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Driving Your Mazda
Starting and Driving
Form No. 8S06-EA-03H
D (Drive)
D is the normal driving position. From a
stop, the transaxle will automatically shift
through a 5-gear sequence.
3 (Third)
The 3 position is helpful when driving in
heavy, slow-moving traffic and climbing
hills, for engine braking assist when going
down hills, or for starting on slick
surfaces and other situations where gentle
acceleration may be necessary.
Do not exceed 141 km/h (87 mph) in the 3
position.
2 (Second)
Use the 2 position for maximum power in
hard-pulling situations, or for climbing
and descending very steep grades.
Do not exceed 93 km/h (57 mph) in the 2
position.
Shift-Lock System
The shift-lock system prevents shifting
out of P unless the brake pedal is
depressed.
To shift from P:
1. Depress and hold the brake pedal.
2. Start the engine.
3. Move the shift lever.
Sudden Engine-Braking:
Shifting down while driving on wet,
snowy, or frozen roads, or while
driving at high speeds causes sudden
engine braking, which is dangerous.
The sudden change in tire speed
could cause the tires to skid. This
could lead to loss of vehicle control
and an accident. Do not use sudden
engine braking on slippery road
surfaces or at high speeds.
WARNING
NOTE
•When the ignition switch is in the
LOCK position, the transaxle
cannot be shifted from P.
•If the brake is pumped with the shift
lever in P, a chattering near the shift
lever may be heard. This does not
indicate an abnormality.
•To be sure the vehicle is in park, the
ignition key cannot be removed
unless the shift lever is in P.
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Index
A
Accessory Socket ............................. 6-52
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and
Accessories
...................................... 9-13
Air Bag Systems
.............................. 2-56
Air Filter
.......................................... 8-19
Antenna
............................................ 6-14
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
........ 5-7
Warning light
.............................. 5-8
Appearance Care
.............................. 8-43
Ashtray
............................................. 6-45
Audio System
................................... 6-14
Audio control switch
................ 6-38
Audio set
................................... 6-21
Operating tips for
audio system
............................. 6-14
Safety certification
.................... 6-40
Automatic Transaxle
Driving tips
............................... 5-13
Fluid
.......................................... 8-16
Overdrive
.................................. 5-12
Shift-lock override
.................... 5-12
Shift-lock system
...................... 5-11
Transaxle ranges
....................... 5-10
B
Battery
Emergency starting
................... 7-17
Maintenance
............................. 8-24
Specifications
........................... 10-4
Beep Sounds
Ignition key reminder
............... 5-33
Lights-on reminder
................... 5-33
Power sliding door beep
........... 5-33
Seat belt warning beep
.............. 5-33
Before Starting the Engine
................. 4-6
After getting in
........................... 4-6
Before getting in
......................... 4-6
B
Body Lubrication ............................. 8-19
Bottle Holder
.................................... 6-48
Brake
Fluid
.......................................... 8-15
Brakes
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
....5-7
Foot brake
................................... 5-4
Pad wear indicator
...................... 5-8
Parking brake
.............................. 5-5
Warning light
.............................. 5-6
Break-In Period
.................................. 4-7
Bulb Replacement
............................ 8-31
C
Capacities ......................................... 10-5
Carbon Monoxide
.............................. 4-5
Cargo Securing Loops
...................... 6-51
Catalytic Converter
............................ 4-3
Cell Phones
...................................... 9-14
Child Restraint
Child restraint precautions
........ 2-41
Installing child-restraint
systems
...................................... 2-45
LATCH child-restraint
systems
...................................... 2-53
Child Safety Locks for Rear
Doors
................................................ 3-12
Cigarette Lighter
.............................. 6-44
Climate Control System
.....................6-2
Gas specifications
..................... 10-5
Courtesy Lights
................................ 6-44
Cruise Control
.................................. 5-14
Cup Holder
....................................... 6-46
Customer Assistance
.......................... 9-2
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