Mazda 2002 Tribute Owner's Manual page 145

2. Hold down the brake pedal.
3. Depress the clutch pedal.
4. Without depressing the
accelerator pedal, turn the
ignition to position 4 (START),
release the ignition as soon as
the engine starts.
5. Let the engine idle for a few
seconds.
6. Release the brake pedal, then
slowly release the clutch pedal
while pressing down slowly on
the accelerator pedal.
Do not drive with your foot resting on the clutch pedal and do
not use the clutch pedal to hold your vehicle at a standstill while
waiting on a hill. These actions will seriously reduce clutch life.
Recommended shift speeds
Upshift according to the following charts for best fuel economy:
Upshifts when accelerating (recommended for best fuel
economy)
1-2
2-3
3-4
4-5
22 km/h (14 mph)
40 km/h (25 mph)
55 km/h (34 mph)
70 km/h (44 mph)
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