C O N S O L E / 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
Console/
Transmission
Transmission
Quick Tips
2005 Mazda
Mazda RX-8
page 14
page 15
Automatic transmission*
P
=
Park
To move gearshift from Park: Press
firmly on brake pedal, then move
gearshift to gear selection
R
=
Reverse
N
=
Neutral
No gear engaged
D (Overdrive)
For normal driving: Shifts through
all forward gears automatically
Tip: Torque converter lock-up
improves fuel economy and can
feel like an additional gear change
M (Sport A/T
manual shift mode)
Move shifter from
D to M to engage
manual shift mode,
M will be illuminated
for manual mode on
shift position indicator located
in the instrument panel
Manual shifting of transmission
is achieved by moving shifter
back to upshift and forward to
downshift, move shifter from
M to D to engage automatic
shift mode
Gear indicator (A/T only)*
Illuminated numeral of gear indicator
located in the instrument panel
displays current gear in Automatic
and Manual shift modes
Steering shift switches
(A/T only)*
Upshift/downshift; pull
either switch up/down,
see Owner’s Manual
WARNING: Placing shift lever
in P position without setting
parking brake may not hold
vehicle, always set parking brake
1. Console
Press button (
6
) and slide
cover rearward until it clicks
2. Parking-brake lever
To engage: Pull up
To release: Pull up slightly while
depressing button at front of
lever, lower hand brake lever
3. Cup holders
4. Seat warmer*
Press on/off switch; indicator
light on when activated
5. Accessory socket
Manual transmission*
Depress clutch pedal to start
engine and change gears,
push shifter downward when
selecting reverse gear
WARNINGS: Do not shift into
1
st above 20 mph or clutch
failure could occur
Resting your foot on clutch
pedal while driving and using
the clutch to hold your vehicle
at a stand still while waiting
on a hill may reduce clutch life
P
R
N
D
M
*Denotes optional equipment
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4
1
5
3
6
