Hold Mode - Mazda 2002 Millenia Owner's Manual

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Driving Your Mazda
Starting and Driving
M Shift-Lock Override
If the shift lever won't move from P with
the brake pedal depressed, continue to
hold down the pedal.
1. Remove the shift-lock override cover
with a screwdriver.
2. Insert a screwdriver and push it down.
3. Push and hold the lock-release button.
4. Move the shift lever.
5. Take the vehicle to an Authorized
Mazda Dealer to have the system
checked.
M Hold Mode
The hold mode stops the automatic speed-
change operation and has three positions:
third (D), second (S), and first (L).
Hold operation
Use the hold mode when starting from a
stop on slippery surfaces, when driving up
steep inclines, and for braking assistance
on downgrades.
Push the hold button to activate the hold
mode. Push it again to deactivate it.
5-10
Form No. 8Q47-EA-01F
Hold button
When the hold mode is on
D (Drive)
The transaxle is held in third. It
automatically downshifts to a lower gear
at a stop, however, and returns to third for
smoother acceleration.
S (Second)
The transaxle is held in second. Don't
drive faster than 102km/h (63mph).
L (Low)
The transaxle is held in first. Don't drive
faster than the speeds indicated in the
following:
2.5 liter V6 DOHC
Miller Cycle Engine V6
DOHC
Shift-up patterns with hold mode on
3rd (temporarily lowers gears
D-Hold
for standing start)
S-Hold
L-Hold
46km/h
(28mph)
56km/h
(34mph)
2nd (fixed)
1st (fixed)