Mazda 2006 3 4-DOOR - Manual (Page 127)

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WARNING
Sudden Engine-Braking:
Shifting down while driving on wet,
snowy, or frozen roads, or while
driving at high speeds causes sudden
engine braking, which is dangerous.
The sudden change in tire speed could
cause the tires to skid. This could lead
to loss of vehicle control and an
accident. Do not use sudden engine
braking on slippery road surfaces or at
high speeds.
NOTE
l When driving at high speeds, the
gear may not shift down depending
on vehicle speed.
l During deceleration, the gear may
automatically shift down depending
on vehicle speed.
l When depressing the accelerator
fully, the transaxle will shift to a
lower gear, depending on vehicle
speed.
Second gear fixed mode
When the shift lever is tapped back ( )
while the vehicle is stopped or driven at
the following speeds, the transaxle is set
in the second gear fixed mode.
2.0-liter engine model:
14 km/h (8 mph) or less
2.3-liter engine model:
20 km/h (12 mph) or less
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 (2.0-liter engine
model)
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
40 km/h (24 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
180 km/h (112 mph)
M3
→M2
119 km/h (74 mph)
M2
→M1
47 km/h (30 mph)
During deceleration, the gears shift down
automatically when speed is reduced to
the following:
Gear Vehicle speed
M4
→M3
36 km/h (22 mph)
M3 or M2
→M1 12 km/h (7 mph)
NOTE
The gear does not shift down to M1
automatically while in the second gear
fixed mode.
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