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Manual Transaxle Operation

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Manual Transaxle Shift Pattern

Neutral position

The shift pattern of the transaxle is
conventional, as shown.

Depress the clutch pedal all the way down
while shifting; then release it slowly.

A safety feature prevents accidental
shifting from 5 to R (reverse). The shift
lever must be put in neutral before being
shifted to R.

WARNING

Sudden Engine-Braking:
Shifting down while driving on wet,
snowy, or frozen roads, or while
driving at high speeds causes sudden
engine braking, which is dangerous.
The sudden change in tire speed could
cause the tires to skid. This could lead
to loss of vehicle control and an
accident. Do not use sudden engine
braking on slippery road surfaces or at
high speeds.

CAUTION

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Keep your foot off the clutch pedal
except when shifting gears. Also,
don't use the clutch to hold the
vehicle on an upgrade. Riding the
clutch will cause needless clutch
wear and damage.

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Make sure the vehicle comes to a
complete stop before shifting to R.
Shifting to R while the vehicle is still
moving may damage the transaxle.

NOTE

If shifting to R is difficult, shift back
into neutral, release the clutch pedal,
and try again.

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Recommendations for Shifting

Upshifting

2.3-liter engine

For normal acceleration, we recommend
these shift points.

Gear

Vehicle speed

1 to 2

26 km/h (16 mph)

2 to 3

45 km/h (28 mph)

3 to 4

53 km/h (33 mph)

4 to 5

63 km/h (39 mph)

For cruising

Gear

Vehicle speed

1 to 2

13 km/h (8 mph)

2 to 3

32 km/h (20 mph)

3 to 4

50 km/h (31 mph)

4 to 5

68 km/h (42 mph)

Driving Your Mazda

Starting and Driving

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