Specifications

5-16
Driving Your Mazda
Starting and Driving
Form No. 8Q94-EA-02G
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Shifting
Shifting up
(M1
→
M2
→
M3
→
M4)
To shift up to a higher gear, tap the shift
lever back ( ) once.
Shifting down
(M4
→
M3
→
M2
→
M1)
To shift down to a lower gear, tap the shift
lever forward ( ) once.
NOTE
•
When driving slowly, the gears may
not shift up depending on vehicle
speed (page 5-17).
•
In manual shift mode, gears do not
shift up automatically. Don’t 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.
•
Gears may not be shifted from M1
to M2 right after shifting the lever
from D to M. Wait a few seconds
and then shift up to M2.
Sudden Engine-Braking:
Shifting down while driving on wet,
snowy, or frozen roads, or driving at
high speeds causes sudden engine
braking, which is dangerous. The
sudden change in tire speed could
cause the tires to skid. This could lead
to loss of vehicle control and an
accident. Do not cause sudden engine
braking on slippery road surfaces or
at high speeds.
NOTE
•
When driving at high speeds, the
gear may not shift down depending
on vehicle speed (page 5-17).
•
During deceleration, the gear may
automatically shift down depending
on vehicle speed (page 5-17).
WARNING
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