octane MAZDA MODEL CX-9 2015 Smart Start Guide (in English)

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Transmission
ACTIVE ADAPTIVE SHIFT (AAS) CONTROL
The transmission will automatically adjust how and when it 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.
Fuel
Fuel Door Rele ase (located on floor in front of driver’s seat)
To o p en, pull the fuel door release.
Fuel
Regular Unleaded Fuel – 87 Octane
Fuel Door
Release
Fuel Door
To avoid scratching
the paint during
refueling, secure
the fuel filler cap
tether over the
hook as shown.
Hook
BREAK-IN PERIOD
No special break-in is necessary,
but a few precautions in the first 600
miles should be observed.
• Do not race the engine.
• Do not maintain one constant
speed, either slow or fast,
for a long period of time.
• Avoid full-throttle starts.
• Avoid unnecessary hard stops.
• Do not drive constantly at full-
throttle or high engine rpm for
extended periods of time.
FUEL ECONOMY:
To achieve the best fuel economy,
visit www.fueleconomy.gov for
more information.
Lower
Gear
Higher Gear
SPORT A /T MANUAL SHIFT MODE
The Sport A/T Manual Shift Mode gives you the feel of driving a manual
transmission by allowing you to manually shift to control engine rpm and
torque when more control is desired.
To Use
Manual Shift Mode:
• Shift the lever
from D to M. To Shift Up

To A Higher Gear:
• Tap the shift lever
back (+) once. To Shift Down

To A Lower Gear:
• Tap the shift lever
forward (-) once.
NOTE: Changing to manual mode can be done while driving the vehicle.
Various Lockouts:

Indicates the shift lever can be
shifted freely into any position.

Indicates that you must depress
the brake pedal to shift
(The ignition must be
switched to ON).