MAZDA CX90 2024 Owners Manual

Warnings and Cautionsfor Using the Steering Shift Switches
WARNING
Avoid using sudden engine braking
(shift-down).
If you apply sudden engine braking
(shift-down) while driving at high
speed or on wet roads, snow-covered
roads, or icy roads, the tires may slip
and cause an unexpected accident.
Driving
Steering Shift Switches
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How to Use the Steering Shift Switches
Using Direct Mode
Pull the up switch (+/OFF) or the down switch (-) of the steering shift switches
toward you when the selector lever is in the D position.
1. Down switch (-)
2. Up switch (+/OFF)
The gear position can be temporarily switched manually in direct mode.
The direct mode indication and the gear position are displayed in the instrument
cluster.
Shifting up/down
Pull the up switch (+/OFF) or the down switch (-) of the steering shift switches
toward you.
1. Down switch (-)
2. Up switch (+/OFF)
Shifts up or down.
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NOTE
If the automatic transmission fluid (ATF) temperature becomes too high, the mode
will not switch to direct mode. In addition, if the ATF temperature becomes too
high while in direct mode, the mode may be canceled. If the mode is switched to
direct mode again, it is necessary to operate the steering shift switches.
While the vehicle is stopped, direct mode cannot be set even if the DOWN switch
(-) is pulled.
When fully depressing the accelerator pedal even while in direct mode, the
transmission kicks down, bu t it does not kick down while the Traction Control
System (TCS) is turned off. However, if th e vehicle is continuously driven at a high
rpm, the gears may automatically shift up to protect the engine.
When the vehicle is driven at low speed or decelerating quickly during EV driving,
the mode may not be able to be switched to direct mode using the UP switch (+/
OFF) of the steering shift switches.
If NORMAL mode is in use while the motor is running, operating the steering shift
switches will start the engine.
When operating a steering switch while the Mazda intelligent Drive Select
(Mi-Drive) is in EV mode, the engine st arts and the mode switches from EV mode
to NORMAL mode.
Canceling Direct Mode
Direct mode can be canceled by performing the following operations.
The UP switch (+/OFF) is pulled toward you for a certain period of time or longer.The vehicle is driven for a certain period of time or longer (time differs depending
on the driving conditions while operating).
The vehicle is stopped.The vehicle is driven at a low speed.
Using Manual Shift Mode
1. Select manual shift mode (M) from AT shift modes under Settings in Mazda
Connect.
2. Pull the up switch (+/OFF) or the down switch (-) of the steering shift switches toward you when the selector lever is in the D position.
1. Down switch (-)
2. Up switch (+/OFF)
The gear position can be switched manually in manual shift mode.
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Steering Shift Switches
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Shifting up/down
Pull the up switch (+/OFF) or the down switch (-) of the steering shift switches
toward you.
1. Down switch (-)
2. Up switch (+/OFF)
Shifts up or down.
NOTE
If the automatic transmission fluid (ATF) temperature becomes too high, the mode
will not switch to manual shift mode. In addition, if the ATF temperature becomes
too high while in manual shift mode, the mode may be canceled. If the mode is
switched to manual shift mode again, it is necessary to operate the steering shift
switches.
When fully depressing the accelerator pedal even while in manual mode, the
transmission kicks down, but it does not kick down while the Traction Control
System (TCS) is turned off. However, if the vehicle is continuously driven at a high
rpm, the gears may automatically shift up to protect the engine.
When the vehicle is driven at low speed or decelerating quickly during EV driving,
the mode may not be able to be switched to manual shift mode using the UP
switch (+/OFF) of the steering shift switches.
If NORMAL mode is in use while the moto r is running, operating the steering shift
switches will start the engine.
When operating a steering switch while the Mazda intelligent Drive Select
(Mi-Drive) is in EV mode, the engine starts and the mode switches from EV mode
to NORMAL mode.
Canceling Manual Shift Mode
The UP switch (+/OFF) of the steering shift switches is pulled and held for a certain
period of time or longer.
Manual shift mode is canceled.
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Shift gear (shifting) speed limit
The gear is shifted when the steering shift switches are operated within the speed
limit ranges.
1. 1st gear
2. 2nd gear
3. 3rd gear
4. 4th gear
5. 5th gear
6. 6th gear
7. 7th gear
8. 8th gear
When shifting down is not possible depending on the vehicle speed, the gear
position indication displayed in th e instrument cluster flashes 2 times.
Using Second Gear Fixed Mode
Changing to second gear fixed mode facili tates, accelerating from a stop and driving
on slippery roads such as snow-covered roads.
The UP switch (+/OFF) of the steering shif t switches is pulled while driving the
vehicle at about 10 km/h (6.2 mph) or slower.
Second gear fixed mode is activated.
NOTE
When using second gear fixed mode, the vehicle stops at the 2 gear position.
Canceling Second Gear Fixed Mode
Second gear fixed mode can be canceled by performing the following operations.
Pull the UP switch (+/OFF) of the steering shift switches toward you and shift into
a gear other than second gear.
Drive the vehicle at a speed of about 30 km/h (18 mph) or faster.
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Convenient Ways to Usethe Steering Shift Switches
You can select AT shift mode under
Settings in Mazda Connect.
Direct mode (DM)Manual shift mode (M)
Refer to the Settings section in the
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
When the vehicle power is switched
OFF with manual shift mode (M)
selected, the AT shift mode setting
switches automatically to direct mode
(DM) the next time the vehicle power
is switched ON.
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Warning and Cautions forUsing the Foot Brake
WARNING
Do not coast with the hybrid system
turned off, find a safe place to stop.
Coasting with the hybrid system turned
off is dangerous. Braking will require
more effort, and the brake's
power-assist could be depleted if you
pump the brake. This will cause longer
stopping distances or even an
accident.
Shift to a lower gear when going
down steep hills.
Driving with your foot continuously on
the brake pedal or steadily applying
the brakes for long distances is
dangerous. This causes overheated
brakes, resulting in longer stopping
distances or even total brake failure.
This could cause loss of vehicle control
and a serious accident. Avoid
continuous application of the brakes.
Dry off brakes that have become wet
by driving slowly, releasing the
accelerator pedal and lightly applying
the brakes several times until the
brake performance returns to normal.
Driving with wet brakes is dangerous.
Increased stopping distance or the
vehicle pulling to one side when
braking could result in a serious
accident. Light braking will indicate
whether the brakes have been
affected.
Do not drive with worn disc pads.
Driving with worn disc pads is
dangerous. The brakes could fail and
cause a serious accident. As soon as
you hear a screeching noise consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
CAUTION
 Do not drive with your foot held on
the brake pedal. Doing so could
result in the following:
 The brake parts will wear out more
quickly.
 The brakes can overheat and
adversely affect brake
performance.
 Always depress the brake pedal with
the right foot. Applying the brakes
with the unaccustomed left foot
could slow your reaction time to an
emergency situation resulting in
insufficient braking operation.
 Wear shoes appropriate for driving in
order to avoid your shoe contacting
the brake pedal when depressing the
accelerator pedal.
Driving
Foot Brake
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Electric Parking Brake(EPB)
The EPB system applies the parking
brake using a motor.
NOTE
If the parking brake is applied with the
vehicle power switched to OFF or
ACC, the EPB indicator light
in the
instrument cluster and the indicator
light in the switch may turn on for a
certain period of time.
Warning and Cautions for
Using the Electric Parking Brake (EPB)
WARNING
Do not drive the vehicle with the
parking brake applied.
If the vehicle is driven with the parking
brake applied, the brake parts may
generate heat and the brake system
may not operate, leading to an
accident. Before driving the vehicle,
release the parking brake and make
sure that the EPB indicator light
in
the instrument cluster turns off.
Apply the parking brake when leaving
the vehicle.
Not applying the parking brake when
parking the vehicle is dangerous as the
vehicle may move unexpectedly and
result in an accident. Before leaving the
vehicle, apply the parking brake and
make sure that the EPB indicator light
in the instrument cluster turns on.
CAUTION
 Depress the brake pedal firmly
before doing a shift operation as the
vehicle may start moving
unexpectedly.
 If something such as the driver's foot
contacts the accelerator pedal while
the hybrid system is operating and
the parking brake is applied, the
parking brake may be released
automatically and the vehicle may
move unexpectedly. If you do not
intend to start driving the vehicle
immediately, shift the selector lever
to the P or N position.
Driving
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How to Use the ElectricParking Brake (EPB)
Applying the Parking Brake Manually
1. Depress the brake pedal.
2.
The parking brake is applied and
the EPB indicator light
in the
instrument cluster and the EPB
switch indicator light turn on.
Releasing the Parking Brake Manually
1. Depress the brake pedal with the vehicle power switched ON or the
hybrid system operating.
2.
When the parking brake is released,
the EPB indicator light
in the
instrument cluster and the EPB
switch indicator light turn off.
NOTE
To release the parking brake when
the vehicle power is switched OFF, it
is necessary to cancel the parking
brake auto operation. If the parking
brake is likely to freeze such as
during cold weather conditions,
cancel the parking brake auto
operation.
When the charging system warning
light in the instrument cluster turns
on, the parking brake cannot be
applied after the vehicle power is
switched OFF. Before switching the
vehicle power OFF, apply the parking
brake manually.
Applying the Parking Brake
Automatically
Switch the vehicle power from ON to
ACC or OFF.
The parking brake is applied and the
EPB indicator light
in the
instrument cluster and the EPB switch
indicator light turn on.
Releasing the Parking Brake
Automatically
Shift-linked release
Shift the selector lever from the P
position to a position other than P
when all of the following conditions
are met.
Hybrid system is operating.Driver’s door is closed.Brake pedal is firmly depressed.
When the parking brake is released,
the EPB indicator light
in the
instrument cluster and the EPB switch
indicator light turn off.
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Accelerator-linked release
Depress the accelerator pedal when all
of the following conditions are met.
Hybrid system is operating.Driver’s door is closed.Driver's seat belt is fastened.The selector lever is in the D or R
position.
When the parking brake is released,
the EPB indicator light
in the
instrument cluster and the EPB switch
indicator light turn off.
Convenient Ways to Use
the Electric Parking Brake (EPB)
Enabling/Disabling Shift-Linked
Release
1. Switch the vehicle power ON.
2. Make sure that the parking brake is
applied (EPB indicator light
is
turned on).
3. Continue pulling the EPB switch for 4 seconds or longer.
4. Release the EPB switch once.
5. Immediately continue pulling theEPB switch for 4 seconds or longer.
When the shift-linked release is
enabled, a sound is activated 2
times, the EPB switch indicator light
switches to fast flashing, and then
flashes for a certain period of time.
When the shift-linked release is
disabled, a sound is activated 1
time, the EPB switch indicator light
switches to slow flashing, and then
flashes for a certain period of time.
Driving
Electric Parking Brake (EPB)
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