Black plate (144,1)
NOTE
l
If the steering shift switches on both
sides (left and right) are operated
simultaneously, the gear will shift
once.
l
The gear will not shift if:
l
The steering shift switch and the
shift lever are operated
simultaneously.
l
The UP switch and DOWN
switch are operated
simultaneously.
Manually Shifting up
(M1
→
M2
→
M3
→
M4
→
M5
→
M6)
To shift up to a higher gear, tap the shift
lever back (
) once.
To shift up to a higher gear with the
steering shift switches, tap either of the
UP switches toward you once with your
fingers.
UP switches
WARNING
Hand Position When Using Steering
Shift Switches:
Putting your hands inside the rim of
the steering wheel when using the
steering shift switches is dangerous. If
the driver air bag were to deploy in a
collision, your hands could be
impacted causing injury. Keep your
hands on the steering wheel rim when
using fingers or thumbs on the
steering shift switches.
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Driving Your Mazda
Starting and Driving
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