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When Driving

Transaxle

  Recommendations  for  shifting

    Upshifting

    For normal acceleration and cruising, Mazda recommends these shift points:

(U.S.A. and Canada)

 Gear 

 Vehicle  speed 

*1

 M1 to M2 

 24 km/h (15 mph) 

 M2 to M3 

 40 km/h (25 mph) 

 M3 to M4 

 65 km/h (40 mph) 

 M4 to M5 

 73 km/h (45 mph) 

 M5 to M6 

 81 km/h (50 mph) 

     *1   Always  observe  local  speed  limit  regulations.

Downshifting

  When you must slow down in heavy traffi c or on a steep upgrade, downshift before the 
engine starts to overwork. This gives better acceleration when you need more speed.

  On a steep downgrade, downshifting helps maintain safe speed and prolongs brake life.