Direct Mode
To manually shift gears while in Drive, the steering shift switches may be
used. After manually shifting, the transmission will return to normal drive
mode under any of the following conditions:
• 4 seconds of steady throttle
• Accelerator pedal is fully depressed (Wide Open Throttle)
• Tachometer reaches redline
• Vehicle is stopped or moving at a slow speed
To Shift Up To A Higher Gear:
• Pull the UP steering
shift switch.
To Shift Down To A Lower Gear:
• Push the DOWN steering
shift switch.
6-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMiSSiON
• Push the clutch pedal completely down
to start the engine and to shift gears.
• To place the transmission in Reverse,
place shifter in the neutral position,
push the shifter down, move to the left
and push forward.
To Shift Up To A Higher Gear:
• Tap shift lever back (+) once.
OR
• Pull the UP steering
shift switch.
To Shift Down To A Lower Gear:
• Tap shift lever forward (-) once.
OR
• Push the DOWN steering
shift switch.
PORTABLE AUDiO PLAYER iNTEgRATiON USiNg ThE AUx jACK
Your vehicle is equipped with an AUX or
auxiliary jack that will allow you to play
your portable audio player through the
vehicle’s audio system. Learn the system
when parked and do not let it distract you
while driving.
NOTE:
You will need an audio cable with an
1/8 inch (3.5 mm) mini stereo plug (available
as a Genuine Mazda accessory) to connect
your portable audio player into the aux jack.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for
additional information.
1
Locate the AUX jack below
the climate controls.
2
Plug 1/8 inch mini stereo plug into the
portable audio player and into the AUX jack.
Turn portable audio player on.
3
Turn the vehicle audio system on.
4
Push the AUX button on the audio face or the
MODE button on the steering wheel controls.
5
Use the portable audio player controls to play music.
iMPORTANT:
Set the volume level on your portable audio player to the highest
level before distortion starts, then adjust the volume on the audio system.
AUTOMATiC TRANSMiSSiON
Sport
A/T
Manual Shift Mode
The Sport
A/T
Manual Shift Mode
gives you the feel of driving a manual
transmission by allowing you to manually
shift to control engine rpm and torque
when more control is desired.
To Use Manual Shift Mode:
• Shift lever from D to M.
NOTE:
•
Changing to manual mode can be done while driving the vehicle.
•
The transmission will not upshift automatically in manual mode, even if the
tachometer reaches redline.
Auxiliary
jack
11
12
Transmission
higher
gear
Lower
gear
Down
Up
The transmission will automatically adjust how and when it shifts gears
based on road conditions and your driving style. The transmission may stay
in a lower gear longer than usual when going up or down hills or driving
around corners. This feature gives you better control and a more connected
driving experience.
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