2024 MAZDA CX90 brake

Powe r Sw i tc h
Press the power switch to start/stop
the hybrid system or to switch the
vehicle power position (OFF/ACC/
ON).
Vehicle power position
OFF
All electrical accessories cannot be
used.
ACC
Some electrical accessories such as
audio can be used.
ON
All electrical accessories can be used.
Warning and Cautions forUsing the Power Switch
WARNING
Before leaving the driver's seat,
always switch the vehicle power off,
set the parking brake, and make sure
the selector lever is in the P position.
Leaving the driver's seat without
switching the vehicle power off, setting
the parking brake, and shifting the
selector lever to the P position is
dangerous. Unexpected vehicle
movement could occur which could
result in an accident. In addition, if
your intention is to leave the vehicle for
even a short period, it is important to
switch the vehicle power position to
OFF, as leaving it in another position
will disable some of the vehicle's
security systems and run the lead-acid
battery down.
Radio waves from the key may affect
medical devices such as pacemakers.
Before using the key near people who
use medical devices, ask the medical
device manufacturer or your physician
if radio waves from the key will affect
the device.
Other than for an emergency
situation, do not attempt to stop the
hybrid system while driving the
vehicle.
If the hybrid system is stopped while
driving the vehicle, loss of brake power
and power steering functions could
occur, making it difficult to control the
vehicle which could result in an
accident.
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CAUTION
If the KEY warning light (red) is
displayed, or the power switch
indicator light (amber) flashes, this
could indicate a problem with the
hybrid starting system. This may
prevent the hybrid system from
starting or from switching the vehicle
power position to ACC or ON. Have
your vehicle inspected at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as
possible.
Refer to KEY Warning Light (Red) on
page 8-48.
 Before leaving the vehicle, make sure
that the vehicle power is switched
OFF.
How to Use the Power
Switch
The power switch starts/stops the
hybrid system and switches the vehicle
power position depending on the
vehicle status and the driver's
operation.
Starting the Hybrid system
1. Make sure that the parking brake isapplied.
2. Make sure that the selector lever is in the P position.
3. Depress the brake pedal. The power switch indicator light
(green) and the KEY indicator light
(green)
in the instrument
cluster turn on.
4.
The hybrid system starts and the
KEY indicator light (green)
in
the instrument cluster turns off.
The READY indicator light
in the instrument cluster turns on.
NOTE
Do not use high engine speeds until
reaching the operating temperature.
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Stopping The Hybrid system
1. Stop the vehicle.
2. Shift the selector lever to the Pposition.
3.
The hybrid system stops and the
vehicle power is switched OFF.
The READY indi cator light
in the instrument cluster turns off.
NOTE
If the hybrid system is turned off while
the selector lever is in a position other
than P, the AUTO P (parking lock)
function operates and the vehicle
power is switched OFF. For safety, shift
the selector lever to the P position and
switch the vehicle power OFF.
Switching the Vehicle power Position
Press the power switch without
depressing the brake pedal.
Each time the power switch is pressed,
the vehicle power position is switched
in the order of ACC, ON, and OFF.
When the vehicle power is switched to
ACC, the power switch indicator light
(amber) turns on.
When the vehicle power is switched
OFF and a door is opened/closed or
locked, the power switch indicator
light (amber) turns off.
NOTE
If you leave the vehicle power switched
to ACC while the selector lever is in
the P position, the vehicle power is
switched OFF in about 25 minutes.
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If an Accident Occurs
Heed the following cautions to prevent serious injury such as electric shock, or in the
worst case death.
WARNING
Do not continue to drive the vehicle.
To prevent further accidents, stop the vehicle in a safe place, shift the selector lever
to the P position, and then apply the parking brake to stop the hybrid system.
Never touch electrical wiring that may be protruding into or outside of the cabin.
Otherwise, it could result in electrical shock and serious injury.
Never touch any area where electrolyte is visible or electrolyte is leaking from the
area.
If electrolyte from the high voltage battery gets in the eyes or on the skin, it could
cause loss of vision or skin reactions. If electrolyte comes into contact with the eyes,
do not rub them, and after flushing with water for 15 minutes or longer, seek
medical attention immediately. In addition, if electrolyte comes into contact with
the skin, wash the areas with soap and wate r thoroughly. If you feel any abnormality
in your body, seek medical attention immediately.
Never approach objects that are on fire or extremely hot.
Electrolyte in the high voltage battery may cause a fire. If the vehicle catches fire,
extinguish the fire using a fire extinguisher (type ABC, BC, or C). Only extinguish a
fire with water when a large amount of water is available such as from a fire hydrant.
Using a small amount of water may cause the fire to spread.
Do not tow the vehicle with the front wheels or the rear wheels grounded.
Otherwise, the motor generates electricity which may cause a fire depending on the
condition of the damage. When towing the vehicle, tow it with all 4 wheels off the
ground.
Do not start the hybrid system if there is liquid leaking from the vehicle (other than
air conditioner water).
If liquid leakage (other than air conditioner water) is found on the road surface
under the vehicle, the fuel system may be damaged. Starting the hybrid system in
this condition, may cause a fire. Do not start the hybrid system and contact an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Scrapping Your Vehicle and Disposing of High Voltage Battery
The high voltage battery is collected to prevent accidents involving it. When
scrapping your vehicle, replacing the high voltage battery, or disposing of the high
voltage battery, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Please cooperate in ensuring
that the vehicle's high voltage battery is collected.
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Warning and Cautions forUsing the Selector Lever
WARNING
Always apply the parking brake when
the selector lever is in the P position.
When parking the vehicle, only shifting
the selector lever to the P position is
dangerous as the vehicle may move
unexpectedly and result in an accident.
Do not move the selector lever from
the N or P position while the engine
speed is high.
Otherwise, the vehicle will move
suddenly which could lead to an
unexpected accident.
When operating the selector lever,
shift the selector lever with the brake
pedal firmly depressed and the
vehicle completely stopped.
Operating the selector lever while the
vehicle is moving could lead to an
unexpected accident.
Do not shift the selector lever with the
accelerator pedal depressed when the
selector lever is in the P or N position.
Always operate the selector lever with
the brake pedal depressed when the
selector lever is in the P or N position.
Otherwise, the vehicle will suddenly
accelerate which could lead to an
accident.
Do not shift the selector lever to the N
position while driving.
Otherwise, it could result in the loss of
the engine braking power and cause
an accident.
Do not depress the accelerator pedal
unnecessarily while the vehicle is
stopped.
If the accelerator pedal is mistakenly
depressed when the se lector lever is in
a position other than the P or N
position, the vehicle could suddenly
accelerate resulting in an accident.
After stopping the vehicle, check the
shift position indication in the
instrument cluster before
re-accelerating.
If the vehicle were to move
unexpectedly, it could lead to an
accident.
Do not allow the vehicle to move in
reverse on an upslope while the
selector lever is in forward drive, or
move forward on a downslope while
the selector lever is in reverse drive.
Otherwise, the engine could stop,
making the steering wheel difficult to
control, which could result in an
accident.
CAUTION
 When visually checking at the rear of
the vehicle while reversing the
vehicle, your body twists around to
the rear. Be careful and make sure
that the brake pedal can be firmly
depressed.
 Completely stop the vehicle before
shifting the select or lever to the P
position. If the selector lever is
shifted to P position before the
vehicle is completely stopped,
unnecessary force will be applied to
the transmission which could cause
damage.
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On roads with high driving resistance
such as deep-snowy or sandy roads,
or on steep slopes, a high load is
applied to the transmission, causing
excessive heat generation. Under
these driving conditions, pay
attention to the following points.
 Stop and hold the vehicle on a
steep slope with the brake pedal,
not the accelerator pedal. Do not
use the accelerator pedal to
prevent the vehicle from rolling.
 Avoid using the accelerator pedal
and the brake pedal at the same
time.
 Start driving the vehicle in the D or
R position according to the
direction of travel (avoid starting in
manual mode).
If you do not follow the above
precautions, the transmission may
overheat. If a message, such as
transmission cooling, is displayed, it
is necessary to temporarily stop the
vehicle to cool the transmission.How to Use the Selector Lever
Operating the Selector Lever
1. Start the hybrid system.
2. Operate the selector lever.
Selector lever
operation Operation condition
Shift from P
position to R position Depress the brake pedal and
press the selector lever button
to operate.
Shift from R
position to N position
Shift the lever without pressing
the selector lever button.
Shift from N
position to D
position
Shift from D
position to N position
Shift from N
position to R position Press the selector lever button
to shift the lever.
Shift from R
position to P
position
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The shift indicator turns on at the
same position as the shift position
displayed in the instrument cluster.
1. Selector lever button
2. Shift indicator
The shift position is displayed in the
instrument cluster.
In the following cases, the shift
position is displayed in the
instrument cluster even if the
vehicle power is in a position other
than ON.
The AUTO P (parking lock)
function is operating.
Neutral hold mode is operating.
When the shift position and the
selector lever position differ, the
shift position and the selector lever
position are displayed.
1. Selector lever position
2. Shift position
NOTE
If the selector lever cannot be shifted
from the P position, the lead-acid
battery could be depleted.
When the selector lever is shifted
from the N position to the D/R
position without depressing the
brake pedal, the shift position and
the selector lever position differ,
however, the shift guide indication is
not displayed.
When the vehicle power is switched
from ON to ACC or OFF, the shift
guide indication displayed after
operating the AUTO P (parking lock)
function turns on for a certain period
of time and then it turns off.
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Operating the AUTO P (Parking Lock)
Function
Meet the following conditions while
the vehicle is stopped.
Switch the vehicle power from ON to
OFF.
Unfasten the driver’s seat belt and
open the driver’s door while the shift
position is in the D/R position.
The AUTO P (parking lock) function
operates and the shift position
automatically changes to P.
NOTE
When the AUTO P (parking lock)
function operates, only the
transmission shift position changes to
the P position automatically. The shift
position indication in the instrument
cluster will differ from the selector
lever position because the selector
lever position does not change. Check
the shift position indication in the
instrument cluster and shift the
selector lever to the P position.
Using Neutral Hold Mode
When in neutral hold mode, a
condition is maintained for about 25
minutes in which the vehicle power is
switched to ACC, the shift position is
in the N position, and the parking
brake is released. Use this mode when
it is necessary to release the parking
brake and change the shift position to
the N position, such as in an automatic
car wash that moves the vehicle by
placing the front and rear tires on one
side of the vehicle on a belt conveyor.
Neutral Hold Mode activation method
1
1. Start the hybrid system.
2. Release the parking brake.
3. Shift the selector lever to the N position.
4. Turn off the AUTOHOLD.
5. Press the electric parking brake (EPB) switch continuously until a
sound is activated.
6. Press the power switch immediately after the sound is activated.
Neutral hold mode operates.
Neutral Hold Mode activation method
2
1. Start the hybrid system.
2. Release the parking brake.
3. Shift the selector lever to the N position.
4. Turn off the AUTOHOLD.
5. Press the power switch while pressing the electric parking brake
(EPB) switch.
Neutral hold mode operates.
Canceling Neutral Hold Mode
If any of the following operations is
performed, neutral hold mode is
canceled.
Switch the vehicle power ON.Shift the selector lever to the P
position.
NOTE
Neutral hold mode is canceled
automatically after about 25 minutes
have passed since it was operated, and
the vehicle power is switched OFF. At
this time, the AUTO P (parking lock)
function operates and the shift
position changes to the P position.
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