2004 Mazda Tribute; Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt); Do not drive with your foot resting on the clutch pedal and do- Page 136

2004 Mazda Tribute Owners Manaul

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4. Without depressing the

accelerator pedal, turn the
ignition to position 4 (START),
release the ignition as soon as
the engine starts.

5. Let the engine idle for a few

seconds.

6. Release the brake pedal, then

slowly release the clutch pedal
while pressing down slowly on
the accelerator pedal.

Do not drive with your foot resting on the clutch pedal and do
not use the clutch pedal to hold your vehicle at a standstill while
waiting on a hill. These actions will seriously reduce clutch life.

Recommended shift speeds

Upshift according to the following charts for best fuel economy:

Upshifts when accelerating (recommended for best fuel
economy)

1-2

22 km/h (14 mph)

2-3

40 km/h (25 mph)

3-4

55 km/h (34 mph)

4-5

70 km/h (44 mph)

Upshifts when cruising (recommended for best fuel economy)

1-2

19 km/h (12 mph)

2-3

31 km/h (19 mph)

3-4

46 km/h (29 mph)

4-5

61 km/h (38 mph)

Reverse

Make sure that your vehicle is at a complete stop before you shift
into R (Reverse). Failure to do so may damage the transaxle.

2004 Mazda Tribute

(j14)

Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA English

(fus)

Driving

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  • 4. Without depressing the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition to position 4 (START), release the ignition as soon as the engine starts.
  • 5. Let the engine idle for a few seconds.
  • 6. Release the brake pedal, then slowly release the clutch pedal while pressing down slowly on the accelerator pedal.