2006 Tribute; Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt); WARNING: Always set the parking brake fully and make sure- Page 161

2006 Mazda Tribute Owners Manual

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WARNING: Always set the parking brake fully and make sure
the gearshift is latched in P (Park). Turn the ignition to the
LOCK position and remove the key whenever you leave your
vehicle.

R (Reverse)

With the gearshift lever in R (Reverse), the vehicle will move backward.
Always come to a complete stop before shifting into and out of R
(Reverse).

N (Neutral)

With the gearshift lever in N (Neutral), the vehicle can be started and is
free to roll. Hold the brake pedal down while in this position.

D (Overdrive)

The normal driving position for the
best fuel economy. Transaxle
operates in gears one through four.
D (Overdrive) can be deactivated by
pressing the O/D OFF switch on the
side of the gearshift lever. This will
illuminate the O/D OFF light and
deactivate the overdrive.

Drive (O/D OFF switch pressed)

Drive is activated when the O/D OFF switch is pressed.

This position allows for all forward gears except overdrive.

O/D OFF light is illuminated.

Provides engine braking.

Use when driving conditions cause excessive shifting from O/D to
other gears. Examples: city traffic, hilly terrain, heavy loads, trailer
towing and when engine braking is required.

To return to O/D (overdrive mode), press the O/D OFF switch. The
O/D OFF light will not be illuminated.

O/D (Overdrive) is automatically returned each time the key is turned
off.

2006 Tribute

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Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA

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Driving

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  • This position allows for all forward gears except overdrive.
  • O/D OFF light is illuminated.
  • Provides engine braking.
  • Use when driving conditions cause excessive shifting from O/D to other gears.
  • To return to O/D (overdrive mode), press the O/D OFF switch.
  • O/D (Overdrive) is automatically returned each time the key is turned off.