Mazda CX-5 Manual page 178

CX-5_8CT5-EA-12K_Edition1 Page178
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When Driving
Transaxle
Shifting
Manually Shifting up
(M1 → M2 → M3 → M4 → M5 → M6)
To shift up to a higher gear, tap the shift
lever back ( ) once.
NOTE
When driving slowly, the gears may not
l
shift up.
In manual shift mode, do not run the engine
l
with the tachometer needle in the RED
ZONE. When the engine rpm is high, a gear
may shift up automatically to protect the
engine.
When depressing the accelerator fully, the
l
transaxle will shift to a lower gear,
depending on vehicle speed (Except M2 →
M1).
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Black plate (178,1)
Manually Shifting down
(M6 → M5 → M4 → M3 → M2 → M1)
To shift down to a lower gear, tap the shift
lever forward ( ) once.
WARNING
Do not use engine braking on slippery
road surfaces or at high speeds:
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.
NOTE
When driving at high speeds, the gear may
l
not shift down.
During deceleration, the gear may
l
automatically shift down depending on
vehicle speed.
When depressing the accelerator fully, the
l
transaxle will shift to a lower gear,
depending on vehicle speed (Except M2 →
M1).