Recommended shift speeds; Reverse; 2008 Tribute- Page 182

2008 Mazda Tribute Owners Manual

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Table of Contents

Driver Controls
Locks and Security
Seating and Safety Restraints
Tires, Wheels and Loading
Driving
Maintenance and Specifications
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To start the vehicle:

1. Make sure the parking brake is fully set.

2. Press the clutch pedal to the floor, then put the gearshift lever in the

neutral position.

3. Start the engine.

4. Press the brake pedal and move the gearshift lever to the desired

gear; 1 (First) or R (Reverse).

5. Release the parking brake, then slowly release the clutch pedal while

slowly pressing on the accelerator.

During each shift, the clutch pedal must be fully depressed to the floor.
Make sure the floor mat is properly positioned so it doesn’t interfere with
the full extension of the clutch pedal.

Failure to fully depress the clutch pedal to the floor may cause
increased shift efforts, prematurely wear transmission
components or damage the transmission.

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

Recommended shift speeds

Upshift according to the following charts for best fuel economy:

Upshifts during light to moderate accelerations and cruises

(for best fuel economy)

Shift from:

1-2

10 mph (16 km/h)

2-3

20 mph (32 km/h)

3-4

32 mph (52 km/h)

4-5

37 mph (60 km/h)

Reverse

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

Hold the clutch pedal down and move the gearshift lever into the neutral
position.

Note:

The gearshift lever can only be moved into R (Reverse) by moving

it from left of 3 (Third) and 4 (Fourth) before shifting into R (Reverse).

2008 Tribute

(j14)

Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA

(fus)

Driving

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  • 1. Make sure the parking brake is fully set.
  • 2. Press the clutch pedal to the floor, then put the gearshift lever in the neutral position.
  • 3. Start the engine.
  • 4. Press the brake pedal and move the gearshift lever to the desired gear; 1 (First) or R (Reverse).
  • 5. Release the parking brake, then slowly release the clutch pedal while slowly pressing on the accelerator.