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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:
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Shift the lever from D to M.
NOTE:
Changing to manual mode can be done while
driving the vehicle.
To Shift Up To A Higher Gear:
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Tap shift lever back (+) once.
To Shift Down To A Lower Gear:
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Tap shift lever forward (-) once.
Lower Gear
Higher Gear
6-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION
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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
knob down, move to the left and push forward.
TURBOCHARGER TIPS (MAzDASPEED3 only)
After driving at freeway speeds or up a long hill, idle engine at least 30
seconds in order to cool turbocharger. Avoid shutting the engine off abruptly
after a hard or long drive as turbocharger damage may result.
• D o NOT race or over-rev ANY engine when starting, particularly a
turbocharged engine.
• D o NOT add aftermarket devices to alter the engine's ignition, fuel
delivery, or turbo boost pressure, as this may lead to serious engine
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damage and void your warranty.
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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 a cable with an 1/8 inch mini stereo plug to connect your
portable audio player into the aux jack.
Refer to the Owner's Manual for additional information.
L ocate the AUX jack inside the center console.
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Plug your portable audio player into the AUX jack and turn it on.
Turn the vehicle audio system on.
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P ush the AUX button on the audio face or the MODE button on the
steering wheel controls.
Use the portable audio player controls to play music.
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NOTE:
Set the volume level on your portable audio player to the highest level
before distortion starts. Then adjust the volume in the vehicle using the audio
system power/volume control or the steering wheel volume up and down controls.
ADAPTIVE FRONT-LIGHTING SYSTEM (AFS)
The adaptive front-lighting system (AFS) automatically turns the headlight
beam to the right or left in conjunction with the direction of the steering
wheel. The AFS improves the direction of headlight illumination while
cornering, and only works when the vehicle is moving.
Without AFS
Without AFS
With AFS
NOTE:
• With AFS, it is normal to see the headlights move and hear the sound of the
headlight leveling motors at the front of the vehicle when the ignition is ON.
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T he system will need to be reset if the vehicle battery has been disconnected
or the system fuse has been replaced. Please refer to your Owner's Manual for
easy to follow resetting instructions.
Push AFS OFF to turn system off or on. When off, AFS OFF
illuminates in the instrument panel.
With AFS
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