MANUAL TRANSMISSION OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED); Using the clutch; 2009 Tribute- Page 198

2009 Mazda Tribute Owners Manaul

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MANUAL TRANSMISSION OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED)

Using the clutch

Manual transmission vehicles have a starter interlock that prevents
cranking the engine unless the clutch pedal is fully depressed.

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 severely reduce the life of the clutch and
could nullify a clutch warranty claim.

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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.