Start the hybrid system, press the CHARGE-mode switch and verify the cluster indicator; the vehicle then generates and maintains the selected target.
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Verified for 2025 U.S. CX-90 PHEV Preferred, PHEV Premium Sport and PHEV Premium Plus only.
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- PHEV Preferred, PHEV Premium Sport, PHEV Premium Plus
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Step by step.
- 01
Start the CX-90 PHEV hybrid system with adequate fuel and ventilation.
- 02
Press the CHARGE-mode switch.
- 03
Confirm the CHARGE-mode indicator is illuminated in the instrument cluster.
- 04
Drive and monitor the battery target; generation continues to the preset target and then maintains it.
- 05
Cancel with the mode control when no longer needed; after powering the vehicle OFF, select CHARGE mode again on the next trip if desired.
Important limits
- Engine operation for generation can increase fuel consumption.
- Road load, ambient temperature and climate-control demand can make charging slow or prevent a rise.
- Low fuel or hybrid-system conditions can block the mode; selecting it from EV Mi-Drive changes Mi-Drive to NORMAL.
Quick checks.
- ✓If the mode is unavailable, check fuel level and cluster messages.
- ✓If charge is not increasing, consider high propulsion and climate loads before assuming a fault.
- ✓If the indicator is absent after a restart, press the CHARGE-mode switch again because power OFF cancels the prior selection.
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2025 Mazda CX-90 PHEV Digital Owner's Manual — CHARGE Mode
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