Mazda 8T12-EA-03K User Manual page 129

Mazda6_8T12-EA-03K_Edition1 Page129
Friday, December 5 2003 8:55 AM
NOTE
When driving slowly, the gears may
l
not shift up depending on vehicle
speed.
In manual shift mode, gears do not
l
shift up automatically. Don't run the
engine with the tachometer needle in
the RED ZONE. If the tachometer
needle enters the RED ZONE, you
may feel engine-braking because the
fuel delivery will be stopped to
protect the engine. However, this
does not indicate an abnormality.
Gears may not be shifted from M1 to
l
M2 right after shifting the lever from
D to M. Wait a few seconds and then
shift up to M2.
When depressing the accelerator
l
fully, the transaxle will shift to a
lower gear, depending on vehicle
speed.
Manually Shifting down
→M4→M3→M2→M1)
*
(M5
To shift down to a lower gear, tap the shift
lever forward ( ) once.
* 3.0-liter engine model
Form No.8T12-EA-03K
Black plate (129,1)
Driving Your Mazda
Starting and Driving
WARNING
Sudden Engine-Braking:
Shifting down while driving on wet,
snowy, or frozen roads, or while
driving at high speeds causes sudden
engine braking, which is dangerous.
The sudden change in tire speed could
cause the tires to skid. This could lead
to loss of vehicle control and an
accident. Do not use sudden engine
braking on slippery road surfaces or at
high speeds.
NOTE
When driving at high speeds, the
l
gear may not shift down depending
on vehicle speed.
During deceleration, the gear may
l
automatically shift down depending
on vehicle speed.
When depressing the accelerator
l
fully, the transaxle will shift to a
lower gear, depending on vehicle
speed.
Shifting specification (2.3-liter engine
model)
Shifting up
If the vehicle speed is lower than the
speed specified for each gear, the gear
cannot be shifted up to a higher gear.
Gear Vehicle speed
You can shift up to M2 whether
M1→M2
the vehicle is stopped or moving.
M2→M3 20 km/h (12 mph)
M3→M4 35 km/h (22 mph)
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