When Driving- Page 153

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Some models.

4–27

When Driving

Transaxle

   NOTE

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(For vehicles with type C instrument 
cluster

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 ) 

  If the engine speed is about to exceed 

the permissible engine speed, the buzzer 
sounds.

  Refer to Over Rev. Buzzer on page  7-38 .

   *1   To  determine  which  instrument 

cluster is equipped on your Mazda, 
Refer to Meters and Gauges on page 
 4-11 .

y

  If shifting to R is diffi cult, shift back into 

neutral, release the clutch pedal, and try 
again.

 Gear Shift Indicator 

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    The gear shift indicator supports you to 
obtain optimum fuel economy and smooth 
driving. It displays the selected gear 
position in the instrument cluster as well 
as notifi es 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 
diff erent from indication. To avoid the 
risk of accidents, the road and traffi

  c 

conditions have to be judged correctly 
by the driver before shifting.

   NOTE

  The gear shift indicator turns off when the 
following operations are performed.

y

  The vehicle is stopped.

y

  The vehicle is put in neutral.

y

  The vehicle is driven in reverse.

y

  The clutch is not fully engaged when 

accelerating from a stop.

y

  The clutch pedal remains depressed for 

2 seconds or longer while driving.