Black plate (121,1)
NOTE
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When driving at high speeds, the
gear may not shift down depending
on vehicle speed.
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During deceleration, the gear may
automatically shift down dependi ng
on vehicle speed.
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When depressing the accelerator
fully, the transaxle will shift to a
lower gear, dependi ng on vehicle
speed.
Second gear fixed mode
When the shift lever is tapped back (
)
while the vehicle is stopped or driven at
12 km/h (7 mph) or less, the transaxle is
set in the second gear fixed mode. The
gear is fixed in second while in this mode
for easier starting and driving on slippery
roads. If the shift lever is tapped back (
)
or forward (
) while in the second gear
fixed mode, the mode will be canceled.
Shifting specification
Shifting up
If the vehicle speed is lower than the
speed specified for each gear, the gear
cannot be shifted up to a higher gear.
Gear Vehicle speed
M1→M2
You can shift up to M2 whether the
vehicle is stopped or moving.
M2→M3 20 km/h (12 mph)
M3→M4 33 km/h (20 mph)
Shifting down
If the vehicle speed is higher than the
speed specified for each gear, the gear
cannot be shifted down to a lower gear.
Gear Vehicle speed
M4→M3 155 km/h (96 mph)
M3→M2 100 km/h (62 mph)
M2→M1 43 km/h (26 mph)
During deceleration, the gears shift down
automatically when speed is reduced to
the following:
Gear Vehicle speed
M4→M3 29 km/h (18 mph)
M3 or M2→M1 10 km/h (6 mph)
NOTE
The gear does not shift down to M1
automatically while in the second gear
fixed mode.
If the vehicle is kicked down at the
following speeds or lower, the gears shift
down automatically:
Gear Vehicle speed
M4→M3 141 km/h (87 mph)
M3→M2 68 km/h (42 mph)
Recommendations for shifting
Upshifting
For norm al acceleration and cruising, we
recommend these shift points.
Gear Vehicle speed
M1 to M2 24 km/h (15 mph)
M2 to M3 40 km/h (25 mph)
M3 to M4 65 km/h (40 mph)
Driving Your Mazda
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