Mazda 626 - Overdrive; Shift Patterns Without Overdrive

Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
Driving Your Mazda
5-13
♥045-16B1E
Overdrive-off
button
J94A4007
■ Overdrive
▼ Overdrive operation
In D, the transaxle automatically shifts
to overdrive, which improves fuel
economy and reduces noise.
But to increase engine braking, don’t
use overdrive when going down a
steep grade.
And for a smoother ride with less
shifting, don’t use it when
• Going up a steep grade;
• Driving in stop-and-go traffic;
• Pulling heavy loads.
To turn off the overdrive, push the
button.
The transaxle will then shift through a
three-gear sequence in D.
Shift patterns without overdrive:
D = 1st, 2nd, 3rd
2 = 2nd (1st, 2nd)
*
1 = 1st
*
(2.5-liter engine only)
With Traction Control System
(TCS)