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When Driving
Manual Transaxle Operation
*Some models.
NOTE
     
(For vehicles with type C instrument
cluster
*1
)
 
If the engine speed is about to exceed
the permissible engine speed, the buzzer
sounds.
 
Refer to Over Rev. Buzzer on page
7-43 .
*1 To determine which instrument
cluster is equipped on your Mazda,
Refer to Meters and Gauges on page
4-12 .
     
If shifting to R is dif
fi
cult, shift back into
neutral, release the clutch pedal, and try
again.
Gear Shift Indicator (GSI)
*
The Gear Shift Indicator (GSI) supports
you to obtain optimum fuel economy and
smooth driving. It displays the selected
gear position in the instrument cluster as
well as noti
fi
es the driver to change to the
most suitable gear position corresponding
to the actual driving condition.
Selected gear position Suitable gear position
Indication Condition
Numeral
The selected gear position is
displayed.
and numeral
Shift up or down to the indicated
gear position is recommended.
CAUTION
Do not rely solely on the shift-up/
shift-down recommendations by
indications. The actual driving
situation might require shift operations
diff erent from indication. To avoid the
risk of accidents, the road and traffi
c
conditions have to be judged correctly
by the driver before shifting.
NOTE
The Gear Shift Indicator (GSI) turns
off when the following operations are
performed.
     
The vehicle is stopped.
     
The vehicle is put in neutral.
     
The vehicle is driven in reverse.
     
The clutch is not fully engaged when
accelerating from a stop.
     
The clutch pedal remains depressed for
2 seconds or longer while driving.
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