Mazda 2012 CX-9, Owner'S Manual

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NOTE
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If you change to manual shift mode when
the vehicle is stopped, the gear will shift to
M1.
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If you change to manual shift mode without
depressing the accelerator pedal when
driving in D range, 5th gear, the gear will
shift to M4.
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If you change to manual shift mode without
depressing the accelerator pedal when
driving in D range, 6th gear, the gear will
shift to M5.
Indicators
Shift position indicator
In manual shift mode, the
“
M
”
of the shift
position indicator in the instrument panel
illuminates.
Gear position indicator
The numeral for the selected gear
illuminates.
Shift position indicator
Gear position indicator
NOTE
If the gears cannot be shifted down when
driving at higher speeds, the gear position
indicator will flash twice to signal that the
gears cannot be shifted down (to protect the
transaxle).
Shifting
Manually Shifting up
(M1
→
M2
→
M3
→
M4
→
M5
→
M6)
To shift up to a higher gear, tap the shift
lever back (
) once.
NOTE
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When driving slowly, the gears may not
shift up depending on vehicle speed.
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In manual shift mode, gears do not shift up
automatically. Do not run the engine with
the tachometer needle in the RED ZONE. If
the tachometer needle enters the RED
ZONE, you may feel engine-braking
because the fuel delivery will be stopped to
protect the engine. However, this does not
indicate an abnormality.
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When depressing the accelerator fully, the
transaxle will shift to a lower gear,
depending on vehicle speed.
Driving Your Mazda
Starting and Driving
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