Feature Highlights - Mazda RX-8 Smart Start Manual

Feature Highlights

AUTOMATiC TRANSMiSSiON
The gearshift must be in Park or Neutral
to start the engine and must be in Park to
remove the ignition key.
P = Park
T o move the gearshift out of Park,
the ignition must be in the ON
position and the brake pedal must
be pushed firmly.
R = Reverse
N = Neutral
No gear is engaged.
D = Drive (Overdrive)
T his is the normal driving position
for the best fuel economy.
The transmission shifts through
forward gears.
Direct Mode
Use this mode for temporarily switching gears via steering wheel shift
switches with the gear selector in D. D and M indicators will be illuminated.
Direct mode will be cancelled if the tachometer approaches the red zone,
the accelerator is fully depressed, after 4 seconds of steady throttle or if the
vehicle is stopped or moving at slow speed.
To Shift Up to a Higher Gear:
• Pull the UP steering
shift switch.
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To Shift Down to a Lower Gear:
• Push the DOWN steering
shift switch.
Down
Up
Sport AT Manual Shift Mode
The Sport AT Manual Shift Mode gives you the feel of
driving a manual transmission by allowing you to manually
shift to control engine rpm and torque when more control
is desired.
NOTE:
Changing to manual mode can be done while driving
the vehicle.
To Use Manual Shift Mode:
• Shift the lever from D to M.
To Shift Up to a Higher Gear: To Shift Down to a Lower Gear:
• Tap shift lever back (+) once. • Tap shift lever forward (-) once.
OR
• Pull the UP steering
• Push the DOWN steering
shift switch.
shift switch.
6-SPEED MANUAL
TRANSMiSSiON
• Push the clutch pedal completely
down to start the engine and to
shift gears.
• To place the transmission in Reverse,
place shifter in the neutral position,
push the shifter knob down, move to
the left and push forward.
OR
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