Mazda 3 2004 Owner's Manual page 180

Driving
Steering Shift Switches
Warnings and Cautions
for Using the Steering
Shift Switches
WARNING
Avoid using sudden engine braking
(shift-down).
If you apply sudden engine braking
(shift-down) while driving at high
speed or on wet roads, snow-covered
roads, or icy roads, the tires may slip
and cause an unexpected accident.
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