Hill Launch Assist (Hla) - Mazda CX-9 2016 Owner's Manual

ACTIVE ADAPTIVE SHIFT (AAS) CONTROL
AAS will automatically adjust how and when the transmission 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.
ACCELERATOR PEDAL KICKDOWN SWITCH

HILL LAUNCH ASSIST (HLA)

HLA helps assist you when accelerating the vehicle from a stop while on a
hill or slope.
When the brake pedal is released and the accelerator pedal is pushed, HLA
prevents the vehicle from rolling forward or backward. It operates on a downward
slope when the shift lever is in the reverse (R) position and on an upward slope
when the shift lever is in a position other than the reverse (R) position.
IMPORTANT:
seconds while the driver is changing from the brake pedal to the accelerator pedal.
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The accelerator pedal is equipped with a kickdown
switch designed to allow optimal engine performance
while accelerating.
When you depress the accelerator 95% of the way, you
will feel an increase in resistance. Push harder, and you
will feel a click as you activate the kickdown switch.
The transmission will usually downshift (depending on
engine speed) and the engine will switch to maximum
power mode. This kickdown switch function is the
same in both Manual mode and in "D".
The HLA system will hold the vehicle for a maximum of 2.0
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