Mazda 4WD manual Forced downshifts, Manual Transmission Operation if Equipped, Using the clutch

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Driving

•Will not downshift into 1 (First) at high speeds; allows for 1 (First) when vehicle reaches slower speeds.

Forced downshifts

•Allowed in (Overdrive) or Drive.

•Depress the accelerator to the floor.

•Allows transmission to select an appropriate gear.

MANUAL TRANSMISSION OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED)

1 3 5

2 4 R

Using the clutch

The manual transmission has 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, then press the brake pedal and release the parking brake.

4.Move the gearshift lever to 1st gear, 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. Failure to fully depress the clutch pedal to the floor may cause increased shift efforts, prematurely wear transmission components or damage the transmission. Make sure the floor mat is properly positioned so it doesn't interfere with the full extension of the clutch pedal.

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

Downshift according to the following charts for your specific engine/drivetrain combination:

153

CIMS #72083 com_manual itdseq=196

art=ctogf101_b

CIMS #72084

com_using_clutch.rwd itdseq=197

CIMS #1124644

com_shift-speeds.mbs itdseq=198

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