Drive Selection - Mazda CX-9 2019 Owner's Manual

When Driving

Drive Selection

Drive selection is a system to switch the vehicle's drive mode. When the sport mode is
selected, vehicle's response against accelerator operation is enhanced. This provides
additional quick acceleration which may be needed to safely make maneuvers such as lane
changes, merging onto freeways, or passing other vehicles.
CAUTION
Do not use the sport mode when driving on slippery roads such as wet or snow-covered roads.
It may cause tire slipping.
NOTE
When the sport mode is selected, driving at higher engine speeds increases and it may

increase fuel consumption. Mazda recommends that you cancel the sport mode on normal
driving.
Drive mode cannot be switched in the following conditions:

ABS/TCS/DSC is operating

The Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system/cruise control is operating.

Steering wheel is being operated abruptly

▼ Drive Selection Switch
Press the drive selection switch forward
(" ") to select the sport mode.
Pull the drive selection switch back
(" ") to cancel the sport mode.
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Drive Selection
NOTE
When the ignition is switched off, the

sport mode is canceled.
Depending on the driving conditions

when sport mode is selected, the vehicle
may perform shift-down or slightly
accelerate.
▼ Select Mode Indication
The light is illuminated while in SPORT
mode.