Mazda 626 - 1 (Low); Climbing Steep Grades from a Stop; Descending Steep Grades; Driving Tips

Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
Driving Your Mazda
5-12
▼ 1 (Low)
Use the 1 position for maximum
power in hard-pulling situations, or for
climbing and descending very steep
grades. Do not exceed 63 km/h (39
mph)
*1
or 60 km/h (38 mph)
*2
in the 1
position.
*1
2.0-liter engine
*2
2.5-liter engine
♥045-15BE
■ Driving Tips
▼ Passing
For extra power when passing another
vehicle or climbing steep grades,
depress the accelerator fully. The
transaxle will shift to a lower gear,
depending on vehicle speed.
▼ Climbing steep grades from a
stop
To climb a steep grade from a stopped
position:
1. Depress the brake pedal.
2. Shift to D or 1 depending on the
load weight and grade steepness.
3. Release all brakes while gradually
accelerating.
▼ Descending steep grades
When descending a steep grade, shift
to 2 or 1, depending on load weight
and grade steepness. Descend slowly,
using the brakes only occasionally to
prevent them from overheating.