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.
Fuel 
Fuel Door Release  
(located on floor in front of driver’s seat)
To open, pull the fuel door release. 
Fuel 
Regular Unleaded Fuel – 87 Octane
Fuel Door 
Release
Fuel Door
To avoid scratching  
the paint during  
refueling, secure  
the fuel filler cap  
tether over the  
hook as shown.
Hook
BREAK-IN PERIOD 
No special break-in is necessary, 
but a few precautions in the first 600 
miles should be observed. 
•  Do not race the engine. 
•  Do not maintain one constant 
speed, either slow or fast, 
for a long period of time.
•  Avoid full-throttle starts. 
•  Avoid unnecessary hard stops.
•  Do not drive constantly at full-
throttle or high engine rpm for 
extended periods of time. 
FUEL ECONOMY:  
To achieve the best fuel economy, 
visit 
www.fueleconomy.gov for 
more information.
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).