Black plate (155,1)
2. Insert a screwdriver and push it down.
COVER
3. Move the shift lever.
Take the vehicle to an expert repairer, we
recommend an Authorised Mazda
Repairer to have the system checked.
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Manual Shift Mode
This mode gives you the feel of driving a
manual transaxle vehicle by operating the
shift lever and allows you to control
engine rpm and torque to the front wheels
much like a manual transaxle when more
control is desired.
To change to manual shift mode, shift the
lever from D to M.
NOTE
Changing to manual shift mode while
driving will not damage the transaxle.
To return to automatic shift mode, shift
the lever from M to D.
NOTE
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If you change to manual shift mode
when the vehicle is stopped, the gear
will shift to M1.
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If you change to manual shift mode
without depressing the accelerator
pedal when driving in D range, 5th
gear, the gear will shift to M4.
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(SKYACTIV-G 2.0)
If you change to manual shift mode
without depressing the accelerator
pedal when driving in D range, 6th
gear, the gear will shift to M5.
Indicators
Manual shift mode indicator
In manual shift mode, the
“
M
”
of the shift
position indicator in the instrument panel
illuminates.
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