Driving Your Mazda; Brake Pad Wear Indicator; Manual Transmission Shift - Page 98

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Driving Your Mazda

Starting and Driving

Form No. 8R65-EA-03C

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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.

Your vehicle is equipped with a device to 
prevent shifting to R (reverse) by mistake. 
Push the shift lever downward and shift to 
R.

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

Neutral position

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