2018 MAZDA MODEL CX-9 sport mode

Automatic Transaxle Controls
Lock-release button
Indicates the selector lever can be shifted freely into any position.
Indicates that you must hold in the lock-release button to shift.
Indicates that you must depress the brake pedal and hold in the lock-release
button to shift (The ignition must be switched ON).
Various Lockouts:
NOTE
The Sport AT has an option that is not included in the traditional automatic transaxle that
gives the driver the option of selecting each gear instead of leaving it to the transaxle to
shift gears. Even if you intend to use the automatic transaxle functions as a traditional
automatic, you should also be aw are that you can inadvertently shift into manual shift mode
and an inappropriate gear may be retained as the vehicle speed increases. If you notice the
engine speed going higher or hear the engine racing, confirm you have not accidentally
slipped into manual shift mode (page 4-43).
When Driving
Automatic Transaxle
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Drive Selection
Drive selection is a system to switch the vehicle's drive mode. When the sport mode is
selected, vehicle's response against accelerator operation is enhanced. This provides
additional quick acceleration which may be needed to safely mak e maneuvers such as lane
changes, merging onto freeways, or passing other vehicles.
CAUTION
Do not use the sport mode when driving on slip pery roads such as wet or snow-covered roads.
It may cause tire slipping.
NOTE
•When the sport mode is selected, driving at higher engine speeds increases and it may
increase fuel consumption. Mazda recommends that you cancel the sport mode on normal
driving.
•Drive mode cannot be switched in the following conditions:
•ABS/TCS/DSC is operating
•The Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system/cruise control is operating.
•Steering wheel is being operated abruptly
When Driving
Drive Selection
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▼Drive Selection Switch
Press the drive sele
ction switch forward
(“
”) to select the sport mode.
Pull the drive selection switch back
(“
”) to cancel the sport mode.

NOTE
•When the ignition is switched off, the
sport mode is canceled.
•Depending on the driving conditions
when sport mode is selected, the vehicle
may perform shift-down or slightly
accelerate.
▼ Select Mode Indication
The light is illumin
ated while in SPORT
mode.
NOTE
The indicator light fla shes a few times to
indicate that the mode cannot be switched
to SPORT mode even if the drive select
switch is pressed under the following
conditions:
•ABS/TCS/DSC is operating
•The Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC) system/cruise control is
operating.
•The vehicle is making a turn or driving
on a curved road.
When Driving
Drive Selection
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i-ACTIV AWD Operation*
AWD provides excellent drivability on
snow-covered and ice-packed roads, sand
and mud, as well as on steep slopes and
other slippery surfaces.
A system malfunction or operation
conditions are indicated by a warning.
Refer to Warning Indication/Warning
Lights on page 4-32.
WA R N I N G
Never spin a wheel that is off the ground:
Spinning a wheel that is off the ground as a
result of the vehicle being stuck or in a
ditch is dangerous. The drive assembly
could be seriously damaged which could
lead to an accident or could even lead to
overheating, oil leakage, and a fire.
▼ AW D D r i v i n g
WA R N I N G
Avoid sharp turns, excessive speed and
abrupt maneuvers when driving this
vehicle:
Sharp turns, excessive speed and abrupt
maneuvering of this
vehicle is dangerous
as it could result in the increased risk of loss
of vehicle control, vehicle roll-over,
personal injury or death.
This vehicle has a higher center of gravity.
Vehicles with a higher center of gravity
such as utility and AWD vehicles handle
differently than vehicles with a lower center
of gravity.
Utility and AWD vehicles are not designed
for cornering at high speeds any more than
low profile sports cars are designed to
perform satisfactorily under off-road
conditions. In addition, utility vehicles have
a significantly higher rollover rate than
other types of vehicles.
Drive carefully when the vehicle is loaded
by lowering vehicle speed and applying the
brakes earlier:
Abrupt maneuvering and sudden braking
when driving a loaded vehicle is dangerous
as the driving behavior of a vehicle with a
high center of gravity is different when it is
loaded compared to when it is not, and
could result in the loss of vehicle control
and an accident.
When Driving
i-ACTIV AWD
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iTunes Tagging (for Apple devices with
USB use only)
By tagging a song currently being aired,
the song can later be purchased from the
iTunes Store. One hundred tags can be
stored. A maximum of 100 tags (for 100
songs) can be stored for later
downloading.
1. Select the
icon. The tag is stored in
the audio unit.
2. Connect the device via the vehicle's
USB. Any stored ta g(s) will be sent
automatically to the connected device.
3. Once at home or after parking the vehicle safely, log onto the iTunes
Store with your device. Your
previously tagged song(s) can now be
easily purchased.
NOTE
•Both AM and FM can be
used.
•Because iTunes tagging only supports
purchases from the iTunes Store, direct
downloading of music from the vehicle's
audio unit is not possible.
•If the available memory for the
connected device is insufficient, the tag
is not sent.
•If an error occurs wh ile the tag is being
sent, reconnect the device.
Operating the Satellite
Radio
*
▼What is satellite radio?
SiriusXM® Satellite Radio
SiriusXM satellite radio is a
subscription-based satellite radio service
that broadcasts a varie
ty of music, sports,
news, weather, traffic and entertainment
programming.
Your new Mazda vehicle is
factory-installed with SiriusXM satellite
radio hardware and includes a limited trial
subscription term that begins on the date
of sale or lease of your vehicle. See an
authorized dealer for availability.
The satellite radio service should be active
in your vehicle, if you cannot hear
SiriusXM audio, please activate online by
visiting siriusxm.com/refresh
or by calling
SiriusXM Listener Care at
1-877-447-0011 (U.S.A.)/1-888-539-7474
Customer Care (Canada). You can find the
radio ID by turning to Channel 0 or
visiting siriusxm.com/activationhelp
(U.S.A), and siriusxm.ca/subscribe-now/
(Canada).
For more information on extended
subscription terms (a service fee is
required), the online media player and a
list of SiriusXM satellite radio channels,
and other features, please visit
www.siriusxm.com
(U.S.A), and
www.siriusxm.ca
(Canada), or call
SiriusXM at 1-877-4 47-0011 (U.S.A.)/
1-888-539-7474 (Canada).
Interior Features
Audio Set
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