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Driving Your Mazda

Starting and Driving

Form No. 8Q47-EA-01F

Hold indicator

This light comes on when the hold mode 
is selected.

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Driving Tips

Passing

For extra power when passing another 
vehicle or climbing steep grades, depress 
the accelerator fully. The transaxle will 
shift to a lower gear, depending on vehicle 
speed.

Climbing steep grades from a stop

To climb a steep grade from a stopped 
position:

1. Depress the brake pedal.

2. Shift to D, S, or L, depending on the 

load weight and grade steepness.

3. Release all brakes while gradually 

accelerating.

Descending steep grades

When descending a steep grade, shift to S, 
or L, depending on load weight and grade 
steepness. Descend slowly, using the 
brakes only occasionally to prevent them 
from overheating.

NOTE

The hold mode is automatically 
canceled when the ignition is switched 
off.

If the hold indicator light flashes, the 
transaxle has an electrical problem. 
Continuing to drive your Mazda in this 
condition could cause damage to your 
transaxle. Consult an Authorized 
Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.

CAUTION

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