3. Start the engine, then press the brake pedal and release the parking
brake.
4. Move the gearshift lever to the desired 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 and prematurely wear components in 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:
Upshifts
Shift from:
Transfer case position (if equipped)
2WD and 4H
4L
1 -2
16 km/h (10 mph)
6 km/h (4 mph)
2 - 3
26 km/h (19 mph)
10 km/h (8 mph)
3 - 4
43 km/h (28 mph)
16 km/h (12 mph)
4 - 5 (Overdrive)
68 km/h (40 mph)
26 km/h (16 mph)
Maximum downshift speeds
Shift from:
Transfer case position (if equipped)
2WD and 4H
4L
5 (Overdrive) - 4
88 km/h (55 mph)
34 km/h (22 mph)
4 - 3
72 km/h (45 mph)
27 km/h (18 mph)
3 - 2
56 km/h (35 mph)
21 km/h (14 mph)
2 - 1
32 km/h (20 mph)
11 km/h (8 mph)
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.
2. Move the gearshift lever into the neutral position and wait at least
three seconds before shifting into R (Reverse).
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The gearshift lever can only be moved into R (Reverse) by moving it
from left of 3 (Third) and 4 (Fourth) before shifting into R (Reverse).
2004 Mazda B Series
(mbs)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA English
(fus)
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