2010 Tribute ; Owners Guide, 1st Printing; If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow- Page 207

2010 Mazda Tribute Owners Manual

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The grade assist lamp in the
instrument cluster is illuminated.

Grade assist is designed to aid the
driver with optimal gear selection in
hilly terrain or mountainous areas
but is not intended for normal operation. It is recommended that you
return to O/D (overdrive mode) on flat terrain to provide the best fuel
economy and transmission function.

To return to normal D (Drive) position (with O/D), press the
transmission control switch again.

The grade assist lamp in the instrument cluster will not be illuminated.

The transmission will operate in gears one through six.

O/D (overdrive mode) is automatically returned each time the engine is
turned off.

L (Low)

Provides maximum engine braking.

Will downshift to the lowest available gear for the current vehicle
speed; allows for first gear when vehicle reaches slower speeds.

If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow

If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow, it may be rocked out by
shifting between forward and reverse gears, stopping between shifts in a
steady pattern. Press lightly on the accelerator in each gear.

Do not rock the vehicle if the engine is not at normal operating
temperature or damage to the transmission may occur.

Do not rock the vehicle for more than a minute or damage to the
transmission and tires may occur, or the engine may overheat.

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 pressed.

To start the vehicle:

1. Make sure the parking brake is fully set.

Driving

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  • 1. Make sure the parking brake is fully set.
  • The grade assist lamp in the instrument cluster is illuminated.
  • The grade assist lamp in the instrument cluster will not be illuminated.
  • The transmission will operate in gears one through six.
  • Provides maximum engine braking.
  • Will downshift to the lowest available gear for the current vehicle speed; allows for first gear when vehicle reaches slower speeds.