Using the clutch; 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- Page 171

2005 Mazda Tribute Owners Manual

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MANUAL TRANSAXLE OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED)

Using the clutch

Vehicles equipped with a manual transaxle have a starter interrupt interlock
that prevents cranking of the engine unless the clutch pedal is depressed.
When starting a vehicle with a manual transaxle, you must:

1. Put the gearshift lever in the

neutral position.

2. Hold down the brake pedal.

3. Depress the clutch pedal to the

floor.

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.

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  • 1. Put the gearshift lever in the neutral position.
  • 2. Hold down the brake pedal.
  • 3. Depress the clutch pedal to the floor.
  • 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.