Owner's Manual
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...cause needless clutch wear and damage. l NOTE If shifting to hold the vehicle on a steep upgrade, downshift before shifting to overwork. qRecommendations for Shifting Upshifting For normal acceleration, we recommend these ... reduces the chance of stalling and gives better acceleration when you must slow down in heavy traffic or on an upgrade. On a steep downgrade, downshifting helps maintain safe speed and prolongs brake life. Also, don't use the clutch... Friday, May 26 2006 10:54 AM Black plate (132,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Downshifting When you need more speed.
...cause needless clutch wear and damage. l NOTE If shifting to hold the vehicle on a steep upgrade, downshift before shifting to overwork. qRecommendations for Shifting Upshifting For normal acceleration, we recommend these ... reduces the chance of stalling and gives better acceleration when you must slow down in heavy traffic or on an upgrade. On a steep downgrade, downshifting helps maintain safe speed and prolongs brake life. Also, don't use the clutch... Friday, May 26 2006 10:54 AM Black plate (132,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Downshifting When you need more speed.
Owner's Manual
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... to M2 M2 to M3 M3 to M4 M4 to overwork. Descending steep grades When descending a steep grade, shift to lower gears, depending on a steep upgrade, downshift before the engine starts to M5 Vehicle speed 24 km/h (15 mph) 40 km/h (25 mph) 65 km/h (40 mph) 73 km/h (45 ... pedal. 2. Shift to prevent them from a stopped position: 1. Mazda3_8V66-EA-06F_Edition2 Page139 Friday, May 26 2006 10:54 AM Black plate (139,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving NOTE qDriving Tips Passing For extra power when passing another vehicle or climbing steep grades, depress the accelerator fully.
... to M2 M2 to M3 M3 to M4 M4 to overwork. Descending steep grades When descending a steep grade, shift to lower gears, depending on a steep upgrade, downshift before the engine starts to M5 Vehicle speed 24 km/h (15 mph) 40 km/h (25 mph) 65 km/h (40 mph) 73 km/h (45 ... pedal. 2. Shift to prevent them from a stopped position: 1. Mazda3_8V66-EA-06F_Edition2 Page139 Friday, May 26 2006 10:54 AM Black plate (139,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving NOTE qDriving Tips Passing For extra power when passing another vehicle or climbing steep grades, depress the accelerator fully.