Manual Transaxle Operation - Mazda 2002 626 Owner's Manual

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Driving Your Mazda
Starting and Driving
Manual Transaxle
Operation
M M M M Manual Transaxle Shift Pattern
Neutral position
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.
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.
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Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G
NOTE
If shifting to reverse is difficult, shift
into neutral, release the clutch pedal,
and try again.