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Black plate (179,1)
NOTE
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If the gears cannot be shifted down when
driving at higher speeds, the gear position
indicator will flash twice to signal that the
gears cannot be shifted down (to protect the
transaxle).
l
If the automatic transaxle fluid (ATF)
temperature becomes too high, there is the
possibility that the transaxle will switch to
automatic shift mode, canceling manual
shift mode and turning off the gear position
indicator illumination. This is a normal
function to protect the AT. After the ATF
temperature has decreased, the gear
position indicator illumination turns back
on and driving in manual shift mode is
restored.
Shifting
Manually Shifting up
(M1 → M2 → M3 → M4 → M5 →
M6
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)
To shift up to a higher gear, tap the shift
lever back (
) once.
NOTE
l
When driving slowly, the gears may not
shift up.
l
In manual shift mode, gears do not shift up
automatically. Do not run the engine with
the tachometer needle in the RED ZONE. If
the tachometer needle enters the RED
ZONE, you may feel engine-braking
because the fuel delivery will be stopped to
protect the engine. However, this does not
indicate an abnormality.
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When depressing the accelerator fully, the
transaxle will shift to a lower gear,
depending on vehicle speed (Except M2 →
M1).
Manually Shifting down
(M6
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→ M5 → M4 → M3 → M2 →
M1)
To shift down to a lower gear, tap the shift
lever forward (
) once.
Driving Your Mazda
Starting and Driving
5-17
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Some models.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page179
Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:1 PM
Form No.8BY6-EA-11F
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