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When Driving

Manual Transaxle Operation

*Some models.

NOTE



(For vehicles with type C instrument 

cluster

*1

)

  If the engine speed is about to exceed 

the permissible engine speed, the buzzer 

sounds.

  Refer to Over Rev. Buzzer on page 

7-43.

*1 To determine which instrument 

cluster is equipped on your Mazda, 

Refer to Meters and Gauges on page 

4-12.



  If shifting to R is difficult, shift back into 

neutral, release the clutch pedal, and try 

again.

 Gear Shift Indicator (GSI)

*

The Gear Shift Indicator (GSI) supports 

you to obtain optimum fuel economy and 

smooth driving. It displays the selected 

gear position in the instrument cluster as 

well as notifies the driver to change to the 

most suitable gear position corresponding 

to the actual driving condition.

Selected gear position

Suitable gear position

Indication

Condition

Numeral

The selected gear position is 

displayed.

 and numeral

Shift up or down to the indicated 

gear position is recommended.

CAUTION

Do not rely solely on the shift-up/

shift-down recommendations by 

indications. The actual driving 

situation might require shift operations 

different from indication. To avoid the 

risk of accidents, the road and traffic 

conditions have to be judged correctly 

by the driver before shifting.

NOTE

The Gear Shift Indicator (GSI) turns 

off when the following operations are 

performed.



  The vehicle is stopped.



  The vehicle is put in neutral.



  The vehicle is driven in reverse.



  The clutch is not fully engaged when 

accelerating from a stop.



  The clutch pedal remains depressed for 

2 seconds or longer while driving.

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