Mazda 2006 B-Series Owner's Manual page 152

Driving
To start the vehicle:
1. Make sure the parking brake is fully set.
2. Press the clutch pedal to the floor, then put the gearshift lever in the
neutral position.
3. Start the engine, then press the brake pedal and release the parking
brake.
4. Move the gearshift lever to 1st gear, then slowly release the clutch
pedal while slowly pressing on the accelerator.
During each shift, the clutch pedal must be fully depressed to the floor.
Failure to fully depress the clutch pedal to the floor may cause increased
shift efforts, prematurely wear transmission components or damage the
transmission. Make sure the floor mat is properly positioned so it doesn't
interfere with the full extension of the clutch pedal.
Do not drive with your foot resting on the clutch pedal or use the clutch
pedal to hold your vehicle at a standstill while waiting on a hill. These
actions will reduce the life of the clutch.
Recommended shift speeds
Downshift according to the following charts for your specific
engine/drivetrain combination:
Shift from:
1 -2
2 - 3
3 - 4
4 - 5 (Overdrive)
Shift from:
5 (Overdrive) - 4
4 - 3
3 - 2
2 - 1
Reverse
1. Make sure that your vehicle is at a complete stop before you shift
into R (Reverse). Failure to do so may damage the transmission.
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Upshifts
Transfer case position (if equipped)
2WD and 4H
10 mph (16 km/h)
19 mph (26 km/h)
28 mph (43 km/h)
40 mph (68 km/h)
Maximum downshift speeds
Transfer case position (if equipped)
2WD and 4H
55 mph (88 km/h)
45 mph (72 km/h)
35 mph (56 km/h)
20 mph (32 km/h)
4L
4 mph (6 km/h)
8 mph (10 km/h)
12 mph (16 km/h)
16 mph (26 km/h)
4L
22 mph (34 km/h)
18 mph (27 km/h)
14 mph (21 km/h)
8 mph (11 km/h)