2008 Tribute; Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt); Drive (O/D OFF switch pressed)- Page 180

2008 Mazda Tribute Owners Manual

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D (Overdrive)

The normal driving position for the
best fuel economy. Transmission
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
activate Drive.

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.

2 (Second)

This position allows for second gear only.

Provides engine braking.

Use to start-up on slippery roads.

To return to D (Overdrive), move the gearshift lever into the
D (Overdrive) position.

Selecting 2 (Second) at higher speeds will cause the transmission to
downshift to second gear at the appropriate vehicle speed.

2008 Tribute

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Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
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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.
  • Provides engine braking.
  • Use to start-up on slippery roads.
  • To return to D (Overdrive), move the gearshift lever into the D (Overdrive) position.
  • Selecting 2 (Second) at higher speeds will cause the transmission to downshift to second gear at the appropriate vehicle speed.