Driving with an automatic overdrive transmission; Understanding the gearshift positions of the 4–speed automatic transmission; 2008 Tribute- Page 178

2008 Mazda Tribute Owners Manual

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Driver Controls
Locks and Security
Seating and Safety Restraints
Tires, Wheels and Loading
Driving
Maintenance and Specifications
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Driving with an automatic overdrive transmission

Your automatic overdrive
transmission provides fully
automatic operation in either
D (Overdrive) or with the O/D OFF
switch depressed. Driving with the
gearshift lever in D (Overdrive)
gives the best fuel economy for
normal driving conditions.

For manual control, start in
1 (First) and then shift manually.

Understanding the gearshift positions of the 4–speed automatic
transmission

This vehicle is equipped with an adaptive Transmission Shift Strategy.
Adaptive Shift Strategy offers the optimal transmission operation and
shift quality. When the vehicle’s battery has been disconnected for any
type of service or repair, the transmission will need to relearn the normal
shift strategy parameters, much like having to reset your radio stations
when your vehicle battery has been disconnected. The Adaptive

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