Mazda RX-7 1989 Owner's Manual page 54

NOTE
For smooth operation, depress the brake
pedal when shifting from N (Neutral) to a for-
ward or reverse position.
CAUTION
• Shift into
R or P
only when the vehicle has
come to a complete stop.
• Do not accelerate the engine in reverse
or any of the forward positions wh ile the
brakes are applied.
• When stopped on an upgrade, do not
hold the vehicle with the engine power.
Depress the brake pedal.
• Do not shift from
N
or
P
into reverse or
any of the forward positions when the en-
gine is above idle speed.
Engine starting
The selector must be in P or N position,
otherwise the starter wi ll not operate.
NOTE
For extra power when passing another ve-
hicle or climbing steep grades, depress the
accelerator fully, at which time the transmis-
sion will shift down into the next lower gear.
Moving up steep grade from standing
start
To move up a steep grade from a standing
start, depress the brake pedal, shift the
selector lever to D, S or L, depending on
load weight and steepness of the grade then
release the parking brake.
Depress the accelerator pedal gradually with
you r right foot while releasing the brake
pedal.
P (Park)
Th is position locks the transmission and pre-
vents the rear wheels from rotating.
Use only when the vehicle is completely
stopped.
WARNING!
Do
not use the
P
position in pl ace of the
parking brake.
Always make sure the selector lever is
latched in
P by
c hecking to see that it can-
not be moved
unless the selector button is
pushed . Also SET TH E
PARKING BRAKE
FULLY.
Turn off the ignition when you leave the ve-
hicle, even momentarily. Never leave the ve-
hicle unattended while the engine is running.
Unexpected and possibly sudden vehicle
movement may occur if these precautions
are not taken .
R (Reverse)
This position allows the veh icle to move
backward.
3-7
N (Neutral)
For standing (brakes applied). The wheels
and transmission are not locked .
D (Drive)
This is the normal driving position, and the
transmission wil l automatical ly shift through
a four-gear sequence, providing best econ-
omy and power.
S (Second)
Manually shift the selector lever to this posi-
tion for driving in heavy, slow-moving traf-
fic, when climbing hills or for braking assist
when going down hills.
L (Low)
Shift the selector lever to this position in hard-
pulling situations and for climbing and
descending very steep grades.
NOTE
SHIFT UP PATTERNS (WITHOUT HOLD
ENGAGED)
0 ;;;;
1st,
2nd,
3rd, 4th
S =
1st, 2nd, 3rd
L = 1st, 2nd