antilock Brake System (ABS) is operating.
- The Traction Control System (TCS) is operating.
- The Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) is operating.
- The steering wheel is being operated abruptly.
The driving mode in which the display in the instrument cluster is grayed out cannot be selected.
When the vehicle power is switched OFF, the mode returns to NORMAL mode. However, TOWING mode before switching the vehicle power OFF is maintained only when the trailer is connected in TOWING mode.

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