Driving
Y
our Mazda
5-17
t Downshifting
When you must slow down in heavy
traffic
or on a steep
upgrade
, downshift
before the engine starts to overwork.
This reduces the chance of stalling and
gives
better acceleration
when you need
more speed.
On a steep downgrade, downshifting
helps maintain safe speed and prolongs
brake life. When you come to a stop,
do not downshift through each gear.
Disengage the clutch and use as neces-
sary. Downshifting through the gears
decreases fuel economy.
Maximum Downshift Speeds
(For Overdrive*)
Transfer Case Position
from:
2H or 4H** 4L
Overdrive
to Fourth
55 mph
(88 km/h)
22 mph
(35 km/h)
Fourth to
Third
45 mph
(72 km/h)
18 mph
(29 km/h)
Third to
Second
35 mph
(56 km/h)
14 mph
(22 km/h)
Second to
First
20 mph
(32 km/h)
8 mph
(13 km/h)
*Downshift at lower speeds when driving on
slippery surfaces.
**Use the following for 4x2 applications.
t Parking
To park your vehicle, apply the service
brake, shift into N (Neutral) while still
maintaining
p
ressur
e o
n t
h
e s
ervic
e b
rake
pedal. Set the parking brake fully. Shift
into 1 (First) and turn off the ignition.
WARNING
Parking in Neutral:
Do
not park
your vehicle in N (Neu
-
tral). Use 1 (First) gear and set the
parking brake fully. If you do not
take
these precautions, your vehicle
may move unexpectedly and injure
someone.
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