Black plate (157,1)
Manually Shifting down
( M6
í
→
M5
→
M4
→
M3
→
M2
→
M1)
To shift down to a lower gear, move the
shift lever forward (
) once.
WARNING
Do not use engine braking on slippery
road surfaces or at high speeds:
Shifting down while driving on wet,
snowy, or frozen roads, or while
driving at high speeds causes sudden
engine braking, which is dangerous.
The sudden change in tyre speed could
cause the tyres to skid. This could lead
to loss of vehicle control and an
accident.
NOTE
l
When driving at high speeds, the
gear may not shift down.
l
During deceleration, the gear may
automatically shift down depending
on vehicle speed.
Second gear fixed mode
When the selector lever is moved back
(
) while the vehicle speed is about 10
km/h (6 mph) or less, the transaxle is set
in the second gear fixed mode. The gear is
fixed in second while in this mode for
easier acceleration from a stop and driving
on slippery roads such as snow-covered
roads.
If the selector lever is moved back (
) or
forward (
) while in the second gear
fixed mode, the mode will be cancelled.
Driving Your Mazda
Starting and Driving
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