2024 MAZDA CX90 steering

Convenient Ways to Usethe e-SKYACTIV PHEV
Switch to Start in EV Mode
The hybrid system can be changed to
start in EV mode.
Refer to the Settings section in the
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
Switching the Regenerative Braking
Strength
The regenerative braking strength can
be changed.
Refer to the Settings section in the
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
For Eco-Friendly and Economical
Driving
Using the Drive Mode
EV mode is mainly used in urban areas,
while NORMAL mode is used in
suburban areas and on expressways,
which leads to savings in electricity and
fuel consumption.
By actively using regenerative braking
to charge the high voltage battery, it is
possible to increase the EV travel
distance and to reduce fuel
consumption when driving the vehicle
in a mode other than EV mode.
To extend cruising distance
The electrical power consumption
while driving can be reduced and the
cruising distance can be extended by
doing the following operations.
With the charge connector
connected, turn on the climate
control system to provide a
comfortable temperature in the
cabin before driving.
When driving during cold
temperatures, use the seat warmer or
steering warmer instead of the
climate control system.
Adjust the climate control system to
a moderate airflow and temperature
setting.
Refrain from using the defogger
under conditions other than when a
window is fogged or frozen.
By maintaining a sufficient distance
between vehicles and using the
regenerative braking well, more
electrical power can be charged to
the high voltage battery.
To extend the life of the high voltage
battery
The high voltage battery life changes
depending on the vehicle storage
conditions or charging method.
To extend the life of the high voltage
battery, be careful of the following.
(Charging the battery)
Avoid unnecessary, frequent
charging.
Only charge the battery with as much
power as needed, and do not always
fully charge the battery. The
maximum charge limit can be set.
Refer to Convenient Ways to Use of
Charging on page 5-118.
(Parking the vehicle)
Do not park the vehicle in a place
where the ambient temperature is
extremely high or low.
Do not leave the vehicle while the
remaining high voltage battery power
is extremely low.
If the [Battery Cooling] operation notification is displayed on the
center display after driving the
vehicle, select [Activate].
Driving
e-SKYACTIV PHEV
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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.
Driving
Selector Lever
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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.
Driving
Steering Shift Switches
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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.
Driving
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.
Driving
Steering Shift Switches
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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.
Driving
Steering Shift Switches
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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.
Driving
Steering Shift Switches
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