Mazda B-Series Quick Tips page 8

Quick Tips
Revised October 27, 2000
Transmission
T R A N S M I S S I O N
Automatic transmission*
Gearshift must be in Park or
Neutral to start engine; it
must be in Park to remove
ignition key
P = Park
To move gearshift from Park:
You MUST press firmly on the
brake pedal and the ignition
must be in the ON position
Never put moving vehicle
in Park
Always apply parking brake
when exiting the vehicle
Manual
transmission*
1 3 D
Depress clutch
pedal completely
to start engine
2 4 R
and change
gears; stop
truck completely before shifting
into reverse
Tip: Extended use of other than
the manufacturer's specified
size tires on a limited-slip rear
axle could result in permanent
reduction in effectiveness; this
loss of effectiveness does not
affect normal driving and should
not be noticeable to the driver
Always check the Owner's Manual for more operating information and safety features
Mazda
R = Reverse
Do not engage Reverse when
vehicle is moving forward
N = Neutral
1
No gear is engaged; vehicle
can roll freely, even on a
slight incline, unless the
brakes are applied
D (Overdrive)
For normal driving: Shifts
through all forward gears
automatically for more relaxed
highway driving and optimum
fuel economy
Tip: Torque converter lock-up
improves fuel economy and
can feel like an additional gear
D (Overdrive Off)
Press (1) to disengage
overdrive; an indicator light
on the instrument cluster
will illuminate
4 4
x
4
HIGH
2 WD LOW
4-wheel drive system*
2WD = Two-wheel drive
Power to rear axle only, 4X4
indicator lights off
4x4 HIGH = Four-wheel drive
Power to front and rear axles
at normal speed, 4X4 light on
4x4 LOW = Four-wheel drive
(low range)
B-Series
Driving without overdrive
provides a lower gear for
climbing hills and engine
braking when descending
hills; you can depress (1) at
any speed
To re-engage overdrive, press
(1) again and the instrument
cluster light will go out
Tip: A flashing Overdrive
Off light indicates a system
malfunction; dealer
inspection required
2 = Second
Place the gearshift lever in
second when accelerating on
slippery roads or to provide
additional engine braking
on downgrades
1 = Low
Low provides maximum engine
braking on steep downgrades
Power to front and rear axles
at reduced speed, 4X4 LOW
light on
4
x
To shift from 2WD to 4X4 HIGH:
Rotate switch from 2WD to 4x4
HIGH
To shift from 4X4 HIGH to 2WD:
Rotate switch from 4x4 HIGH
to 2WD
To shift into/out of 4X4 LOW:
Stop vehicle, depress brake,
place automatic transmission in
neutral (with manual transmission,
depress clutch pedal); rotate
switch to desired setting
Tip: Pulsation may occur during
cornering in 4X4 mode
*Denotes optional equipment
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