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2007 Mazda MAZDA5 Owners Manual Built Before June 1

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Recommendations for Shifting

Upshifting

For normal acceleration, we recommend
these shift points.

Gear

Vehicle speed

1 to 2

21 km/h (13 mph)

2 to 3

39 km/h (24 mph)

3 to 4

55 km/h (34 mph)

4 to 5

78 km/h (49 mph)

For cruising

Gear

Vehicle speed

1 to 2

18 km/h (11 mph)

2 to 3

29 km/h (18 mph)

3 to 4

47 km/h (29 mph)

4 to 5

68 km/h (42 mph)

Downshifting

When you must slow down in heavy
traffic or on a steep

upgrade

, downshift

before the engine starts to overwork. This
reduces the chance of stalling and gives
better acceleration when you need more
speed.
On a steep

downgrade

, downshifting

helps maintain safe speed and prolongs
brake life.

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