Direct Mode; When Driving; Recommendations for shifting- Page 158

Recommendations for shifting

Upshifting

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

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 traffic 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.

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Direct Mode

*

Direct mode can be used for temporarily
switching gears by operating the steering
shift switch while the vehicle is being
driven with the selector lever in the D
range.
While in direct mode, the D and M
indication illuminate and the gear position
in use is illuminated.
Direct mode is canceled (released) under
the following conditions.

•

The UP switch (

) is pulled

rearward for a certain amount of time or
longer.

•

The vehicle is driven for a certain
amount of time or longer (time differs
depending on the driving conditions
while operating).

•

The vehicle is stopped or moving at a
slow speed.

Gear position indication

Direct mode indication

When Driving

Transmission

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*Some models.

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