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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)
3.0-liter engine
For normal acceleration, we recommend
these shift points.
Gear
Vehicle speed
1 to 2
27 km/h (17 mph)
2 to 3
48 km/h (30 mph)
3 to 4
56 km/h (35 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
34 km/h (21 mph)
3 to 4
52 km/h (32 mph)
4 to 5
66 km/h (41 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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Driving Your Mazda
Starting and Driving
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