Manual Transaxle Operation - Mazda 6 2004 Owner's Manual

Manual Transaxle
Operation
M Manual Transaxle Shift Pattern
The shift pattern of the transaxle is
conventional, as shown.
Press the clutch pedal all the way down
while shifting; then release it slowly.
A safety feature prevents accidental
shifting from 5 to reverse. The shift lever
must be put in neutral before being shifted
to reverse.
WARNING
Sudden Engine-Braking:
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 tire speed
could cause the tires to skid. This
could lead to loss of vehicle control
and an accident. Do not use sudden
engine braking on slippery road
surfaces or at high speeds.
Neutral position
Starting and Driving
CAUTION
• Keep your foot off the clutch pedal
except when shifting gears. Also,
don't use the clutch to hold the
vehicle on an upgrade. This will
avoid needless clutch wear and
damage.
• Make sure the vehicle comes to a
complete stop before shifting to
reverse.
Shifting to reverse while the vehicle
is still moving may damage the
transaxle.
NOTE
If shifting to reverse is difficult, shift
into neutral, release the clutch pedal,
and try again.
M Recommendations for Shifting
Upshifting
2.3-liter engine
For normal acceleration, we recommend
these shift points.
1 to 2
2 to 3
3 to 4
4 to 5
For cruising
1 to 2
2 to 3
3 to 4
4 to 5
Driving Your Mazda
26 km/h (16 mph)
45 km/h (28 mph)
53 km/h (33 mph)
63 km/h (39 mph)
13 km/h (8 mph)
32 km/h (20 mph)
50 km/h (31 mph)
68 km/h (42 mph)
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