Forced Downshifts; MANUAL TRANSMISSION OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED); USING THE CLUTCH- Page 162

2002 Mazda B3000 B Series Owners Manual

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1 (First)

Use 1 (First) to provide maximum

engine braking on steep

downgrades. Upshifts can be made
by shifting to 2 (Second) or to
(Overdrive). Selecting 1 (Low) at higher speeds causes the transmission
to shift to a lower gear and will shift to 1 (First) after the vehicle
decelerates to the proper vehicle speed.

Forced Downshifts

To gain acceleration in

(Overdrive) or Drive (O/D OFF) when

passing another vehicle, push the accelerator to the floor. The
transmission will downshift to the appropriate gear: fourth, third, second
or first gear.

MANUAL TRANSMISSION OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED)

USING THE CLUTCH

Vehicles equipped with a manual

transmission have a starter interlock

that prevents starting the engine

unless the clutch pedal is fully

depressed.
When starting a vehicle with a

manual transmission:

1. Hold down the brake pedal.
2. Depress the clutch pedal.
3. Put the gearshift lever in N

(Neutral).

4. Start the engine and let it idle for a few seconds.

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Put the gearshift lever in 1 (First) or R (Reverse).

5. Release the clutch slowly while pressing gradually down on the

accelerator pedal.

•

Do not drive with your foot resting on the clutch pedal. Do not use

the clutch to hold your vehicle at a standstill while waiting on a hill.

These actions may reduce clutch life.

Driving

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  • 1. Hold down the brake pedal.
  • 2. Depress the clutch pedal.
  • 3. Put the gearshift lever in N (Neutral).
  • 4. Start the engine and let it idle for a few seconds.
  • 5. Release the clutch slowly while pressing gradually down on the accelerator pedal.
  • Put the gearshift lever in 1 (First) or R (Reverse).
  • Do not drive with your foot resting on the clutch pedal.

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