Transmission Operation - Mazda RX-7 1989 Owner's Manual

2. Turn the ignilion koy to the START posi-
tion and ltoltl it
3. When lhe ongttto slarts, and runs sm(x)lh
ly releaao llto ignition key and accolorn
lor oedal
CAUTION
Do not koop the starter engaged for mclrrt
than ton seconds. lf the engine slall$ or
faltors in starting, wait five to ten secondn lxt
lore reengaging the starter. Otherwise il tlrrry
be damaged.
NOTE
For easier starting, the headlights should lxr
otf.
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A WORD ABOUT THE
TURBOCHARGER (if equippcd)
Mazda's RX-7 turbocharger greatly en'
hances engine power and is an advancod
unit in both design and operation. To get
maximum performance from your tur-
bocharger, take note of the following tips:
1. Make sure to change engine oil and fil-
ter referring to Section 6 of this manual
for the details.
2. Use only engine oil with API Service SD,
SE or SF rating The use of extra addi-
tives is NOT recommended.
After a drive at freeway speeds or after
ascending a long hill, take 30 seconds or
more to allow the engine to idle and cool
the turbo before turning it otf. Avoid sim-
ply cutting the engine off abruptly after
a hard or long drive.
Watch the turbo boost meter in your
gauge cluster and get to know how it
ooerates. Remember that rf the indicator
shows more boost than lhe highest
amount on the meter, stop the vehicle or
dow down to a point where the boost
drops back to normal. Continuing to drrve
under this overboost condition can dam-
age engine components, so contact your
Authorized Mazda dealer immediately to
have the problem corrected. (See page
3-20 for boost meter information)
5. Do not race or over-rev your engine when
starting. This should never be done on
ANY engine, but especially not on a tur-
bocharged engine.
6. Be sure to keep the hood scoop for the
intercooler free of leaves and debris. Do
not block off the scoop since it provides
air for the turbo intercooler.
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TRANSMISSION OPERATION
NOTE
A special safety feature prevents inadvertent-
ly shifting from Sth to R (Reverse). Shift le-
ver must be returned to NEUTRAL oosition
(as shown) before Reverse gear can be
engaged.
CAUTION
To avoid oremature clutch wear and dam-
age, do not drive with your foot resting on
the clutch pedal, or use the clutch to hold
the vehicle at a standstill on an upgrade, as
when waiting for a traftic light.
Shift Pattern
1,
3-4