Steering Wheel Paddle
The steering wheel paddle is a function that makes it easy to adjust the vehicle speed according to the accelerator pedal operation.
Acceleration/deceleration is possible according to the various driving conditions such as on an up or down slope, during traffic jams, or high-speed driving.
Avoid using the steering wheel paddles when driving on wet roads, snow-covered roads, or icy roads:
Otherwise, the tires will slip which could lead to an accident.
Setting
By operating the plus switch (+/OFF), the regenerative braking force is decreased when releasing the accelerator pedal, and the vehicle accelerates quickly when depressing the accelerator pedal.
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Plus switch (+/OFF)
By operating the minus switch (–), the regenerative braking force is increased when releasing the accelerator pedal, and the vehicle accelerates slowly when depressing the accelerator pedal.
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Minus switch (–)
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When the cruise control and the Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go function), or the Traffic Jam Assist (TJA) is operating, the steering wheel paddle setting cannot be changed.
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When performing the following operations, the steering wheel paddle returns to the default setting.
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Plus switch (+/OFF) is kept pulled for a certain period of time
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Selector lever is shifted to any position from D
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Power switch is switched OFF
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Indication
The operation condition of the steering wheel paddle is displayed on the multi-information display.
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Steering wheel paddle display
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Indication |
Switch operation |
Regenerative braking force |
Acceleration |
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Plus switch (+/OFF) |
Minus switch (–) |
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- |
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Weak |
Quickly |
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Slightly weak |
Slightly quick |
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Normal |
Normal |
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Slightly strong |
Slightly slow |
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- |
Strong |
Slowly |
Particular driving situation
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Driving on a downward slope or during traffic jams
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Driving on an upward slope or expressways
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If the high voltage battery level is high or the high voltage battery temperature is low, the indication on the multi-information display changes because regenerative braking is restricted, however, there may be a small change in the regenerative braking force or no change at all.
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The brake lights may turn on when the regenerative braking force is strong.
