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Driving Your Mazda

Starting and Driving

Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G

D (Drive)

D is the normal driving position. From a 
stop, the transaxle will automatically shift 
through a 4-gear sequence.

2 (Second)

The 2 position is helpful when driving in 
heavy, slow-moving traffic and climbing 
hills, for engine braking assist when going 
down hills, or for starting on slick 
surfaces and other situations where gentle 
acceleration may be necessary.
Do not exceed the following speeds in the 
2 position.

1 (Low)

Use the 1 position for maximum power in 
hard-pulling situations, or for climbing 
and descending very steep grades.
Do not exceed the following speeds in the 
1 position.

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Shift-Lock System

For your safety,

 the automatic transaxle 

has a shift-lock, which prevents shifting 
out of P unless the brake pedal is 
depressed.

To shift from P:

1. Depress and hold the brake pedal.

2. Start the engine.

3. Push and hold the lock-release button.

4. Move the shift lever.

Shifting from N or P:
It’s dangerous to shift from N or P 
into a driving gear when the engine is 
running faster than idle. If this is 
done, the vehicle could move 
suddenly, causing an accident or 
serious injury. If the engine is 
running faster than idle, don’t shift 
from N or P into a driving gear.

2.0-liter engine

116 km/h (72 mph)

2.5-liter engine

104 km/h (65 mph)

2.0-liter engine

63 km/h (39 mph)

2.5-liter engine

60 km/h (38 mph)

WARNING

NOTE

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When the ignition switch is in the 
LOCK position, the transaxle 
cannot be shifted from P.

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To be sure the vehicle is in park,

 the 

ignition key cannot be removed 
unless the shift lever is in P.

J94S.book  Page 10  Saturday, June 23, 2001  1:04 PM