Mazda CX-5 Owner's Manual page 162

CX-5_8CA5-EA-11L_Edition3 Page162
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When Driving
Transaxle
Second gear fixed mode
When the shift lever is tapped back (
while the vehicle is stopped or driven at
about 9.3 km/h (5.7 mph) or less, the
transaxle is set in the second gear fixed
mode. The gear is fixed in second while in
this mode for easier starting and driving
on slippery roads. If the shift lever is
tapped back ( ) or forward ( ) while in
the second gear fixed mode, the mode will
be canceled.
Shifting specification
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
M1 → M2
9.3 km/h (5.8 mph)
M2 → M3
22.5 km/h (14.0 mph)
M3 → M4
31.2 km/h (19.4 mph)
M4 → M5
43.8 km/h (27.3 mph)
M5 → M6
53.5 km/h (33.3 mph)
Shifting down
If the vehicle speed is higher than the
speed specified for each gear, the gear
cannot be shifted to a lower gear so as to
protect the transaxle.
Gear Vehicle speed
M6 → M5
237.5 km/h (147.5 mph)
M5 → M4
167.3 km/h (103.9 mph)
M4 → M3
115.2 km/h (71.58 mph)
M3 → M2
81.3 km/h (50.5 mph)
M2 → M1
42.7 km/h (26.5 mph)
NOTE
Regarding the vehicle speed at the highest
gear indicated above, achieving this speed
may not actually be possible depending on
various driving conditions such as the wind,
upslope, and road surface.
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During deceleration, the gears shift down
automatically when speed is reduced to
)
the following:
Gear
M6 → M5
47 km/h (29 mph)
M5 → M4
39.8 km/h (24.7 mph)
M4 → M3
28.2 km/h (17.5 mph)
M3 → M2
11.9 km/h (7.39 mph)
M2 → M1
6.3 km/h (3.9 mph)
NOTE
The gear does not shift down to M1
automatically while in the second gear fixed
mode.
If the vehicle is kicked down at the
following speeds or lower, the gears shift
down automatically:
Gear
M6 → M5
216.1 km/h (134.2 mph)
M5 → M4
139.3 km/h (86.5 mph)
M4 → M3
57.6 km/h (35.7 mph)
M3 → M2
41.4 km/h (25.7 mph)
Recommendations for shifting (U.S.A.
and Canada)
Upshifting
For normal acceleration and cruising, we
recommend these shift points.
Gear
M1 to M2 24 km/h (15 mph)
M2 to M3 40 km/h (25 mph)
M3 to M4 65 km/h (40 mph)
M4 to M5 73 km/h (45 mph)
M5 to M6 81 km/h (50 mph)
Downshifting
When you must slow down in heavy
traffic or on a steep upgrade, downshift
before the engine starts to overwork. This
gives better acceleration when you need
more speed.
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