Driving Your Mazda; Brake Pad Wear Indicator; Manual Transmission Shift - Page 90

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Driving Your Mazda

Starting and Driving

Form No. 8R09-EA-02G

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Brake Pad Wear Indicator

When the disc brake pads become worn, 
the built-in wear indicators contact the 
disc plates. This causes a screeching noise 
to warn that the pads should be replaced.

When you hear this noise, consult an 
Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as 
possible.

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Manual Transmission Shift 
Pattern

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

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

(5-speed transmission) 

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

(6-speed transmission)

Vehicles with 6-speed transmission are 
equipped with a device to prevent shifting 
to reverse by mistake. Apply greater than 
normal force when shifting to reverse.

NOTE

When the engine is jump-started to 
charge the battery, uneven rpm occurs 
and the ABS warning light comes on. 
This is due to a weak battery, not a 
malfunction.
Recharge the battery.

Driving with Worn Disc Pads:
Driving with worn disc pads is 
dangerous. The brakes could fail and 
cause a serious accident. As soon as 
you hear a screeching noise consult 
an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

WARNING

Manual Transmission 
Operation

5-speed transmission

6-speed transmission

Neutral position

Neutral position

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