Manual Transaxle Operation - Mazda 3 Manual

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NOTE
When the brake pedal is depressed hard or
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depressed more quickly, the pedal will feel
softer but the brakes will apply more firmly.
This is a normal effect of the brake assist
operation and does not indicate a
malfunction.
(Without DSC vehicles)
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When the brake pedal is depressed hard or
depressed more quickly, a clicking noise
from the brake booster may be heard. This
is a normal effect of the brake assist and
does not indicate a malfunction.
(With DSC vehicles)
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When the brake pedal is depressed hard or
depressed more quickly, a motor/pump
operation noise may be heard. This is a
normal effect of the brake assist and does
not indicate a malfunction.
The brake assist equipment does not
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supersede the functionality of the vehicle's
main braking system.
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Form No.8BY6-EA-11F
Black plate (172,1)

Manual Transaxle Operation

qManual Transaxle Shift Pattern
The vehicle is equipped with either a 5-
speed or 6-speed manual transaxle. The
shift pattern for each is shown above.
Depress the clutch pedal all the way down
while shifting; then release it slowly.
(5-speed transaxle)
A safety feature prevents accidental
shifting from 5 to R (reverse). The shift
lever must be put in neutral before being
shifted to R.
5-speed transaxle
Neutral position
6-speed transaxle
Neutral position