2024 MAZDA CX90 instrument cluster

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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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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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
Electric Parking Brake (EPB)
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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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Electric Parking Brake (EPB)
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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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Immediately depress the brake pedal
in the following case.
Because the AUTOHOLD function is
canceled forcibly, the vehicle may
move unexpectedly and result in an
accident.
The message “Depress Brake Pedal.
Brake Hold Disabled” is displayed on
the instrument cluster and the
warning sound is activated at the
same time.
When parking and before leaving the
vehicle, apply the parking brake.
Otherwise, the vehicle may move
unexpectedly and result in an accident.
When parking and before leaving the
vehicle, shift the selector lever to the P
position and apply the parking brake.
CAUTION
If you stop operating the accelerator
pedal before the vehicle starts driving ,
the force holding the vehicle in the
stopped position may weaken. Firmly
depress the brake pedal or depress the
accelerator pedal to start driving the
vehicle.
How to Use the AUTOHOLD
Operating the AUTOHOLD
The AUTOHOLD becomes operational
and the AUTOHOLD standby indicator
light turns on.
Using the AUTOHOLD
1. Stop the vehicle. When all of the following
conditions are met, the
AUTOHOLD operates and the
AUTOHOLD active indicator light
in the instrument cluster
turns on.
The hybrid system is operating.The driver’s seat belt is fastened.The driver’s door is closed.The parking brake is released.
2. Start driving the vehicle. The brakes are released and the
AUTOHOLD active indicator light
in the instrument cluster
turns off.
NOTE
When about 10 minutes or longer
have passed since the AUTOHOLD
operated, the parking brake is
applied automatically. When the
parking brake is released, the
AUTOHOLD operates again.
Driving
AUTOHOLD
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How to Use the LightSwitch
NOTE
Headlights which do not blind drivers
approaching in the opposite direction
have been adopted. Therefore, it is not
necessary to adjust the optical axis of
the headlights even when traveling
temporarily in a country where vehicles
are driven on the right-hand side of the
road.
Using the Lights Automatically
Using the Auto Light*
Make sure that the light switch is in the
AUTO position.
The daytime running lights turn on
automatically when it is bright, and the
headlights, parking lights, taillights,
side-marker lights, and the license
plate lights turn on automatically when
it is dark.
When the parking lights, taillights,
side-marker lights, and the license
plate lights are turned on, the parking
lights indicator light
in the
instrument cluster turns on.
NOTE
If the surroundings remain dark for
several minutes even during daytime,
the light sensor determines that it is
nighttime, and the lights may not
turn off immediately even if the
surroundings become bright.
The illumination timing for the
headlights can be changed.
Refer to the Settings section in the
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
Using the Daytime Running Lights
The daytime running lights turn on
while driving in bright surroundings
such as during the day.
NOTE
(Only in regions where daytime
running lights are not mandatory)
The daytime running lights can be set
so that they do not to turn on.
Refer to the Settings section in the
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
Using the Lights Manually
Using the Parking lights, Taillights,
Side-Marker Lights, and License Plate
Lights
(The vehicle power is switched to ON)
The parking lights, taillights,
side-marker lights, and license plate
lights turn on, and the parking lights
indicator light
in the instrument
cluster turns on.
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Light Switch
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When the vehicle power is switched
from ON to OFF, the parking lights,
taillights, side-marker lights, and the
license plate lights are turned on by the
auto headlight off function for a certain
period of time.
(The vehicle power is switched to ACC
or OFF)
The parking lights, taillights,
side-marker lights, and license plate
lights turn on, and the parking lights
indicator light
in the instrument
cluster turns on.
The parking lights, taillights,
side-marker lights, and the license
plate lights are turned on by the auto
headlight off function for a certain
period of time.
NOTE
Do not leave the lights on while the
engine is turned off. Otherwise, the
lead-acid battery power could be
depleted.
Using the Headlights
The headlights, parkin g lights, taillights,
side-marker lights, and the license
plate lights turn on, and the parking
lights indicator light
in the
instrument cluster turns on.
Switching the Headlights to High
Beams
The headlights are switched to high
beams and the headlight high-beam
indicator light
in the instrument
cluster turns on.
When the lever is returned to its
original position, the headlights are
switched to low beams.
Flash-to-pass
While the lever is being operated, the
headlight high beams turn on and the
headlight high-beam indicator light
in the instrument cluster turns on.
Driving
Light Switch
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