Mazda Tribute (j14) Owner's Manual page 129

Recommended shift speeds
Upshift according to the following charts for best fuel economy:
Upshifts when accelerating (recommended for best fuel
economy)
1-2
2-3
3-4
4-5
Upshifts when cruising (recommended for best fuel economy)
1-2
2-3
3-4
4-5
Reverse
Make sure that your vehicle is at a complete stop before you shift
into R (Reverse). Failure to do so may damage the transaxle.
Put the gearshift lever into the
neutral position and wait at least
three seconds before shifting into R
(Reverse).
Note: You can shift into R (Reverse) only by moving the gearshift lever
from left of 3 (Third) and 4 (Fourth) gears before you shift into R
(Reverse). This is a special lockout feature which prevents you from
shifting into R (Reverse) when you downshift from 5 (Fifth).
2005 Mazda Tribute (j14)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA English (fus)
22 km/h (14 mph)
40 km/h (25 mph)
55 km/h (34 mph)
70 km/h (44 mph)
19 km/h (12 mph)
31 km/h (19 mph)
46 km/h (29 mph)
61 km/h (38 mph)
1 3
2 4
Driving
5
R
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