If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow; MANUAL TRANSMISSION OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED); Using the clutch- Page 206

2011 Mazda Tribute Owners Manual

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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.

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 pressed 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 press the clutch pedal to the floor may cause
increased shift efforts, prematurely wear transmission
components or damage the transmission.

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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.
  • 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.