Mazda 2008 5 Manuel d'utilisateur télécharger pdf (Page 118)

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WARNING

Do not use sudden engine braking on

slippery road surfaces or at high

speeds:

Shifting down wh ile 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.

Be sure to leave the shift lever in 1 or R

position and set the parking brake

when leaving the vehicle unattended:

Otherwise the vehicle could move

and cause an accident.

CAUTION

Ø Keep your foot off the clutch pedal

except when shifting gears. Also,

don't use the clutch to hold the

vehicle on an upgrade. Riding the

clutch will cause needless clutch

wear and damage.

Ø Make sure the vehicle comes to a

complete stop before shifting to R.

Shifting to R while the vehicle is

still moving may damage the

transaxle.

NOTE

If shifting to R is difficult, shift back into

neutral, release the clutch pedal, and try

again.

qRecommendations for Shifting

Upshifting

For normal acceleration, we recommend

these shift points.

Gear Vehicle speed

1 to 2 21 km/h (13 mph)

2 to 3 39 km/h (24 mph)

3 to 4 55 km/h (34 mph)

4 to 5 78 km/h (49 mph)

For cruising

Gear Vehicle speed

1 to 2 18 km/h (11 mph)

2 to 3 29 km/h (18 mph)

3 to 4 47 km/h (29 mph)

4 to 5 68 km/h (42 mph)

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.

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