My Mazda cx9 AWD

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  • December 29, 2010 1:15 pm at 1:15 pm #593826
    estherhamalka
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    I have this car,and I was wondering if anyone knows how to engage the AWD system (All Wheel Drive). I looked in the manual and allmit says is that the AWD system is good in the snow,mud etc. But it doesn’t say how to actually turn it on! Does this mean that it’s always on?

    I would love to hear from people who have experience with this car. Thank you.

    December 29, 2010 3:43 pm at 3:43 pm #723077
    arc
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    AWD means its a full time use. when it needs to, it switches automatically.

    December 29, 2010 4:57 pm at 4:57 pm #723078
    estherhamalka
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    Thanx arc,so that means when( if) I venture out in this mess it will automatically sense when I need the extra traction?

    December 29, 2010 5:14 pm at 5:14 pm #723079
    arc
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    yes

    December 29, 2010 5:29 pm at 5:29 pm #723080
    LBK
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    If you have vehicle-stability assistance, you may have to disengage if you are trying to get out of a snow drift, or your parking spot….

    December 29, 2010 6:15 pm at 6:15 pm #723081
    estherhamalka
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    oh my,this is getting comlicated! how do you do that??

    on second thought,maybe i will just stay home till the spring….

    December 29, 2010 7:42 pm at 7:42 pm #723082
    arc
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    AWD knows on its own and will disconnect the VSA or traction control automatically that is one of the mailos over 4WD.

    December 29, 2010 7:47 pm at 7:47 pm #723083
    estherhamalka
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    Thanx again,arc! You’re giving me confidence to venture out!

    December 29, 2010 8:43 pm at 8:43 pm #723084
    Sacrilege
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    *Sigh* What a waste…

    (no offense, estherhamalka)

    December 29, 2010 8:59 pm at 8:59 pm #723085
    LBK
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    not all cars turn off VSA automatically. There should be a button to the left of the steering wheel to turn it off, if you’re car doesn’t (and I assume a Mazda probably doesn’t)

    December 29, 2010 9:28 pm at 9:28 pm #723086
    arc
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    when AWD is engaged it will turn it off.

    December 29, 2010 10:26 pm at 10:26 pm #723087
    Pashuteh Yid
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    With men, it is the technology itself that is the fun and the purpose. With women, it is so you can get somewhere.

    December 30, 2010 9:56 pm at 9:56 pm #723088
    estherhamalka
    Member

    well,i just want you to know that hubby attempted to drive the kids to school today in above car,and he didnt get too far. this wonderful AWD vehicle actually doesnt work as well as it should and im very disappointed. we got stck 3 times while going around the corner! and it wasnt easy to get unstuck either. hubby promptly parked said car and called his brother for a lift for the kids!

    now,can someone please tell me how to operate this car in the snow?

    mazda did say to disengage the ESC electronic stability control-but to not do it so often as that will burn out the tires…

    help!

    December 31, 2010 1:47 am at 1:47 am #723089
    popa_bar_abba
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    Please remember:

    Having more drive wheels helps you to not get stuck, since you have more wheels which can propel the car.

    But, it does not help you brake. You will skid just as bad as my Honda civic. So please slow down.

    December 31, 2010 6:54 pm at 6:54 pm #723090
    estherhamalka
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    P-B-A-no need for me to slow down as i havent gone anywhere in my car for a week!! as far as walking,im a little wobbly anyway in all these snow mountains,so im not even walking that fast!

    good shabbos!

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