4-wheel drive system*
2WD = Two-wheel drive
Power to rear axle only, 4X4
indicator lights off
4x4 HIGH = Four-wheel drive
Power to front and rear axles
at normal speed, 4X4 light on
4x4 LOW = Four-wheel drive
(low range)
T R A N S M I S S I O N
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Transmission
Transmission
Quick Tips
Mazda
Mazda B-Series Truck
page 14
page 15
Driving without overdrive provides
a lower gear for climbing hills and
engine braking when descending
hills; you can depress (
1
) at
any speed
To re-engage overdrive, press
(
1
) again and the instrument
cluster light will go out
Tip: A flashing Overdrive
Off light indicates a system
malfunction; dealer
inspection required
2 = Second
Place the gearshift lever in
second when accelerating on
slippery roads or to provide
additional engine braking
on downgrades
1 = Low
Low provides maximum
engine braking on steep
downgrades
Automatic transmission*
Gearshift must be in Park or
Neutral to start engine; it
must be in Park to remove
ignition key
P = Park
To move gearshift from Park:
You MUST press firmly on the
brake pedal and the ignition
must be in the ON position
Never put moving vehicle
in Park
Always apply parking brake
when exiting the vehicle
R = Reverse
Do not engage Reverse when
vehicle is moving forward
N = Neutral
No gear is engaged; vehicle
can roll freely, even on a
slight incline, unless the
brakes are applied
D (Overdrive)
For normal driving: Shifts
through all forward gears
automatically for more relaxed
highway driving and optimum
fuel economy
Tip: Torque converter lock-up
improves fuel economy and
can feel like an additional gear
D (Overdrive Off)
Press (
1
) to disengage
overdrive; an indicator light
on the instrument cluster
will illuminate
1
Manual
transmission
Depress clutch
pedal completely
to start engine
and change
gears; stop
truck completely before shifting
into reverse
Tip: Extended use of other than
manufacturer’s specified tires
on a limited-slip rear axle* may
result in damage, this may not
affect normal driving and may
not be noticeable by the driver
1
2
3
4
5
R
*Denotes optional equipment
2WD
4X4
LOW
4X4
HIGH
Power to front and rear
axles at reduced speed,
4X4 LOW light on
To shift from 2WD to 4X4 HIGH:
Rotate switch from 2WD to 4x4
HIGH
To shift from 4X4 HIGH to 2WD:
Rotate switch from 4x4 HIGH
to 2WD
Tip: You do not need to shift
into reverse to disengage
front hubs
To shift into/out of 4X4 LOW:
Stop vehicle, depress brake,
place automatic transmission in
neutral (with manual transmission,
depress clutch pedal); rotate
switch to desired setting
Tip: Pulsation may occur during
cornering in 4X4 mode
