Driving
Y
our Mazda
5-24
4-Wheel Drive System –
t Descending steep grades
When descending
a steep grade, shift to
2
(
Second
) o
r
1 (
First)
, d
ependin
g o
n l
oad
weight and grade steepness. Descend
slowly, using the brakes only occasion-
ally to prevent them from overheating.
J
Overdrive
t Overdrive operation
In
f
D
, the transmission 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 shift-
ing, don’t use it when:
S Going up a steep grade;
S Driving in stop-and-go traffic;
S Pulling heavy loads.
Electronic Shift Control
The electronic shift control 4x4 system
functions in three modes. In 2-wheel
drive mode, power is delivered only to
the rear axle at normal road speed.
The
4
x
4 H
IG
H p
ositio
n p
rovide
s 4
-wheel
drive with power delivered to the front
and
r
ear
a
xle
s f
o
r i
ncrease
d t
raction
. T
he
4x4 LOW position provides 4-wheel
drive with power delivered to the front
and
r
ear
a
xle
s w
he
n a
bov
e a
verag
e p
ower
is required at reduced speeds.
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