Overdrive; Shift Patterns Without Overdrive - Mazda 626 Owner's Manual

Overdrive-off
button
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I Overdrive
M Overdrive operation
In D, the transaxle automatically shifts
to overdrive, which improves fuel
economy and reduces noise.
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But to increase engine braking, don't
use overdrive when going down a
steep grade.
And for a smoother ride with less
shifting, don't use it when
• Going up a steep grade;
• Driving in stop-and-go traffic;
• Pulling heavy loads.
Driving Your Mazda
To turn off the overdrive, push the
button.
The transaxle will then shift through a
three-gear sequence in D.

Shift patterns without overdrive:

D = 1st, 2nd, 3rd
*
2 = 2nd (1st, 2nd)
1 = 1st
*
(2.5-liter engine only)
With Traction Control System
(TCS)
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