Mazda CX-9 Quick Setup Guide

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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.
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).
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